Ambulatory Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rate Per Annum
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Ambulatory Specialist Palliative Care Team, based within Woodlands Hospice Ambulatory Specialist Palliative Care Team. Candidates must have previous palliative care experience and training specific to the role. You will part of a team of Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists, working closely with the Specialist Palliative Care multi-disciplinary team, and wider teams from the Hospital, Hospice and Community, caring for palliative patients. Your role will involve management of your own caseload of palliative care patients in the community, known to the Ambulatory Specialist Palliative Care Service, and supporting these patients via Nurse-Led Clinics. The post holder will be based within the Integrated Mersey Palliative Care Team (IMPaCT) Department at Woodlands Hospice, working as part of an integrated team of CNSs from hospital, community and hospice settings, triaging referrals and requests of advice and support from our shared patient caseload. Previous experience and knowledge of palliative pain and symptom control and management, holistic assessment and patient-centred planning and delivery of care are essential for this role. Advanced Communication Skills and Advance Care Planning training and experience are also desirable. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the generalist multi-professional team caring for these patients in the community, and to palliative patients and their carers. The CNS will participate in the rota as the Ambulatory Specialist Palliative Care Team triage coordinator within the IMPaCT Hub, triaging referrals for ambulatory services, and coordinating and responding to requests for advice and support from patients, their carers, and other healthcare professionals caring for these patients. The post holder will carry responsibility a defined case load, offering specialist advice include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The CNS will conduct and coordinate independent holistic assessments, and nurse-led follow up clinics for this caseload, using all available media, including face to face in the department, attend anywhere, telephone, and on occasion, in the patient's own home. The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical Palliative Care & Acute Oncology corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. The post holder will also be required to support the Hospice at Home service as a Band 6 Clinical Coordinator in cases of absence. This may include participating in their on call Rota, covering the service remotely 09:00-17:00 at weekends and on bank holidays. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For full details of requirements for this role, please see attached job description and person specification. If you would like to discuss your previous experience and suitability for this role or arrange an informal visit, please contact our clinical admin team on 0151 529 2637 to arrange to speak to Jennifer Warren, Ambulatory Specialist Palliative Care CNS Team Leader. This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026
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Ambulance Care Assistant (Relief) - Stevenage, Hertfordshire
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust - Stevenage
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum + Unsocial hours
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at East of England Ambulance Service Trust. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Ambulance Care Assistants to transport our patients who are frail or need specialist assistance being taken to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres and other similar facilities. If you have experience of caring for people with proven customer care and communication skills with the public, then we would like to hear from you! You will need to be flexible, adaptable, and at times, discreet. A good sense of humour and local knowledge of the area you are applying to work in will also be an advantage. Please ensure that your application relates to the essential criteria in the person specification. Applications for this vacancy will be required to work across Hertfordshire and based atStevenage Ambulance Station. Please also be aware that you must live within 60 minutes of the base station. Applicants who have not been successful within the last 3 months need not apply unless they can demonstrate suitable changes. Every day is different as an ACA and you could really make a difference to our patients. Find out more via NHS Health Careers or contact the Manager via the details at the bottom of the page The role of the Ambulance Care Assistant involves the transportation of non-urgent patients to and from health/social care premises and private residences. This is a responsible role which requires a professional and caring attitude, as well as teamwork. You will work in a team of two, or on your own, undertaking duties in a variety of vehicle types. You need a full UK manual car driving licence, with one years driving experience. (Please note that a maximum of 3 penalty points will be considered for a minor motoring offence only.) Your role with EEAST PTS would start with a3 week paid training course(Monday – Friday). The training involves clinical training to be a ‘First Person on Scene’ and patient transport driver training, and a full uniform is provided. It is your responsibility to attend in full, and successfully complete the course. Courses are held in Welwyn Garden City. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with Trust policy. You MUST be able to commit to undertaking the training course as outlined above. You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties. We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria. We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests. For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails. Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn. How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026
