Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home. This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavour to try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activitieswith residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives. Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.

In actively assisting with innovative fund-raising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, you will enjoy thinking creatively and out of the box with regards to ways in which additional funds can be raised to support our residents activities. You will help to ensure that you and your colleagues create an environment which is supportive, caring and kind and undertake all duties in a way which provides a secure and safe atmosphere in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individualism and dignity in order to lead full lives.

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

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

• Previous experience within similar type of role

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

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

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

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Outgoing and have an infectious personality.

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

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

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 3%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

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

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working within similar environment, previous experience within similar type of role, a caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach, flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE11 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our home team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect.

Working in collaboration and unison with the home Manager and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around the home. This will include but is not limited to internal decoration; grounds maintenance and safety; building repairs; supplies; and utilities. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. You will continually assess all areas of the home and provide dedicated attention if / when required. Systematically ensuring that the home is well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards.

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

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

• Solid maintenance experience, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping

• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery

• An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

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

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

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

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 3%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

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

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience working in similar environments; solid maintenance experience; knowledge of building, DIY, and housekeeping; technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems; plumbing and joinery skills; innovative and solution-based approach to maintenance and repairs; resilience and adaptability.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Newcastle

NE12 9DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** 16 Hours per week - 2 days per week including alternate weekends **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation.

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

Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care.

Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service.

As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience at Akari Care, where all our residents individual needs are catered for.

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

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 5%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

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

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

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

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment

• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

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

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a similar environment, kitchen and food preparation experience, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, a caring nature, flexibility, ability to work under pressure, warm and engaging persona, respect for others, resilience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE8 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is in it for you:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The ideal candidate will communicate well at all levels, be committed, patient, and caring with positive outlook and humor. They need initiative, respect for residents' choices, numeracy skills, MS Suite experience, confidentiality, and collaborative skills. A genuine interest in care, particularly with vulnerable adults, is essential, as well as striving for personal development, participating in training, and complying with health and safety policies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Newcastle

NE5 5AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work within your competence and under agreed clinical protocols to support safe, effective and patient-centred care across the service.

Your day-to-day will include:

Patient Observations and Procedures: Undertaking and accurately recording routine observations and procedures for which you are trained, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, venepuncture, ECGs, peak flow readings and other physiological measurements.

Health Checks and Long-Term Conditions: Supporting new-patient and NHS health checks and helping the clinical team provide proactive care for patients living with long-term conditions.

Health Promotion: Offering appropriate information and practical support around healthy lifestyles, smoking, exercise, diet, self-management and access to relevant external services.

Clinical Support: Supporting the nursing and medical teams with dressings, clinical observations, minor surgery, LARC procedures, nebulisation therapy and other delegated activities within your training and competence.

Vaccinations: Administering influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccinations under indirect supervision where appropriately trained and where a valid Patient Specific Direction is in place.

Clinical Environment: Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment, keeping stock areas clean and organised, and ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use.

Safety and Infection Prevention: Following infection prevention and control standards, supporting emergency equipment checks and maintaining cold-chain records, including daily fridge-temperature monitoring.

Teamwork and Patient Experience: Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, protecting confidentiality and supporting reception duties where required.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant who is comfortable working with patients, follows clinical guidance carefully and contributes positively to a busy multidisciplinary team.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a patient-facing healthcare role.
• Experience supporting patients with minor illness or within a primary care environment.
• Training and competence in relevant clinical observations and procedures, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• An NVQ Level 1 healthcare qualification or another relevant healthcare qualification would be desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality, patient dignity, infection prevention and safe working practices.
• Good organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your time and workload effectively in a busy environment.
• Confidence using clinical systems and general computer applications.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach, with a genuine interest in developing your professional and clinical skills.
• Experience using NHS or primary care systems, supporting clinical audit, mentoring colleagues or contributing to clinical governance would be advantageous.
• Most importantly, you will be someone who puts people first, works well with others and is committed to providing safe, respectful and compassionate care.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in minor illness
• Experience of working productively in a high pressured environment
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of NHS processes/systems
• Strong computer literacy

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 Healthcare 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.

Employer details

Employer name

OneMedicalGroup

Address

2 Irnham Rd, Minehead

Minehead

TA24 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in pharmacy, hospital or community.

