Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver evidence-based skilled specialist nursing care according to the individual child or young persons health needs.

To ensure all children & young people receive nursing care promoting a valued lifestyle and independence, ensuring their cultural and religious needs are met.

To contribute to safe medicines management, providing nursing advice and troubleshooting for staff, including those within our partner organisation, Chailey Heritage Foundation.

To provide education, training and support to non-registered and registered professionals, including student nurses and medical students.

To be able to work rotas shift patterns and to be able to respond to stressful situations, manage time effectively, make adjustments and re-prioritise as required, using considerable mental effort on a daily basis.

To deliver direct personal and intimate care to children & young people.

To be proficient working in a variety of conditions including in school classrooms, outdoor areas and swimming pool.

To be able to demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.

To support nursing staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for children & young people with complex health needs and their families, based on research and evidence of good practice.

To respect each child or young person and their familys right to confidentiality.

To develop skills and knowledge within the field of complex fluctuating health needs and physical disability, ensuring the relevant clinical skills required for management of safe nursing care are maintained.

To work within a rota covering 24 hours, 52 week nursing care to the children & young people accessing Chailey Heritage Foundation School and its associated residential bungalows or the Bluebells Short Breaks Service. You may also be required to work in other 24 hour childrens services to support patient safety.

To be the designated specialist link for staff for an identified area of specialist practice such as epilepsy, enteral feeding, bladder and bowel care, respiratory or tissue viability.

You will work with the Matron, Clinical Specialist Lead Nurse, Team Leader and Clinical Leads to ensure staff are delivering specialist nursing care to the children & young people. The postholder will ensure staff are provided with up-to-date knowledge and skills around their specialist area of practice and nursing management of these children & young people.

To be responsible for attending all statutory and mandatory training and ensuring you remain in date with all that is required.

To be responsible for ensuring you attend regular clinical supervision and undertake your annual Personal Development Plan.

To maintain your registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

To be responsible for ensuring safe use of clinical and non-clinical equipment utilised whilst performing your role.

To support the clinical supervision and education of team members, including student nurses and medical students in all areas of specialist clinical knowledge and skills.

Participate in peer supervision and education sessions. To take the lead, develop and contribute to a specialist area of expertise within peer review and reflective practice as part of the nursing teams at CCS

Deliver and actively support whole service delivery of excellent standards of nursing care and management practice.

Assess and interpret altered health care needs of the children & young people. To be responsive in updating care plans accordingly.

Work together with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the consistent delivery of safe high quality nursing care and management.

Help implement and write clinical policies and standards; adhere to national standards, clinical policies and standard operating procedures, in line with SCFT requirements.

Ensure health records are maintained and compliant with Trust policy and keep accurate, legible, contemporaneous records and written reports as required.

Participate in report writing for both internal and external requirements aligned to the needs of the children & young people and the service.

Respond and escalate and/or report any concerns re: child protection and adult safeguarding through the appropriate routes, in line with the Trust safeguarding policy and pan Sussex Procedures.

Attend health reviews, organising a representative who knows the child or young person concerned to attend if you are unable to attend. Evaluate the effectiveness of care and in consultation with the MDT, to adjust where appropriate.

Develop, implement and evaluate guidelines/teaching tools for children, young people, families, healthcare professionals and non-registered professionals

Participate in nursing research and audit projects, as required.

Liaise with statutory agencies regarding the nursing/health needs of the children and young people.

To respond to incidents and report appropriately, in line with Trust policy.

To work on other services managed by CCS as required, ensuring safe levels of nursing care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered child nurse
• RN Learning Disability with relevant portfolio of evidence working with children and young people with complex health needs and physical disabilities/specialist clinical knowledge in enteral feeding & seizure management for Specialist Enteral Feeding/Nutrition or Epilepsy posts only
• RN Adult, RN Mental Health RN Learning Disability - with relevant portfolio of evidence for Futures Service

Desirable

• Child physical assessment module level 3
• Portfolio of evidence demonstrating continued professional development, including evidence of reflective practice/education and training relevant to post/ clinical competency in specialist area.
• A recognised teaching and assessing qualification, 998 or Learning Through Mentorship
• Qualification / module or significant relevant experience within a specialist area (Epilepsy, Bladder & Bowel, Enteral Feeding, Tissue viability) and/or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children & young people with complex fluctuating health needs and physical disability
• Significant experience in shift leadership and management
• Evidence of post registration professional development
• Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the role.
• Experience of planning, managing and co-ordinating programmes of care in collaboration with other allied health professionals, social, education and volunteer agencies.

