Job description

Job responsibilities

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

In order to start in this role as a Band 3 there is a requirement that the National Care certificate (NCC) has been completed alongside a practical/ in -person competency booklet. Successful candidates that are unable to evidence completion of these requirements will start in the role at a Band 2 and therefore will not be eligible for sponsorship. Successful candidates that are able to provide this evidence may be permitted to commence at a Band 3. Starting salary and eligibility for sponsorship, if requested, will be considered at conditional offer.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on12th October 2026

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

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

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

- applied for a Graduate visa

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

• Benefits to youAt Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in health related subject (Grade 4 or above)
• Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade 4 or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role.
• Care certificate or commitment to complete this upon employment

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma, B-tech in health and social care or equivalent in a health related subject

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working with members of the public in a health related setting
• Experience of working with families and or children

Desirable

• Previous experience in a maternity setting and aware of the principles of woman and family centred care.
• Previous NHS experience
• Understand NHS/Social care systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands the importance of the 6Cs and the NHS Constitution
• Understands clinical risks regarding Infection Control
• Recognise the extent and limitations of own and others competence
• Use own initiative, recognising when to escalate concerns to a senior member of staff
• Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence
• Demonstrate awareness of the needs of area specific patient group
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with service users and their families, with varying levels of understanding
• Self-motivated
• Flexibility and team participation
• Basic IT skills- ability to use keyboard or
• Demonstrates effective application of problem solving and planning skills and a broad skill base related to their practice.
• Willingness to develop

Desirable

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and excel

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• The applicant is able to make fact-based judgements requiring a comparison of options to effectively perform tasks and activities.
• The applicant is motivated to continue personal development and development of new skills sets, as required by the service.
• The applicant has a good attendance record in previous jobs/ training
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

Working Pattern: 0.6 WTE working flexibly Monday - Friday between 07:30 - 17:30

Interview Date: 29/10/2026

For further information please contact: Gill Baker, Senior Operations Manager at [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 32 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays.

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Leadership
• Time management of self and others
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
• Problem solving

Desirable

• Experience of change management

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• First/Second Registered Nurse

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and Adaptable
• Ability to work well under pressure

Desirable

• Works well as part of a team

Experience

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Leominster Community Hospital

Leominster Community Hospital

Herefordshire

HR6 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Caring, Aspiring, Professional, Sustainable

JOB VACANCIES

Chef required, up to 24 hours over 3 days

includes weekend working on a rota system

Salary £14.64 per hour

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic chef to join St Marys Hospice to serve the needs of The Orangery Caf and our wonderful inpatient unit.

Is this you?

A qualified and experienced chef who can work well under pressure preparing and cooking quality fresh food. Experience working in a high-volume kitchen. Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. A self-motivated team player. Willingness to learn and strive in a fast-paced environment.

Applications will close at 5pm Monday 19thOctober 2026

Telephone: 01229 580305

Registered charity number 517738

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

St. Mary's Hospice

Address

Ulverston Cumbria

LA12 7JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Communication

To provide and receive routine information which requires tact and persuasive skills and where there may be barriers to understanding e.g. liaising with a diverse range of colleagues Trust wide.

Maintain good communication links with contractors.

Communicate, establish and maintain professional relationships with:

• External contractors
• Infection Control Department
• Heads of Nursing and Matrons
• Ward Managers
• Senior Trust staff

Liaise with other departments and services to disseminate information efficiently.

Regularly communicate, establishing and reporting baseline responsibility with direct line manager.

Develop, and maintain effective links with Heads of Nursing/ Matrons, and clinical staff across all units Trust wide.

Ability to provide appropriate written information to the Hotel Services Senior Managers and participate in any review of service specifications

Ensure that any breach in standards is reported promptly to your line Manager.

Liaise with Contract Managers and take appropriate action to advise, resolve and rectify any shortfalls as necessary.

Domestic Services

In line with the Domestic Cleaning specification:

Monitoring of Ward and departmental areas to an agreed schedule and document as appropriate

Produce action plan for contractor with any shortfalls in cleaning standards with appropriate targets highlighted

If any maintenance/ nursing/equipment issues found raise with relevant department

Spots checks to ensure cleanliness issue have been rectified within the agreed timeframe

Results spread sheet to be updated to Assistant General Manager - Hotel Services on a weekly basis

Linen Services

Quarterly stock take of staff uniforms

Monitoring of the Contracted Linen Supplier to ensure compliance with specification

Portering

Auditing of specific tasks within portering function such as waste trails, soiled linen process, patient movements in conjunction with the Hotel Service Managers

Catering

Participating in the auditing of Patient Food delivery service from main/ward kitchen to patient to include temperature/taste testing.

