Job description

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

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

When you join Avery, you'll be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation that genuinely cares about its residents and colleagues. You'll have the opportunity to influence care at scale, work alongside talented leaders, and play a vital role in driving quality, performance, and continuous improvement across our homes.

We're now looking for an experienced Regional Director to join our Operations team in the North Division. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a commercially focused and people-centred leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, developing high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence across a portfolio of homes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a portfolio of care homes, ensuring outstanding resident care, strong commercial performance, and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with Home Managers and central support teams, you'll create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence, helping our homes achieve their full potential while delivering exceptional resident experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing inspirational leadership, coaching and support to Home Managers, developing high-performing teams and building a strong pipeline of future talent across the region.
• Driving quality, compliance, occupancy, profitability and operational performance, ensuring homes consistently meet regulatory requirements, Avery standards and business objectives.
• Conducting regular home visits, audits and performance reviews, using data and insight to identify opportunities, manage risk and deliver continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, regulators, commissioners and key stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for Avery Healthcare within your region.
• Supporting homes through operational challenges, safeguarding matters, complaints, commissioning activities and wider business initiatives, ensuring residents remain at the heart of every decision.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a large and growing organisation while enjoying a competitive salary, performance incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

About You

You are an experienced operational leader with a proven track record of delivering results across multiple care settings. You combine strong commercial awareness with a passion for quality care and can inspire, influence and develop others to achieve excellence.

You share our commitment to being caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable, and thrive in a role where you can drive performance while making a genuine difference to the lives of residents and colleagues.

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

• Experience in a regional or multi-site operational leadership role within the care home sector
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, the Health and Social Care Act and quality governance frameworks.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams while delivering commercial and operational success.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and driving sustainable business performance.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
• A Registered Nurse qualification or a minimum Level 4 Care and Management qualification.

Why Avery Healthcare?

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

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

• A competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• A comprehensive employee benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive culture.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work alongside talented colleagues who share your passion for excellence.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact across one of the UK's leading care providers.

Additional Information

Please note that this role requires:

• A satisfactory DBS check (paid for by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
• Participation in the on-call rota and occasional overnight stays where required.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an experienced operational leader looking for an opportunity to inspire teams, drive performance and shape the future of elderly care, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Avery Healthcare and help us create meaningful lives together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a regional or multi-site operational leadership role within the care home sector, strong knowledge of CQC regulations, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. A Registered Nurse qualification or a minimum Level 4 Care and Management qualification.

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

North East and Yorkshire

LS5 3ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful.

ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

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'

If you'd like to use your can-do approach 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are required; suitable for individuals from various backgrounds.

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

Heckmondwike

WF16 0ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

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'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your motivational 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

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

Rutland

PE9 3QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Oncology Clinical Fellow Job Description for further details about this exciting role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with current licence to practise by start date
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Meets GMC professional health requirements

Desirable

• Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Previous experience working in Oncology
• Ability to work effectively within multiprofessional teams
• Evidence that career progression aligns with personal circumstances

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications (including book chapters, editorial roles, case reports)
• Presentations at regional, national, or international meetings
• Evidence of teaching activity with feedback
• Experience in clinical governance and service improvement
• Demonstrable audit cycle completion, presentation of results, and supervision of audit work
• Leadership experience with tangible outputs

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Initiative, drive, and leadership potential
• Clear, well reasoned motivation for applying and evidence of career planning
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Awareness of personal training needs
• Experience of managing own time to ensure deadlines are met.
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients

Desirable

• Commitment to postgraduate education
• Understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Training and Expertise

Contribute to the development of spiritual healthcare in a multi-faith setting, being sensitive to and aware of the varying pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of diverse ethnic groups, and to assist staff on responding to their needs.

Assist and advise external partners, e.g. representatives of faith communities, in the pastoral care of their people while in hospital, and to receive information from them, always observing the rules of confidentiality by which every NHS employee is bound

Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct (2024) of the Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (formerly UKBHC

Communication Skills and Working Relationships

Be an informed, visible, and active presence in the Trust, visiting wards or departments frequently; ensuring that the pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of patients, staff and relatives are met.

Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, relatives and staff at all times.

Use advanced communication skills and inter-personal skills to give and receive complex information often in sensitive or intense situations, e.g. following receipt of bad news or where there may be barriers to understanding or acceptance

Work with the early pregnancy, maternity and neonatal teams to offer support to parents and families experiencing baby loss at any stage of gestation, or the care of extremely ill babies.

Actively offer a ministry of encouragement to staff and offer time and space for supportive listening and counsel when sought

Help patients, relatives and staff articulate their pastoral, spiritual or religious needs and identify resources to address them

Ensure that the prayer rooms, Chapel and Oasis are properly maintained and accessible to all.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Contribute to education programs within the Trust to enhance understanding of spiritual, cultural, and religious needs of patients and staff

Provide support to members of multi-disciplinary teams engaged in pastoral and spiritual assessment or referral, to help this become a standard part of patient care

Planning and Organisational Skills

Plan and organise own workload

Ensure that suitable religious services, rites, and ceremonies are made available to all who require them, without discrimination and in consultation with ward staff and the patients religious community as appropriate.

Plan, organise and conduct adult contract funerals, baby funerals (at any stage of gestation) thanksgiving, memorial, and other services as required

Freedom to Act

Initiate and take responsibility for own work pattern within the parameters of national standards and Trust polices

Attend appropriate meetings related to work, both inside and outside the Trust

Be a part of the Chaplaincy response within the Trusts major incident plans and response.

Management Responsibility

Supervise trainee chaplains and chaplaincy volunteers as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work or life experience) with demonstrable learning in a relevant field such as counselling, pastoral care, psychology, psychotherapy, religious studies or theology.
• Endorsement to practice as a healthcare chaplain by a recognized/established sponsoring faith community or belief group.
• Evidence of annual continued professional development relevant to healthcare chaplaincy to UKBHC standards

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification (or equivalent life or work experience or working towards) with demonstrable outcomes of learning relevant to healthcare chaplaincy
• Registration, or ability to be registered with the UKBHC
• Qualification (or working towards) in pastoral supervision (such as those recommended by APSE), coaching, management or leadership

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years full time experience, or equivalent, of working as a designated healthcare chaplain

Desirable

• Experience of supervising volunteers

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of tenets of own faith/belief tradition
• Knowledge of and engagement with faith/belief traditions beyond own
• Evidence of proactive practice of CPD
• Knowledge of current research in healthcare chaplaincy
• Evidence of offering spiritual care beyond own faith/belief boundaries with evidence of commitment to an inclusive approach to chaplaincy
• Evidence of reflecting critically on the practice and experience of providing pastoral care, and on finding/searching for meaning through exploration of spiritual issues encountered in sickness, mental health, dying, death and bereavement
• Evidence of the ability to manage time prioritizing workload including a commitment to continuity of service provision

Desirable

• Engagement with safeguarding, information governance, audit, service evaluation or research
• Training in research, audit and service evaluation
• Ability to deliver training at a variety of levels
• Ability to adapt ritual (which can come from a variety of sources) in an appropriate style to context in clinical environments
• Cultural competence and religious literacy in diverse religious, spiritual and pastoral traditions
• Ability to lead reflective practice
• Act as an informed theological/philosophical and ethical resource in complex pastoral and clinical situations
• Evidence of self-care to enhance resilience or manage stress - e.g. meditation, prayer, exercise, journalling, reflective supervision

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of working collaboratively, contributing to team and sustaining positive working relationships with colleagues
• Evidence of establishing and sustaining relationships in pastorally complex and challenging environments, demonstrating empathy and compassion while taking personal responsibility and initiative
• Evidence of fluent and effective communication in speech and writing
• Evidence of practising professionally within recognised boundaries in [pastorally diverse settings (as set out in the Code of Conduct)
• Ability to create and lead ritual or other spiritual process in a way that is sensitive to the pastoral context and faith/belief traditions of those present
• Possession of a professional chaplaincy identity rooted in ones one religious/spiritual/pastoral heritage that integrates professional values and behaviours, skills and specialist knowledge
• Emotional availability, cultural humility, and a positive use of power and authority, within clear and responsible boundaries
• A high degree of personal stability and resilience to cope with significant stress on a sustained basis
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge or ethical issues relating to health care
• Commitment to work within UKBHC Code of Conduct