Desirable

• Experience using CMM computer system.
• Dispensing experience including Monitored Dosage System (MDS) trays.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

READING

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Alder Hey Childrens NHS Trust provides local and network care for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients within the North West region. The postholder will take a lead role locally and regionally in the planning, implementation and progression of all aspects of physiotherapy management for CF patients from diagnosis to transition to adult services.

2. To take a clinical lead in the provision of a comprehensive respiratory physiotherapy service including the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with CF and respiratory conditions in an inpatient, outpatient, home and community setting.

3. The post holder will use highly developed assessment skills to provide individualised treatment plans, using a range of modalities including exercise, adjuncts, nebulisation therapy and ventilatory support to promote wellbeing with a holistic approach to clinical management.

4. The post holder will contribute to the assessment and monitoring of CF patients at Annual Review, in accordance with national guidelines. They will formulate and evolve realistic and achievable management plans working in conjunction with the patient and their families/carers.

5. The Band 7 physiotherapist will take a lead role in providing education and advice to patients, families, carers and MDT colleagues regarding all aspects of CF and respiratory physiotherapy management. This will include teaching and supervision of students, physiotherapy assistants and colleagues.

6. The post holder will initiate and actively participate in audit and research projects in respiratory care and CF, supported by the respiratory Clinical Specialists and disseminating results as appropriate

7. Support and build on transition pathways between Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and our adult service colleagues at Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for additional information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, recognised by Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of HCPC
• Evidence of post graduate further training & development in the field of paediatrics

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Association Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience including the treatment of CF patients
• Appropriate experience at Band 6 level including experience of the management of patients within respiratory physiotherapy
• Proven experience of a wide range of approaches relevant to the management of paediatric patients

Desirable

• Paediatric rotational experience as a Band 6
• Experience of working in satellite clinics

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within specialist clinical field
• Evidence of knowledge of specialist assessment techniques in a specialist clinical field
• Post Graduate courses relevant to clinical specialty
• Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical specialty
• Proven knowledge of Safeguarding procedures

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of respiratory equipment

Personal

Essential

• Proven ability to compliment the existing dynamics of the team

Desirable

• Innovative in approach and outlook

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of excellent communication skills, written and verbal, enabling applicant to converse across a range of understanding
• Evidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior/undergraduate physiotherapists
• Proven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skills
• Evidence of experience of positive working as part of a multiagency team

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Childrens Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached document for full job description and person specification. Please contact Clinical Team Lead for more information.

Person Specification

Educational, formal training and qualifications

Essential

• Graduate Diploma / Degree in occupational therapy
• Registered with Health Professions Council
• Evidence of relevant in depth post graduate study or qualification to a level of a masters where this is available
• Clinical Educators training

Previous experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post graduate experience including 2 years in a relevant clinical area such as orthopaedics, elderly rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurology
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of working with older people, those with multiple long term conditions, people with frailty, at risk of falls and of fracture prevention.
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of leading a team project or service development
• Experience of line management of staff

Desirable

• Experience of performance management of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of the management of working with older people and those with long term conditions
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and evidence based practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work with change and/or under pressure
• Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Clinical / Specialist Interest Group

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Johns Therapy Centre

162 St Johns Hill

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, or agreed equivalent experience
• Knowledge of working with people
• Excellent understanding of Peer Support
• Commitment to undertaking continual personal development

Desirable

• Health related qualification.
• Recovery college qualification
• Completed accredited Peer Support Worker training -- or currently working towards it.
• Mental Health First Aid Training (or similar).

Experience

Essential

• Lived experience of managing mental ill health and recovery, and accessing secondary mental health services.
• Ability to support others in a recovery orientated way.
• Good motivational techniques and abilities.
• Evidence of working within a team environment and ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships with colleagues.
• Understanding of how lived experience of mental health conditions can be used to support others.
• Understanding of recovery focussed principles and how they can influence support for service users.
• Understands the impact of stigma and discrimination.
• Good knowledge of mental health problems
• Basic working knowledge of the NHS & mental health service provision
• Clear effective planning and decision-making skills.
• Basic working knowledge of the NHS & mental health service provision.
• Clear effective planning and decision-making skills.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to a research project or audit.
• Experience of collaborative working alongside professionals in either a statutory or non-statutory mental health service.
• Experience of group work interventions.
• Experience of working with statutory & non-statutory agencies
• Knowledge of interventions which embrace social & health care needs. E.g., therapies, ECT, medication, recovery education
• Understanding of service user involvement and participation and why it is important.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sevenacres