Desirable

• Significant experience within an area of specialist nursing
• Experience of teaching/health promotion

Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify an individual's needs and preferences.
• Act as a role model in promoting excellent standards of nursing care.
• Ability to care for children & young people with complex and fluctuating health needs and disabilities
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate and engage with staff, children, young people and families who may be experiencing difficult circumstances
• Knowledge of children and young adult safeguarding

Desirable

• Time management and organisational skills
• Good presentation skills
• Competent IT skills

other

Essential

• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• Ability to work shifts including weekends and night duty.

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chailey Clinical Services

Chailey

BN8 4JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Dartford

Kent

DA1 1SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team at CCS and other health professionals within the Trust and externally across the health economy, as well as with the Chailey Heritage Foundation School team (our partner organisation) and statutory and third sector agencies. The post holder will be able to assume responsibility for planned teaching and assessment of competence for nurses and non-registered professionals. The post holder will help to support the assessment and supervision of students and, as such, will complete the necessary mentorship modules. The post holder will protect, safeguard and promote the well-being of children in accordance with The Children Act (1989 & 2004) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (HM Gov. 2018).

a) To work within a rota covering 24 hours, 52 week nursing care to the children & young people accessing Chailey Heritage Foundation School and its associated residential bungalows or the Bluebells Short Breaks Service. You may also be required to work in other 24 hour childrens services to support patient safety.

b) To be the designated specialist link for staff for an identified area of specialist practice such as epilepsy, enteral feeding, bladder and bowel care, respiratory or tissue viability.

c) You will work with the Matron, Clinical Specialist Lead Nurse, Team Leader and Clinical Leads to ensure staff are delivering specialist nursing care to the children & young people. The postholder will ensure staff are provided with up-to-date knowledge and skills around their specialist area of practice and nursing management of these children & young people.

d) To be responsible for attending all statutory and mandatory training and ensuring you remain in date with all that is required.

e) To be responsible for ensuring you attend regular clinical supervision and undertake your annual Personal Development Plan.

f) To maintain your registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

g) To be responsible for ensuring safe use of clinical and non-clinical equipment utilised whilst performing your role.

h) To support the clinical supervision and education of team members, including student nurses and medical students in all areas of specialist clinical knowledge and skills.

i) Participate in peer supervision and education sessions. To take the lead, develop and contribute to a specialist area of expertise within peer review and reflective practice as part of the nursing teams at CCS

j) Deliver and actively support whole service delivery of excellent standards of nursing care and management practice.

k) Assess and interpret altered health care needs of the children & young people. To be responsive in updating care plans accordingly.

l) Work together with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the consistent delivery of safe high quality nursing care and management.

m) Help implement and write clinical policies and standards; adhere to national standards, clinical policies and standard operating procedures, in line with SCFT requirements.

n) Ensure health records are maintained and compliant with Trust policy and keep accurate, legible, contemporaneous records and written reports as required.

o) Participate in report writing for both internal and external requirements aligned to the needs of the children & young people and the service.

p) Respond and escalate and/or report any concerns re: child protection and adult safeguarding through the appropriate routes, in line with the Trust safeguarding policy and pan Sussex Procedures.

q) Attend health reviews, organising a representative who knows the child or young person concerned to attend if you are unable to attend. Evaluate the effectiveness of care and in consultation with the MDT, to adjust where appropriate.

r) Develop, implement and evaluate guidelines/teaching tools for children, young people, families, healthcare professionals and non-registered professionals.

s) Participate in nursing research and audit projects, as required.

t) Liaise with statutory agencies regarding the nursing/health needs of the children and young people.

u) To respond to incidents and report appropriately, in line with Trust policy.

