Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 11th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 21st October 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

Right to Work

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:

- applied for a Graduate visa

- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent
• Typing qualification or equivalent experience (if applicable)
• Specific technical/professional qualification (if applicable)

Desirable

• Secretary qualification or equivalent
• Team leader/management qualification

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a busy clerical/office environment or reception service
• oSecretarial and /or administrative experience including minute taking
• oPrioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• oWorking within guidelines
• oExperience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
• oData entry experience and documentation
• oExperience of IT packages - Microsoft office
• oExperience of producing documents to a high standard
• oPrevious experience of working with an EPR (Electronic Patient Record)

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS
• Recruitment and Selection of staff
• Experience of supervising staff
• Previous experience of using or supporting MyChart

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Sound knowledge of office procedures
• Understanding of customer service
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Good understanding of website navigation

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
• Knowledge of Trust information systems
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
• Ability to develop templates for letters
• Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines
• Ability to allocate and monitor work of others
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• Willing to take on/learn new skills
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to work with budgets
• Ability to requisition general stock
• Ability to touch type

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site

Desirable

• Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Walton-On-Thames

Surrey

KT12 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional qualifications

Essential

• Eligibility to work at the level of a senior trainee, post-CCT fellow, or equivalent
• Current full GMC Registration
• MRCOG or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Training in General Gynaecological surgery, including Diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
• Previous scanning experience - preferable with gynaecology service
• Basic knowledge of gnyaecology cancer pathway, including an understanding of the NICE guidelines, diagnostic pathways, and multidisciplinary approaches to care.

Desirable

• Participation in clinical research or audit projects, ideally related to gynaecology, minimally invasive surgery, or endometriosis care
• Interest or experience in teaching or mentoring junior trainees or medical students.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Basic competency in diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, with a willingness to advance to operative procedures under supervision
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills, appropriate to level of training
• Awareness of patient-centered approaches in the management of complex conditions such as suspected gynaecological cancers, including the importance of addressing physical, psychological, and quality-of-life aspects.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Strong commitment to learning and professional development in gynaecology cancer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and colleagues
• Evidence of involvement in clinical governance activities, such as audits, quality improvement initiatives, or risk management

Desirable

• Motivation: Enthusiasm for developing skills in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
• Adaptability: Willingness to embrace new learning opportunities in a structured and supportive clinical environment.
• Collaboration: Ability to foster a positive and respectful team dynamic.
• Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes for patients
• Patient-Centered Approach: Understanding the diverse needs of patients with conditions such as endometriosis, including the importance of holistic care and patient advocacy.
• Resilience: Capacity to manage the demands of a busy clinical and surgical service while maintaining professionalism

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To provide specialist differential diagnosis, clinical advice and care plans/therapy to clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders, implementing programmes as a specialist member of the SLT Team

   2. To manage and prioritise own specialist caseload independently. The main clinical area for this post will be stroke and neurology inpatients.

   3. To contribute to specialist clinical teams by discussing own and others input around clients needs ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan

   4. To demonstrate the ability to reflect on auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of the clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness

   5. To use highly developed auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically

   6. To undertake a range of formal and informal assessments, including risk analysis of swallowing, understanding and use of voice, grammar, vocabulary, speech sounds, fluency, social use of language, carer/patient interaction, and non-verbal communication and to make judgements re normal and abnormal functioning.

   7. To monitor, recognise, assess and evaluate subtle changes in patients conditions and adapt clinical decisions and treatment programmes accordingly based on extended clinical experience.

   8. To be responsible for ensuring patients safety with regard to eating and drinking by assessing, monitoring and updating, and communicating details of safe practice to the patient, medical and ward staff, and carers, ensuring that recommendations are clearly documented in medical notes and in any other care plans, notes or documents as directed by the Lead SLT for Stroke

   9. To continue to develop deeper and more specialist professional expertise and clinical skills across a range of neurological and acquired speech, language and communication difficulties (SLCD) by working with highly specialist staff, attending Clinical Excellence Networks, specialist courses, self-directed study and maintenance of personal CPD portfolio

   10. To recognise own professional and clinical boundaries and competencies and seek advice, support and training, when necessary, with in a clinical supervision and appraisal framework.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Licence to Practise
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Advanced dysphagia training (or equivalent acquired through demonstrable experience and proven evidence of competencies)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist proven knowledge of assessment tools and therapy management techniques underpinned by proven evidence based practice that are relevant to communication and swallowing problems especially for stroke and neurology
• Demonstrable experience of delivering training to clinical staff
• Post-graduated demonstrable experience in acquired adult neurology and stroke
• Demonstrable experience working within a stroke interdisciplinary team