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Good levels of numeracy and literacy gained through general education to GCSE level (5 GCSEs at level 5 or above)
• *Knowledge of Orthotics and Prosthetics

Desirable

• *Knowledge of Orthotics and Prosthetics

Experience

Essential

• *Knowledge of stock control and procurement gained through experience of working in areas with supply chain functions.
• *Knowledge of common IT programmes including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• *Experience of EPR systems, eg. SystmOne, Meditech.
• *Experience of working in a stores environment.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a multi professional team ensuring the best experience of care for patients.
• *Ability to communicate materials management and procurement issues with staff and suppliers

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent, and registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist.
• Or
• Qualification as an RMN, social worker or occupational therapist with post-qualification training in psychological therapy equivalent to a diploma or above. Applications from qualified psychological therapists without a core professional training will also be considered if they meet the other criteria.
• AND
• Accredited registration with a relevant psychological professional body (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, ACAT, EMDR Association).

Desirable

• Training and qualifications in staff training, other psychological therapies, or other fields of applied psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of individuals and their families across a range of care settings (e.g. inpatient, community and primary care settings).
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.

Desirable

• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of psychological therapy in specific groups (e.g. psychosis, personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).

Additional Criteria

Essential

• See full person specification

Desirable

• See full person specification

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre

62 High Street

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 1BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities and key result areas to include:

1. Vision, Strategy and Business development

• The post holder will be an integral member of workforce planning and service development ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained. They will work closely with modality leads and senior management to identify vacancies and support the recruitment process via TRAC.
• Identifying workforce gaps, acting on planned and unplanned absence to ensure service delivery is maintained and escalated where necessary.
• To be the first point of contact for all Medical Rotas queries. Provide advice and guidance as necessary. Filter calls, correspondence and enquiries in an appropriate professional manner, using judgement and discretion where necessary. Only refer complex matters to relevant team leads.
• Identify and highlight opportunities to make improvements to the clinical rotas that will improve patient experience, support our workforce, and reduce pressure on the services.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date rotas for the medical teams. Ensuring established number of staff are working on every shift. This includes correct band/grade are working and appropriate shift leader scheduled to work.
• To be responsible for creating, maintaining, accurate and up to date rotas for the Clinical Imaging Assistant (CIA) teams. Ensuring established number of staff are working on every shift; covering all required scanning rooms accordingly. This includes correct band/grade for different areas as appropriate.
• Ensure shifts are updated on the Healthroster system daily to reflect actual hours worked to support with Payroll.
• To act on own initiative with day-to-day trouble shooting when for example, sickness is reported, or unexpected cancellation of shifts. This may necessitate reassignment of staff according to local guidelines and if necessary, escalate to Service Manager.
• Recording and reporting of sickness absence for clinical staff. Manage sickness line and relay information to the relevant staffing group as necessary.
• Provide reports on rotas as requested.
• Any other business as required by Head of Radiology, Operations Manager, Radiology Assistant Service Manager, Senior Radiology Directorate Administrator, or the Admin Manager.

2. Leadership, Culture and Values and People

• The post holder will be expected to uphold the CARES values and develop working relationships with multi - disciplinary teams.
• Manage the Healthroster to provide an efficient and real time status.
• Provide first-line support to application-level problems and questions.
• To be responsible for all complaints and queries in relation to rota Coordination.

3. Governance, Quality and Performance

• Accurate recording of annual leave and sickness absence is essential to produce a data report for clinical governance and weekly performance meetings.
• Produce regular information/reports. Gather information using both internal resources and local data, produce accurate data and present as requested.
• Liaise with the senior team to support planning and scheduling. Proactively identify potential staffing risks relating to adequate cover.
• Respond to queries in a timely manner.

All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to, co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

4. Communication and Partnership Working

• The post holder will compile / produce a duty roster for all levels of radiographers, radiologists and CIAs ensuring that there is an adequate skill mix and job plans are adhered to.
• The roster will be distributed in a timely manner to maximise efficiency and facilitate service requirements.
• Maintain and update accurate contact numbers for all staff groups and ensure this is uploaded onto the Major Incident Call Out List for the Trust.
• Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.

5. Financial health

• To ensure efficient use of resources
• The post holder will ensure compliance with monitor capped rates including the Pan London rates. They will be expected to produce accurate data for analysis of bank, agency and locum usage to enable the senior management team to reduce agency spend.