General Duties

Producing and typing up of all audit results in a timely manner

Participation in the Patient Led Assessments for the Care Environment (PLACE) annual programme

Assist with processing of invoices for all sections under Hotel Services Department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education
• Communications and customer relations skills
• Professional qualification -Level 3 in Customer Service or NVQ or higher in environmental or similar level education or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of monitoring/auditing of standard and procedure
• Experience gained preferably within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to plan workload and work under pressure
• Good working knowledge of confidentiality
• Computer keyboard skills
• Able to deal, liaise and communicate with all levels of staff
• Knowledge of departmental/staffing structures within NHS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Articulate and polite
• Responsible and reliable
• Co-operative and flexible
• Able to rationalise and deal with moderate issues/problems
• Good organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work additional hours if required
• Appropriate independent means of transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Context

• The Care Act was the most significant change in social care legislation in 70 years. The Act introduced a number of new duties for local authorities, including the wellbeing principles and statutory responsibilities to carers and safeguarding adults at risk of harm or neglect. The Act also introduced a new national eligibility criterion for adult social care. The Act represents a shift in social care practice to encompass all professions within social care and emphasises personalisation in social work practice, where assessment is considered an intervention and where social work practice should take account of the individual strengths of the person, their family and friends and wider community.
• The new Adult Social Care Assurance Framework will measure the quality and effectiveness of adult social care services within the Local Authority. There will be a significant focus on developing staff awareness of performance, quality, the experience and outcomes for people using social care services and continuous assessment of local authorities against nationally agreed Key Lines of Enquiry.
• You will work as part of the team under the Practice Lead, Portfolio Lead or Countywide Group Manager in a specific locality or team. The focus of the Advanced Practitioner in the team is to implement the requirements of the Care Act with a focus on quality, performance, practice and outcomes for people. In a local team, this extends to include complex casework and supporting Practice Leads with safeguarding coordination and any other relevant legislation applicable to specialist country wide teams.
• Working across adults, older adults community social care teams as well as in specialist team areas, the main focus of the role will be supporting the Practice Lead, Portfolio Leads and Countywide Group Managers with quality assurance, team performance, coordination of safeguarding and complex casework. Advanced Practitioners will have line management responsibility of a small number of Social Care Coordinators and Wellbeing Officers.

Operational Management

• Directly line manage a small group of social care coordinators and wellbeing Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Work with specific teams within the scope of the line manager in ensuring that practice is compliant with relevant legislation, is safe and of good quality.
• Develop staff awareness and practice in respect of performance and quality.
• Ensure the compliance of designated operational teams with various performance requirements.
• In conjunction with leads to undertake quality monitoring of adult social care, social work, occupational therapy practice through the review of assessment and support planning in accordance with timescales and other quality standards agreed in local procedures alongside other procedures.
• Ensure that support planning reflects the personal, familial and community assets or strengths of the adult with care and support needs or carer and that the principles of best value are consistently applied.
• Ensure that practice and support planning meet the desired outcomes for people and that their views and opinions are reflected in social work practice and recording.
• Ensure that the national eligibility criteria are consistently applied, with a clear rationale for the decision being made and that due consideration is given to the wellbeing principle.
• Report to line manager any areas of concern around practice, performance or concordance with legislative requirements.
• Ensure the Practice Development Officers are aware of any issues and assist in developing, implementing and managing improvements in practice within Adult Social Care Community teams and their interfaces with other professionals in relevant agencies.
• Ensure teams have processes in place to support the Performance framework and highlight interventions and trends in social care, social work, occupational therapy practice within their specific locality.
• Lead on a program of audit and review of activities across the Directorate which identify improvements in performance and lead to better service standards.
• Report to the leads any issues of particular risk to adults with care and support needs or care or services which might attract attention from Members or the media.
• To work towards the highest possible levels of data quality.
• To ensure a consistency of approach and outcomes.
• Deputise for leads as required.

Resource Management

• Provide day-to-day information advice and guidance to staff within a specific locality.
• Support the Practice Team in ensuring that training delivered meets required standards and reflects current best practice.
• Ensure local managers and staff to use initiative in the identification of key issues in relation to improving performance, existing systems and activity, and produce proposals to address these.
• To ensure that all staff and managers have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, with regard to the performance and quality agenda and to develop appropriate skills to deliver the performance agenda.
• Be a Practice Educator for students who are placed in or visiting the team as agreed with line manager.

Communications

• Communicate effectively with other practitioners and professionals to ensure required outcomes are achieved.
• To ensure regular communication of performance issues to all staff in ways that are easily understandable.
• Provide professional information, advice and guidance as required.
• Represent North Yorkshire Council as required with internal and external customers.
• Develop expertise in coaching and mentoring staff who are less experienced.
• In conjunction with the Practice Development Officers deliver workshops and or learning events to support the ongoing development of social work practice in specific teams, locality or across the county as required.

