Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification from the application pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Oncology related qualification
• Degree in Cancer / Palliative Care
• Completion of SACT competency training
• ILS

Desirable

• Advanced physical assessment / non-medical prescribing
• ALS
• Recognised leadership qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous ExperiencePrevious nursing experience with of Oncology / Hematology / Chemotherapy / Palliative clinical experience, and be willing to undertake additional training
• Experience of administrating cytotoxic agents within Oncology setting

Desirable

• Evidence of presentation skills and experience of public speaking at local / national levels
• Experience of audit and research process
• Evidence of service improvements and research
• Evidence of leadership / management experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal, written and verbal
• Professional and pro-active attitude, including the ability to problem solve utilizing resources available
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
• Demonstrates importance of and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize workload
• Organisational and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm when under pressure
• Understanding of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with oncology patients on self and others
• I.T. Competence in the usual applications - database, spreadsheet and presentation software, etc

Desirable

• Clinical leadership skills
• Act as specialist nursing resource / practice educator or supervisor in line with local needs
• Evidence of developing others
• Ability to represent the department at meetings of internal, local, regional and national bodies and institutions

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Oncology conditions and acute oncological emergencies
• Up to date knowledge of professional practice issues

Desirable

• Relevant knowledge of local and national audits and the ability to implement recommendations
• Ability to problem solve, evaluate risk and manage complex situations
• Experience of understanding and contributing to clinical governance policy

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Ability to travel to other locations as required
• Ability to cover shift pattern including weekends and Bank Holidays (not including nights)

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 on this page.

**Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to the high volume of applications received.**

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Project management qualification e.g. Agile or PRINCE2

Desirable

• Programme management qualification

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied work programme. Able to respond quickly and professionally to new issues or challenges in short time frames
• Excellent communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing complex, high profile digital or change initiatives
• Experience of managing complex, high profile digital or change initiatives

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands internal and external organisational relationships and is sensitive to change management issues

Other Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Team working skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Processing diagnostic specimens.

Provide practical training in procedures within own area for new staff.

Undertake laboratory specimen reception duties; sorting specimens and request forms in an orderly and efficient manner.

Cleaning and disinfection of laboratory materials and equipment.

Replenishing stocks of laboratory consumables.

Safe disposal of laboratory waste.

Operation of automated sample-processing and sterilization equipment requiring regular physical effort.

Maintenance of certain laboratory instruments and updating quality control records and referring any inconsistencies to supervisors e.g. Biomedical Scientists.

To accept and unload deliveries from suppliers.

Other duties as required by Microbiology sections.

To see full list of duties and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on the Trust website.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Experience of dealing with pathology samples

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Microbiology Laboratory

Essential

Essential

• IT Literate

Essential

Essential

• Able to work in a busy environment and concentrate on your own work

Essential

Essential

• Evidence of excellent written and verbal english.

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

BCPS Microbiology - New Cross Hospital

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This advert will close on 29th September at Midnight.

Interviews to be held w/c 5th October.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level (or equivalent) training, as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Completion of further post qualification specialist relevant training, including training in the supervision of trainee clinical psychologists.
• Training in two or more distinct evidence based psychological therapies and lifespan/developmental psychology.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• Post-qualification accreditation in evidence based psychological approaches e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy, DNA-V/ACT, CFT, mindfulness, etc.
• BABCP accredited

Experience

Essential

• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to working with CYP with gender diversity through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• Working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist with children with physical health problems and/or with children/families and parents.
• Experience of working with a wide range of psychological and comorbid presentations.
• Experience of multi-agency working (e.g. with schools and other statutory and third sector organisations).
• Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for children and young people's psychological care and treatment, both as a autonomous clinician and within the context of a multi disciplinary care plan.
• Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team, with other disciplines including medical and nursing.
• Experience of providing supervision and consultation to other clinical staff including psychologists.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
• Experience of running groups for CYP and parents / carers.
• Experience of leading quality improvement initiatives at a service or organisational level, including demonstratable impact on clinical outcomes or service delivery.