This job description may be reviewed in the light of change in service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's to include English, Maths and computer science at C grade or above or equivalent experience
• Experience of using E-roster
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate at all levels and across a variety of staffing group with negotiating and persuasive skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Use of Microsoft applications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Uxbridge

UB8 3WS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with live NMC registration
• Supplementary or Independent non-medical prescribing qualification (or commitment to undertake this course)
• Nurse Mentorship/Practice Assessor Qualification or equivalent qualification to supervise nursing students
• Current, clean driving licence
• Evidence of on-going professional development and post-registration training
• Evidence of training in risk assessment and risk management

Desirable

• Training in providing clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Experience in the assessment and management of people with complex mental health conditions including serious mental illness
• Ability to work effectively in urgent/crisis situations in order to maintain the safety of both staff and clients
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with service users and colleagues across multi-disciplinary groups
• Ability to demonstrate a creative and flexible approach in order to deliver a high standard of care
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to colleagues
• Knowledge of and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans
• Ability to complete the training in the management of violence and aggression/breakaway
• Evidence of undertaking clinical audits and effectively using the data from these audits for quality improvement/service development purposes

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent, and registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist.
• Or
• Qualification as an RMN, social worker or occupational therapist with post-qualification training in psychological therapy equivalent to a diploma or above. Applications from qualified psychological therapists without a core professional training will also be considered if they meet the other criteria.
• AND
• Accredited registration with a relevant psychological professional body (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, ACAT, EMDR Association).

Desirable

• Training and qualifications in staff training, other psychological therapies, or other fields of applied psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of individuals and their families across a range of care settings (e.g. inpatient, community and primary care settings).
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to teach and train others.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to contain and work with high levels of emotional distress and to 'hold' others' stress.
• Ability to prioritise work, focus and manage time effectively, including caseload management and organisation.
• A commitment to the needs of individuals and carers of the Trust within a recovery ethos
• Computer literacy to be able to use electronic clinical records, email, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to travel between sites if required.

Desirable

• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of psychological therapy in specific groups (e.g. psychosis, personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).

Additional Criteria

Essential

• See full person specification

Desirable

• See full person specification

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre

62 High Street

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 1BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria

Experience

Essential

• General secretarial / office experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospital environment / dealing with people

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• IT Skills
• Welsh speaking - minimum level 3 required

Knowledge

Essential

• Typing / word processing

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital programmes

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the Occupational Therapy provision at Moorpark Place
• Manage a varied and complex caseload, providing highly specialist OT interventions tailored to individual needs
• Offer guidance and advice to colleagues across the multidisciplinary team on OT-related issues
• Keep up to date with evidence-based practice and contributing to service development
• Evaluate effectiveness of the service and carrying out audits where required
• Take responsibility for OT-related training and supporting the development of staff across the service
• Ensure robust risk management and safety procedures are in place and adhered to
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and visitors
• Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered

Experience

Essential

• Skilled in working with adults with autism and learning disabilities
• Confident in managing a complex caseload independently
• A strong communicator with experience of multidisciplinary working
• Passionate about helping people achieve their potential and live full, active lives

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

Active Care Group

Address

School Road

Kilbirnie

Ayrshire

KA25 7LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 28th September 2026

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Shortlisting date:5th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards.
• Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
• Related ENB/Theatre courses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures

Desirable

• Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport District General Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival at the centre, providing reception services for patients, staff, public, internal and external customers and organisations ensuring sensitivity when dealing with distressing situations.

Answering telephone calls using the switchboard system receive and process incoming and outgoing telephones calls, taking messages and responding appropriately to maintain effective communication channels.

Sorting and distribution of mail to all departments.

Manage and maintain stock levels and ordering supplies.

Accurately record new and follow up attendances on the electronic appointment system, updating and revising information where necessary.

Assisting with the collection of data and statistics to produce standardised computer generated reports and/or statistical information for managers as and when required.

Maintain filing systems and other records as required ensuring they are up to date and accurate and implement changes to systems and procedures as directed.

To participate in meetings as required.

To ensure a professional approach to work maintaining confidentiality throughout.

Generally monitor security within the building. Ensuring reception and waiting areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

Report and record sickness, absences and any incidents or accidents in accordance with Trust Policy.

