Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines
• Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Be able to demonstrate good leadership qualities

Desirable

• oCommunity Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• oEvidence of recent CPD
• oEvidence of a good standard of Literacy /English language skills

Desirable

• oEvidence of ability undertake phlebotomy practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Good observational and reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated
• Able to provide high standards of care
• Ability to manage stressful situations

Desirable

• oKnowledge of SystmOne
• oAware of issues in community and health care

Skills

Essential

• IT literate e.g. Word processing, internet and e-mail use
• Car driver with valid UK and have access to a car for work purposes
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous office based admin/reception work
• Demonstrates ability to work with the general public
• Demonstrates ability to work well as part of the team
• Demonstrates ability to use microsoft office

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of using systemone

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/5 in English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ in administration or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality

Personal skills

Essential

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates good attention to detail
• Demonstrates empathy

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stowlodge

Chilton Way

Stowmarket

IP14 1SZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Department: Care Directorate

Location: St Catherines Hospice

Responsible to: Sister/Charge Nurse

Salary: £35,779 per annum

Please note: As we are currently consulting on future ways of working, some role details may be subject to change following the consultation process. Job Summary

The post holder will provide individualised specialist palliative and end of life care to adults with life limiting conditions and support their families within the Care Directorate. Care will be delivered in line with the NMC Code, hospice policies and St Catherines Hospice values of care, compassion and commitment. As the Care Directorate provides services across a 24/7 model, including the Inpatient Unit and community services, a flexible approach is essential. The post holder may be rostered to act as Nurse in Charge, leading the safe and effective coordination of the shift within agreed protocols and escalating to the senior clinical team or on-call manager where required. This role will contribute to teaching, supervision, mentoring, quality improvement and research activity within one of the few University Hospices in the country.

Role boundary and leadership expectation

The post holder may coordinate the shift and act as Nurse in Charge when rostered.

The post holder remains professionally accountable for their own practice and for delegated activity undertaken during the shift.

Guide and support the team of Nursing Assistants and Nurse Associate

Main Duties and responsibilities

Duties include:

1. Clinical Care

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and review patient centred care using a holistic approach that considers physical, psychological, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

Deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care in accordance with hospice policies, procedures and professional standards.

Identify changes or concerns in a patients condition and discuss these promptly with colleagues, the on-call medical team, Team Leader or senior clinical team as appropriate.

Check and administer prescribed medication in line with hospice medicines management policies, procedures and protocols.

Maintain accurate, timely and professional patient records in line with data protection requirements, NMC guidance and hospice documentation standards.

Promote patient choice, dignity, comfort, privacy and individualised care at all times.

Support patients, families and carers with sensitivity, including during deterioration, dying, care after death and bereavement-related conversations.

Comply with registration requirements of the NMC and maintain professional revalidation requirements.

2. Nurse in Charge and Shift Coordination

Act as Nurse in Charge when rostered, leading the safe and effective running of the shift for that day.

Allocate work according to patient acuity, dependency, risk, staff competence and available resources.

Guide and support Nursing Assistants and other colleagues on shift, fostering strong teamwork and consistently high standards of patient care.

Maintain oversight of admissions, transfers, discharges, bed flow and changing patient needs during the shift.

Coordinate communication with the multidisciplinary team, community colleagues, external agencies and on-call services to support continuity of care.

Escalate staffing, capacity, safeguarding, medication, infection prevention, clinical deterioration or other safety concerns in a timely way.

Ensure effective shift handover and clear communication of key risks, priorities and outstanding actions.

Act as Fire Commander or undertake other designated safety roles when rostered and competent to do so.

Work within defined limits of authority, seeking advice and support from the Team Leader, senior clinical team or on-call manager where needed.

3. Multidisciplinary Working and Discharge Planning

Work as an active member of the hospice and wider multidisciplinary team.

Contribute to assessment, care planning, review and discharge planning discussions.

Take a lead role in coordinating discharge planning during the shift where appropriate, ensuring communication with patients, families, carers and relevant professionals.

Liaise effectively with GPs, community teams, hospitals, social care, ambulance services and other partners as required.

Support safe transitions of care, ensuring relevant information is shared appropriately and in line with confidentiality and information governance requirements.

Work flexibly across the Care Directorate according to patient need and service requirement.

4. Governance, Safe Practice and Quality

Promptly report adverse events, accidents, near misses, medication errors and safety concerns through the Vantage system and in line with hospice procedure.

Support a culture of learning, openness and continuous improvement following incidents, feedback or audit findings.

Contribute to safer care workstreams, quality improvement, audit, service development and research projects as appropriate to the role.

Follow hospice policies and procedures relating to medicines management, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, moving and handling, health and safety, fire safety and clinical documentation.

Maintain a working knowledge of relevant CQC expectations, professional standards and hospice governance arrangements as they apply to the role.

Identify and escalate risks, including risks related to staffing, patient dependency, safeguarding, clinical care, equipment or the environment.

5. Learning, Development and Supporting Others

Maintain and update own clinical knowledge and skills to deliver high quality care.

Attend mandatory training, clinical education and development activity required for the role.

Participate actively in annual personal development planning, clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Support the induction, supervision and learning of Nursing Assistants, students, volunteers and new colleagues within agreed competence and role boundaries.

Share knowledge and contribute to a positive learning environment across the Care Directorate.

Support community nurses and colleagues under direct supervision or as agreed with the Team Leader or senior clinical team.

6. Communications, Values and Professional Behaviours

Communicate effectively, respectfully and sensitively with patients, families, carers, colleagues, volunteers and external professionals.

Demonstrate care, compassion, commitment and integrity in actions and behaviours.

Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and individual choice in care delivery and team working.

Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and a reliable standard of conduct.

Be caring, empathic, approachable and willing to work as part of a team.

Work flexibly and proactively in response to patient and service needs.