Other

Essential

• Access to own transport
• Ability to attend an urgent on-call referral, out of hours, within 60 minutes

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff

Experience

Essential

• Reception/customer service experience

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience supervising staff

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Eye Hospital

Lower Maudlin Street

BRISTOL

BS1 2LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attend course training on scheduled days.

Accept referrals via agreed protocols and develop care packages.

Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.

Undertake patient-centred interviews, to identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral source as necessary or step-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT or information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face-to-face, telephone, digital or via other media.

Involve other stakeholders including family members and support networks in treatment as necessary.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision-making.

Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.

Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.

Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions in clinical practice.

Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating body and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence and NHS Talking Therapies manual).

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

Ensure clear objectives are identified discussed and reviewed with senior therapists, on a regular basis, as part of continuing professional development.

Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• A non-judgemental and empathetic approach.
• Passionate, committed and self-motivated.
• Excellent IT proficiency including full competence using Microsoft Office Suite, e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and always maintains discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident communicator at all levels.
• Effective time management and workload management.
• Empathy with the aims and values of the organisation.
• Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development.
• Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as organisation needs change.
• Commitment to the principles of Equal Opportunities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidates should have evidence of recent study at level 5 or equivalent, or a relevant undergraduate degree/equivalent level 6 qualification, such as a psychology degree.

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in an employed or formal volunteer role supporting people with psychological, interpersonal, or social problems is desirable.

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

Living Well Consortium

Address

Avoca Court

23 Moseley Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B12 0HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role or contact the recruiting manager - Siobhan Harding.

Interview date: 28th September 2026

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NMC Registered Midwife
• BSc in Midwifery
• Evidence of professional development
• Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent ALSO/NALS/MOET course

Desirable

• Masters in Midwifery, or evidence of working towards
• Professional Midwifery Advocate
• Managerial/Leadership qualifications and / or experience

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of current national and local midwifery issues.
• Demonstrate a desire to improve standards
• Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
• Understand systems of team approach in midwifery
• Understanding of change management process.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive post registration clinical experience
• Experience of working in both hospital and community settings
• Experience of line management duties

Desirable

• Experience of implementing change management projects
• Management of people
• Experience of coordinating a labour ward

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Teaching skills
• Ability to be objective when assessing staff
• Ability to give and receive feedback

Desirable

• Examination and assessment of the newborn
• Experienced in managing groups
• HDU trained

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Health Services

London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of a team of radiographers and a clinical workload within a specified clinical area, ensuring the highest quality of technical practice and patient care.
• Accountable for the direct delivery of radiotherapy within a specified clinical area.
• To implement and deliver complex radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery.
• To undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy.
• To ensure workload targets are achieved with optimal use of resources.
• To participate in and ensure staff & student training/development takes place.
• Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• oBSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
• oState registration with Health & Care Professions Council
• oEvidence of continuing professional development through postgraduate training and study appropriate to the post
• oWilling to undertake further education relevant to post

Desirable

• oPost graduate qualification or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oSpecialist knowledge in the delivery of radiotherapy across a broad range of techniques and complexity and of developments within this field
• oExtensive knowledge of current treatment and imaging procedures, policies and working practices
• oA working knowledge of standards and legislation in other relevant areas e.g. Health and Safety at work, COSHH, Risk Management and Clinical Governance

SKILLS

Essential

• oAble to motivate others and self
• oAble to negotiate
• oGood time management skills
• oExcellent communication skills, listening, written, verbal and non-verbal
• oProblem solver
• oAble to use initiative appropriately
• oIT skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oRecent post qualification clinical experience in a modern radiotherapy department

Desirable

• oPrevious experience working as a senior therapeutic radiographer

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

• To be an integral part of the delivery of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and MDT working. Their role includes the identification of patients that may require a health or social care intervention or in complex cases an MDT discussion.
• As part of the Integrated Care system (ICS), City Care is seeking to recruit Care Navigators who will play a crucial role in establishing integrated health and social care across the City.