Systems and Information

• Ensure that practitioners utilise the current business processes to support the Adult Social Care in relation to case recording, quality, performance, and financial monitoring and outcomes for people.
• Based on the analysis of the data collection contribute to the development and monitoring of improvement plans within a specific locality.
• Assist in the collection of performance and outcome data and make appropriate use of IT systems.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of Adult Social Care processes and systems in conjunction with the strategic objectives of the Directorate.
• To work with leads in developing team/ service targets for performance gains on a monthly basis in line with national and Directorate expectations.
• To ensure early identification of variations in performance and quality using diagnostic tools.
• To work with leads to develop solutions and implement action plans locally and ensure that best practice is shared across the County.
• To analyse and interpret data in order to identify the most effective courses of action.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educate to degree level or equivalent with a professional social care qualification. e.g. Degree in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, DipSW, CQSW.
• Professional registration with Social Work England or HCPC.

Desirable

• Best Interest Assessor Training
• Approved Mental Health Professional qualification
• Practice Educator or equivalent qualification

Occupational Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently using experience and initiative.
• Ability to work well with others to promote Directorate and Health and Adult Services policies and objectives.
• Ability to contribute to an annual service performance plan and monitor standards to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to use persuasion, influencing and or negotiation techniques to influence others.
• Resilience skills. Works productively in a pressurised environment and supports others to do so.
• Ability to act calmly during difficult circumstances and recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Effective time management and planning skills, meets deadlines.
• Effective written communication skills, communicates effectively in writing to produce documents in a range of formats and styles to suit a range of audiences. Excellent case recording and report writing skills.
• Decision making skills, can make decisions within own area of responsibility which may involve considering risks.
• Ability to monitor quality and service standards.
• Good IT skills including use of email, intranet, internet, word, excel and inputting date into the Councils assessment system.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem solving skills, uses creativity and innovation to generate solutions to problems.
• Resource Management skills.
• Planning and project management skills.
• Ability to respond to a changing environment and performance demands, flexible and adaptable.
• Creative and Innovative.
• Highly motivated.
• Open manner, with the ability to work well with colleagues at all levels in the organisation.
• Effective leadership skills and the ability to promote Directorate and Adult and Community Services operational policy and objectives.

Experience

Essential

• Advanced practitioners must have substantial experience in adult social care undertaking complex work in the application of relevant legislation.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of effective assessment and social care practice to deliver the best outcomes for people.
• Knowledge and understanding of social care policy developments and good practice at a local and national level.
• Knowledge of community, residential and day services for adults with social care needs.
• Good working knowledge, understanding and application of the Care Act and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of other relevant legislation for adult social care, for example the Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and other relevant legislation pertaining to Specialist area.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements, including requirements in respect, equality and anti-discrimination legislation, data protection and confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of how Equality & Diversity, Dignity & Respect and Human Rights will apply to this role.
• Understanding of information for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Understanding of quality and service standards at a multi-agency level.
• Demonstrable experience of adult social care operations and management in a local authority, major independent service organisation or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking complex assessment of health or social care needs in a community setting.
• Experience of applying asset and strength-based approaches into practice.
• Demonstrable experience of initiating the appropriate statutory and other actions required to undertake adult protection investigations.
• Experience of working positively in a changing environment.
• Experience of working with management information.
• An understanding of the performance assessment framework and ability to understand and analyse trends.
• Experience of promoting the achievement of equality standards throughout the organisation.

Desirable

• Have an awareness and understanding of financial systems and budget management.
• Experience of working with and implementing organizational culture change strategies.
• Relevant experience in the management of specific resources in a changing organisational environment, including human and financial resources.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Yorkshire Council

Address

County Hall

Racecourse Lane

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 8AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide skilled nursing care, demonstrating a high standard of practise for the whole experience for every cardiac patient.

2. To demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care.

3. Acts as scrub nurse in diagnostic and interventional procedures such as Angiography, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Permanent and Temporary Pacemakers.

4. Work in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery and Pre Assessment areas.

5. To promote evidence based practise for the cardiac patient from admission to discharge.

6. To maintain accurate records and documentation according to all guidelines in place.

7. To attend Ward meetings and contribute to the implementation of change, providing feedback from any study days attended.

8. To ensure that custody, administration and recording of drugs are in accordance with Trust Policy and NMC guidelines. Using the Hospital Nerve Centre system as appropriate when trained.

9. To adhere to the guidelines within the NMC Code of Conduct

10. To deal with emergencies in the Cath Lab and on the recovery ward in a calm and professional manner.

11. To support families and relatives during distressing circumstances such as bereavement or the imparting news of a complicated diagnosis such as a patient needing Heart Surgery.