Maintain resilience and seek appropriate support when affected by the emotional demands of palliative care.

Raise concerns using appropriate routes where patient safety, staff safety or quality of care may be compromised.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience.
• Experience of prioritising care and managing a patient caseload.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of supporting safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

Desirable

• Experience of acting as Nurse in Charge or coordinating a shift.
• Experience of palliative care, end of life care, oncology, community or acute care.
• Experience of supporting students, new colleagues, Nursing Assistants or volunteers.
• Experience of contributing to audit, quality improvement or service development.

Personal Qualities and Values

Essential

• Compassionate, professional and values-led approach.
• Flexible and proactive working style.
• Calm and approachable manner under pressure.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the Hospices values as a framework for decisions, actions and behaviours.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Interest in teaching, research, safer care initiatives or quality improvement.

Key Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to act as Nurse in Charge within agreed protocols when rostered.
• Ability to prioritise workload, make appropriate clinical decisions and escalate concerns effectively.
• Basic understanding of medicines commonly used in palliative and end of life care.
• Professional, sensitive and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
• Ability to support colleagues and promote effective teamwork.
• Emotional resilience to work effectively in a palliative care setting, including care of patients who are dying and care after death.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Physical ability to safely move and handle patients, with appropriate training, equipment and reasonable adjustments where required.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of pain and symptom management.
• Good understanding of health and safety issues in a clinical environment.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its application in care decisions.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car where required for role deployment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Willingness to complete role-related hospice training and competencies.

Desirable

• Palliative care qualification, diploma or willingness to undertake.
• Mentoring, teaching or assessing qualification or experience.
• Advanced communication qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

Lostock Lane

Lostock Hall

Preston

PR5 5XU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:

Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist

Directorate:

Clinical

Location:

Hub based with some remote working

Accountable to: Deputy Head of Operations / Communities Manager

Clinical Supervision: Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist / CBT Therapist

Pay grade:

Band 7

Type:

As per contract

Values Framework

All staff are expected to know and understand the values of the organisation and uphold these

values whilst at work.

Together

Focused

Bold

Personal

General Overview of Role

To work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering

services for veterans with PTSD and other trauma-related mental health difficulties,

and alcohol/substance misuse problems

To contribute to residential, outpatient, community and digital care and treatment

programmes, working flexibly to meet veteran need

To provide comprehensive psychological assessment, collaborative formulation, and

treatment planning

To provide evidence-based CBT psychological treatment, including third wave CBT

interventions, on a group and individual basis, to Veterans attending PTSD treatment

and recovery focused programmes.

To offer CBT-based consultation and support to other MDT members and advice to

referrers, external agencies and carers on veterans psychological needs/suitable

interventions

To provide CBT supervision of trainee psychologists/students

To be contribute to service development and audit and training and research initiatives

as appropriate.

To work closely with the Senior Psychologists/Senior CBT therapists and Heads of

Psychological Therapies to contribute to the development and enhancement of

treatment programmes, other relevant service development and clinical governance.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities

The role has no direct line management responsibility

To follow relevant professional practice guidelines and organisational policies and

procedures regarding clinical practice

To adhere to the Combat Stress Psychological Therapy job planning expectations

(Please note these are aligned to NHS Scotland practice)

Clinical Responsibilities

To provide specialist psychological assessment using a CBT framework for referred

veterans, using structured and semi-structured clinical interview, psychometric

instruments and other assessments methods as appropriate

To formulate and devise CBT treatment and management plans for referred veterans

with a range of psychological problems, and of varying severity and complexity,

including those with challenging behaviours

To provide CBT interventions for veterans with PTSD and other trauma-related mental

health problems

To maintain an agreed clinical caseload

To provide CBT-based advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals in the

multi-disciplinary teams of Combat Stress and to assist in developing team formulation

and treatment plans for Combat Stress veterans

To provide high quality, evidence-based CBT treatments for veterans with mental

health problems including, but not restricted to PTSD, depression and anxiety/arousal

disorders in a 1:1 and group-based context

To promote evidence-based practice throughout our services to other professionals

and motivate others to advance practice and improve quality of care.

To provide reports with respect to CBT assessment, formulation and treatment

planning

To liaise with other Combat Stress staff in other centres and sections of the service

(e.g., Community Outreach), other health and social care staff, from a range of

statutory and non-statutory agencies including the veterans charity sector, in the care

provided to clients.

To promote and develop positive and productive/effective working relationships with

other multidisciplinary members of Combat Stress clinical teams.

To promote independence, recovery and active involvement of veterans in their own

care at all times

Education and Training

To provide CBT supervision to trainee clinical and counselling psychologists and,

where required, of assistant psychologists, recovery support workers and others

engaged in delivering CBT-based interventions

To provide CBT advice, consultation, training and supervision, where appropriate, to

other multidisciplinary staff working with veterans

To contribute to the development and delivery of internal staff development activities

as appropriate

To always fulfil the mandatory training requirements of Combat Stress

Administrative Responsibilities

To communicate skilfully, tactfully and sensitively highly complex and sensitive

information with veterans, carers and external referrers, considering sensory and

cultural barriers relevant to veterans in particular, in this communication.

To use Information Management and Technology effectively in accordance with

the policies of the organisation.

All staff who contribute to Veterans records are expected to be familiar with, and

adhere to, Combat Stress Standards of Records Keeping Policy. Staff should be

aware that Veterans records throughout Combat Stress will be subject to regular audit.

All staff that have access to Veterans records have a responsibility to ensure that

these are maintained efficiently and that confidentiality is protected in line with Combat

Stresss Confidentiality of Health records Policy.

In addition, all health professionals are advised to compile records on the assumption

that they are accessible to Veterans in line with the access to Health Records Act 1990.

To complete incident reporting in accordance with the policies of the organisation.