Dimensions

• The post holder will work within Nottingham Citys Primary Networks (PCNs ) and within the specialist services acting as the named point of information and a guide to processes for health and social care professionals The post holder will be accessible to members of the PCN via a dedicated telephone line between the hours of 8am and 6pm
• The post holder will provide co-ordination, administrative and data management support to members of multi-disciplinary team within the PCNs/services to improve joint working practices leading to more effective patient care.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with Nottingham Health & Care Point.

Key Responsibilities

• To receive referral information from members of the PCNs neighbourhood (Multi-Disciplinary) team, coordinating the appropriate response based on clinical / presenting need within the agreed pathways to the most appropriate service/s

• To be responsible for the co-ordination and to liaise with all relevant statutory and voluntary sector services including the local authority responsible for the patients care to arrange the necessary support.

• To plan and organise straightforward activities whether planned or adjusted, such as staff rotas, events, meetings.

• To assist patients/clients with appointment/clinic times and incidental contact.

• To manage team/service equipment monitoring and servicing, maintaining accurate and up to date records.

• Be responsible for petty cash, office equipment, placing orders and raising purchase orders for the service.

• To be involved in data reporting via robust structured systems both clinical and non-clinical.

• Undertake surveys and audits relative to the area of work.

• Work independently, unsupervised and be able to guide and advise new starters.
• To record citizen interventions on relevant electronic database systems (e.g. SystmOne or other databases if needed. ) and contribute to report generation, analysis and production

General

• To be customer focused when representing the service and ensuring that the reception people are given is supportive, welcoming and helpful.
• To work within the relevant legal frameworks and have an understanding of the Data Protection Act and how this is related to the management of confidential information in accordance with health and social care policy.
• To plan / organize work using own initiative, whilst being able to work as a valuable member of a team.
• Assist in the orientation and induction of new starters for the service explaining the Care Navigator role.
• To have excellent IT skills, to include Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel
• To undertake general office duties to support the role.
• To be involved in the marketing of the Integrated Care System within the wider health and social care community, including voluntary and third sector providers
• To participate in individual appraisal and supervision, contributing to the identification of training opportunities
• To work effectively as part of a team to provide cover for other PCNs when required and to be flexible regarding working hours to meet the needs of the service.
• To undertake supervisory responsibilities including supervision and Professional Development Reviews
• To undertake any additional duties as appropriate and delegated by the Access & Navigation Manager or team manager.

• To make judgments regarding referrals, using triage protocols to ensure that citizens are seen by the most appropriate team / service at the right time to meet their needs. Whilst recognizing the need to involve, or seek advice from, more experienced colleagues as necessary for clinical decision making.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of office procedures working at a high level as part of an administration team / within an administration role
• Experience of dealing with sensitive/confidential information
• Proven administrative experience
• Leadership & Development qualities

Desirable

• Experience of working within Multidisciplinary teams
• Recruitment and selection skills
• Proven experience of supervising others, including carrying out appraisals and HR management procedures (including absence and performance)

Knowledge & skills

Essential

• Experience of working with reception / telephone environments
• Assertiveness, ability to self-motivate and motivate others
• Understanding and able to deal with confidential and sensitive issues when liaising with team members / other professionals
• Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Awareness of the barriers to effective communication
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and equity in service delivery
• Ability to work under pressure with constant interruptions requiring skills in multi-tasking, maintaining accuracy at all times.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people from patients to the CCG.
• Ability to problem solve and support others in resolving problems
• Persuasion / influencing skills
• Ability to manage conflicting issues assertively and sensitively
• Remain calm under pressure
• Ability to plan and organise own and teams workload
• Be flexible in the management / involvement of development and change

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant health and social care legislation and initiatives
• Experience of supervising and training others on admin processes and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• experience in admin / business / marketing / customer service environment
• Working knowledge of Excel and the management of data bases
• Basic level of theoretical or conceptual knowledge similar or equivalent to an NVQ Level 3 qualification preferably in a Data Systems or Business Administration capacity
• Experience of working with complex data and producing information in a meaningful and understandable format
• Experience of data entry

Desirable

• A-level education
• ECDL qualification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work out of hours
• Full driving licence or the ability to travel between locations.
• To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements.