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Support Worker Waking Nights - Extra Care
Making Space (Warrington) - Ellesmere Port
from £13.12 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
We have an opportunity available for a part time Support Worker working Waking Nights to join the team at our extra care service Hollymere based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 2HH. Salary: £13.12 per hour Hours: 14 hr contract working night shifts 10pm-8am Thursdays and alternate weekends. At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community. Responsibilities The role of a Night Support Worker is an incredibly rewarding one and one that involves supporting adults on a person-centered basis to live independently in their own apartments. You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the people you support, helping them to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. At the heart of this role are the values of compassion, empathy, and respect. You will be working with vulnerable individuals who may require different levels of support, including prompting medication, check-ins, carrying out domestic tasks and lone working. It will be your responsibility to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the tenants while ensuring that they are able to maintain their independence and make their own choices. As a Night Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with tenants and their families. You will be working as part of a dedicated team of professionals and will have access to ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role. Qualifications It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space . Benefits We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions. Our current benefits include: Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations) Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time) We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply Access to our library of learning through our e-portal Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care. We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion. Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses. We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum Paid Sick leave Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
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Complex Care Support Worker (female only)
Sonderwell - Merthyr Tydfil
£15.14 to £15.14 an hour
PermanentFull time
Join Our Team as a Complex Care Support Worker – Make a Real Difference! Are you looking for a rewarding and engaging role in complex clinical care? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a female support worker to work alongside our client with complex needs in Merthyr Tydfil, county Borough. Pay: £15.14 per hour weekdays, £16.22 per hour Saturdays & £17.30 per hour Sundays. Hours: Full or part-time -36 hours per week available (1x 24 hour & 1x 12 hour shift per week) About the Role You’ll be supporting a young man in his 20's who has complex needs due to a brain injury, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy and mobility issues. We're looking for someone with experience in complex care and the ability to build a strong, supportive relationship through clear communication and empathy. He lives at home with his mum, her partner and the clients dog, enjoys an active social life with his friends and attends church. Your role will be to support him physically and emotionally, helping him live life to the fullest. What We’re Looking For Due to the client's needs, we’re seeking a female support worker with: A genuine passion for care and making a difference Strong communication and interpersonal skills Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature Reliable, committed, and flexible approach Experience in complex care and managing challenging behaviours Ability to work independently and as part of a team You’ll need to be confident working independently and collaboratively, with the ability to build a trusting relationship with the client and her family. Key Responsibilities Monitoring condition Support with daily/nightly routines Assist with personal hygiene and mobility Administer medication and monitor health Provide emotional support and companionship Maintain accurate care records Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members Why Join Us? As part of Libertatem Healthcare Group (a Sonderwell company), you’ll be joining a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and promoting independence. Benefits include: Access to our benefits and communication platform Exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers Wellness Centre and financial wellbeing support Gym membership and healthcare cash plan discounts Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) About Libertatem Healthcare We specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced personal injury or medical negligence. Our care packages are tailored to each client, with independence and communication at the heart of everything we do. #Libertatem Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
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Salaried GP / Primary Care Gynaecology service
NHS Jobs - Wigan
£10,000 to £10,780 an hour
PermanentFull time
Pennygate Medical Centre is looking for a new GP to join our diverse team. Competitive salary package includes NHS pension and full indemnity costs, with 6 weeks holiday. We are a purpose built surgery situated close to the M61 and rail network. We are looking for a GP to cover 6 sessions which are all in core hours. We are keen to develop and increase the services that we offer to our patients and would offer mentorship & training to our new GP and value any suggestions for future progression.
