Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Community Nurse Band 5, youll be part of our valued team at Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Band 5 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Job Introduction

As a Community Nurse Band 5, you will deliver high-quality, person centred nursing care to patients in their own homes, working in line with national and local policies, professional standards, and the NMC Code. You will work closely with patients, families, GPs, and multidisciplinary colleagues to assess needs, plan and deliver care, promote independence, and support positive health outcomes.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while being part of a supportive community team committed to delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care. You will contribute to service development, health promotion, continuous improvement initiatives, and the education of students and colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained across the service.

We have 2 full-time positions available and will consider part-time applications.

For any enquiries regarding this role, please contact [email protected]

Main Responsibilities

As a Community Nurse you will require excellent communication, organisation, and clinical skills, alongside a commitment to delivering compassionate care and continuously developing professional practice:

• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in partnership with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient progress, recognising and escalating changes in condition appropriately.
• Prioritise and manage a caseload in line with patient need.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using electronic and paper-based systems.
• Deliver evidence-based care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
• Promote health, wellbeing, and independence for patients and carers.
• Participate in team meetings, handovers, clinical supervision, appraisals, and mandatory training.
• Support the learning and development of students and colleagues.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment through risk assessment, incident reporting, and adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
• Ensure the safe use, maintenance, and management of clinical equipment and stock.

Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a NMC/1stlevel registered Nurse, you will have the ability to work both independently and also as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. It is expected that youshould have strongcommunication and organisation skills and a flexible approach which will ensureyou deliver positive experiences to patients at every stage of theirhealthcare journey.

You will have a full UK driving license with access to a car for work purposes with Business insurance for the vehicle used.

You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel.

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. Were 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 doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/1st level registered Nurse, Full UK driving license with access to a car for work purposes with Business insurance for the vehicle used. Confident using IT systems and demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Salisbury

SP1 3UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see further details of the responsibilities please see the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Physics, Engineering, Computer Sciences or Life Sciences. MSc in Medical Physics or Medical Imaging (or equivalent) and successful completion of the STP training scheme in an appropriate specialism (or equivalent). HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist.

Desirable

• PhD in relevant discipline. Chartered Physicist, Scientist or MIPEM equivalent. RPA 2000 Certified LPA Completion of HSST training. Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• At least 4-6 years' experience non-ionising radiation (NIR) safety. Experience of team management Sufficient knowledge and experience to act as a Laser Protection Advisor Used to working in multidisciplinary teams. Experience in NIR (e.g. ultrasound, UV, lasers) safety and quality assurance in a clinical environment. Knowledge of NIR Physics and its application in a clinical setting. Awareness of recent developments in both clinical and/or research NIR applications.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral experience in research. Experience in research management. Success in obtaining research grants and income generation. Publication of scientific papers or other reports. Presentation of scientific papers at local and national meetings.

Technical Skill & Competencies

Essential

• Ability to operate NIR equipment independently Strong mathematical skills, capable of analysing large amounts of data using modern software. Ability to use and program using a range of software packages. Ability to communicate complex data or facts to a variety of audiences.

Desirable

• Fluent in scientific programming in e.g. Python

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive scientific, clinical and safety knowledge of NIR. High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use of NIR In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national / international standards, professional and other guidelines.

Desirable

• Extensive scientific, clinical and safety knowledge of all non ionising radiations used in medical practice (including MRI). High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from a range of non-ionising radiation exposure (including MRI).

Other requirements

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills. Ability to be persuasive. Ability to use own initiative when appropriate. Ability to organise and prioritise own work and respond to changing priorities. Good time management skills. Good writing skills to produce highly complex scientific reports/papers. Ability to communicate or present complex facts or data to a variety of audiences. Current valid UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Ability to interact with patients in an appropriate and responsible manner. Ability to see problems/issues/scientific questions from a range of perspectives to enable the best solution to be found. Ability to be flexible. Ability to multi-task to meet competing deadlines. Good attention to detail.