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

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Aspect House, Aspect Business Park

26 Bennerley Road

Bulwell

Nottinghamshire

NG6 8WR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

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

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

About you

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

What is in it for you.

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

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

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE9 6RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

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

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

About you

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

What is in it for you.

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

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

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications mentioned

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE8 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** 20 Hours Per Week - 2 Days - Including alternate Weekends **

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

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

An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take immense pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel that they have a personalised service.

As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat.

Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team, you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs.

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

What we require from you:

• City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

• Assistant Cook or Cookexperience with similar environment /surrounding.

• Supervisory or Line Management experience

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.

• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively.

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

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

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

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 5%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

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

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 706 1&2, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, Assistant Cook or Cook experience with similar environment, Supervisory or Line Management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE11 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** 16 Hours per week - Including alternate weekends ***

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

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

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

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

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

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.

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

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

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

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 5%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

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

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working within similar environment. A caring nature with the ability to give everyone a personal approach. Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE11 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** 18 Hours per week - Tuesday 12.30-4.30pm, Wednesday 9-4.30pm and Friday 9-4.30pm **

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is in it for you:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The role requires excellent communication and numeracy skills, proficiency in the MS Suite, and a caring, patient, and humorous nature with a positive outlook on life. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work independently, handle confidential information with integrity, and be committed to continuous personal development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE8 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role and Akari Care

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.

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

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

Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you hadnt guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• CommunIty

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

About you

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

Whats in it for you

• A competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected
• Welfare and wellbeing support

Akari Care is proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status across all of our homes, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Wallsend

NE28 9RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception

• Delivery of a high-quality standard customer care service at our front desk

• Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team
• Taking requests/handing repeat prescriptions to patient and checking correct details
• Be able to cover all manner of reception tasks and duties
• Development of the care navigation role including appropriate use of urgent appointments, total triage services and active signposting
• Process appointment requests from patients by telephone and in person
• Dealing with queries from patients and other health care professionals internally and externally
• Ability to manage telephones including a polite professional manner, the ability to transfer calls as necessary and have working knowledge of telephone system operations e.g. out of hours actions.

Administration - Over both sites as/when required

• To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures
• To work in accordance of written protocols
• Pulling/filing medical records for update
• Photocopy as requested
• Document scanning, accurate and timely
• Provide administrative support as and when required
• Follow rota and apply initiative

Computer

• Competent use of EMIS Web and other practice software
• Registrations of new patients – computer data entry and medical records
• Process patients change of address – computer data and medical records in accordance with practice boundary
• Process repeat prescription requests using EMIS web
• Share knowledge and promote new concepts to patients (On line registrations,EPS)

Other Tasks

• Ensure building security by having thorough knowledge of open and lock up procedures (doors/windows/alarm)
• Familiarise yourself with Business Continuity Plans
• Any other tasks allocated by managers

Confidentiality:

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

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

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

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holder’s role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Reporting potential risks identified
• Work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures

Equality and Diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

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

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
• Actively participating in Time in Time Out events
• Completion of E-Learning during allocated study time

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

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

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Medical Terminology
• Computerised Medical Records
• Good knowledge of NHS legislation including Information Governance and Data Protection

Desirable

• A detailed understanding of General Practice
• Data Quality
• Clinical Read Coding
• Summarising

Behaviours

Essential

• Conscientious
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Taking the initiative
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• NVQ in Business Administration
• IT qualification
• RSA Typing
• Personalised Care and Support Planning (PCSP) certificate

Skills

Desirable

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• IT and telephony skills
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial or administrative role
• Experience of using own initiative
• Practical experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Practical experience of computerised recording system (EMIS)
• Experience of working within a General Practice environment

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

Oxford Terrace and Rawling Road Medical Group

Address

1 Oxford Terrace

Gateshead

NE8 1RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.otmg.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role and contact Siobhan Harding as hiring manager for more information.