Desirable

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with children and young people with long term health conditions.
• Experience of working in acute hospital trusts.
• Experience of working with children and young people with disordered eating and eating disorders.
• Experience in working with children and young people multiple physical, social and psychological problems.
• Experience of conducting evaluation projects and clinical research within health settings.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of delivering reflective practice groups.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC.
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to parents and carers and staff exposed to distressing situations.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people with long-term health conditions or psychological factors impacting medical treatment.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to children, young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Commitment to support the Trust's Value.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to Travel.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent.
• Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect.
• Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
• Evidence of working as an effective team member.
• Demonstration of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Ability to work on days to suit the service.
• Ability to move between a number of locations within a working day.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E

Cambridge and Newmarket

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th September 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate doctorate in Educational Psychology (or equivalent), as accredited by the BPS.
• oHCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• oCompletion of further post qualification specialist relevant training, including training in the supervision of trainee practitioner psychologists.
• oTraining in two or more distinct evidence-based psychological approaches and lifespan/developmental psychology.

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• oPost-qualification accreditation in evidence-based psychological approaches e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy, DNA-V/ACT, CFT, mindfulness, etc.
• oBABCP accredited

Experience

Essential

• oAdditional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to working with CYP with gender diversity through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of practice, assessed by an experienced supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• oEvidence of having worked as a specialist under supervision in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• oWorking as a qualified Educational Psychologist with children with physical health problems and/or with children/families and parents.
• oExperience of working with a wide range of psychological and comorbid presentations.
• oExperience of multi-agency working (e.g. with schools and other statutory and third sector organisations).
• oExperience of exercising responsibility for children and young people's psychological care and treatment, both autonomously and within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan.
• oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with other disciplines including medical and nursing.
• oExperience of providing supervision and consultation to other staff including psychologists.
• oExperience of teaching, training and/or professional supervision.
• oExperience of running groups for CYP and parents / carers.
• oExperience of leading quality improvement initiatives at a service or organisational level, including demonstratable impact on outcomes or service delivery.

Desirable

• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with children and young people with long term health conditions.
• oExperience of working in acute hospital trusts.
• oExperience of working with children and young people with disordered eating and eating disorders.
• oExperience in working with children and young people with multiple physical, social and psychological problems.
• oExperience of conducting evaluation projects and research within health settings.
• oExperience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• oExperience of delivering reflective practice groups.
• oExperience of working within a multicultural framework.
• oExperience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC.
• oAbility to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to parents and carers and staff exposed to distressing situations.

Desirable

• oWell-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological approaches for children and young people with long-term health conditions or psychological factors impacting medical treatment.

Skills

Essential

• oWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to children, young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• oCommitment to support the Trust's Values.
• oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• oAbility to Travel.
• oAbility to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
• oAbility to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent.
• oActively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect.
• oCompliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
• oEvidence of working as an effective team member.
• oDemonstration of confidentiality.

Desirable

• oAbility to work on days to suit the service.
• oUp to date immunisations are required (including TB, HepB).
• oAbility to move between a number of locations within a working day.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This senior leadership role requires an experienced EPRR professional with significant expertise in emergency preparedness, resilience, business continuity and incident management.

You will lead the Trust's preparedness arrangements, maintain major incident and business continuity plans, oversee resilience training and exercising programmes, and provide assurance to the Board regarding compliance with NHS EPRR standards and statutory obligations.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in highly complex environments, interpreting national policy, influencing senior stakeholders and responding to rapidly changing operational situations. You will require excellent analytical, leadership and communication skills, together with the ability to provide expert advice during incidents and periods of organisational pressure.