Desirable

• Member of Specialist Clinical Excellence Groups
• Interest in the use of videofluoroscopy and/or FEES assessment including analysis and report writing

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Proven knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group including SSNAP
• Specialist level proven knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic intervention relevant to client group
• A understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit good

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

Essential

• Competent IT and Presentation skills
• Ability to maintain judgement within a busy environment
• Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
• Up to date with developments within the profession and the NHS

Desirable

• Participation in audit and research
• Interest, demonstrable experience or aptitude for developing skills in leadership, supervision and line management of more junior staff, students and assistants.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals NHS Trust Plymouth

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Applications are welcomed in Welsh and/or English.

Pre-application discussion is welcomed, informal visits to the laboratory are encouraged following shortlisting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) OR IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree (OR equivalent qualification that is acceptable for HCPC registration). Please provide detail of your suitability for IBMS Certificate of Competence.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a laboratory accredited by UKAS to ISO 15189 standard

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and to participate in training of other staff
• Able to identify and deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner
• Ability to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative

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

Public Health Wales

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for an experienced finance leader who can combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

You'll have:

• CCAB or CIMA professional qualification with current membership of a recognised professional body.

• Significant post-qualification experience in financial management within a complex organisation.

• Extensive knowledge of NHS finance, financial governance and healthcare policy.

• Experience of budget setting, financial planning and forecasting.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, including experience of presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.

• The ability to build productive relationships across organisational boundaries.

• A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

At EMCA, finance is at the heart of delivering better cancer outcomes. Every investment decision supports improvements in earlier diagnosis, faster treatment and better experiences for patients across the East Midlands.

Joining EMCA means you'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence strategic investment across a regional NHS programme.

• Work alongside senior NHS leaders and finance professionals.

• Shape innovative approaches to programme funding and financial governance.

• Support transformation programmes that improve care for millions of people.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Excellent annual leave entitlement.

• Professional development and CPD opportunities.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including visits to provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently throughout the region.

Join us

If you're an experienced finance professional who wants to influence healthcare transformation, drive value for money and ensure investment delivers lasting improvements for cancer patients, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help ensure every pound invested delivers better cancer care across the East Midlands.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• CCAB/CIMA qualified and current member of recognised professional body.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent;
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development;
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• An appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Member of relevant professional body

Communication Skills

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change

Analytical

Essential

• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
• Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.

Planning Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Experience/knowledge of project principles techniques and tools

Management Skills

Essential

• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Autonomy

Essential

• Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.

Financial and Physical Resources

Essential

• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.

Other

Essential

• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Effective organizer, influencer and networker
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
• Ability to travel independently across the region and occasionally beyond.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for an experienced analytical leader who combines technical expertise with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across complex healthcare systems.

You'll have:

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Statistics, Informatics or Analytics.

• Significant experience delivering advanced analytics within the NHS or a complex organisation.

• Expertise in SQL and either Python or R.

• Experience developing Power BI or Tableau dashboards.

• Strong understanding of performance reporting, forecasting and trend analysis.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytical information to clinical and executive audiences.

• Experience leading analytical work programmes and developing analytical capability.

• A passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

At EMCA you'll play a critical role in transforming cancer services across the East Midlands by ensuring that every improvement programme is informed by robust, high-quality intelligence.

You'll join a supportive, ambitious team working at the forefront of cancer improvement with opportunities to:

• Influence regional and national cancer strategy.

• Lead innovative analytical projects.

• Work alongside senior clinical and operational leaders.

• Develop new analytical tools and methodologies.

• Shape how data is used to improve outcomes for cancer patients.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Excellent annual leave entitlement.

• Professional development and CPD opportunities.

• A collaborative and supportive team culture.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently throughout the region.