Read complete JD attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oCurrent NMC registration RN
• oExperience working with cardiac patients
• oEvidence of good clinical skills

Desirable

• oExperience working within Cardiac Cath Lab

Knowledge

Essential

• oGood cardiology knowledge
• oEvidence of ongoing Continued professional development
• oEnthusiasm for cardiology and development within the speciality

Desirable

• oAbility to manage and recognise cardiac rhythms.

Personal Skills

Essential

• oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cardiac Cath Suite Bedford Hospital

Bedford

MK429DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to:

Work as a trained and experienced technician within a team of technicians providing casting and more specialised casting and splint making for patients in support of the Orthopaedic department, other clinicians and departments within the Trust.

Responsible for assessment of care needs and will be expected to carry all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.

Act as a good role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with professional courtesy.

Have a flexible can do approach in ensuring the work of the department is carried out to the required standard in a timely fashion.

Work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment.

Contribute to the continuous evaluation of systems to improve the service and meet targets.

Carry out all relevant forms of care demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

Effectively manage the resources, standards and practice within the Plastering services

Run or support fracture and elective clinic when required ensuring effective patient flow and continuity of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BOA course

Desirable

• NVQ 1,2,3
• Experience in Out Patient

Persoinal skills

Essential

• Experience working in a challenging environment

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in the Ortho setting

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital Plaster Room

Bedford

MK42 0JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the secretarial team within Integrated Medicine who are dedicated in the delivery of a quality service to our stakeholders.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
• Good standard of education
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical/surgical terminology

Desirable

• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or similar qualification
• Knowledge of University Health Board procedures
• Medical Secretary qualification e.g. AMSPAR

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a secretarial role
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Knowledge of the Welsh PAS (Myrddin) system

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Experience of supervising staff

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent keyboard and audio typing skills
• Excellent communication and telephone skills
• Able to deal with patients and relatives in a sympathetic manner
• Ability to deal with staff at all levels
• Confidentiality and diplomacy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Setting up office systems
• Ability to take shorthand
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Leve 3 and above

Values

Essential

• Motivated, enthusiastic, and must be a team player but with the ability to work on own initiative

Other

Essential

• Reliable and flexible to meet service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

OVERALL PURPOSE: To utilise specialist skill and knowledge in providing a high level of practical and emotional care. Provide support to patients and their families who are in the last year of life and whose preferred place of care is home.

JOB PURPOSE: The HCA will assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care that meets the needs of the designated patient caseload. Working in partnership with a range of health care professionals they will undertake a range of delegated tasks that include:

· Supporting admission/discharge of patients

· Provide care to enable patients to remain at home

· Bereavement support

CLINICAL CARE

· Under the direction of the healthcare professional, participate in the assessment, admission and discharge and handover of patients.

· Assist in the management of continence including catheter drainage, stoma care and incontinence garments.

· Provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.

· Assist with washing, bathing, showering, dressing, undressing, hair and oral care as part of 72-hour care package.

· Recognise when patients’ symptoms or general well-being has changed and report to nurse in charge.

· Monitor and report pressure area concerns.

· Respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.

· Ensure the safe handling and mobilisation of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients.

· Chaperone patients to and from home/hospital/hospice following assessment by a registered nurse, to maintain patient safety.

· Care for the body after death and support family members/carers appropriately.

· Respond to patient requests for non-clinical information to improve communication.

· Facilitate an effective and efficient handover of patients between each community service.

· Provide practical comfort, care and support to patients, carers, and families. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical and personal care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.

· Recognise the patient’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality, showing due regard for the patient’s property.

· Act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient-orientated approach to the delivery of care.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE

· Lead the ‘what matters to me’ conversations with patients and families incorporating PPD discussions and ensuring information is passed on to appropriate health care professionals involved in care.

· Provide comfort and support to patients, carers, and family, including bereavement support.

· Ensure Trinity community nursing service is represented in a professional and compassionate manner.

· Work alongside Clinical Psychologist/ Linden Centre/Clergy to ensure psychological needs of patient and family are met.

· Report/ Discuss any safeguarding concerns to adult safeguarding lead.

MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED COHORT OF PATIENTS

· Support the transfer of information via Team leader/ CNS manager at shift handover regarding patient’s progress.

· Attend and actively participate in care planning meetings, case conferences and Complex MDT neighbourhood meetings.

· Ensure all essential information is collated on EMIS for your designated cohort of patients.

· Record a summary of care at agreed designated times.

· Report any concerns back to nurse in charge.

· Take responsibility for the organisation of care and support to patients and families, following the plan of care outlined by qualified lead nurse.

· Accommodate a flexible work shift pattern covering a 24-hour rota.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· To undertake all mandatory training as required by Trinity hospice and palliative care services.

· Participate in appropriate in-service training as and when required.

· Maintain the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially regarding patients and staff.

· To ensure all documentation is contemporaneous, clear, and accurate and plans of care are updated in accordance with the needs of the patient.