Applicants must hold a first degree (or equivalent senior experience) and a recognised Emergency Planning and/or Business Continuity qualification. Additional specialist training in emergency preparedness, resilience, crisis management, disaster management, incident command, major incident management, CBRN or HAZMAT preparedness is essential. Evidence of continuing professional development and senior leadership training is also required.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• First degree or has appropriate level of senior managerial experience
• Emergency Planning and / or Business Continuity Qualification
• Relevant specialist training in emergency preparedness, resilience and response, business continuity, incident command, CBRN/HAZMAT preparedness or major incident management
• Experience of leading and managing EPRR

Desirable

• Experience of managing EPRR compliance submissions, including NHS EPRR Core Standards

Essential

Essential

• Understanding of major incident management, operational pressures escalation, surge planning, risk management, command and control arrangements, and business continuity management

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation trust

Castle Lane West

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration

Desirable

• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Need to have experience in hemodialysis as a qualified nurse

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring junior/unqualified staff

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments
• Ability to prioritise and organize workload
• Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
• Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend
• Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
• Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient

Desirable

• Propose service developments

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current professional issues
• Ability to support and mentor learners
• Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/carers

Desirable

• Understanding of critical care

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values everyday
• Include: value the diversity and experience of our community, colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together
• Respect: create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and re-open to listening hearing new ideas and change
• Improve: committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

St Albans Renal Unit

Waverley Road

St Albans

AL3 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a varied clinical administration role working across three key areas of the hospice: Community Clinical Administration, Inpatient Unit (IPU) Administration and Main Reception. The role operates through a planned rotational working pattern, with structured induction, training and ongoing competency support provided across each service area. The postholder will work with patients, families, healthcare professionals, clinical teams, volunteers and external organisations, so a professional, approachable and sensitive manner is essential. The role involves access to confidential and sensitive patient information and requires a clear understanding of confidentiality, data protection and appropriate information handling. A DBS check will be required as part of the pre-employment process due to working with vulnerable adults. For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Office or administration qualification, e.g. NVQ Level 2 Business Administration or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Ability to work across multiple service areas and adapt to changing priorities.
• Professional and sensitive approach when dealing with patients, families and visitors.
• Competence in Microsoft 365 and electronic data entry systems.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and data protection principles.
• Experience of working in an administrative or office-based environment.
• Commitment to Ashgate Hospice values.
• Calm, professional and approachable manner.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop across multiple service areas.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience working within a healthcare, hospice or NHS environment.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems, such as SystmOne.
• Basic understanding of healthcare terminology.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing competing priorities and working within established procedures.
• Experience working in reception or patient-facing environments.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion within healthcare services.
• Interest in developing a career within healthcare administration.

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

Ashgate Hospicecare

Address

Ashgate Hospice

Ashgate Road

Old Brampton

Chesterfield

S42 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with evidence of continuing professional development.
• First degree
• Evidence of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of the role of a Research Midwife
• Knowledge of Clinical Research Governance
• Understanding of professional and current issues in midwifery and gynaecology, and in clinical research
• Knowledge of current women's health studies running within UCLH
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working as Midwife within a women's health clinical area
• 2 years post registration
• Demonstrate clinical ability to provide high quality patient care

Desirable

• Exposure to research delivery within their clinical setting.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Proven ability to work under own initiative and manage own workload.
• High level of administrative skills & computer literacy to include use of Microsoft Office suit.
• Curiosity & detail orientated with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstratable problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with advanced written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy including experience of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and Teams

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements

Desirable

• Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust policy

Maintain appropriate levels of purposeful and therapeutic activity within the designated areas

Assist Occupational Therapists in the development and delivery of agreed specific individual and group therapeutic programme in the unit and community

Actively contribute to service development activities

To undertake escorting duties as requested

To prepare equipment/materials/ingredients for each individual/group session

Attend relevant meetings as required

Communicate effectively within the Occupational Therapy team and with other colleagues

Be involved in Clinical Governance activities as required

Accurately record statistical information

Provide both oral and written reports about patients as required

Undertake administrative tasks as required by the OT team and the unit

Maintain stock under own control as required and ordering of ingredients and stock rotation including checking of deliveries

Work to a high standard in completion of all duties

Participation in quality assurance programmes as required

Check machinery and equipment and report any faults

Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment.