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH152JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (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 Kitchen Assistant at Hampstead Court Care Home in London. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

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

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene. Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Efficient work capability with sustained physical effort and a positive, flexible attitude to team working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

London

NW8 0HJ

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 General Manager at our Acer Court Care Home in Nottingham. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as General Manager will be to lead and inspire a team to deliver excellent person-centred quality care to residents in a safe, caring and stimulating environment, whilst meeting regulatory requirement, professional and statutory standards, and business performance targets.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality care, person centred care and ensuring residents receive care based on best practice.
• Being responsible for the ongoing recruitment, retention, and development of staff within the Home.
• Acting as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives, and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in residents wellbeing.
• Ensuring safe staffing levels are reviewed and maintained in accordance with both occupancy and dependency.
• Providing on-going inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensuring costs are well managed and maintained within budgetary controls, by reviewing regularly and monitoring stock.

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:

• Have a minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Have Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent.
• Possess excellent leadership and management skills.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and be competent in IT.
• 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

• To be considered for the role, candidates must have a minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment, Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent, excellent leadership and management skills, effective communication skills, and IT competency.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Nottingham

NG86AX

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.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Regional Bank Chef supporting our homes across Surrey, Chertsey and Marlow. If you are looking for a new challenge with an organisation that is committed to delivering the best culinary experience for our residents, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Regional Bank Chef, your primary responsibility will be supporting the daily operations of the culinary department. You will manage and guide a culinary team dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality meals that enhance the overall well-being of the residents while staying within budget. The role will involve travelling to various homes across the north.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by the Home Manager, which provide varied, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents. Take account of any special dietary needs and retain records for inspection purposes.
• Place food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain proper stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits
• Supervise and direct the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, and instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
• Understand the Avery Food Safety Management system and demonstrate the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene

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 have :

• Experience in managing a busy kitchen and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience
• Knowledge of health and safety, as well as current food safety legislation. Knowledge of COSHH and managing the cleaning of the culinary department to 5-star rating standards
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent/City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications /Trained in IDDSI /textured modified diets
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership qualities

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, minimum of 5 years' culinary experience, NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent, knowledge of health and safety and food safety legislation, trained in IDDSI/textured modified diets.

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

Surrey Area

KT169BQ

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.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Regional Bank Chef supporting our homes across Eastbourne, Kent and Essex. If you are looking for a new challenge with an organisation that is committed to delivering the best culinary experience for our residents, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Regional Bank Chef, your primary responsibility will be supporting the daily operations of the culinary department. You will manage and guide a culinary team dedicated to providing nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality meals that enhance the overall well-being of the residents while staying within budget. The role will involve travelling to various homes across the north.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Prepare nutritionally balanced menu plans for approval by the Home Manager, which provide varied, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents. Take account of any special dietary needs and retain records for inspection purposes.
• Place food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain proper stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits
• Supervise and direct the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, and instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
• Understand the Avery Food Safety Management system and demonstrate the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene

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 have :

• Experience in managing a busy kitchen and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience
• Knowledge of health and safety, as well as current food safety legislation. Knowledge of COSHH and managing the cleaning of the culinary department to 5-star rating standards
• NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent/City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications /Trained in IDDSI /textured modified diets
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership qualities

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in managing a busy kitchen and a minimum of 5 years' culinary experience, knowledge of health and safety, current food safety legislation, NVQ 3 in Food Production or equivalent, City and Guilds 706-1 706-2 Catering qualifications, and training in IDDSI or textured modified diets.

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

Kent area

ME141XQ

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 Care Assistant at Camberley Woods Care Home in Camberley, Surrey. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

Other responsibilities will include:

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

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

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate must:

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

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are required as the role offers thorough induction and training programs to ensure confidence.

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

Blackwater

GU17 9HS

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 Chertsey Parklands Manor Care Home in Chertsey, Surrey. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Food and Beverage Team Member 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

• To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do. Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residents. Experience of working in a similar setting, restaurant or hotel would be desirable. 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

Chertsey

KT16 9FS

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 Deputy Manager at our Acer Court Care Home in Nottingham. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Home Deputy Manager will be to support the General Manager to operate a compliant and effective person-centred care home which provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for residents and their visitors, whilst meeting stringent professional and statutory standards and commercial performance targets.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Providing on-going inspirational leadership and management to the staff team.
• Ensuring that medication policies and procedures are adhered to and support with the reviewing of medication and administration.
• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans.
• Completing monthly audits, quality indicator report and any other report as required.
• Attending weekly clinical meetings and monitor clinical risk areas in the home.