· To undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually, and through self-development continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies.

· To be a co-operative and supportive member of the Trinity staff team, ensuring that all members are aware of any issues in the post holders’ workload, which may affect other members of the Trinity team.

· Act in accordance with Trinity hospice values and associated behaviours.

· To support volunteers utilised in your area and to develop working relationships providing regular feedback on their performance.

· To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these.

· Attend staff meetings

· Promote best practice in relation to health and safety.

· To always promote the Hospice philosophy and uphold Trinity’s core values.

· Make use of available opportunities to extend clinical and professional knowledge.

· Develop and maintain communication skills at a high level when speaking to patients, families, and other health care professionals.

· Maintain personal development plan.

This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English language GCSE Grade C or above or Equivalent
• NVQ 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IT competency qualification and/or use of EMIS

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Pleasant, warm personality with a kind and sympathetic attitude
• Self motivated
• Demonstrate a commitment to caring for people
• Ability to adjust to change
• Flexibility regarding working rota
• UK Driving license and access to car
• Commitment to the vision, values, and objectives of Trinity Hospice
• Ability to work unsociable hours

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to communicate well verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow instructions
• Basic IT skills including Word (e.g., able to log-in, use email, check calendars etc., and log out)
• Able to physically carry out duties of this role (see Job Description)
• Able to follow instructions and use own initiative
• Willingness to learn new tasks, procedures, or methods

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work unsocial hours
• A flexible approach to working patterns

Experience

Essential

• Three years experience in health care setting
• Have ability to establish good working relationships and works well in a team

Desirable

• Community 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Trinity Hospice

Address

Low Moor Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY2 0BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with older adults with mental health needs

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Community setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with service users with organic and functional illnesses

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior staff/students

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Community Mental Health Teams.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant mental health legislation and issues.

Qualification

Essential

• Registered to practice/evidence of revalidation

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hexagon Tower

Crumpsall Vale

Manchester

M9 8GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• qualification - doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology or accredited psychological therapist in a NICE recommended talking therapy e.g., accredited CBT therapist, accredited CAT therapist.
• Relevant registration (HCPC, BABCP)

Desirable

• Completion of further post qualification training within psychological therapies (e.g., CAT, CBT, EMDR etc.).

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable significant post-qualification experience of specialist psychological work with adults with complex needs within a secondary care setting and MDT
• Demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision and consultation to psychologists, psychological therapists, or other core health professions and non-therapists
• Experience of leadership (e.g. clinical leadership, teaching/training, leading service development, chairing meetings)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of a trauma informed approach to distress and the value and purpose of therapeutic relationships as a tool for intervention
• Understanding of the national guidance, and policy directives in relation to the development and delivery of psychological therapies within community services.

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wigan CMHT

Claire House

Phoenix Way

WN3 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Highpoint, a category C Prison located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk. The Primary Care team consists of a team of 15 which include Senior Primary Care Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Non-Medical Prescribers.

Highpoint is spilt into 2 sites, the North Building has around 390 males and the South Building has around 950 males. Both sites have designated Healthcare Departments which you will be based in.

• Free on-site gym.
• Free parking.
• Career Development / Training opportunities .

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday service 37.5 hours per week.
• 7.45am - 18:15pm - NO NIGHT SHIFTS.
• Every other weekend and bank holiday also included as part of rota.
• 4 week rolling rota
• Open to discuss lower hours

*Please note transport by car is recommended due to location of the prison.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 - £49,175 per annum - depending on experience.

Benefits:

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.

Up to 4% pension contribution

Up to 4 weeks occupation sick pay

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Stradishall

Newmarket

Suffolk

CB8 9YG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for two full-time experienced and motivated Social Workers to join us as part of a dedicated 12-month programme supporting the implementation of a new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire.

This high-profile programme will play a key role in shaping the future of home care services for adults across the county, ensuring people receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

As part of this programme, you will undertake reviews with adults currently receiving home care services across the following service areas:

Older People

Physical Disabilities

Learning Disabilities

Adult & Autism

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme, working directly with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner agencies to ensure support arrangements continue to meet people's needs and aspirations.

You will be joining a dedicated team focused on delivering one of the most important programmes currently underway across adults.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major programme that will help shape the future delivery of home care services across Cambridgeshire. Through your work, you will have a direct impact on improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people, while helping to implement a new and innovative Home Care Framework.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and be part of an ambitious and exciting programme, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Laura Green on [email protected].

We are planning to hold interviews for these positions in the week commencing the 02nd and the 09th of November.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
• A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

You will complete strengths-based reviews and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner organisations to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. You will refer individuals to advocacy services where appropriate and ensure care and support plans accurately reflect their current needs, outcomes and goals.