Research, Audit and Service Evaluation

To utilise evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice

in all facets of individual work (e.g., individual, group & family interventions, practice of

supervision) and work with other team members.

To undertake appropriate evaluation and audit research within Combat Stress as

negotiated with the Manager of Psychological Therapies.

To participate in and contribute to clinical audit and service evaluation with colleagues

within the service, to help evaluate and improve service provision and develop

appropriate reports as required as negotiated with the Manager of Psychological

Therapies and other senior members of staff.

Professional Responsibilities

To participate in regular clinical professional supervision and appraisal as consistent

with the requirements of the Organisation.

To maintain and develop the highest standards of practice, through active participation

in continuing professional development and maintaining an active engagement with

current developments in psychological practice in areas related to the post.

General

To fully understand and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Charity.

To be compliant with the administrative and clinical processes defined.

To work in a flexible and responsive way to meet the changing needs of the service

users and demands of the service.

To promote a veteran centric approach throughout the veterans treatment journey.

To promote equality, diversity, and the rights of the service users.

To support partnership working.

To follow safeguarding procedures to minimise risk of harm to children or vulnerable adults.

To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are

commensurate with the role, including project work, internal rotation (as per contract) and absence cover.

To contribute to the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment by

adhering to Health and Safety Organisational policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety
• of adult client groups presenting with
• problems that reflect the full range of
• mental health disorders experienced by
• veterans (e.g., trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, substance misuse) of varying clinical severity.
• Significant experience of delivering CBT
• Experience of working with a
• multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working with mental health
• services with British Veterans
• Experience of contributing to teaching and
• training
• Experience of the application of psychological
• therapies in different cultural contexts.

Qualifications

Essential

• EITHER 1) HCPC registered psychologist who has
• completed Post Graduate doctoral level training in
• counselling or clinical psychology, including
• specifically models of two or more distinct
• psychological therapies to include CBT
• AND/OR 2) BABCP accredited CBT Therapist with a
• professional health and social care qualification
• satisfying SSSC requirement. ie. RMN, Social
• Worker, OT etc.

Desirable

• Completion of further post-qualification
• CPD/training in areas of practice relevant to
• the post, ideally including working with
• PTSD/trauma-related psychological difficulties
• Experience of delivering CBT supervision

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

Combat Stress

Address

Edward House

199 Sauchiehall Street

Glasgow

G2 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support collecting data to inform the performance management framework for the service ensuring team members are completing timely and accurate data collection via EMIS. To liaise with the School Nursing Service, with particular reference to vulnerable children, their families and children with special needs. To participate in regular clinical and safeguarding supervision. To attend and participate in team meetings and 1-1 management supervision. To plan and record individual programmes of care for children and families. To assist in the identification of local health needs and ensure the optimum use of resources. Delegate work to Community Nursery Nurses that is within the sphere of competence of the skill mix and assist in training. To participate in an annual appraisal of their work where objectives will be set. To undertake such training as may be required to meet the needs of the service both mandatory and service-specific. To assume responsibility for maintaining own level of professional development and clinical competence. All staff are responsible for identifying areas within their service which do not meet Clinical Governance quality standards. All staff are expected to participate in Clinical Governance actions to achieve Clinical Governance within their service. All clinicians are expected to participate in quality improvement activities including clinical audit programmes.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience in delivering educational packages to parents / carers

Desirable

• Practice Assessor qualification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Current NMC registration

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery
• BSc or PGDip in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)

Desirable

• Qualified Nurse Prescriber

Skills

Essential

• Ability to autonomously manage a complex caseload
• Significant, current and relevant clinical skills
• Well developed analysis and judgement skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Able to manage own workload and appropriately prioritise
• Able to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Able to safely delegate to skill mix

Desirable

• Experience in data analysis / assessing service performance in relation to KPIs
• Experience in completing audits

Experience

Essential

• Recent demonstrable postgraduate Nursing experience
• Experience of delivering health promotion and its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
• High level knowledge of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to children
• Experience of partnership and collaborative working
• Good knowledge and understanding of data protection, IG and confidentiality
• Knowledge of national policies, legislation, NHS agenda etc in relation to 0-19 provision and Health Visiting
• Experience of supervising students and junior staff

Personal qualities

Essential

• Knowledge of our business
• Commitment to our values and behaviours
• Commitment to the 6 C's
• Flexible and proactive approach to meeting service + client's needs
• Demonstrates compassion in practice
• Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work
• Calm and resilient with the ability to manage challenging situations and/or behaviour
• Car driver with use of car, business class insurance will be required

Information Technology

Essential

• Experience using an electronic patient record system e.g. EMIS
• Ability to use MS Office e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Be aware of and adhere to Information Governance responsibilities relevant to your role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Community Vision children and family centre

Woodbine Grove

Penge

SE20 8UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake person centred holistic assessment in consultation with patients, carers and families identifying symptoms and needs and prescribe appropriate services to enable and empower individuals and enhance psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Engage with and contribute positively to Wellbeing Programmes, facilitating and delivering evidence based group interventions, one to one interventions and activities to improve health and wellbeing.

Evaluating feedback to inform ongoing development and design of the services.

To be fully conversant with Pilgrims Therapy Wellbeing Programmes, and committedto the ongoing evaluation, development and delivery of wellbeing services across theorganisation.

Promote the benefits of Wellbeing Programmes to all hospice patients and theirfamilies, and encourage referrals from the Multidisciplinary Team and external healthand social care colleagues. To engage with patients on the inpatient unit and supportwith patient centred wellbeing interventions.

To be engaged with the discharge process of patients on the inpatient unit,discussing Therapy Centre wellbeing interventions and offering referrals toappropriate groups and programmes.

Apply a range of interpersonal skills in response to the different needs of individuals,using active listening skills and adapting communication to build a rapport withpatients and family members, as well as volunteers and professional colleagues.