Join us

If you're an experienced analytical professional who wants to use data to influence healthcare at a regional level, drive innovation and improve outcomes for thousands of patients, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help transform cancer care through the power of data.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, data science, informatics); advanced training/CPD in analytics/BI. Evidence of CPD

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/contentious information; communicate complex analytics to clinical and operational leaders; collaborate with BI teams and national partners

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Advanced proficiency in SQL and either R or Python; experience building automated pipelines and reproducible analysis; ability to conduct deep dives, forecasting and trend analysis, breach/end-reason analysis, and evaluation design for pathway intervention

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Develop long-term strategic plans for service improvement in cancer analytics; manage multiple projects and reporting cycle

Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation

Essential

• Responsible for policy development and implementation in cancer analytics across EMCA

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Essential

• Support budgetary management for analytics projects

Responsibilities for human resources

Essential

• Support and collaborate with analytics and PMO team; contribute to training and development.

Responsibilities for information resources

Essential

• Develop and maintain documents and reports from relevant cancer data

Responsibilities for research and development

Essential

• Undertake surveys and research in cancer analytics; implement best practice.

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

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

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemust:

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

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Braintree

CM7 5SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asHousekeepingAssistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry aremaintainedin the home. You willoperateaccording to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards aremaintained.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Carrying out all cleaning dutiesin accordance withworksheetinstructions.
• Understandingthe cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

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ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemusthave:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Our ideal candidate must have: Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents. The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV10 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asHousekeepingAssistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry aremaintainedin the home. You willoperateaccording to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards aremaintained.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Carrying out all cleaning dutiesin accordance withworksheetinstructions.
• Understandingthe cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemusthave:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents. The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Corby

NN17 1EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 08.00-20.00 / 08.00-14.00 / 14.00-20.00 / 20.00-08.00

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

Other responsibilities will include:

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

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

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate must:

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

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience is not required as we offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV10 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Food and Beverage Team Member will be to support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining.
• Ensuring that dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• Keeping front of house clean, tidy and well-presented, and that dirty crockery is removed and replenished throughout the day.
• Ensuring fresh homemade cakes/biscuits are accessible in the bistro areas are replenished throughout the day as well as finger food and fresh fruit options.
• Being aware of residents dietary requirements.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate must:

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

ABOUT AVERY

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene, experience in a similar setting, a basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be beneficial.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Stamford

PE9 2EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 7.50 am - 8.05 pm, Alternate Weekends

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

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

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemust:

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

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, 2 years experience working in similar care environment, ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff, responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Aldridge

WS9 8UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 07.00-15.00 and 11.00-19.00

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
• Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene.
• Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Our ideal candidate must: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene. Have the knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV10 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asHousekeepingAssistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry aremaintainedin the home. You willoperateaccording to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards aremaintained.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Carrying out all cleaning dutiesin accordance withworksheetinstructions.
• Understandingthe cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemusthave:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments; experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting; demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service; the ability to be adaptive and flexible.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Redhill

RH1 5BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as aRegistered Nursewill beto act as person in charge,standingin for the Manager asrequiredandobserveall instructions to act upon his/her behalfwhilst youensurehigh standardsof care toourresidents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Undertakingnursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advisingfamilies of residents andGPsof any changes in condition, which gives rise to concern and keeps them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Responsibilityfor the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive required care.
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum 2years experienceand up to date knowledge of care,supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct anddemonstratecare activities.
• Have Sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

ABOUT AVERY

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration. Demonstrate a minimum 2 years experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification. Display good interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities. Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Northampton

NN1 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for someone who is passionate about improvement and enjoys working across organisational boundaries to solve complex problems.

You'll have:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, with additional specialist knowledge or qualifications in programme or service improvement.

• Experience supporting or leading healthcare improvement or transformation projects.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience interpreting performance data and using it to support improvement.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• The confidence to work independently while building productive relationships across the NHS.

• A collaborative and proactive approach to improving patient care.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

At EMCA you'll become part of a high-performing regional team committed to improving cancer services for more than five million people.

We offer the opportunity to:

• Lead meaningful improvement projects with real patient impact.

• Work alongside experienced clinical leaders and improvement specialists.

• Influence how cancer diagnostic services are designed and delivered.

• Develop expertise in pathway transformation and operational improvement.

• Build strong partnerships across the NHS and wider healthcare system.

We also offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Generous annual leave.

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel throughout the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate will also work on-site within acute provider organisations when required to support pathway improvement, operational performance recovery and diagnostic transformation.

Help transform cancer diagnostics

Every improvement you deliver has the potential to reduce waiting times, speed up diagnosis and improve outcomes for patients affected by cancer.