Interview date: TBC

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• First level registered Midwife
• Clinical experience relevant to the post
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role

Desirable

• Masters Qualification relevant to health care
• Professional Midwifery Advocate

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Clear understanding of the national and local Healthcare agenda.
• Record of achievement in managing performance.
• Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings.
• Sound knowledge of Ockenden recommendations, Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution Maternity incentive Scheme
• Sound understanding of clinical Risk Management

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant experience at Senior Management level in maternity services.
• Expertise within the Delivery Suite setting
• Proven track record of clinical management in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Proven track record of planning and implementing service change
• Proven track record of staff and budget management
• A good understanding of the changing NHS environment

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Nursing candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying.

We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values.

We would welcome candidates to contact us to arrange a visit to the prison or an informal discussion.

The rotational post will provide opportunity work for 6 months in each prison gaining a wide breath of experience and skills in both prisons.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• RNMH,/RNLD or registered practitioner, current professional registration with NMC or relevant professional body
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education (within agreed timescales)
• Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescales).
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Recognised sign-off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Qualified practitioner in e.g. CBT, DBT, PSI, dual diagnosis etc. (within agreed timescale).
• Non-medical Prescriber (within agreed timescale.)
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
• A good understanding of the Offender Health pathway.
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience
• Experience in a secure environment
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Experience of mentoring students on practice placement.

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordinator responsibilities
• Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice
• Write reports
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
• Use approved breakaway techniques

Desirable

• Competency in venepuncture and ECGs

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Millsike / HMP Full Sutton

Moor Lane

York

YO41 1PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Assistant Psychologist will work under the direct supervision of a qualified Clinical or Forensic Psychologist and will support the delivery of psychological services across AWP Secure Services.

ClinicalTo support the Clinical/Counselling psychologists within the base service.Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups. Where required, to offer high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes.To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams.To work at level of autonomy appropriate to a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. Goals to be agreed and reviewed in clinical/management supervision.To maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times when working with distressed people.To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.

Teaching and trainingTo undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.

Research and auditWhere required, to assist with the audit and evaluation of the service in collaboration with qualified clinical and counselling psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required.Where required, to undertake literature searches and reviews.

ProfessionalTo understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the roleTo participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate.To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust.To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist.To participate in individual, group and peer supervision.To participate in meetings with members of nursing staff and MDTs as appropriate.To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work.

Clinical governanceTo participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.

GeneralTo assist in the production of resources and materials used by the serviceTo assist with the general running of the Team/Service e.g. minuting department meetings.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with psychological assessments and formulation-based work.
• Supporting the delivery and evaluation of individual and group interventions.
• Undertaking clinically related administrative tasks.
• Collecting, analysing and presenting service evaluation and outcome data.
• Undertaking literature searches and supporting research activities.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations and clinical resources.
• Supporting psychologically informed practice within multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

The role offers valuable experience within a specialist forensic mental health setting, working alongside experienced psychologists and multidisciplinary colleagues across both men's and women's secure care services.

Person Specification

Essential Qualfications and Experience

Essential

• Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above). Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Introductory training in a psychological therapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of person-facing work, either paid or voluntary.
• Understanding of common mental health problems
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or care role.
• Experience of working with a range of client groups.
• Experience of using statistical packages.
• Audit or research experience.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal presentation skills
• Self-awareness and emotional resilience
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Word processing and other IT skills
• Ability to use supervision well

Desirable

• Group work skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be based within the CAMHS Division, providing specialist pharmacy support to services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Base will be confirmed on appointment. Some hybrid remote working may be possible post-induction.