Engage with patients and carers via virtual technology and supportive telephone calls

To facilitate support groups and educational sessions in person and via virtualtechnology, including contributing to pre-recorded virtual programmes and sessions.

To support the team in building and maintaining appropriate external partnerships.

To liaise with local community support services and groups.

Engage with and contribute positively to Multidisciplinary Team meetings anddecision making, sharing appropriate information to benefit patient outcomesensuring individual goals are achieved and alerting the Multidisciplinary Team of anyconcerns of crisis or problems arising with a patient or family member.

Recognise and report any changes in psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients and provide appropriate level of psychological support within level of competency, referring to Multidisciplinary team where required.

To work within internal pathways to identify individual needs and refer to professional team members or services, making appropriate recommendations for patient care and liaising with community teams as required.

Contribute positively to providing an effective learning environment for all students on placement at Pilgrims, for new multidisciplinary team staff during their induction period and to support the ongoing development of all members of the wellbeing team

To provide assistance with aspects of personal care and the physical comfort ofpatients e.g. toileting and personal hygiene whilst respecting patients dignity,values and privacy and adhering to infection prevention and control policies.

Demonstrate an understanding of clinical skills when undertaking the assessments of patients and be able to carry out basic observations such as blood pressure, pulse, saturation and temperature if required.

Promote support and contribute to a high standard of care, including awareness and understanding of safeguarding.

To employ a range of skills, techniques and resources to enable and empower patients with communication difficulties.

Create a safe environment for patients and staff, undertaking risk assessment and completing incident reports where necessary.

Take decisive and remedial action when faced with a complex or demanding situation to ensure the safety of patients,, families or volunteers and communicate these actions with appropriate team members and external professionals.

Keep clear and accurate patient records in accordance with Pilgrims clinical recordkeeping guidance.

To support the service by undertaking administrative duties where required.

Maintain continued personal development, participating in education and mandatorytraining and working effectively to meet personal development plan objectives andknowledge and skills as set out within the competence framework.

Be prepared to work across all three hospice sites as required to maintain continueddelivery of service.

Support and work with the Education team with events and local communityknowledge, developing resources to benefit all patients, carers and family members

Pilgrims is fully committed to equality in employment and service delivery and all thoseworking for Pilgrims Hospices are expected to actively promote equality and diversityin all aspects of their work

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of leading a small group in activities

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of secondary education, including a minimum
• of grade C in Maths and English GCSEs

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care
• Further relevant qualifications in therapeutic support

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

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice Thanet

Ramsgate Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 4AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Further relevant specialist qualifications (eg BBTS certificate, IBMS Certificates)

Experience

Essential

• Post HCPC registration diagnostic experience in Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
• Experience with a computerised laboratory information system.
• Previous experience working in a large medical laboratory.
• Experience of working as a team

Desirable

• Experience of a variety of diagnostic techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Experienced using the following named IT systems ? WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). ? Q-Pulse
• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
• Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
• Good understanding of Governance Requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Management System and can demonstrate participation in obligatory activities

Skills

Essential

• Competent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
• Good level IT skills
• Good time management.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present routine data/results/concepts
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills
• Polite, helpful and confident manner.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages.

Other

Essential

• Reliable, responsible person.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Respects confidentiality.
• Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
• The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
• Post registration qualification in relevant field at specialist level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Recognised teaching/education qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Member of special interest group.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists/ BAOT, or relevant professional group

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, relatives, care-home staff and health and social care professionals.
• Ability to motivate and influence others to promote high standards of safe and effective care.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and positive approach to working with others and responding to changing service needs.
• Ability to negotiate and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Ability to provide clear clinical advice, information and education to a range of audiences.

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Knowledge and application of principles of care within the enhanced care home environment, including the management of long-term conditions and relevant national standards (EHCH Framework) and guidance.
• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS priorities, healthcare policy and their relevance to the delivery of health and care services.
• Knowledge of common clinical presentations encountered in primary and community care and the application of evidence based assessment and management approaches.
• Knowledge and application of the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and relevant professional standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of personal development planning and continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of primary and community care and collaborative working with other health, social care and voluntary-sector providers.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge and application of clinical governance principles.
• Knowledge and application of appropriate approaches to managing difficult situations and resolving conflict.
• Knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and their application in practice.
• Proactively identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting the same

Desirable

• Cross-discipline knowledge and training within safe boundaries for basic competencies across nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a 'first responder' model of service delivery
• Knowledge and application of change management
• Knowledge and application of service improvement plans
• Knowledge and application of audit processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical supervision.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating education and training
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working with people with complex needs.
• Experience of providing evidence-based care.
• Experience of assessing and supporting people with complex and long-term conditions, including dementia.
• Experience of working collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and experience of managing difficult, complex or unexpected situations.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a varied clinical workload.
• Competent IT skills, including the use of electronic clinical records, Microsoft Office applications and relevant digital systems.
• Experience of assessing residents with changing or deteriorating needs and developing appropriate management or care plans.
• Experience of supporting learning and development of colleagues or Care Home staff.
• Experience of presenting clinical or educational information/ service promotion to individuals or groups.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring students.

Desirable

• Experience of service improvement
• Experience of working in community urgent care, rapid response or discharge planning.
• Experience of audit and/or research.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a proactive and forward-thinking approach to identifying opportunities for improvement in own practice and the service.
• Ability to analyse clinical and care-related information and use professional judgement to identify risks, unmet needs and appropriate interventions
• Ability to assess complex situations, identify priorities and determine appropriate action, including advice, intervention, signposting or onward referral.
• Ability to recognise deterioration or changes in a resident's condition and respond appropriately within the scope of professional practice.
• Ability to use evidence, professional knowledge and available information to inform clinical and service-related decisions.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage own workload effectively across a range of Care Homes and competing service demands.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver education, training and competency-based activities in response to identified Care Home needs.
• Ability to plan and coordinate resident reviews, action plans, onward referrals and follow-up activity within agreed timescales
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise competing demands and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to adapt plans and priorities in response to changing clinical, operational and service requirements.
• Ability to contribute to the planning and implementation of service improvement initiatives.