v) To work on other services managed by CCS as required, ensuring safe levels of nursing care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered child nurse
• RN Learning Disability with relevant portfolio of evidence working with children and young people with complex health needs and physical disabilities/specialist clinical knowledge in enteral feeding & seizure management for Specialist Enteral Feeding/Nutrition or Epilepsy posts only
• RN Adult, RN Mental Health RN Learning Disability - with relevant portfolio of evidence for Futures Service

Desirable

• Child physical assessment module level 3
• Portfolio of evidence demonstrating continued professional development, including evidence of reflective practice/education and training relevant to post/ clinical competency in specialist area.
• A recognised teaching and assessing qualification, 998 or Learning Through Mentorship
• Qualification / module or significant relevant experience within a specialist area (Epilepsy, Bladder & Bowel, Enteral Feeding, Tissue viability) and/or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children & young people with complex fluctuating health needs and physical disability
• Significant experience in shift leadership and management
• Evidence of post registration professional development
• Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the role.
• Experience of planning, managing and co-ordinating programmes of care in collaboration with other allied health professionals, social, education and volunteer agencies.

Desirable

• Significant experience within an area of specialist nursing
• Experience of teaching/health promotion

Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify an individual's needs and preferences
• Act as a role model in promoting excellent standards of nursing care.
• Ability to care for children & young people with complex and fluctuating health needs and disabilities
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate and engage with staff, children, young people and families who may be experiencing difficult circumstances
• Knowledge of children and young adult safeguarding

Desirable

• Time management and organisational skills
• Good presentation skills
• Competent IT skills

other

Essential

• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• Ability to work shifts including weekends and night duty

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chailey Clinical Services

Chailey

BN8 4JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Taking on Champion Roles and Champion meetings i.e. Health & safety & SystmOne electronic records, and relaying this information to the team.
• Management of hub admin rota.
• Supporting new administrators in practice.
• Develop and maintain efficient systems for processing workloads.
• Good knowledge with use of Microsoft packages.
• To support team lead in administrational and performance reporting duties (in terms of looking at Scholar).
• To carry out any other hub administrator duties including; photocopying, managing hub email, duty/appointments line, and management of S1 tasks.
• Accurately recording telephone messages, dealing with enquiries from other agencies and service users.
• Empathetic approach when dealing with staff or service users including dealing with difficult situations.
• Attend hub and admin team meetings on a regular basis.
• Making up meeting agendas and taking minutes.
• Ordering stationary and PPE for the hub.
• Maintaining medical equipment databases and raising I.T support requests.
• Provide reciprocal cover for annual leave and sickness absence.
• Supporting team lead with quarterly Health & Safety environmental risk assessments.
• Organise workload showing ability to prioritise in order to achieve set time scales.
• Able to work within boundaries of the role and to ask/ seek support if needed.
• The role is primarily office based 9-5 Monday - Friday.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education to GSCE level or equivalent
• Business or administrative qualification equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience
• Computer related certificate or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 recognised qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience
• Experience of typing and producing business documents - e.g. letters and reports
• Experience of use of electronic record systems ie RIO/SystmOne/Mosaic
• Experience of using a PC and Microsoft Windows packages
• Experience of answering telephone calls from the public/patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health setting
• Experience of data inputting, databases
• Experience of using virtual contact platforms such as MS Teams or Zoom

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability use Outlook and email systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, email and face to face
• Demonstrate good organisational skills, methodical approach and attention to detail
• Time management, ability to prioritise and deal with unpredictable work pattern
• Ability to take notes at meetings and transcribe
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to organise diaries and planning meeting
• The willingness to attend training sessions in relation to new technology
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Use of PowerPoint and Excel 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Grinstead Health Centre

St. Michael's Road

East Grinstead

RH10 3JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Is wholly accountable for his/her practice and takes every available opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.

Working autonomously to manage his/her own caseload of patients, whilst working as part of the Community of Practice Multi-disciplinary team; providing a high quality specialist nursing service for patients with frailty

Provide expert clinical advice in accordance with current evidence based practice.Use advanced nursing skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate physical and psychosocial needs of those living with frailty, instigating treatment based on best available evidence in order to stabilise the individuals condition, prevent admission and maintain independence appropriate to that person.To agree a personal management plan with the patient, ideally with inclusion of carers, relatives and other appropriate health care professionals. This will be based on a full assessment of medical, nursing and basic social care needs.