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:

• Have a minimum of two years experience working in a similar care environment, in a management position.
• Have excellent leadership and management skills.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and be competent in use of IT systems.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

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

• A minimum of two years experience in a similar care environment, in a management position. Excellent leadership and management skills. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Competency in the use of IT systems. Adaptability and flexibility 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

Nottingham

NG86AX

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 Wellbeing andActivities Coordinator at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story.
• Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview.
• Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.
• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.

ABOUT YOU

To besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemusthave:

• Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting
• Experience organising activities and events.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.

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

• The ideal candidate must have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting, have experience organizing activities and events, effective communication skills both verbal and written, and a positive attitude towards older people with a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.

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

Leicester

LE2 8PP

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 Beckenham Park Care Home in Beckenham. 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, compassion, and commitment to delivering culinary services to residents. Experience working in a similar setting, such as a restaurant or hotel, is desirable. 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

Beckenham

BR3 3FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Recruitment

Open Day

Wednesday 7th of October | 10 am 4 pm

Join us at Abbey Court Care Home to find out about our exciting career

opportunities. Our friendly team will be on hand to discuss the benefits

we have to offer and show you around our home.

We are recruiting for :

Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Unit Manager - Clinical

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

To express your interest in attending the open day

Click the link to apply!

01543 277358 averyhealthcare.co.uk/careers

Abbey Court Care Home, Heath Way, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS11 7AD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualifications applicable to the specific roles being recruited, such as care assistant or managerial certifications.

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

Heath Hayes

WS11 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 Kitchen Assistant at Middleton Lodge Care Home in Littleover, Derby. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

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

• 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

Littleover

DE23 6DL

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 Senior Care Assistant at St Giles Care Home in Birmingham. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

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

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemust:

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

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Positive attitude toward supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible to cover various 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

Birmingham

B33 0LT

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 Sous Chef at Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay, Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asSous Chefwill be tosupportthe head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive,and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved withinbudget.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understandingthe principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Holdarelevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstratecompassionandcommitmentto the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be able 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

• Relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.

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

Beltinge

CT6 6PX

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're more than a care provider. We're a community of passionate, dedicated professionals united by a shared purpose: creating meaningful lives together.

As one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care, with more than 100 homes across the country, we know that exceptional resident experiences start with exceptional people. That's why we invest in our teams, celebrate success, champion personal growth, and create an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.

When you join Avery, you'll be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation that genuinely cares about its residents and colleagues. You'll have the opportunity to influence care at scale, work alongside talented leaders, and play a vital role in shaping and strengthening our approach to Health & Safety across the business.

We're now looking for an experienced Head of Health & Safety to join us on a 6-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on Health & Safety professional who is passionate about creating safe environments, driving compliance, influencing culture, and supporting operational excellence across a large, multi-site organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Care Quality, you will provide leadership, guidance and expert advice on all aspects of Health & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, and regulatory compliance across Avery Healthcare.

Working closely with Operations, Estates, Quality and Home-based teams, you will lead the development and delivery of our Health & Safety strategy, ensuring colleagues have the support, tools and knowledge needed to maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and risk management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and oversight of Health & Safety across the organisation, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies.
• Leading and developing the company's Health & Safety, auditing and reporting frameworks, using data and insight to identify trends, manage risk and drive continuous improvement.
• Acting as the organisational lead for Infection Prevention & Control, ensuring policies, procedures and best practices remain effective, current and aligned to regulatory expectations.
• Conducting audits, inspections and reviews across our care homes and corporate functions, supporting teams to maintain safe environments and achieve compliance excellence.
• Providing expert guidance on risk management, COSHH, fire safety, legionella management and wider Health & Safety matters across the business.
• Leading investigations into significant incidents and Health & Safety concerns, including root cause analysis and engagement with regulatory and enforcement bodies where required.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, coaching leaders and teams to promote a proactive and positive safety culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading care organisation, helping to ensure the safety and wellbeing of thousands of residents, visitors and team members across the UK.

You are an experienced Health & Safety leader with a strong track record of operating within complex, multi-site environments. You combine technical expertise with excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling you to build credibility, drive change and embed a culture of safety throughout an organisation.

You share our commitment to being caring, supportive, proud, honest, respectful and accountable, and thrive in a role where you can balance strategic leadership with practical operational support.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• A recognised NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Significant experience leading Health & Safety functions within a multi-site organisation.
• Experience within Health and Social Care, Care Homes, Healthcare or similarly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, the Health and Social Care Act, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience developing compliance frameworks, conducting audits and implementing continuous improvement programmes.
• Experience leading serious incident investigations, root cause analysis and risk management processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Additional qualifications in Food Safety or First Aid would be advantageous.