Management and Leadership Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide clinical and professional leadership within the scope of the role and influence others to promote high standards of care.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of education, training and support across Care Home settings.
• Ability to manage own professional responsibilities effectively and contribute to the efficient delivery of the service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Ability to support and facilitate change and service development within the Care Home environment.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting or contributing to staff development, supervision or performance improvement.
• Experience of leading or contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling or working in a crouched position when assessing, treating or assisting a resident.
• Ability to use appropriate manual handling and therapeutic facilitation techniques when assessing or assisting residents, including those whose cognition or communication may be impaired.
• Ability to work in a mobile and agile manner, including the use of a laptop and smartphone as required.
• Ability to travel independently between community locations using appropriate modes of transport.

Desirable

• Able and willing to drive in the UK.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierly Hill Health and Social Care Centre

Venture Way

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Management skills

Essential

• Able to travel to meet the needs of the job
• Able to perform therapeutic manual handling as required by the role
• Evidence of leadership skills within a clinical team
• Experience supervising junior staff, apprentices or students.
• Ability to contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a wide variety of clinical settings
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice within stroke rehabilitation.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to stroke rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of current best practice of Occupational Therapy in stroke rehabilitation and national clinical guidelines
• Understanding of current NHS priorities and developments affecting stroke rehabilitation services.

Desirable

• Evidence of postgraduate study/training in stroke or neurological rehabilitation.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a stroke and/or neurological rehabilitation service.
• Post-registration experience of working with patients who have long term neurological conditions or stroke
• Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience at band 6 level

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for role
• Good Interpersonal skills including observation, listening & empathy skills
• Good communication skills verbal and written
• Demonstrates the ability to teach, guide and support therapy assistants and students in clinical practice.
• Experience communicating with patients with aphasia and cognitive impairment.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Commitment and motivation to deliver a quality service
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment planning.
• Ability to work autonomously within a specialist stroke setting
• Uses reflective practice to support clinical development.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and risk management.

Planning Skills

Essential

• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and in isolation
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Car driver with valid UK driving licence

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stourbridge Health & Social Care Centre

John Corbett Drive

Stourbridge

DY8 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• NVQ3 in Business Administration/ Customer Service or equivalent experience

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work with confidential material and maintain confidentiality
• Confident when working with staff at all levels, internal and external

Experience

Essential

• Administration experience within a customer care environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act
• Demonstrates working knowledge of computer packages including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Able to respond quickly in a rapid working environment
• Able to organise and prioritise own and other workloads to changing and often tight deadlines

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS/Healthcare environment

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Good team worker and ability to work alone
• Able to cope with different and competing demands
• Highly motivated and organised
• An aptitude for accuracy and detail
• Professional approach to work and colleagues
• Flexible and adaptable to change

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre

Venture Way

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters/Diploma level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy or AFT accredited equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification in relevant mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice over a minimum of four.
• Eligible for UKCP Registration

Desirable

• Training in other relevant therapeutic modalities.

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum four years practice in relevant first profession.
• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs
• Experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Experience of multi-agency working and MDT collaboration.
• Knowledge of and skill in using a wide variety of systemic theories and evidence-based interventions and the ability to use these appropriately in relation to client need and work setting.

Desirable

• Experience delivering training to professional groups and carers.

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of systemic assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, family systems, groups and organisations, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration in the face of emotional intensity, and potential verbal and physical intimidation.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Ability to work with a racially and culturally diverse community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working therapeutically in the community.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues and strategic frameworks, and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding processes and procedures.

Desirable

• Knowledge and ability to contribute to research, audit, teaching and training.

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy using excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals, in accordance with professional ethics guidelines and Trust policies.
• Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping including electronic patient record system and reports.

Desirable

• Ability to contribute to the development and evaluation of the team's operational policies and 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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finch Road Primary Care Centre

2 Finch Rd, Lozells, Birmingham

Birmingham

B19 1HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.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

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of written and verbal communication skills
• Basic literacy skills
• Moving and Handling knowledge

Desirable

• Full Clean Driving Licence

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Good customer service skills / experience of dealing with General Public / Patients / Relatives
• Understanding of health and safety processes
• Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales

Experience

Desirable

• Previous work in cleaning and/or catering would be an advantage

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Roaming HFDS Clinics/Hospitals

Various sites throughout Hereford City

Hereford

HR12QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the practice maintains ongoing compliance with CQC Standards.
• Handle the management of complaints, significant events, patient feedback & learning outcomes.
• Coordinate and monitor health and safety risk assessments.

• Ensure HR files are up to date
• Ensure data protection guidelines are in place and adhered to
• Research and identify contracts and pricing for new initiaves
• Identify actions and outcomes from Managing Partner emails
• Supporting Care Co-ordinator team with cover during annual leave/sickness including Safeguarding Register
• Other admin duties where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Experience supporting senior managers and organisational projects
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret guidance and regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Desirable
• Experience of working in primary care

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hungerford Medical Centre

Address

Hungerford Medical Centre

School Crescent

Crewe

CW15HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Imagine a career where every day you help someone live a happier, more independent, and fulfilling life.

Join our Werrington service as a Bank Support Worker and you can help someone build confidence, independence and joy and enable them to thrive in their community.

Every day brings something different.Whether it's providing everyday support, enjoying a visit to the local pub, or joining someone on a holiday adventure, each activity is tailored to the individual's interests and aspirations. It's all about helping people make the most of life.