You will support adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and connections within their communities, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes through strengths-based approaches and personalised support. You will also maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

As part of the programme team, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire, working towards key milestones while maintaining a strong focus on quality and person-centred practice. You will provide support and guidance to individuals as they navigate changes associated with the new framework.

You will also work closely with key providers throughout implementation, providing appropriate oversight, challenge and quality assurance to help ensure consistently high standards of care are maintained across Cambridgeshire.

We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference and improving outcomes for adults and carers.

With excellent communication, relationship building and engagement skills, you will be comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals, families, carers and professionals. You will have strong assessment, review and care planning skills relevant to your role and be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

You will bring a strengths-based approach to your practice, promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team and be motivated by the opportunity to play an important role in a significant service transformation programme.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join us as part of a dedicated 12-month programme supporting the implementation of a new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire.

This high-profile programme will play a key role in shaping the future of home care services for adults across the county, ensuring people receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

As part of this programme, you will undertake reviews with adults currently receiving home care services across the following service areas:

• Older People
• Physical Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities
• Adult & Autism

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme, working directly with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner agencies to ensure support arrangements continue to meet people's needs and aspirations.

You will be joining a dedicated team focused on delivering one of the most important programmes currently underway across adults.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major programme that will help shape the future delivery of home care services across Cambridgeshire. Through your work, you will have a direct impact on improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people, while helping to implement a new and innovative Home Care Framework.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and be part of an ambitious and exciting programme, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Laura Green on [email protected].

We are planning to hold interviews for these positions in the week commencing the 02nd and the 09th of November.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
• A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

You will complete strengths-based reviews and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner organisations to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. You will refer individuals to advocacy services where appropriate and ensure care and support plans accurately reflect their current needs, outcomes and goals.

You will support adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and connections within their communities, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes through strengths-based approaches and personalised support. You will also maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

As part of the programme team, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire, working towards key milestones while maintaining a strong focus on quality and person-centred practice. You will provide support and guidance to individuals as they navigate changes associated with the new framework.

You will also work closely with key providers throughout implementation, providing appropriate oversight, challenge and quality assurance to help ensure consistently high standards of care are maintained across Cambridgeshire.

We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference and improving outcomes for adults and carers.

With excellent communication, relationship building and engagement skills, you will be comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals, families, carers and professionals. You will have strong assessment, review and care planning skills relevant to your role and be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

You will bring a strengths-based approach to your practice, promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team and be motivated by the opportunity to play an important role in a significant service transformation programme.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for three full-time experienced and motivated Adult Support Co-Ordinators to join us as part of a dedicated 12-month programme supporting the implementation of a new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire.

This high-profile programme will play a key role in shaping the future of home care services for adults across the county, ensuring people receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

As part of this programme, you will undertake reviews with adults currently receiving home care services across the following service areas:

Older People

Physical Disabilities

Learning Disabilities

Adult & Autism

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme, working directly with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner agencies to ensure support arrangements continue to meet people's needs and aspirations.

You will be joining a dedicated team focused on delivering one of the most important programmes currently underway across adults.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major programme that will help shape the future delivery of home care services across Cambridgeshire. Through your work, you will have a direct impact on improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people, while helping to implement a new and innovative Home Care Framework.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and be part of an ambitious and exciting programme, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Laura Green on [email protected].

We are planning to hold interviews for these positions in the week commencing the 02nd and the 09th of November.

While we welcome applications from individuals with right to work in the UK requiring sponsorship, this cannot be guaranteed, as there are restrictions in place under UKVI guidance. Due to these restrictions, only those with specific exemptions meet the salary requirements for sponsorship. Please note, this role is eligible for sponsorship under a Skilled Visa, however it is not eligible for sponsorship under a Health & Care visa.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discountsas well as our Car Leaseand Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

You will complete strengths-based reviews and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner organisations to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. You will refer individuals to advocacy services where appropriate and ensure care and support plans accurately reflect their current needs, outcomes and goals.

You will support adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and connections within their communities, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes through strengths-based approaches and personalised support. You will also maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

As part of the programme team, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire, working towards key milestones while maintaining a strong focus on quality and person-centred practice. You will provide support and guidance to individuals as they navigate changes associated with the new framework.

We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference and improving outcomes for adults and carers.

With excellent communication, relationship building and engagement skills, you will be comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals, families, carers and professionals. You will have strong assessment, review and care planning skills relevant to your role and be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

You will bring a strengths-based approach to your practice, promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team and be motivated by the opportunity to play an important role in a significant service transformation programme.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ideally educated to GCSE standard, with A to C in Maths and English (or equivalent) you will also have knowledge of MS Office applications i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Previous administrative experience, excellent typing skills and telephone manner.