To use advanced nursing skills and expert knowledge to identify changes in the patients condition, analysing and interpreting complex health problems and associated scenarios.To work with patients to identify problems from their perspective and develop holistic management plans.To negotiate and agree with clients, carers, community nurse teams and other care professionals, individual roles and responsibilities with actions to be taken and outcomes to be achieved, referring on to other services or professionals as appropriate.To work across professional and organisational boundaries, identifying areas for skill and knowledge development applying these to individual practice with the aim of providing continuity and high quality patient centred care.

To enable clients and carers to manage their medications in conjunction with GPs, pharmacists and other relevant clinical staff, including medication reviews as part of initial assessments and ongoing patient reviews.To provide expert clinical care and health promotion. To support the Deputy Head of Service in the management of serious incidentsand root cause analysis, sharing learning outcomes and best practice with clinical staff.Use expert knowledge and skills as a non-medical prescriber to independently prescribe within the individual practitioners areas of prescribing competency.Develop prescribing clinical management plans as appropriate in partnership with Geriatricians/GP colleagues.Work to the NMC code of practice and maintain professional registration.To anticipate medical, care and social support needs of those living with frailty,

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to analyse complex situations and problem solve as necessary
• Evidence of ability to identify and manage risk
• Evidence of knowledge and experience of team dynamics/leadership role
• Evidence of ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of embracing change and implementing change to provide high quality health care
• Ability to work in a flexible way and respond positively to change
• Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Understanding of local and national policies
• Acknowledges limitations to practice
• Awareness of own development needs
• Evidence of long term condition management
• Evidence of complex care management
• Awareness of resilience

Other Requirements

Essential

• Care driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes

Qualifications

Essential

• RN first level nurse
• Post graduate level degree or equivalent
• Advanced Physical Assessment course Master Module
• Non medical prescriber or willing to work towards
• Mentoring course or equivalent/Practice Assessor
• Community specialist practice qualifications (District Nurse) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Masters qualifications
• Public Health Module or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Advanced Physical Assessment
• Independent or supplementary prescribing medication review and administration
• Evidence or ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes or care working autonomously and collaboratively
• Able to analyse complex situations and problem solve as necessary
• Evidence of the ability to identify and manage risk
• Evidence of knowledge and experience of team dynamics/leadership role
• Evidence of knowledge and experience of working between acute and primary care settings
• Evidence of ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of working in partnership and collaboration with other professionals
• Evidence of effective organisational skills
• Evidence of embracing and implementing change to provide high quality heath outcomes
• Evidence of the ability to champion patient issues
• Evidence of the ability to work in a changing and sometimes stressful situation
• Ability to appropriately challenge a variety of professionals about an individuals care
• Ability to resolve or diffuse conflict
• Evidence of ability to identify training needs
• Evidence of using one to one mentoring skills
• Evidence of teaching patients and carers
• Evidence of communication skills
• Assertiveness and able to negotiate in complex situations
• IT and ability to use microsoft suite
• Ability to work in a flexible way and respond positively to change
• Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self and able to identify personal limitation and show openness to address them

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grove House Crowborough Hospital

Southview Road

Crowborough

TN6 1HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will work closely with clinical, operational and digital colleagues across the Trust to ensure systems are configured and maintained effectively, meet service requirements, and support safe, high-quality patient care.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Systems Support

• Provide second-line support for clinical applications, including RiO, SystmOne and associated integrated systems.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve system incidents, service requests and user-reported issues.
• Provide advice and guidance to clinical and non-clinical users on the effective use of clinical systems.
• Escalate complex technical issues to suppliers, system administrators or senior team members where appropriate.
• Contribute to the maintenance of knowledge bases, support documentation and standard operating procedures.

Clinical Systems Administration

• Administer user accounts, profiles, permissions and access requests in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Support the maintenance of system structures including teams, clinics, caseloads, waiting lists and organisational hierarchies.
• Process configuration requests and system administration activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain data integrity and support data quality initiatives through the investigation and resolution of identified issues.

Configuration and Development

• Configure and maintain forms, templates, letters, workflows and other system components.
• Support the implementation of approved system developments and service improvements.
• Assist in gathering, documenting and validating business requirements for system changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows and contribute to the optimisation of existing system functionality.
• Support the implementation of upgrades, releases and new functionality.