Ensure all work is carried out in line with food safety legislation

Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to specific activity risk management plans.

Work within Food, Health and Safety legislation, Trust policies and local procedures including HACCP food safety legislation and comply with all documentation.

Report to senior staff any safety concerns about materials or equipment used within the designated areas taking remedial action where appropriate.

Encourage patients in the designated area to behave in a safe and appropriate manner and deal with concerns about patients, referring on where appropriate.

Participate in the Trusts Performance Appraisal and Development process in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework.

Continually update and develop skills and utilise CPD opportunities as relevant to their personal development and to the development of the service.

Complete all essential training

Engage in regular supervision according to trust policy.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression
• Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort throughout the period of work to respond to incidents

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/GCE English Language and Maths or equivalent
• Catering qualification i.e. City & Guilds 706/1/2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Food hygiene qualification

Training

Essential

• Training specific to the area of expertise (catering or vocational areas)
• Willingness to complete and engage in further training appropriate to the area of expertise

Desirable

• Training specific to mental health care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a catering environment
• Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual patient sessions
• Experience of daily organisation and planning of practical tasks with others to deliver a service
• Experience and understanding of working in a team setting and communicating with a range of other colleagues and services

Desirable

• Experience of working in forensic mental health/learning disability settings
• Experience of working in Occupational Therapy teams
• Experience of providing skill specific supervision and training to colleagues
• Experience of developing services
• Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of catering environments
• Understanding of the purpose of rehabilitation, recovery and occupational therapy
• Knowledge of health and safety within the workplace and patient clinical risk issues
• Awareness of confidentiality and professional boundaries in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Understanding of Wathwood Hospital medium secure unit and its purpose
• Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental and positive attitude towards working with mentally disordered offenders
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Good verbal and written communication and ability to communicate in a range of forms
• Good IT skills to enable effective delivery of services
• Ability to identify risk in a catering/kitchen setting and adhere to relevant policy and procedure

Desirable

• Other skills relevant to the post

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Requirement to work occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wathwood Hospital

Gipsy Green Lane

Rotherham

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN qualification and registration
• Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post.

Knowledge

Essential

• An ability to think systemically and holistically.
• Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers.
• Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group.

Experience

Essential

• 2 years Post Qualifying Experience in a related field.
• Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harvey House

Lancaster

LA1 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration as RMN/QSW/DipSW/BSc OT or relevant professional qualification.
• Evidence of experience in Childrens or Adult Mental Health Service provision.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young people's emotional well-being.
• Knowledge of systems and contexts in which children and young people likely live
• Knowledge of an understanding of mental health difficulties experienced by children and young people.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people and their family.
• Experience of working in a MDT.
• Experience of working with young people or adults that present with risky mental health presentations or behaviour.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Burnley General Teaching Hospital

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Health and/or Social Care or equivalent experience
• Level 3 NVQ in health related subject

Knowledge

Essential

• Required level of knowledge and skill beyond that of the traditional healthcare assistant or support worker.
• Require factual and theoretical knowledge in broad contexts within their field of work.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with adults with vulnerabilities e.g. learning disabilities, substance misuse, mental health
• Experience of direct patient care and working with people with complex needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to perform independently in echo clinics performing scans to the BSE Minimum Dataset

Participate in specialist echo clinics including Physiologist led valve clinic, bubble and contrast studies and assisting in TOE

Participate in the future development of other specialist echo services

Opportunity to rotate through the cath lab and pacing clinics if able to work independently in these areas. Training can be provided in these areas

Undertake all basic investigations to diagnose heart disease, and produce factual reports as required

Make judgements on the severity of results, ensuring medical staff are informed immediately of any life threatening or urgent investigation results

Undertake the range of highly complex investigations and produce full technical analysis and interpretation of results

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• BSE accreditation
• RCCP or equivalent
• ILS
• ASCST

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert in Echocardiography
• Knowledge of internal IT systems

Desirable

• Proficient in Holter analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years as a qualified physiologist
• Ability to work unsupervised

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask

Values Based Question

Essential

• How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Maritime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills

Working as part of a team and within the parameters of the role contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused and trauma informed way through therapeutic engagement.