• up to £12.90 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £1,000)
• Full training and ongoing support
• Career development opportunities
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• A supportive, values-led team

• A calm, patient and caring approach with the willingness to learn and build trust
• Experience required
• A team player who values consistency
• A Full UK driving licence
• At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK
• Excellent career development opportunities and fully funded training up to QCF Level 5

Youll be supporting multiple individuals with learning disabilities at our Werrington service to thrive and live as independently as possible. Youll help with personal care and daily routines, while building meaningful, lasting connections. From supporting days out in the community to holidays and new experiences,

Youll ensure their care is truly person-centred, respecting their choices, promoting their safety and helping them do the things they love most.

• Provide person-centred support and personal care
• Encourage activities and meaningful experiences
• Supportcommunication in a way that works for them
• Follow care plans and maintain accurate records
• Promote independence, safety, and wellbeing

This is more than a job; its about building a relationship and making a lasting difference in someones life.

If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today!

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudlysupportingcommunities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We arecommittedto creating aninclusiveworkplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience required, A team player who values consistency, A Full UK driving licence, At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK, Excellent career development opportunities and fully funded training up to QCF Level 5.

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

Agincare

Address

Enable

Stoke On Trent

ST9 0DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced nurse looking for a change? Or a newly qualified nurse looking to take your first steps into residential services?

Come and join the Agincare family as aRegistered Nurse!

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home! Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire The Coombs | Agincare
• Care Quality Commission rating - 'Good'

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
• £23.18 per hour
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• A valid, in date NMC pin without restrictions to practice
• Evidence of recent clinical CPD

• Previous experience working as a nurse within a healthcare setting is essential; applications from newly qualified nurses will not be considered.

• This is a bank role, so you must be flexible to work days, nights and weekends as and when required
• Flexibility to work Sundays and Mondays is required for this role
• The shift pattern will be 20:00pm - 8:00am

A day in the life of a Registered Nurse

As aRegistered Nurse,you will be responsible for motivating, mentoring and developing a team of care staff in ensuring that the residents' clinical needs are attended to. You will be organised and ready to adapt to challenges, you will have the expertise you need to provide professional, safe, high quality care and support.

Responsibilities will include

• Assisting residents with personal care in accordance with their individual care plans
• Liaising with care home management, family members, social workers, medical professionals and the resident themselves in ensuring the care provision meets their individual requirements and making recommendations based on changes in care need.
• Administering and recording medication safely in line with company policy
• Monitoring resident nutrition and hydration and taking steps to update nutrition plans with any revised dietary requirements.
• Monitoring residents for risks around pressure wounds and any abnormalities regarding toilet output.
• Participating in, and promoting resident activities.

About Agincare

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK, a valid, in date NMC pin without restrictions to practice, and evidence of recent clinical CPD.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Coleford

GL16 8QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day

Join our care home team as a Night Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary.

All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow.

And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus:

• Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5)
• 44 hours per week to include alternating weekends
• Nights currently available
• Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
• Up to £14.80 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with medication administration and recording.
• Support residents with daily living activities and routines.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship.
• Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver outstanding person-centred care

About you:

• Experience working in a care setting is required
• Compassionate, patient and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Able to work 44 hours per week, night shifts to include alternate weekends

Whether youre listening to residents wonderful life stories, helping with daily routines, or simply being a friendly face that brightens their day, youll be making a real difference to their lives.

Click here to view the care home: Residential & Nursing Homes in London - Whitefarm Lodge Care Home in Twickenham | AgincareCare Quality Commission Rating: 'Good'

Apply to be a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

About us:

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience working in a care setting is required, Compassionate, patient and great with people, Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship), Able to work 44 hours per week, night shifts to include alternate weekends

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Twickenham

TW2 7BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Be the helping hand that changes someone's day.

Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Fulford Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day.

This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for.

• £13.46 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)
• 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends
• A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities

• Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care
• Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Contribute to and review care plans
• Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement
• Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed

Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Littlehampton

BN17 6AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Bring Your Creativity to Work as an Activities Coordinator at Cheriton care home

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you cantruly make a difference?Do you love bringing joy to others, designing fun activities and lighting up a room with your personality?

Whether you're brand new to care or just searching for an exciting new challenge, this is your chance to shine.

Come and join the Agincare family as an Activities Coordinator, a role where your energy, imagination and enthusiasm can make every day meaningful for our residents.

• Career development and funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
• Refer-a-friend up to £1000
• Blue Light discount
• £12.72 per hour
• Company pension
• On-demand pay
• Availability to work 40 hours per week - 09.30am - 6pm. Must be able to working every other weekend, this will include both days.
• Youll create joyful moments for residents through fun, laughter, and creativity

• Bring energy, creativity and fun into daily life for our residents
• Plan engaging activities, games, quizzes, crafts & one-to-one moments
• Organise events like BBQs and Christmas parties
• Arrange visits from entertainers & local businesses
• Support movement and independence through fun physical activities
• Lead social outings and in-home activities for all abilities

• A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK
• The availability to commit to 40 hours per week
• A warm, creative, people-focused personality

• Cheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN
  • Care home: Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
  • CQC rating: Cheriton Care Home - Care Quality Commission

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK; availability to commit to 40 hours per week; a warm, creative, people-focused personality

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

Ongoing staff supervision and training is a significant element of this role. This will regularly include medical staff in Radiology, Obs. and Gynae and occasionally from other specialities.

Ultrasound is provided within the Obstetric and Gynaecological Directorate as well as in the Radiology Department. Ultrasound is a key modality for the achievement of cancer targets and provides a service to most clinical specialities. As one of the fastest growing areas of imaging it must be adaptable to change in line with the modernisation agenda of the Trust. The delivery of this service must be flexible and change to meet the demand from other clinicians. Many sessions now involve the support of one or more one-stop clinics.