Testing and Change Management

• Participate in the testing of system enhancements, upgrades and new developments.
• Create and execute test scripts and document testing outcomes.
• Support user acceptance testing activities with clinical and operational stakeholders.
• Assist in ensuring system changes are implemented safely and in accordance with agreed governance processes.

Training and User Engagement

• Develop and maintain user guidance, training materials and digital learning resources.
• Provide support and guidance to users during system implementations and service changes.
• Promote best practice in the use of clinical systems and support user adoption of new functionality.
• Assist in the delivery of awareness sessions, demonstrations and training activities where required.

Stakeholder Working

• Develop effective working relationships with clinical services, operational teams, digital colleagues and external suppliers.
• Respond professionally to customer enquiries and maintain a customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support service objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Represent the Clinical Applications Team at meetings and working groups as required.

Governance and Information Management

• Comply with all Trust policies relating to information governance, confidentiality, data protection and cyber security.
• Ensure that all activities support the safe and secure use of clinical information systems.
• Contribute to audits, reporting requirements and governance processes as required.
• Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in personal development review processes and undertake relevant training.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical applications and associated technologies.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the achievement of team objectives.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of configuration of RiO EPR
• Experience of supporting users of RiO EPR
• Experience of developing training materials to support EPR users

Desirable

• Experience of configuration of SystmOne EPR
• Experience of end user support for SystmOne EPR

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable proficiency in SQL, including the ability to write, modify and troubleshoot queries to support reporting, data analysis, system configuration and problem resolution.

Desirable

• Proficiency in XML, including the ability to read, interpret and modify XML used in system configuration, forms, templates or data exchange processes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong understanding of digital systems change processes

Desirable

• Experience contributing to Change Advisory Boards for clinical applications

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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wardsend Road

45 Wardsend Rd N

Sheffield

S6 1LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Immunisation Programme Delivery

• Deliver childhood and school-aged immunisation programmes under the direction of the Senior Immunisation Nurse, Clinical Lead, or Team Lead.
• Ensure immunisation sessions are delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Support achievement of programme Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Work closely with schools, School Nursing Teams, Child Health Teams, Children's Universal Services, and commissioners.
• Liaise with statutory, voluntary, private, and non-statutory organisations to improve access to immunisation services.
• Promote collaborative working to support children, young people, and families.

• Collect and record accurate immunisation data at every session.
• Ensure records are completed in accordance with organisational and professional standards.

• Deliver health promotion and education relating to immunisations and disease prevention.
• Support public health initiatives and healthy lifestyle programmes within schools and communities.
• Provide information, advice, and signposting to relevant services.

• Identify and support vulnerable children, young people, and families.
• Adhere to Local Safeguarding Board procedures and Child Protection policies.
• Ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse community needs.

• Promote safe and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Support service development and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of care and professional practice.

• Immunisation and vaccination expertise
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Partnership and multidisciplinary working
• Health promotion and education
• Data accuracy and record keeping
• Safeguarding and child protection knowledge
• Organisation and time management
• Public health awareness
• Clinical governance and patient safety
• Service improvement and quality assurance

These responsibilities demonstrate a role that combines clinical delivery, public health promotion, safeguarding, partnership working, and service development to improve immunisation uptake and health outcomes for children and young people.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional who can administer vaccines under a PGD
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business puposes with a willingness to travel for work

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne and other immunisation recording systems
• Evidence of Post-Registration Continuing Professional Development
• Knowledge of the UK vaccination schedule
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of effective 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.

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Unit 1 Ramsay Court

Hinchingbrooke Business Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• RCSLT membership

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Knowledge of assessment and management of adult acquired communication disorders
• Knowledge of assessment and management of dysphagia in acute settings
• Understanding of current evidence-based practice relevant to adult Speech and Language Therapy
• Understanding of relevant legislation including Mental Capacity Act, consent and safeguarding
• Experience working with adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders
• Experience working within an acute hospital environment/OP setting
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience delivering education or training to healthcare professionals, patients or carers
• Experience supporting students, assistants or junior staff
• Experience contributing to service development initiatives

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training.