If you're passionate about service improvement, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a lasting difference across the NHS, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help transform cancer diagnostics across the region.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Diploma level qualification or experience in specialist area

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/ contentious information where there maybe barriers to understanding that will need developed persuasion, negotiation, reassurance and empathy skills

Analytical and judgement skill

Essential

• Complex facts, situation that require analysis, interpretation and comparison to ensure compliance

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Plan and organise a broad range complex activities requiring formulation and adjustment. Facilitate collaborative working, implement new ways of working

Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation

Essential

• Lead on service development for specialist area. Lead on policy development for specific area that may have wider implications for working practices

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Essential

• Hold delegated budget for service area. Authorised signatory for expenses and small payments.

Responsibilities for human resources

Essential

• Line manager for department. Manage the delivery of teaching and development interventions

Responsibilities for information resources

Essential

• Regularly Develops and maintains reports and documents pertaining to area of responsibility from numerous sources or use by various audiences

Responsibilities for research and development

Essential

• Undertakes surveys pertaining to own area of 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.

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.

Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way.

We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs.

About you:

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach,
• Good communication and relationship building skills,
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice,
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona,
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Employer Pension contribution of 3%,
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes,
• We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid,
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays),
• Fully funded training and development,
• Support with personal development plans

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

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A caring nature, good communication and relationship building skills, flexibility and adaptability, warm and engaging persona, respect for 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

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Forest Hall

NE12 9DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home. This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavour to try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activitieswith residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives. Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.

In actively assisting with innovative fund-raising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, you will enjoy thinking creatively and out of the box with regards to ways in which additional funds can be raised to support our residents activities. You will help to ensure that you and your colleagues create an environment which is supportive, caring and kind and undertake all duties in a way which provides a secure and safe atmosphere in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individualism and dignity in order to lead full lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

• Previous experience within similar type of role

• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Outgoing and have an infectious personality.

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 3%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working within similar environment, previous experience within similar type of role, a caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach, flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE11 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** 37.5 Hours Per Week **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our home team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect.

Working in collaboration and unison with the home Manager and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around the home. This will include but is not limited to internal decoration; grounds maintenance and safety; building repairs; supplies; and utilities. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. You will continually assess all areas of the home and provide dedicated attention if / when required. Systematically ensuring that the home is well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

• Solid maintenance experience, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping

• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery

• An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 3%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience working in similar environments; solid maintenance experience; knowledge of building, DIY, and housekeeping; technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems; plumbing and joinery skills; innovative and solution-based approach to maintenance and repairs; resilience and adaptability.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Newcastle

NE12 9DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** 16 Hours per week - 2 days per week including alternate weekends **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation.

We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care.

Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service.

As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience at Akari Care, where all our residents individual needs are catered for.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personal excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 5%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a similar environment, kitchen and food preparation experience, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, a caring nature, flexibility, ability to work under pressure, warm and engaging persona, respect for others, resilience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE8 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are enthusiastic about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek an Administrator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and synchronisation with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be accountable for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home in all aspects of administration. This role which assumes responsibility across many disciplines is an exciting role for an experienced Administrator and touches every area of our home. Predominantly using your administrative skillsets, you will be involved in ensuring that you carry out your duties in a highly professional and friendly manner which positively contributes to the business and significantly supports the Home Manager in achieving the Companys aims and objectives as well as dealing with the fundamental day to day operational activities to ensure the smooth running of the home.

You will also participate in, and undertake duties which encourage supportive and open communication, creating value-based and people-centric marketing initiatives. Continual fostering and engagement in personal and colleague training is expected with the aspiration of building highly qualified teams who embrace continuous professional and personal development. Additionally, you will ensure that accurate and up to date Human Resource duties and strict compliance to Health and Safety tasks within the home are fully met.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.What we require from you:

• The ability to communicate well at all levels,
• A committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humour and positive outlook on life,
• Highly initiative-taking with an overarching purpose to provide the best service,
• To respect and care for all residents as individuals, ensuring their personal choices and preferences are respected and that individual dignity is always acknowledged,
• Excellent numeracy and numerical skills,
• Experienced with all MS Suite of software,
• Confidential and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity,
• Confident collaborator with ability to control and coordinate areas of own responsibility,
• Genuine interest in working within a care environment including vulnerable adults (including dementia),
• Always striving for continuous personal development,
• Patient, caring, diplomatic and approachable nature,
• Actively and enthusiastically participate in any training or development offered,
• Ensure full understanding and compliance to all health and safety policies and procedures,

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary of
• Pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The ideal candidate will communicate well at all levels, be committed, patient, and caring with positive outlook and humor. They need initiative, respect for residents' choices, numeracy skills, MS Suite experience, confidentiality, and collaborative skills. A genuine interest in care, particularly with vulnerable adults, is essential, as well as striving for personal development, participating in training, and complying with health and safety policies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Newcastle

NE5 5AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

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

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

About you

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

What is in it for you.