The post holder is expected to be able to perform a wide range of general abdominal, small parts, obstetric and gynaecological examinations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical

a) Vet and accept imaging requests.

b) Prioritise patients based on clinical history so the appointment clerks can allocate a suitable appointment.

c) To assist with the development of a quality assurance programme.

d) Provide specialist ultrasound advice both technical and diagnostic/image interpretation to a range of service users.

e) To assist with the development of the ultrasound service by evaluating and incorporating new techniques.

f) To assist with the development of protocols which optimise the technical ability of US equipment.

g) To ensure imaging sequences used are appropriate to the patients history/condition.

h) Undertake ultrasound examinations on sedated or anaesthetised patients (adult and paediatric) including the ITU, NICU, theatre and trauma settings.

i) To independently undertake, interpret and report on all diagnostic ultrasound examinations performed including Obstetrics, Gynae (including trans-vaginal), abdominal, small parts, e.g., testes, and depending on clinical experience musculoskeletal, specialist paediatric work duplex and vascular scanning.

j) To understand and adhere to the safety aspects of ultrasound ensuring that technical and professional standards are maintained within the ultrasound department by completing and recording regular quality control checks. To assist in quality assurance procedures and protocols relating to your work.

k) Refer patients for further diagnostic imaging based on the ultrasound diagnosis.

l) OBs and Gynae: Refer out-patients/GP patients requiring rapid/urgent admission to hospital to the relevant medical team based on the ultrasound diagnosis e.g., ectopic pregnancy, foetal abnormality and Gynae tumours. This will involve counselling patients

m) Non-Obstetric US: Refer out-patients/GP patients requiring rapid/urgent admission/treatment to the relevant clinical team based on the ultrasound diagnosis, e.g., suspicion of malignancy, metastases, DVT, acute renal obstruction, appendicitis, liver abscess

n) Counselling of patients, in particular those attending the early pregnancy assessment clinic, over the viability of their pregnancy and certain foetal anomalies

o) To adapt ultrasound technique and manipulate and adapt equipment parameters to optimise image quality to aid image interpretation and diagnosis

p) Lay-up trolleys for sterile procedures e.g., biopsies and assist with the procedure.

q) Provide patient care and monitoring of condition during procedures.

r) Undertake mobile ultrasound examinations.

s) To comply with departmental and infection control guidance

2. Training and Supervision

a) Induction, training and supervision of student radiographers, radiographers (CT staff and others on rotation) and clinical support staff.

b) Monitoring and assessment of students.

c) To assist with the organisation and participate in the delivery of formal teaching/ up-date sessions for radiographers, sonographers, students, and clinical support staff. As this is a complex imaging technique this may involve ultrasound equipment as well as clinical applications.

d) Assist with the organisation of training programmes for medical staff (usually SPR) in Radiology (ongoing SPR rotation form Oxford), OBs and Gynae and other specialities as required.

e) To assist, direct and teach staff in the development of ultrasound expertise.

f) Responsible for ensuring own CPD is kept up to date.

g) Complete mandatory and statutory training in line with national and Trust requirements.

h) FASP online training in line with department requirements.

3. Management

a) Monitor waiting times and waiting lists and take appropriate action to meet targets.

b) Appraisal of staff, identification of training needs and professional development

c) Assist with the development of procedures and protocols.

d) Assist with the identification, planning and implementation of changes to service provision.

e) Assist with the achievement of local and national targets.

f) To liaise with equipment maintenance supplier over equipment faults/repairs and maintain equipment fault Logbook.

g) Attend ultrasound user groups in Radiology and OBs & Gynae Depts.

h) To help review ultrasound protocols on a regular basis, propose and agree changes with the relevant clinical teams.

i) Assist with the set up and maintenance of an ultrasound equipment QA programme to monitor image quality.

j) To help evaluate new ultrasound equipment for the Trust (value 100k+) prior to purchase.

k) To deputise for the Ultrasound Service Manager in either the OBs & Gynae OR the Radiology Departments as agreed. Dealing with any staffing or clinical issues that arise on a day-to-day basis or leading on specific projects.

l) To assist with the QA evaluation of equipment.

4. Communication

a) Effective communication with a wide range of service users including patients, carers, and other professionals both inside and outside the Trust.

b) Ability to communicate complex imaging procedures and gain the understanding and co-operation of patients of all ages and abilities.

c) Counselling of patients in distressing circumstances e.g., in utero foetal death.

d) To assist with the development and up-date patient procedures/information.

e) Respond to complaints from service users and patients.

5. Audit

a) To develop and undertake relevant audits both service and clinical - local and national e.g., Downs Syndrome.

b) May be required to participate in research and development

6. Other

a) As a referrer for other imaging techniques an awareness of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017 is required.

b) Safe manual handling of patients and equipment on an ongoing basis.

c) Accurate maintenance and updating of patient records. This will involve effective use of Computerised Radiology Information System, Viewpoint and PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) as well as conventional film handling.

d) Complete paper based clinical records if required

e) Attend relevant Radiology performance and staff meetings.

f) Attend and participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings.

g) To assist in the development of Clinical Governance within ultrasound.

h) To be responsible for the cleanliness and general care of all equipment and facilities within the working area, acting on faults and ensuring safety.

i) Ensure equipment is decontaminated before maintenance and ensure equipment is working correctly before it comes back into clinical use.

j) Attend and participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings.

k) To assist in the development of Clinical Governance within ultrasound.

l) To be responsible for the cleanliness and general care of all equipment and facilities within the working area, acting on faults and ensuring safety.