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess, diagnose and manage adults with communication and swallowing disorders with support.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a complex caseload within a fast-paced acute environment with support
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues
• Competent ICT skills including working with electronic patient records and report writing
• Commitment to developing own learning and professional development and use evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Developing presentation and teaching skills
• Experience supporting service transformation initiatives

HEART values

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to HEART values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Adult SLT, Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.

Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures.

Signpost new and follow-up appointments by telephone and online consult to manage an efficient appointment service

Process post, scanning and accurate coding of documents.

Process prescription requests in accordance with the current repeat prescribing protocol.

Receive prescription queries from patients, pharmacies and all members of staff, and to understand who to approach for help.

Liaise with pharmacies regarding queries, updating them on medication changes to blister packs, and arranging any urgent action required.

To uphold and deliver the values, standards, aims, objectives, and expectations of the Diamond Health Group.

To act as a focal point of communication between all members of staff, patients, pharmacies, and hospitals, to ensure patients repeat medication is produced within the current protocols of the surgery.

Please see the attached full Job Description for more information.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Must be willing to undertake a DBS check

Desirable

• Full and clean UK driving licence

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to listen, to discuss and to inform clearly
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous with good time management skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Good degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work alone and part of a team and promote a good team spirit
• Excellent IT skills
• Able to take an overview and prioritise effectively
• Understanding of basic health and social care terminology

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths

Desirable

• Further training or qualifications relating to administration
• NVQ in Business Administration Level 2 or above (or suitable equivalent)

Personal qualities

Essential

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Positive attitude & self-motivated
• Ability to cope with multiple demands
• Able to work in a changing environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Flexible working attitude
• Willingness and ability to participate in attending training courses in relation to the role

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in public reception environment
• Experience of telephone switchboard operation
• Experience and good understanding of operating Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point and Excel
• Experience and good working knowledge of patient / client confidentiality
• Experience of clerical and administrative work
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Experience or prioritising own workload in a busy working environment

Desirable

• Familiarity with IT systems currently in use in health and social care settings
• Knowledge of primary care in the NHS
• Experience in a pharmacy or healthcare
• Experience of using a clinical medical system, or similar

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

Diamond Health Group

Address

Hendford Lodge Medical Centre

74 Hendford

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 1UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct him/herself at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

Working Pattern: 22.5 hours a week. 3 out of 7 days.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Bradley Hubble, Deputy Patient Meal Service Manager, [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Partnership Officer will play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of the Transforming People Services (TPS) programme by coordinating engagement and partnership activities with Trade Unions and key workforce stakeholders across the NHS. Working as part of one of the NHS's largest and most complex HR transformation programmes, the postholder will help ensure effective communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement to support the successful implementation of programme objectives.

The role will support the delivery of partnership working across the programme, acting as a key point of contact for Trade Union representatives and wider stakeholders. Working closely with the Partnerships Lead, programme teams and colleagues across NHS England, the postholder will coordinate engagement activities, maintain stakeholder information, support meetings and consultations, and help ensure stakeholder feedback is captured, analysed and reflected in programme delivery.

Support the planning and delivery of partnership engagement activities with Trade Union representatives and workforce stakeholders, ensuring effective coordination of meetings, consultations and communications.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, helping to promote collaboration, timely information sharing and effective programme engagement.

Provide high-quality project and administrative support to the Partnerships function, including maintaining stakeholder records, preparing briefing materials, tracking actions and monitoring engagement activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant transformation programme, helping to ensure staff and stakeholder voices are heard throughout the design and implementation of future NHS People Services. The role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in partnership working, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery while supporting meaningful change across the NHS.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CIPD level 5 or equivalent qualification in HR & OD.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of partnership working, employee relations or workforce engagement within complex NHS, healthcare or public sector organisations.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with recognised Trade Unions.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working effectively with senior leaders, executives and programme boards.

Desirable

• Experience of HR and OD and People Services within the NHS.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnership working relationships with a range of Trade Unions and key stakeholders.
• Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience managing programme risks, issues, dependencies and to ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

This role can be based in London or Leeds, (other sites will be considered)

Leeds/London

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies

2. Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.