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

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

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, respected approach to treating 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

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Swadlincote

DE12 8AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

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

Quality:

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

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 in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution of the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Previous experience working in GP practice or in NHS as a HCA
• - Good time management

Desirable

• - Familiar with SystmOne or similar software
• - Good communication skills
• - Works well independently and as a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Foundry Healthcare Lewes

Address

River Lodge Surgery

Malling Street

Lewes

East Sussex

BN72RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:-

Accountability for the safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate

Embrace and promote trust values and behaviours required to deliver an excellent patient and staffexperience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.

Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using skills in mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure competencies are maintained.

Using effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity as well as maintain high standards of patient led care.

Ensuring that your Professional Revalidation demonstrates new knowledge, innovations and evidence based practice

You will be required to work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Please also see attached Job description and person specifications.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values and behavioural framework

Training &Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse
• Diploma in health/nursing-related studies
• Enhanced CRB clearance.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Steps Competencies Level 1, or willing to work towards.

Desirable

• Degree in health related studies or equivalent academic standard
• Formal Teaching or Mentoring qualification.
• An accredited postgraduate Critical Care Nursing course at either Level 6 or 7.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Steps competencies, Levels 2 and 3.
• Completion of the Critical Care National Lead Nurses (CC3N) Bolt-on competencies in either Burns, Neuro, or Maternity.

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate clear communication in high-pressure situations, such as medical emergencies.
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to senior staff and seek help when needed.

Desirable

• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
• Aware of human factors in clinical practice and how these can affect clinical outcomes.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify own learning needs and proactively work to address these in line with the local or national competency frameworks
• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate complex patient care
• Ability to analyse a large amount of complex clinical data and make sound clinical decisions when needed, and seek support from senior staff.
• Ability to apply a wide range of evidence-based critical or acute care skills in patient care.
• Ability to study at the degree and master's level to achieve necessary post-graduate qualifications
• Ability to work within a highly simulated environment while maintaining focus.

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to Critical Care Services with the NHS.
• Awareness of change management within the NHS and personal roles and responsibilities in support of such programmes.

Physical skills

Essential

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking complex clinical skills in confined spaces.
• Ability to work within a highly simulated environment while maintaining focus.
• Competent use of a wide range of complex medical equipment.
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres. Including complex techniques such as proning, management of patients with unstable spinal injuries and transfer of complex critically ill patients from the unit to receive care or treatment
• Ability to undertake such moving and handling procedures regularly throughout a shift.
• Demonstrate ability to use a wide range of IT software, including Office 365 and electronic patient record software

Experience

Essential

• 6 months of experience caring for acutely unwell, unstable adult patients in an acute hospital setting, undertaken within the last 12 months.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems and EPMA systems
• Experience using a wide range of medical devices and technology.
• Experience working in a large team, ensuring high-quality nursing care.
• Experience in managing medical emergencies, ensuring effective teamwork.
• Experience learning and education through both high and low fidelity simulation programmes

Desirable

• 18 months post-registration critical care experience, caring for both Level 2 and 3 patients.
• Experience in delivering complex organ support, including artificial ventilation, Blood Pressure augmentation, Renal replacement therapy, etc.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring learners within the clinical area.
• Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse or project work

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Demonstrate ability to support the wider MDT with the coordination of patient care within the team.
• Demonstrate ability to manage own time to ensure achievement of role-specific training and competency achievement.

Desirable

• Formal Project or Quality Improvement training or experience.

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

Essential

• Positive approach to working within other units across critical care at short notice.
• Ability to travel between campuses at short notice 7 days a week.
• Ability to work a wide range of shifts, including long days, Night duty, weekend and bank holidays.
• Ability to work a minimum of 23hrs/ week
• Ability to care for a patient in an emotionally stressful, traumatic situation, including withdrawal of life-sustaining care, and seeking support when needed.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross site

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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