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Residential Care Home Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator
Jasmine Healthcare
PermanentFull time
** Come and Join Our Growing Team! ** Job Title: Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator Salary*: £13.47 per hour plus incentives Hours: Full time 9am to 5pm, 5 shifts per week to include weekend working Location: Brigg, DN20 8DL Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Do you want to work for a mission- and values-led organisation where you can thrive, meet your potential, and be recognised and rewarded for the work you do? Here at Jasmine Healthcare, we try to do everything possible in line with our mission to “prioritise our people”, as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. What Jasmine Healthcare offers Pay Increase – Top quartile market salaries and Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost-of-living increase. Annual Leave - 28 Days including Bank Holidays. Nest Pension Scheme and 3% matched contribution. Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash via PayPal and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues i.e. good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives. Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500. Refer a Friend - 500 Bonusly points for referring a suitable team member. Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift. Short Notice shift incentives. Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7. Fully expensed DBS check and uniforms. About Orchard Court Care Home Orchard Court is located near the centre of Brigg. The home is set around a former coaching inn which has been selectively extended in keeping with its character. This provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst still providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal care including dementia care for 39 residents. Role Responsibilities as an Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator: Plan and organise activities Good time management Excellent interpersonal skills Creative and enthusiastic To be an Ambassador for the Company both inside and outside of the home Contribute to our residents' well-being through thoughtful, personalised activities and have a weekly plan ready each Monday to bring joy to our residents’ lives. Join our community of Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator at Jasmine to share successful ideas and activities. Provide support for our residents facing confusion or behavioural challenges by employing effective person-centred distraction techniques and activity baskets and offer one-to-one comfort and companionship for residents unable to participate in activities, documenting interactions in their notes. Ensure the activity calendar is uploaded to Facebook each week and is also visible around the home. Post interesting activities on the Homes’ Facebook page. To keep up to date of new developments in both activities and care by identifying and attending activities meetings and ensure our monthly Newsletter is completed and is displayed around the home and posted onto our Facebook page. To encourage and involve team members, relatives and friends in the home’s activities by sending communication emails to the team, relatives and friends and act as an Ambassador for the home, including Fund Raising so that our residents can enjoy additional social events. All Fundraising is matched £ to £ by Jasmine to support this. Role Requirements as an Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator: At least two years’ relevant experience as an Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator providing activities in a care home or similar environment. Hold an NVQ Level 2 In Health & Social Care or Activities; or must agree to contractually sign up to work towards one Must be able to work 35 hours minimum per week including 2 weekend days every four weeks Live within 20 minutes of the Home About Jasmine Healthcare By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible. Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our mission: Over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with others who are currently studying for one. We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer. We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports. We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk. Find out more about us and keep up to date on Facebook, LinkedIn and Glassdoor! We are constantly being guided by our mission and place a significant amount of emphasis on everyone in our team exemplifying our values, which can be found on our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values play an important role in our recruitment process. Apply today and receive a response within one working day.
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Full-time Cook in Residential Care Home
Taliesin Residential Home Ltd - TONYPANDY, Mid Glamorgan
£12.71 to £13.25 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Overview: 30 hours per week including every other weekend. We are seeking a skilled Cook to plan, prepare and provide nutritious meals to all residents on a daily basis, ensuring food provided is fresh and within budget. Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained. Responsibilities: Cooking of well-balanced meals and beverages of high quality incorporating cultural and dietary needs. Working closely with residents to plan menus that reflect choice and preferences. Working as part of a team Maintaining accurate records as required by the care home including stock control, food orders, sickness reporting, completion of timesheets, productivity levels, weekly catering records and all other documents as required for audit purposes. Maintain a high standard of of hygiene and cleanliness at all times Requirements: Basic Food Hygiene Training NVQ Level 1 or equivalent (essential) Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment, preferably within a care setting Ability to maintain records as required, both verbal and written Detailed knowledge of good hygiene practices Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families and colleagues Spoken English language skills TALIESIN RESIDENTIAL HOME VALUES: • Every one of us makes a difference • Residents are at the heart of everything we do • Together we make things better Specialising in residential care for the elderly, Taliesin opened in 1990. With a focus of creating a comfortable, homely environment for all of our 18 residents, our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents. Taliesin is situated centrally in the heart of Tonypandy and the home is located next to the high street, river and train station. This enables variety for activities for residents and easy access to the home for staff. Taliesin has a lovely garden and residents are encouraged to use the shared space as their own home. 5 x 6-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend.