3. Ensure theatre systems are utilised and updated to support the delivery of care in the perioperative setting

4. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty

5. Assist in monitoring and maintaining stocks of material and equipment at appropriate levels within the theatre, as delegated by registered practitioners.

6. Work effectively as part of a team.

7. Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above or alternative qualification

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or
• Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or
• Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
• GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
• GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work.

Desirable

• Experience or working in the Perioperative Environment
• Ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the candidate pack in the job overview for a full range of duties and responsibilities of this role.

Please note - If applying for this role as per the instruction in the candidate pack on how to apply - The covering letter should be embedded in your CV which will then be uploaded when you make your application via trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent senior experience
• evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• A recognised programme management qualification (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner) and/or a service management qualification (e.g. ITIL).

General Requirments

Essential

• Undertake statutory and mandatory training and maintain professional competence.
• Work flexibly across Trust sites and with system partners, including participation in the executive on-call rota.
• Comply with all Trust policies including equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, risk management, data protection and information governance.

Competence

Essential

• Experience of managing significant revenue and capital budgets, digital capital planning and an end-to-end commercial lifecycle -- sourcing, procurement and contract management -- for a large, complex estate.
• Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries and influence within an ICS or wider system.
• A visible, compassionate and inclusive leader who can lead complex change at scale, build high-performing teams, establish clear accountability and delegate effectively, with outstanding communication and influencing skills.
• Integrity, openness, courage, humility and resilience, with patients, staff and communities at the centre of your decisions.
• Comply with all Trust policies including equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, risk management, data protection and information governance.

Desirable

• Experience of shared care record platforms and population segmentation methodologies such as Johns Hopkins ACG.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial senior digital, data, technology or transformation leadership at or near Board level in a large, complex NHS, public sector or comparable organisation.
• A track record of developing and delivering digital, data or technology strategies and major programmes with measurable improvements in quality, productivity, performance or outcomes.
• Strong working understanding of the NHS digital, data, cyber, information governance, clinical safety, EPR and statutory reporting context.
• Strong understanding of EPRs and their role in clinical transformation, ideally including Epic and digital maturity frameworks such as HIMSS EMRAM.

Desirable

• Experience of leading the safe, ethical and well-governed adoption of AI, automation and advanced analytics, and of evaluating and scaling digital innovation.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Frimley Park Hospital

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 07:00 am - 19:30 pm

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

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

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemust:

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

ABOUT AVERY

Please note this role will require:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Bassett

SO16 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be compassionate, reflective and self-aware, with a genuine passion for supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing through personalised care and meaningful connections with nature. They will enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and recognise the strengths, skills and potential that exist within every individual and community.

They will possess excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire confidence, motivate others and work collaboratively across organisational boundaries. They will provide a high-quality, non-judgemental and person-centred service, enabling individuals to identify what matters most to them and supporting them to achieve their own health and wellbeing goals.

They will be proactive, innovative and adaptable, with the ability to develop partnerships that bring together healthcare, local government, Exmoor National Park, voluntary organisations and local communities to deliver sustainable, place-based solutions for health and wellbeing. They will be committed to continuous learning, reflective practice and contributing to the ongoing development and evaluation of Healthy Exmoor as an innovative model of Green Social Prescribing and personalised care.

You will deliver the Healthy Exmoor programme through a personalised care approach, supporting individuals to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing through health coaching and meaningful engagement with nature.

You will also manage and prioritise a diverse caseload, providing person-centered support that empowers individuals to identify what matters to them, build confidence, increase self-management and improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.

You will develop and facilitate nature-based health and wellbeing opportunities that utilise Exmoor National Park and the wider natural environment of West Somerset as assets for improving health, wellbeing and reducing health inequalities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to complete a Personalised Care Institute (PCI) accredited Health and Wellbeing Coach training programme if not already qualified.