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

Previous Applicants need no apply.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of using Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent typing skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy reception environment.
• Minute Taking

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE C Grade or grade 4 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2/RSA 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Transferable customer care and reception skills
• Admin Experience

Desirable

• Admin experience/NHS 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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Britton House

Britton Farm, High Street

Gillingham

ME7 1AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication & Coordination

Be the central administrative contact for the Clinical Outreach Team, responding to phone calls, emails and other correspondence in a professional, timely and confidential manner

Receive, record and communicate accurate messages, ensuring matters are directed to the appropriate person without delay

Support the timely dissemination of operational, clinical governance and service information across the Clinical Outreach Team

Liaise appropriately with healthcare professionals, NHS organisations, hospitals, community services, patients, relatives, suppliers and other external stakeholders

Referral & Service Pathway Administration

Provide administrative support for agreed patient referral and service pathways managed or supported by Clinical Outreach Services

Receive, record, validate and update referral information

Maintain accurate referral, transfer, pending-action or service-user tracking lists

Monitor outstanding actions, highlighting delays, incomplete information or potential service issues

Liaise with relevant teams to obtain missing administrative information

Ensure that administrative records accurately reflect the current status of referrals, appointments, transfers, follow-up requirements and other agreed service activities

Support the coordination of service capacity by sharing accurate and current administrative information

Meeting & Diary Administration

Coordinate meetings for the Clinical Outreach Team and other designated clinical colleagues

Manage meeting invitations, room or virtual-meeting arrangements, agendas and supporting documentation

Attend designated meetings taking minutes/action notes

Maintain action logs and follow up outstanding actions with individuals

Provide diary support to clinicians, where required

Records & Information Management

Establish and maintain effective electronic and, where required, paper-based filing systems

Ensure that clinical, governance and operational records are appropriately named, securely stored and available to authorised team members

Maintain accurate contact databases, distribution lists and stakeholder records

Support appropriate document retention, archiving and disposal

Immediately report actual or suspected information-governance incidents through the appropriate internal process

Support the preparation and retrieval of records required for audits, governance reviews, investigations, complaints or regulatory inspections

Data Quality, Audit & Reporting

Support data gathering and validation for clinical audits, reports, dashboards, governance trackers, service evaluations, patient-experience reviews and operational reports

Maintain clear audit trails and support data gathering for clinical audits

Support the preparation of reports for internal governance meetings, service reviews and external stakeholders

Monitor agreed administrative indicators, reporting emerging issues, delays or data-quality concerns

General Office & Team Support

Coordinate the day-to-day administrative operation of the Clinical Outreach Services function

Maintain appropriate administrative supplies, forms, information packs and other materials required by the team

Prepare and assemble meeting packs, training materials, patient information packs or other approved documentation

Undertake photocopying, scanning, filing, document formatting and other administrative activities as required

Work collaboratively with other administrative colleagues, sharing duties where required to maintain service continuity

Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries

Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients, employees, healthcare professionals and company information

Recognise that the Clinical Services Administrator is a non-clinical role and must not provide clinical advice, interpret clinical information for patients or make clinical decisions

Risk, Safeguarding & Incident Awareness

Remain alert to information that could indicate a patient-safety, safeguarding, information-governance or operational risk

Follow company procedure for reporting incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns, near misses and information-governance issues

Cooperate with audits, reviews and investigations by retrieving records, maintaining action trackers and coordinating documentation

Health, Safety & Infection Prevention

Take reasonable care of personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the post holders work

Comply with company health and safety requirements, infection-prevention and control requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to A-Level standard (or equivalent)
• Degree or equivalent academic achievement (desirable)

Experience

Desirable

• 2+ years administrative experience or experience in a similar role is desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with IT tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Experience using patient record systems (EMIS/SystmOne)
• Ability to deliver work to deadlines and adapt to evolving requirements
• Experience in a CQC registered service with knowledge of Fundamental Standards
• Project management experience (preferred)
• Experience working cross functionally and supporting process improvements
• Experience in Registration Authority management or Smart Card sponsorship
• Ability to build effective working relationships across clinical teams

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

Hollister Ltd

Address

National Spinal Injuries Centre

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hollister.co.uk/en-gb (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are expected to share this commitment by adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and procedures, responding promptly to concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately to protect those at risk.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Upon appointment, the cost of the check (£54.90) will be deducted from the successful candidates first Trust salary.

As a condition of employment, successful applicants will also be required to join the DBS Update Service and maintain the annual subscription

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Professional Registration
• Non- Medical prescribing course (in eligible professions)
• MSc in advanced clinical practice

Desirable

• Teaching or relevant experience qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Evidence of research and audit
• Evidence of implementing change
• Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
• Experience Post registration experience at a senior level (band 7 or above) in community or a relevant speciality area
• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
• Experience of using multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Ability to work independently.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Clinical assessment of healthcare needs
• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT
• Ability to prioritise tasks, actions and interventions
• Able to problem solve and make decisions
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Sound clinical judgment in identifying and ordering diagnostic tests / interventions
• Research and audit awareness
• Able to work flexibly and independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Kingsgate House 1st Floor

Wellington Road South

Stockport

SK4 1LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Interviews to be held on 13/10/2026.