Travel to other AWP locations and primary care sites will be required for meetings and training.

Please see job description for full details of key result areas.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
• Current GPhC registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate qualification in clinical or mental health pharmacy (diploma or MSc) or willing to undertake this qualification
• Registered Independent Non-medical Prescriber, or willing to complete this qualification within a year of entering post

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Full (Credentialed) Membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists, or willingness to work towards this
• Membership of the British Association of Psychopharmacology

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a secondary care pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills
• Significant experience of working in specialist mental health or paediatric inpatient and/or community settings
• Understanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment

Desirable

• Experience in compiling reports
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of multi professional team working and an ability to promote the role of the non-medical prescribing pharmacist within it
• Experience and training in carrying out clinical audit
• Experience of educating and training of others
• Highly specialist and up-to-date knowledge of the pharmacological treatment options for different mental health conditions including their adverse effects

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal skills for communicating with team members, service users and carers, and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to access, review and process complex clinical information from appropriate sources
• Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
• Adherence to the professional standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
• Empathy towards service users, carers and other staff
• Self-motivated and self-directing
• Ability to appraise own performance to identify own development/training needs
• Assertive, polite and robust in debate
• Flexible attitude to service provision and an enthusiasm for service development
• Car driver with valid UK license or otherwise independently mobile with the facility to move quickly across the Trust with possible limited access to public transport

Desirable

• Competent with standard information technology and associated tools
• Knowledge of specific Trust systems such as Safeguard, IAPTUS and Ascribe
• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

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

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Mill Hill Health Centre, 68 Dalton Green Lane, Huddersfield

Huddersfield

HD5 9TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a professional and confidential administration service, to include copy typing; preparing correspondence; proof reading documents; photocopying; filing; scanning; dealing with post.

To assist people in a helpful, diplomatic and tactful manner; screening and re routing calls, as appropriate. Taking clear, concise messages and dealing with general enquiries, where appropriate.

To ensure daily tasks and on going workloads are prioritised and completed within agreed timescales. Manage multiple tasks within the working day whilst maintaining quality standards.

Ability to work in an unpredictable pattern, dealing with frequent interruptions.

Organise the booking of interpreters and translation of correspondence, where appropriate.

To arrange appointments and meetings as required.

Attend meetings and produce minutes.

Make travel arrangements for the team when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 in Administration or equivalent administrative or secretarial experience
• GCSE A- C English and Maths

Desirable

• ECDL or equilvant

Experience

Essential

• Experience in dealing with the public face-to-face and via telephone
• Experience of administrative / secretarial procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS, ideally within a child friendly mental health environment; hospital or community clinic

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident telephone manner
• Excellent copy typing (40wpm or above)
• Accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Accurate data entry skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and multi-task
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Awareness of Data Protection and Confidentiality
• Understanding of Racial Awareness and Diversity

Desirable

• NHS in-house systems and databases
• Health and Safety awareness

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Geoffrey House

35 Black Prince Road

n/a

SE11 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which shows an outline of the patient consultations the Trainee Practice Nurse , will work towards to deliver.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see the full person specification of essential and desirable qualifications and experience for the role.

Desirable

• Please see the full person specification of essential and desirable qualifications and experience for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hereford Medical Group

Address

Station Medical Centre

Station Approach

Hereford

HR1 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead, plan and provide specialist nursing care for children with respiratory conditions and allergies.

Please view Job Description for further responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience / training/ short courses.
• Registered Nurse on NMC Register with recognised Children's Nursing qualification RN Child/RSCN
• Evidence of ongoing professional development/additional qualifications
• Non - medical Prescribing Qualification or willingness to undertake
• Extensive knowledge of respiratory conditions and allergies.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for children with respiratory conditions and allergies and family centred care
• Management of caseloads.
• Teaching/mentoring staff, Multi-professional teaching

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Administration of respiratory medication, Administration of allergy medication.Care and management of venous access.

Desirable

• oWelsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road,

Bodelwyddan,

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)