Desirable

• Coaching, counselling or other relevant qualifications demonstrating reflective listening and behaviour change skills.
• Training in Green Social Prescribing or Nature-Based Health and Wellbeing.
• Walking Group Leader, Lowland Leader or equivalent outdoor qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of using coaching approaches, motivational interviewing or other behaviour change techniques.
• Experience of working within health, social care, community development or voluntary sector settings.
• Experience of facilitating one-to-one and group interventions.
• Experience of successful partnership working across statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations.
• Experience of networking and developing collaborative relationships.
• Experience of delivering or supporting Green Social Prescribing or nature-based health interventions.
• Experience of working in rural communities.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate behaviour change skills
• Skilled in active and reflective listening, building trust and rapport quickly
• Understanding of dynamic risk assessment and safe practice in outdoor environments
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, act decisively and ask for help when needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital skills

Desirable

• Understanding of personalised care and supported self-management
• Understanding of the evidence supporting nature-based approaches to improving health and wellbeing
• Understanding of Green Social Prescribing principles and pathways
• Understanding how to apply health coaching in group settings
• Excellent group and 1:1 facilitation skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, lone working and risk management
• Knowledge of local community assets across West Somerset and Exmoor National Park

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

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

Address

Somerset P C T

Williton Community Hospital, North Road

Williton

TAUNTON

Somerset

TA4 4RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (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 - Nights at Mousehold View Care Home in Norwich. 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

Please note this role will require:

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Norwich

NR7 8HE

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 anActivities Driver at Westbourne Tower Care Home in Bournemouth. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Activities Driver will be providing safe, timely and courteous transportation for residents to and from various activities while providing quality service.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Providing transportation services for residents.
• Assisting residents with any special needs during transportation, such as carrying packages, opening doors, assisting residents onto and out of the vehicle, and assisting residents to the point of destination required.
• Always focusing on driving; directs tasks and passenger interactions to onboard support staff while the vehicle is in motion.
• Providing miscellaneous pickup and delivery services as needed.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record.
• Attend periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as required.
• Be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures.
• Be able to react calmly in emergencies and be considerate.

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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a PCV license with Cat D1 and an acceptable driving record. Attend periodic Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as required. Be knowledgeable of all safety precautions and comply with safety procedures. Be able to react calmly in emergencies and be considerate.

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

Bournemouth

BH4 9DR

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 - Nights at Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay. 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

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

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 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 - Nights at Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay. 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 Avery Healthcare provides a comprehensive induction and training program to ensure that all new employees have the confidence and skills necessary for their roles.

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 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 Assistant at Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as 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

• Candidates should demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene, compassion, and a commitment to delivering culinary services to residents. Experience working in a similar setting, such as a restaurant or hotel, is desirable, along with a basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Sheffield

S6 4TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 Beaconsfield Heights Care Home in Buckinghamshire. 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

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care, 2 years experience in a similar care environment, effective verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing.

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

Beaconsfield

HP9 1AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 7.00 am-19.00 pm.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Placing food orders, subject to appropriate levels of authority, with approved suppliers, complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, ensuring good quality provisions are purchased within agreed budget limits.
• Supervising and directing the work of other kitchen staff and the Host team, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation activities to unqualified staff.
• Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and moving and handling loads by assessing risk and having due regard for the personal safety of residents, visitors, and staff.

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 candidate must:

• Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents.
• Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

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

• Two years experience managing a culinary team in the care or hospitality sectors. Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ. Demonstrate passion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary standards to residents. Demonstrate an ability to control a budget.

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 General Manager - RGN Qualified at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley. 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.
• Hold a current NMC.
• 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

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.
• NMC PIN required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a minimum of four years of experience in a similar care environment. Have Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent. Hold a current NMC. 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.

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

Purley

CR8 2LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes. Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by NMC

Desirable

• To have knowledge of current research applicable to the post's specialist area.

General Intelligence

Essential

• Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Be numerate.

Special Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision
• Be proficient at calculating drug doses
• Able to write basic reports
• Able to train less qualified staff/learners
• Moving and handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills

Desirable

• Able to present reasoned discussion
• Evidence of continuous development

Disposition

Essential

• Be able to work in a team
• Be supportive of team members
• Able to communicate effectively to patients, visitors and colleagues
• Able to listen actively
• Able to reflect on one's own work
• Have effective interpersonal skills
• Be enthusiastic, conscientious and sympathetic

Desirable

• Be able to work with minimal supervision within the job description
• To be able to work under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us.

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

Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%

And so much more!

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

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Warm, empathetic, and personable qualities. Organisational skills, driven mindset, creative approach, and infectious enthusiasm.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9UQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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