At Avery, you'll find more than a job. You'll discover a career with purpose.

We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive, develop and do their best work every day. In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading care providers.
• A supportive and collaborative culture where your expertise is valued.
• The opportunity to influence Health & Safety practices at scale across a national organisation.
• The chance to work alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about delivering excellence.
• A meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of residents and colleagues.

Please note that this role requires:

• A satisfactory DBS check (paid for by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across our homes and support offices.
• Occasional overnight stays where required.

If you're an experienced Health & Safety leader looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen compliance and help create safer environments across a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Significant experience leading Health & Safety functions within a multi-site organisation. Experience within Health and Social Care, Care Homes, Healthcare or similarly regulated environments.

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

Northampton

NN49BS

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 Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. 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

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 Care Assistant at Elton House Care Home in Bushey, Watford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

Other responsibilities will include:

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

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

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate must:

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

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, demonstrate initiative, and be respectful and efficient in their duties. No formal experience is required.

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

Bushey

WD25 8HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for further information about the post, department and contact information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with good standing on specialist register
• Higher qualification in Paediatric Surgery e.g. FRCS(Paed) or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional Fellowships in GI or neonatal surgery
• Thoracic Surgery experience

Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communicator
• Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.

Desirable

• Previous responsibility for service improvement.
• Management skills

Experience

Essential

• Full Competence in emergency pediatric and neonatal Surgery. experience in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery including complex neonatal procedures.
• Demonstrate appropriate progression and continuity in career in a timely manner.
• Training in Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery.
• Publications and presentations in international conferences.
• Ability to demonstrate high quality neonatal and paediatric surgery care through participation in governance processes. No active governance issues and full disclosure of any past issues.

Desirable

• Previous experience at consultant level or independent practice.
• Wider experience in Paediatric GI
• Good understanding of Governance aspects and understanding of complexity in delivery of high-quality care in paediatric surgery.
• Published papers in area of special interest

Interests

Essential

• Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
• Commitment to Audit & Clinical Research.

Desirable

• Experience of running an MDT service in Paediatric GI surgery subspeciality including Gastrostomy and bowel management services.

Interests

Essential

• Commitment to develop special interest in GI Surgery
• Commitment to Audit & Clinical Research.

Desirable

• Experience of running an MDT service in Paediatric GI surgery subspeciality including Gastrostomy and bowel management services.

Communications and Language Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.

Desirable

• Good presentation skills

Teaching

Essential

• Committed to teaching and training
• Evidence of positive feedback regarding teaching and training skills.
• Evidence of establishing and undertaking teaching sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Desirable

• Experience in formal teaching sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Circumstances

Essential

• Able to start as soon as possible
• Flexible outlook on working hours.
• Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
• Full Driving Licence.

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

St Luke's Hospital

33 Leicester Road

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Although this position is a 10 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 10 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Passes in English and Maths at C grade or equivalent
• Typing Qualification
• Medical terminology or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
• Entry level leadership qualification i.e. ILM2

Experience

Essential

• Worked in an office environment
• Experience of typing medical content
• Dealing with telephone enquiries
• Experience of working with a multi disciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
• Previous computing experience or VDU work
• Good working knowledge of cellular pathology processes

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and histopathology terminology
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases, including the extraction of data by queries and the preparation of reports

Desirable

• Previous pathology-based administrative work experience

Skills

Essential

• Touch typing ability
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Office.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate with staff at different levels of the organisation.
• Ability to prioritise workload, innovate & work as part of a large team to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with interruptions

Desirable

• Experience of mananging small improvement projects and activities

Other

Essential

• Able to undertake housekeeping duties
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Ability to work on own initiative and take routine decisions.