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Level 3 QCF Health & Social Care (Adults) or equivalent or able to evidence KSF / DANOS competencies for role in CPD portfolio and willingness to work towards required Level 3 QCF
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Care and Treatment Plan or other therapeutic approaches
• Sound knowledge of Substance misuse issues

Desirable

• Certificate / Diploma in Counselling or other related field

Experience

Essential

• Recent relevant experience & knowledge of Substance Misuse field

Desirable

• Recent experience in health/social care agency
• Recent experience in Tier 3 Treatment provision

Language Abilities

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Gorwelion Day Hospital

Aberystwyth

SY23 1HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please go directly to our website to find out more about this role athttps://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk Please also apply directly through the Derbyshire County Council website, the job number is JOB/26/02957

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification with significant numerical or statistical content.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in public health, epidemiology, statistics or related subject.

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

Derbyshire County Council

Address

Derbyshire County Council

Bank Road

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent (Trainee within agreed timescale)
• Care Certificate (Trainee within agreed timescale)
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 (Trainee within agreed timescale)
• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period (Trainee within agreed timescale)

Skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
• Use approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale)

Desirable

• Competency in ECG and venepuncture

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
• (Trainee post: no essential experience required)

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs.

Knowledge

Essential

• Person centred 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We welcome and encourage informal discussion prior to application / interview.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN (RNSC - CAMHS Only)
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision
• AND have Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, Module (20 credit) at level 7 see below For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions,
• And Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
• Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
• Working in a multi disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

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

The Orchards Community Unit

Princess Close

Ripon

HG4 1HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Task and Responsibilities

• To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
• To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
• To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
• To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
• To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
• To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
• To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.

(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

Oxleas Prison Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and provides the pharmacy services to the prison pharmacy contracts. Due to the recent contract award from NHS England, we are now providing pharmacy services (OPS Ltd) and Healthcare Services (Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust) to the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Dorset Prisons and are recruiting to newly established posts.

Oxleas Prison Services Ltd and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has a long history of innovation, with established prescribing guidelines, excellent relationships with medical staff, a strong culture of leading clinical audit and research projects and an excellent publication record. All of these attributes we wish to extend to the prison pharmacy and healthcare services.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

• Proof of right to work documentation
• Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID
• Proof of address documentation
• Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a pharmacy

Desirable

• Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
• Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft

Desirable

• Ability to use initiative to problem solve
• Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP The Verne

Verne Common Road

Portland

DT5 1EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education to GCSE level or better in Maths English and Craft Studies.
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or recognised formal period of training of at least three years duration in a mechanical/electrical engineering/building services environment.
• Attainment of a formal qualification in building services/mechanical/electrical engineering to the level of:- HNC/HND (NVQ 4)
• Relevant experience to graduate. Professional level or equivalent training and experience
• Awareness of current Health & Safety Legislation and related issues such as PPE, Safe Use of Tools, Confined spaces, Manual Handling etc.
• Awareness of specific safety regulations as these may apply to building services or major items of equipment.
• Willingness to undertake further skills/competence training as may be required to fulfil the required the changing demands of the post

Desirable

• Supplementary specialist training building services or mechanical systems such as:- Water Regulations Boiler Operators Certificate Industrial Gas Safety and safety issues such as:- COSHH Risk Assessments PUWER Asbestos Regulations Legionella Precautions
• Knowledge and effective use of up to date test/diagnostic equipment..
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Formal Gas Training and CORGI registration
• Safe use of access equipment training
• Manual Handling/lifting training.
• Basic First Aid - Dealing with Electric Shock

Experience

Essential

• To have considerable post qualification experience in a maintenance environment which involves building services/mechanical plant.
• Able to demonstrate current knowledge regarding the safe operation of steam boiler plant; the principles of effective combustion and water treatment regimes

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate experience of subsidiary building systems such as BMS controls, pneumatic systems, domestic hot water etc

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of a range of complex mechanical and electrical building services plant and equipment including pumps, fans, compressors, air conditioning etc, and relevant fault finding techniques in relation to that plant
• Must demonstrate knowledge and experience of a range of mechanical installations, operating methods and systems including heating, ventilation & boiler plant etc
• Awareness of safe systems of work, risk assessment techniques and safe working practices in connection with major plant and building systems including Permit to Work systems
• Is familiar with approved modern methods of installation and testing in relation to mechanical services and systems including water, heating, compressed air and steam

Desirable

• A wide knowledge of plant and equipment used within a building services 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

AGH Solutions Ltd

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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