Developing skills assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients e.g. clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs and related physical health assessments.

Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.

Provide support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.

Developing skills to communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to patients, families, and carers in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner. Ensure that all information regarding care plans, treatment options, and health conditions is accurate, timely, and presented in an accessible format.

Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and reassurance when supporting individuals through difficult or emotionally charged situations, adapting communication approaches to meet the individual needs of patients, including those with sensory impairments, cognitive challenges, language barriers, or disabilities.

Administering medication including IM Long Acting Injections and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.

Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pharmacists and prescribers, to ensure safe medicine management practices. Provide information and support to patients and carers regarding medication regimens, promoting adherence and understanding of potential risks and benefits.

Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service use.

Proactively support patients in engaging with mental health and related community services, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion. Identify and address barriers to engagement, including stigma, accessibility, cultural factors, and individual anxieties or mistrust of services.

Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Continuing Professional Development

To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure best practice delivery including evidence based, current and responsive interventions in line with the changing needs of the service user and the service. This will include:

Taking responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC standards.

Participating in education and training opportunities.

Undertaking a thorough revalidation process in line with NMC and AWP policy.

Maintaining up to date knowledge of the relevant medicines, related medication management issues, and act in accordance with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust guidance.

Abiding by the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities in relation to practice as outlined in the NMC code of conduct.

Receiving restorative clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with the Trust clinical supervision policy.

Engaging in management supervision from an identified line manager, or appropriate delegate, in line with the Trust management supervision policy.

Engaging with Trust appraisal process in line with policy.

Maintaining Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

Working within the Trust Policies and Procedures.

Education, Development and Collaborative Learning

To work towards a sustainable culture of continuous collaborative learning to keep own practice clinically current, and to foster a team learning ethos. This will include:

Support effective learning environments by upholding the NHSE Safe Learning Environment Charter principals.

Undertake relevant training to act as Practice Supervisor for pre-registered nursing or AHP learners.

Undertake relevant training to act as Practice Assessors and/or Practice Supervisor for Trainee Nursing Associates, as outlined in post registration training.

Contribute to team supervision / reflective practice and peer support processes, and offer support and guidance to junior support staff, student nurses and trainee nursing associates.

Contribute to ongoing evaluation of the quality, safety and effectiveness of the care provided in the community, including actively inviting service user and carer feedback.

Recording, Reporting and Communication

To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and professional guidelines. This will include:

Keeping contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with NMC guidelines and Trust policy.

Adhere to records management requirements as outlined in Trust policies and procedures.

Practice within the legal requirements relevant to the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation.

Contribute to any relevant service evaluations, audits, quality reviews and data management processes to assess and improve clinical quality on an ongoing basis.

Undertaking relevant practice development and/or research activity.

Compassionate Leadership

To make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models ensuring provision of best care possible. Follow Trust and Service Policies regarding the security of the building/clients, to ensure safe practice and protection of clients, staff, visitors and members of the general public. This will include:

Using own skills, knowledge and resources to provide clinical leadership for all members of the MDT.

Effectively managing own time.

Providing supervision for unregistered practitioners in accordance with Trust management and clinical supervision policies.

Providing appraisals for junior staff in accordance with the Trust appraisal policy.

Maintaining the safety of service users and staff within the inpatient setting and ensure legal obligations are fulfilled.

Understanding any identified environmental risks and their mitigation plans.

Taking part in environmental risk assessments as requested.

Utilising electronic rostering systems.

Being familiar with and complying with all Policies and Procedures operational within the Trust.