Staff may be required to work from other bases within the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ2 or equivalent, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• IT Literate
• Experience of using patient administrative systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work without supervision

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of supervising other secretarial/administrative staff

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walk in Centres

Walk in Centres

Liverpool

L15 2LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Frequent exposure to body fluids, e.g., blood and urine
• Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
• Frequent use of computer screens
• The Postholder/s should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
• patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Any breach of
• patient confidentiality would constitute gross misconduct and result in dismissal
• To work as a Phlebotomist within a General Practice setting and be part of the
• Primary Healthcare team providing high-quality and forward-
• thinking care to meet the needs of the practice population. Whilst phlebotomy cover
• is sought, additional Healthcare Assistant skills would be of value.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QualificationsGCSE or equivalent to grade C or above.

Knowledge

Essential

• Trained in venepuncture.
• Demonstrates an understanding of primary care.
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle simple medical equipment and undertake phlebotomy (dexterity and manipulation skills).
• Frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods.
• Ability to work within manual-handling policy.

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Corner Place Surgery

46A Dartmouth Road

Paignton

TQ4 5AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs Grade C or equivalent.
• Diploma level qualification in a computing related field and/or equivalent professional experience and evidence of on-going personal development.
• Advanced ECDL or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

• Formal ICT related qualification or equivalent level of ICT experience.
• Customer Service Qualification.
• EDCL or Equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• A working knowledge of PC's, Microsoft operating systems and software.
• Experience of working in a busy Digital Environment

Desirable

• Some experience of providing support of PC users.

Evidence of Particular

Essential

• Knowledge of configuration/installation of PC applications, peripherals and hardware.
• Proficient in using Windows
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other Desktop applications
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Windows, Apple and Android endpoints
• Knowledge of MDM including Apple Business Manager & Intune.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Methodical approach to work following set guidelines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to travel across sites/ county.

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals Group

Fen Lane,

North Hykeham, Lincoln

LN6 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for a detailed list of role responsibilities.

* Successful applicants will hold a National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) and will therefore be awarded a 10% R&R premium. This premium is paid monthly and is subject to annual review.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Level 6 qualification standard (e.g. degree with honours) or equivalent working experience.
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and holds Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising and line managing colleagues
• Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
• Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Administration and clerical experience in an office environment
• Experience with accurate data entry.
• Significant experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems.
• Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT.
• Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues
• Basic understanding of Agile Principles.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle challenging conversations
• Ability to work positively under time pressures
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
• Ability to apply self-learning directive to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge.
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
• Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU.

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Adaptable to change.
• Willingness to undertake training to develop professionally.
• A keen interest in data quality.
• Capable of handling indirect exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites across the Group

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role:

As part of the pharmacy anti-infectives team you will work closely with the clinical teams across UHS, you will provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy expertise while leading and implementing innovative sustainability projects. You will support the delivery of key initiatives including:

• Developing and implementing Trust-wide IV to oral antimicrobial switch programmes.

• Reducing inappropriate use of intravenous paracetamol through evidence-based medicines optimisation.

• Leading projects to increase the use of tablets and capsules in place of liquid medicines where clinically appropriate.

• Identifying and delivering further sustainable prescribing and medicines use initiatives across the Trust and wider ICB.

• Supporting business case development, medicines governance and service improvement programmes.

• Working alongside divisional clinical sustainability leads to deliver transformational change.

• You will be a core member of multidisciplinary clinical teams, providing expert pharmaceutical care, contributing to consultant ward rounds, supporting prescribing practice, developing guidelines and policies, supervising junior pharmacists, and delivering education across the organisation.

Why this role is different:

• This post offers an exceptional opportunity to combine advanced clinical pharmacy practice with sustainability leadership. The successful candidate will help deliver projects with measurable impacts on:

• Patient outcomes and experience.

• Medicines safety and optimisation.

• NHS carbon reduction ambitions.

• Workforce productivity.

• Financial sustainability of the Trust.

  Examples of planned projects include:

• IV to oral antimicrobial optimisation with estimated recurrent savings of £250,000 per annum.

• IV to oral paracetamol conversion with potential savings of £34,000 per annum.

• Switching suitable liquid medicines to tablets/capsules with potential savings of £46,000 per annum.

• Development of further pharmacy-led sustainability and medicines optimisation programmes across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

About you:

• You will be a motivated pharmacist with:

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.

• Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services within a specialist area.

• A strong track record of service improvement, audit and implementing change.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience supervising and developing junior pharmacy staff.