Desirable

• Ability to share knowledge and engage others in project
• Flexible approach to service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

80 Newark Street, London

London

E1 2ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• General education to degree level, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent operational knowledge of specific clinical areas including relevant operational policies and procedures
• Have been assessed at, or be willing to work towards, the standard of training delivery expected of an EPIC Credentialed Trainer
• Ability to understand the requirements of a work effectively within a demanding project and programme environment

Experience

Essential

• Experience in designing and delivering clinical systems training
• Previous NHS or Healthcare experience
• Previous experience of working within a complex, change-driven environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Resilient approach and flexible attitude to work
• Sound organisational skills; ability to prioritise demanding workload in a high pressure and very challenging environment, maintaining delivery of quality outputs to tight deadlines

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent Full registration
• Eligible for full registration with GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year previous experience in a substantive medical post

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Sound basic clinical skills including history taking, clinical examination and appropriate investigation.
• Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high quality clinical record.
• Basic personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily.
• Manipulative skills to enable practical procedures

Desirable

• Experience of teaching
• Ability to carry out research

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity to all hospital staff and patients

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
• Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
• Reliable work record.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Use appropriate language and skills when dealing with all patients.
• Ability to use language line or have access to BSL when needed.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• This position has no on call commitment or flexible hours due to patient safety and ward cover.

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Doctors who are not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK and whose employment will require Tier 2 sponsorship are subject to the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT). Applicants may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA national candidate for the post. Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a biometric residence card, date stamped passport and accompanying letter from the Home Office. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Offices UK Border Agency by e-mail: [email protected].

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Qualifications / Certification

Essential

• Registered Medical Practitioner
• Completed general medical training
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment

Desirable

• FRCS (SN) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in General Neurosurgery (at least 6 years at registrar/resident level)
• Evidence of some competences in the specialty as defined by the relevant curricula
• Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
• Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including logbook documentation if applicable

Academic Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues, understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives and also knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
• Evidence of participation in a teaching course

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
• Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
• Evidence of exceptional achievement in medicine

Skills/Understanding

Essential

• Excellent communication skills/verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good computing skills (database, statistics)
• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
• Committed to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
• Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
• Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience

Desirable

• Ability to provide clinical supervision
• Ability to administer a teaching programme
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills
• Understanding of research methodology

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters

General

Essential

• Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
• A very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
• High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical 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).

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

The Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit is a self-contained dedicated unit for monitoring patients with a variety of neurological, neurosurgical and neuropsychiatric conditions, performing more than 510 video-EEG telemetry studies and over 150 actigraphy studies per year.

Our dedicated Telemetry Unit consists of a tight knit team of 12 highly motivated Clinical Physiologists, over 15 dedicated nursing staff, 5 consultant Neurologists/Neurophysiologists and an epilepsy fellow. Medical cover is provided by registrars and SHOs attached to Firm 1 (Epilepsy). Together with our specialist administrative team and support facilities staff we are driven by our organisations strategic objectives and organisational values of kindness, safety, teamwork and improving.

This vacancy would strongly suit a qualified individual with experience in Clinical Neurophysiology who aligns with these objectives and values.

There are 7 beds with an additional private patient bed on Bloomsbury Ward. The unit operates over a 7day period, and clinical physiologists work by rota covering the hours of 8am to 6:45pm 7days a week.

NHS patients are seen on the Telemetry Unit with patients being referred from all over the country and occasionally overseas. The majority of patients are referred from consultants based either full or part-time at NHNN, however we accept referrals from consultants across the UK for this specialist service.

In addition to the benefits provided by UCLH we offer: Opportunities to gain experience in more complex neurophysiological investigations with senior physiologists and Consultant Medical Staff providing training and teaching in all investigations. Opportunities for research involvement provided in collaboration with the Institute of Neurology, a world leading international centre for research and training in basic and clinical neuroscience. Managerial and leadership training courses and experience Support for further formal and informal training. Access to external CPD activities.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
• IRCP Part I or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification e.g. STP in neurophysiology or equivalent experience.
• Member of Professional Organisation

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to show that they can perform the full range of neurophysiological investigations, EEG,EPs,NCS. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies
• Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under supervision for more complex procedures.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and some experience of observing these tests.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures in particular of video-EEG telemetry acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations. This involves the application of many electrodes to the patient's head for an EEG and the accurate placement of surface EMG electrodes and other electrodes used to record physiological parameters on patients being recorded on the telemetry unit.
• Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments.
• Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour.

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work.

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour.
• Able to communicate with departmental medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded. This includes being able to present the data at the weekly multidisciplinary meetings
• Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines.

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Experience in supervising student staff and visitors.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

Essential

• The post holder will be required to work flexibly and participate in the 7-day rota.
• Post holder must have enough manual dexterity to be able to apply the electrodes accurately.

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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