Maintaining stock control and a personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Professional registration
• Experience of assessments
• Knowledge of care pathways
• Developed interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experince of PCLS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations

To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information.

Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and Catering services

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)
• Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and catering services

Experience

Essential

• Experience of quality monitoring of food production
• Allergen awareness
• Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens
• Experience as a qualified chef

Desirable

• Experience in ordering of supplies
• Experience of working in an NHS catering environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety
• Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness
• Due diligence/HACCP

Desirable

• Knowledge of food legislation

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Computer skills

Training

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Safety certificate

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Comply to personal appearance standards and personal protective equipment (staff uniform)
• To attend training as and when required on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wathwood Hospital

Gipsy Green Lane

Wath Upon Dearne

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
• On-going registration with the NMC
• Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
• Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Experience

Essential

• Previous post graduate experience
• Supervision and management of staff
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour - Stevenson Ward (25-65)

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

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 County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (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 a Night Registered Nurse!

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home! Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Paternoster House | Agincare

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £23.18 per hour
• 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

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
• Experience working in a care home setting is preferrable, but not essential
• Must be able to drive or live close to the home
• Must be flexible to work 24 hours per week, to include alternate weekends
• Please note this is a night shift position

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 theCare 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 areregulated 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

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

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. Evidence of recent clinical CPD. Experience working in a care home setting is preferable, but not essential. Must be able to drive or live close to the home.

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

Gloucestershire

GL7 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as a Bank Healthcare Support Worker in a variety of wards / departments within the hospital setting.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, incorporating:

Continence Management

Nutrition & Hydration

Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs

Moving & Handling of patients to support independence

Infection Prevention and Control

Safeguarding of adults and children.

See full job description for full details

Person Specification

Attitude, Behaviour and Values

Essential

• Always puts patients first, Customer service focus, Willing and able to take personal responsibility, Demonstrates passion for excellence, Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered, Takes pride in their work and their team, Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives, Respects, values and cares for others, Supports learning and development of self and others, Supports and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of six to twelve months continuous and recent employment as a Health Care Support Worker in a relevant care setting

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS: Effective communication, Required IT skills, Caring and Compassionate, Empathy and understanding, Ability to provide excellent patient centred care, Inclusivity, Excellent time management, Team worker, Ability to prioritise appropriately, Ability to advocate for others as required

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 English and Maths
• Care Certificate achieved in NHS or willing to complete within six months

Desirable

• Health and Social Care Level 3

Knowledge

Essential

• oTrust vision, values and behaviours and strategic objectives oUnderstanding of the role of the Bank Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of how the NHS works

Other requirements

Essential

• oAble to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy oTreat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect oAbility to travel between Trust sites oAbility to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust.

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 on this page.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Master's level or equivalent experience in programme management, healthcare management, transformation or service improvement
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Desirable

• Programme/project management qualification or formal training in service improvement methodology

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior experience leading large-scale, complex transformation in community health and care, including service redesign and workforce change
• Experience working across organisational boundaries in a complex multi-agency environment, including delegated budget, external contracts and line management
• Experience of managing large scale programmes and projects, including responsibility for a programme budget
• Experience of managing external consultancy or supplier contracts -Knowledge and experience of working within the NHS and social care system

Desirable

• Experience within a place-based partnership or integrated care system, ideally in a diverse inner-city area
• Skilled in the use of population health management data platforms

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of integrated care policy and neighbourhood health models, including the NHS 10 Year Plan and its implications for community services
• Knowledge of the NHS 10 Year Plan and its implications for community and neighbourhood services

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS payment and financial flows in community services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Building an evidence-based case for change, analysing complex activity, workforce and finance data, and writing business cases
• Ability to analyse and draw conclusions from complex data and present it clearly to others, including activity, workforce and finance data
• Ability to plan and deliver strategically over a multi-year horizon, adjusting plans as system priorities, funding and national policy change

Desirable

• Influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders across organisations to achieve change

Other Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of Trust values
• Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We use a fleet of modern Electric (battery) & Diesel light commercial vehicles.