  Independent prescribing and experience of leading quality improvement or sustainability initiatives would be advantageous.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• Leadership qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty.
• Experience of audit and evaluative work
• Teaching and tutoring experience
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of implementing change and change management
• Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures
• Experience of change management

Desirable

• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Training in medicines information
• Project Management training or qualification
• Experience of managing 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the pharmacy anti-infectives team you will work closely with pharmacists, clinical teams, divisional sustainability leads and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in implementing medicines optimisation initiatives across the Trust. These projects include reducing unnecessary intravenous medicines use through IV-to-oral antimicrobial and paracetamol switching programmes, supporting patients to transition from liquid medicines to tablets where clinically appropriate, and identifying further opportunities to improve the sustainability of medicines use. These initiatives are anticipated to deliver substantial savings while reducing the carbon footprint associated with healthcare delivery.

The post holder will provide specialist medicines management support, review patients to optimise medicines use, undertake audits, collect and analyse data, develop training materials, deliver education to clinical teams and support service improvement programmes. You will also contribute to policy development, implementation of standard operating procedures and ongoing quality improvement initiatives across the organisation.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated technician who enjoys leading change, engaging clinical teams and using data to improve patient outcomes. You will have the chance to work on projects that directly support the Trust Green Plan, NHS Net Zero ambitions and the wider transformation agenda.

What we're looking for:

You will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, possessing significant post-qualification experience and a passion for medicines optimisation and service improvement. Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills are essential, alongside experience delivering training, managing workloads, undertaking audits and supporting service developments.In return we can offer

• An opportunity to lead innovative sustainability programmes with Trust-wide impact.
• Experience working alongside pharmacy, medical and sustainability leaders.
• A supportive environment that values improvement, innovation and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to regional and system-wide sustainability initiatives.Join us and help deliver safer, greener and more sustainable medicines use across Southampton and the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight health system.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Technician registered with GPhC
• One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload
• Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism
• Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
• Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
• Dealing with and resolving customers/patients' complaints

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team
• Additional specialist pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload. Quality/Service improvement Qualification
• Awareness of current professional regulations/issues
• Experience of JAC or similar computer stock control system
• Experience of service development and or design and implementation of audit
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Logistics, providing a ward-based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
• Experience of mentoring/coaching/motivating others
• Experience of ESR and E rostering systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 0YG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more details of main responsibilities of the role .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level nursing qualification
• Current NMC Registration
• Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme including a minimum of 240 academic credits of which at least 120 are at Level 5 (Diploma in Higher Education).
• Portfolio evidence of continual professional and academic development.
• For those wishing to undertake the Post Graduate SCPHN qualification at level 7 - applicants should hold an appropriate degree.
• Evidence of application to University- School Nursing Programme
• Letter confirming line manager approval to apply for secondment to the SCPHN programme

Desirable

• Post-registration training
• Mentorship qualification (or working towards the award)

Experience

Essential

• Must be a current BCHC employee and have been employed by the organisation for 12 months or more.
• Self motivation
• Evidence based practice
• Team working
• Prioritising & decision making
• Problem solving
• Work independently
• Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community
• Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena

Desirable

• Audit evaluation/research

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and written skills
• Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
• Evidence of having completed a Clinical Round
• Understands and demonstrates accountability
• Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
• Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel
• Demonstrate sound literacy skills
• Understanding of role of School Nurse
• Understanding of health & social care
• Awareness of Health & Safety situations
• Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care
• Ability to work in different settings
• Partnership working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of safeguarding children & vulnerable adults

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate use of initiative
• Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care
• Adaptable to demands of the role of School Nursing
• Flexible/willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services requires.
• Excellent role model
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with academic level of study required.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility with working patterns
• Ability to think innovatively
• Can work under direction
• Must be willing to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements
• Must be willing to undertake Occupational Health Clearance

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 Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
• Member of Professional Body

Desirable

• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post

Experience

Essential

• Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
• Experience working at a junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory

Desirable

• Experience working with voluntary organisations.
• Experience in service development projects.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multipathologies and falls
• Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
• Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
• Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
• Involvement in Appraisal Scheme

Desirable

• Supervision of assistant / junior staff
• Supervision of Students
• Knowledge and experience in research and audit
• Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
• Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines

Key Attributes

Essential

• Personally and professionally responsible
• Able to self-motivate
• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to resolve situations of conflict
• To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
• To have a full UK drivers' license and have use of a car.

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Honeypot Lane Health Centre

839 Honeypot Lane

Stanmore

HA7 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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