m) Ensure equipment is decontaminated before maintenance and ensure equipment is working correctly before it comes back into clinical use.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent radiography qualification OR a Health care qualification to degree level standard
• PGD in Ultrasound imaging or equivalent ultrasound imaging qualification. Plus, relevant experience in US practices
• Evidence of CPD
• MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent experience in general medical and obstetric ultrasound
• Evidence of DQASS monitoring in the last 12 months
• Active HCPC or RCT Registration
• Regular attendance on short courses and conferences
• Counselling Skills Course
• Completion IR(ME)R eLFH referrer course or equivalent
• Sound understanding of cross sectional radiography imaging
• Excellent experience in obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound
• A wide range of non- obstetric scanning
• Skills in counselling and giving bad news
• Equipment management and Quality Assurance in US or radiology
• Ability to show good use and understanding of US equipment to use image manipulation
• Teaching and training skills Assertiveness
• Individual Performance review
• Experience with dealing with complaints
• Management experience in either US or radiology
• Extensive knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy gained through radio-graphic and ultrasound practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology and pathology relevant to extensive US practice
• Organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for counselling patients e.g. cancer or foetal death.
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to work autonomously taking responsibility for clinical interpretation and production of reports for referring clinicians
• Team worker
• Ability to plan and undertake audit of own and the work of others
• Evidence of CPD
• Good time management
• Teaching and training skills
• Awareness of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017
• Good keyboard skills for using PC and image reporting systems
• Extensive knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy gained through radio-graphic and ultrasound practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology and pathology relevant to extensive US practice
• Organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for counselling patients e.g. cancer or foetal death.
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to work autonomously taking responsibility for clinical interpretation and production of reports for referring clinicians
• Team worker
• Ability to plan and undertake audit of own and the work of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Suites 1A & 1B, Breakspear Park

Breakspear Way

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Your kindness could brighten someones day!

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Andover, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

Every day, you'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Whether you're supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, you'll provide more than care, you'll provide companionship and reassurance.

And the best part? The smiles, gratitude, and knowledge that you've made a genuine difference in someone's day.

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to £13.70 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

• Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes.
• Support and mentor new members of the care team.
• Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their career.

• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion, and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferable
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, wed love to have you join our team.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good people skills, caring and compassionate nature, a minimum of 12 months' care experience, full UK driving licence, availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts, NVQ level 2 is preferable.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Andover

SP10 1NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Level 4 standard (e.g. NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent experience)
• Good standard of general education (e.g. GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent)
• Evidence of IT literacy including Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel)

Desirable

• A-levels or equivalent qualification
• RTT, access policy or data quality training
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Significant administrative experience within an NHS setting
• Experience of validating and managing patient pathways
• Working knowledge of RTT and/or DM01 standards and validation rules
• Experience using Patient Administration Systems (e.g. Lorenzo, Cerner)
• Experience working with data, including identifying and resolving data quality issues
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues

Desirable

• Experience of DM01 validation
• Experience supporting Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathways
• Experience within diagnostic or Thoracic services
• Experience using digital systems, dashboards or patient platforms
• Experience supporting reporting or audit activity
• Ability to identify recurring issues and contribute to process improvements

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
• Demonstrates commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Works collaboratively and supports effective team working
• Acts with professionalism, integrity and accountability
• Demonstrates a proactive, organised and reliable approach to work
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• Demonstrates initiative in supporting service improvements
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• Supports a positive and inclusive team culture

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Your kindness could brighten someones day!

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Whitley Court, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

Every day, you'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Whether you're supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, you'll provide more than care, you'll provide companionship and reassurance.

And the best part? The smiles, gratitude, and knowledge that you've made a genuine difference in someone's day.

• Whitley Court
• https://www.agincare.com/home-care/extra-care-housing-schemes/devon/extra-care-housing-in-devon-whitley-court/

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to £12.90 an hour
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

• Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes.
• Support and mentor new members of the care team.
• Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their career.

• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion, and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferable
• Full UK driving licence (Preferred)
• Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, wed love to have you join our team.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion, and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferable. Full UK driving licence (Preferred). Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends. A minimum of 12 months on your right to work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Paignton

TQ4 5PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?

Join our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need.

• Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
• 36 hours per week including alternate weekends
• Days available
• Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
• Up to £12.91 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

• Provide personal care and support.
• Administer and record medication.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Support activities and social engagement.
• Promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.

• Experience in a care setting is preferred
• Kind, compassionate and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Able to work alternate weekends

Care home: (Luxury Aylesbury Care Home | Nursing Home Buckinghamshire | Agincare

Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a care setting is preferred. Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK is required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Aylesbury

HP21 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Chalgrove care home as a Chef and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference.

• £13.50 per hour
• Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
• Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
• Blue Light discounts & company pension
• On-demand pay

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• Please note this is a bank / zero hour contract

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

• Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home, 5-7 Westminster Rd E, Westbourne, Poole BH13 6JF
• Click here to view the care home: Nursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | Agincare
• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, experience in a professional kitchen, knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Poole

BH13 6JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced nurse looking for a change? Or a newly qualified nurse looking to take your first steps into residential services?

Come and join the Agincare family as aRegistered Nurse!

• Click here to view the care home! Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | Agincare

• Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• A valid, in date NMC pin without restrictions to practice
• Evidence of recent clinical CPD
• Experience working in a care home setting is preferable
• This position is working 48 hours per week, to include alternate weekends

As aRegistered Nurse,you will be responsible for motivating, mentoring and developing a team of care staff in ensuring that the residents' clinical needs are attended to. You will be organised and ready to adapt to challenges, you will have the expertise you need to provide professional, safe, high quality care and support.

• Assisting residents with personal care in accordance with their individual care plans
• Liaising with care home management, family members, social workers, medical professionals and the resident themselves in ensuring the care provision meets their individual requirements and making recommendations based on changes in care need.
• Administering and recording medication safely in line with company policy
• Monitoring resident nutrition and hydration and taking steps to update nutrition plans with any revised dietary requirements.
• Monitoring residents for risks around pressure wounds and any abnormalities regarding toilet output.
• Participating in, and promoting resident activities.

About Us:

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A valid, in date NMC pin without restrictions to practice, evidence of recent clinical CPD, experience working in a care home setting is preferable.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dursley

GL11 4BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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