The team comprises of 30 colleagues who take pride in the logistical services that they provide to the NHS and strive for excellence and continual improvement.

Full induction training is undertaken to the role and on-going training to the scheduled runs is provided by experienced colleagues.

You will work alongside other colleagues whilst at the base (Duncan Macmillan House) and although you will mainly work alone whilst driving you may have contact with colleagues at communal locations during the day.

The sharing of knowledge & experience between colleagues is undertaken regularly to maintain continual improvement.

The role will include.

Working as team member on different scheduled runs on a rota basis between 6.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday providing a logistics service.

The driving of a works light commercial vehicle including daily basic maintenance & inspection and completion of vehicle records.

Manual handling and the use of trolleys to move goods between the vehicle and delivery/collection location.

Manual handling of goods some of which may be heavy.

Attendance at multiple sites on multiple levels is required throughout a working day collecting & delivering items.

Communicating with a range of people on a regular basis.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• There will be a requirement to occasionally. handle heavy loads so physical mobility is essential.

Training

Desirable

• Use of PDA's (to confirm receipt of goods and track items)

Experience

Essential

• Previous similar experience
• Good customer service skills

Desirable

• Experience of multi-drop deliveries and collections
• Working in a front line position where communication has been key to the role

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local area

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate politely and effectively at all levels
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to follow tasks and Instructions.
• Able to work effectively under pressure

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility over base location within Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to work weekends & unsociable hours if required.
• Ability to work overtime if required.
• Ability to work 'on call' or recall to work if required

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

• Full clean driving licence
• 3 years minimum driving experience

Desirable

• English & Maths to GCSE or equivalent to Grade C minimum

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Duncan Macmillan House

Porchester Road

Nottingham

NG3 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the continued development of Adopt Thames Valley (ATV) Regional Adoption Agency. ATV launched in December 2017 and is the shared Adoption Service for Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Reading Borough Council (Brighter Futures for Children), The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (Achieving for Children), Swindon Borough Council, West Berkshire Borough Council and Wokingham Borough Council. The Regional Adoption Agency is hosted by Oxfordshire County Council and so your contract and work conditions will sit within Oxfordshire County Council.About the Role

The Permanence Support Team is a specialist team providing post-order support to adopters, and their children, adults affected by adoption, and to birth families. The team is very friendly and supportive, as well as being hard-working and very committed to adoption work. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in adoption and permanence to further their career and specialism. You will be joining a supportive team of aspirational, creative and committed Social Workers who strive to provide the best possible outcomes for adopted children. This role will be dedicated to support the needs of our families and children in relation to peer support and groups.Your responsibilities will include:

• To support, organise and attend events and support groups across the Adopt Thames Valley region.
• To maintain the continuous development of our peer support offer.
• To assist the Team Managers, ensuring the highest standards of service are provided.
• To ensure that services to users are delivered and developed according to Adopt Thames Valley policies procedures and guidance.
• To ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects Childrens Rights in relation to services being provided and in the way that Children, Young People and Families are worked with.

About you

Are you a passionate, person with experience of adoption or events coordination? Are you interested in different ways of working in this field? We are ideally seeking an employee with an interest and drive to support families and children who have experienced adversity.The applicant will need to demonstrate that they have a good understanding of the needs of adoptive families, and that they are keen to develop their knowledge and skills further. The successful applicant also needs to be computer literate.Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Rewards and benefits

• Vivup benefits platform Vivup highfive recognition platform
• Cycle scheme (for eco-conscious commuters)
• Electric vehicle lease scheme Discounts at local retailers Salary finance options
• Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rate

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Reading

RG5 4UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Educated to GCSE standard, specifically in English or equivalent qualificationsor experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development across the spectrum of commercial procurement; specificallyacross Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies.
• A valid manual driving licence (in accordance with BHRUTinsurance requirements, internal policies and DVLA requirements) and ability to drive cars, small vans and large 3.5 tonne vans (Category B and all future requirements for this category as prescribed by the DVLA or superseding UK Government bodies oand/or legislation).

Desirable

• A valid manual driving licence (in accordance with BHRUTinsurance requirements, internal policies and DVLA requirements) and the ability to drive 16-seater mini-buses (Category D1).

Experience

Essential

• Able to effectively work in both a team and a matrix structure within the service and organisation-wide.
• Experience of persuading and influencing stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on outcomes and supporting transformational projects and programmes.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workloadwithout supervision and to prioritise work of self and others, either directly or indirectly in a matrix structure.
• Ability to work to tight and often changing timescales and within financial constraints.
• Entry level of numerical, analytical and computer skills and attention to detail.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Good communications skills.
• Good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Team player with the ability to contribute effectively to the team in both a supporting and matrix role.
• Experience of leading excellent customer service delivery outcomes.
• Experience of supporting internal and external audits; specifically annual stock takes.
• Experience of driving both small vans and large 3.5 tonne vans as part of delivering an end to end logistics service.

Desirable

• Experience of working collaboratively across key external organisational partners in an NHS setting
• Proven experience of capability to plan over short, medium and long- term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisations.
• Experience of working with AIMS.

Skills

Essential

• Able to develop and gain agreement on new methods of operation where peer group may have alternative views
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Operates with a positive outlook, is solution-focused and is dedicated to improving relationships for improved patient outcom
• Self-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems
• Adaptable and able to demonstrate resilience in difficult situations
• Good relationship-building skills and ability to form constructive,credible strategic and operational relationships at peer level through high professional credibility.
• Good demonstrable interpersonal, customer service and communication skills, with an ability to question, support, influence and engage peers across the organisation to drive the required outcomes.
• Demonstrable work planning, management & monitoring skills to manage own work to deliver outputs to drive maximum productivity and performance and to meet challenging deadlines, leading by example.
• Experience of driving cars, small vans and large 3.5 tonne vans.
• Experience of driving vehicles with electronic tracking/monitoring systems, safety camera equipment, hands-free telephone systems and satellite navigation systems

Desirable

• Experience of driving 16 seater mini-buses

Other

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm for commitment to high environmental standards
• Strong identity with the core values of the public service and the NHS
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Professional approach with ability to undertake hands on delivery

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Queens Hospital/ King George Hospital

London

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshires residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strengths-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.

This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them.

It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we cant do it alone our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If were doing a good job, we dont stand still were ambitious and were always striving to do better; its in our DNA.

About the role and teamThe Safeguarding Adults Team operates across Oxfordshire and is responsible for triaging all safeguarding concerns received by Adult Social Care. The team also has responsibility for undertaking safeguarding enquiries where the concerns relate to care providers, ensuring that risks are appropriately assessed and addressed in line with statutory safeguarding duties.

We are looking for candidates with a genuine passion for working with people.You will use a strength-based approach to create opportunities and build resilience so that people live their lives as independently as possible. We work with a wide range of individuals and the ability to adapt and adjust your approach will be a key skill.

You will receive supervision, support and training opportunities to ensure you have the skills required. We actively encourage opportunities to enhance your skills so opportunities for job swaps, rotation or secondments are available and we will create and review a personal development plan with you.You should have the ability to travel to and access a variety of premises across Oxfordshire. The teams work across the County and staff are expected to work agilely utilising offices bases and working from home.

Would you like to know more?For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Aaron Hedderly ([email protected])

About you

You are

• Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care.
• Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
• Always learning, with an excellent working knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, you have natural entrepreneurial qualities.
• Passionate about following the professional standards of RCOT and HCPC.

Our Rewards and Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy)
• Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.

Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Aaron Hedderly, Team Manager:[email protected]

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Follow us on Social Media

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected]

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Abingdon CSS or Samuelson House

OX14 3GD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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