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Lead Nurse/ Deputy Care Centre Director
Elysium Healthcare - Chigwell
£56,000 to £56,000 a year
PermanentFull time
If you already have extensive senior manager experience within healthcare and are looking for a new challenge in a large and diverse Care Centre, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Join Lakefields Neurological Centre as the Lead Nurse/ Deputy Care Centre Director and be part of helping some of the most vulnerable people in society. You’ll support the Care Centre Director in providing strong and robust leadership. Lakefields is a fully refurbished 22-bed neurological service for people with neurological and spinal conditions who require specialist rehabilitation following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or other neurological condition. As a senior member of the nursing team, you will have experience within a similar setting from the NHS and/or Private Care. You will lead and guide a team of nurses to provide exceptional care. You will be involved in all operational functions of the service with specific accountability for monitoring quality outcomes and development within the service. In deputising for the Care Centre Director, you will be required to attend both internal and external meetings with key stakeholders. Your already strong leadership qualities will ensure a strong culture of teamwork and cooperation, encouraging potential, providing support and setting goals to drive performance and standards. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As the Lead Nurse/ Deputy Care Centre Director, you will be: As experienced RGN with tracheostomy -ventilator care experience you will provide a high profile, visible clinical leadership to the hospital wide nursing team. You will promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all service users, employees and visitors. You will ensure that standards of patient care are maintained at all times within the parameters of operational policies and governing legislation. No two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine. Providing strong and robust leadership within the service Responsibility for quality outcomes and complaints Promoting and safeguard the well-being and interests of all Residents, employees and visitors Ensuring site is compliant with all Regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements To be successful in this role, you will have: Registered Nurse RGN 5 plus years of respiratory ward/ITU experience Ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment Focus to detail, quality and positive can do attitude Proactive and creative High level of integrity A detailed understanding of statutory regulations Ability to oversee and deliver quality objectives Management at senior level Location: Lakefields Neurological Centre, Lambourne Road, Chigwell , IG7 6HH What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £56,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
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Advanced Kidney Care Specialist Nurse - Nephrology
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Nephrology Nurse specialising in advanced kidney care. (secondment) The post holder will work alongside the current multi-disciplinary team to provide expert clinical nursing support in conservative management for patients with advanced kidney disease. The post will also provide additional support for the immunosuppression team. Advanced kidney care experience is essential for this role. Candidates should be committed to the provision of a high quality standard of patient care, be highly motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team (General Manager, Lead Clinician, Matron, Service Manager etc) will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered. The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering “highly specialist service advise” this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. They will lead the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the Multi-Professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service. The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team (General Manager, Lead Clinician, Matron, Service Manager etc) will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered. The post holder will be expected to provide first-line management and lead a team of specialist nurses (Sisters). This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education. The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering “highly specialist service advise” this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. They will lead the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality. Key responsibilities Clinical Sep 2021 Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills. Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation. Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality). Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care delivery. Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate. To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, in the delivery of high standards of patient care. To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, work in partnership with lead clinicians, General Managers, Matron to ensure the delivery of high standards of patient care. Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO ‘Ten Key Roles’ as considered appropriate e.g. Nurse Prescribing. Leadership Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers / relatives. Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis. Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality. Provide leadership to the team of nurse specialists and working with the matron, develop new roles / ways of working (High Impact Changes). Linked to directorate business plans. Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. Lead consultations on and develop strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area. Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the ward area. Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting “no blame“ cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported. Take the lead in investigation of incidents / complaints when required, including detailed reports / letters to complainants. Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture. Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate boundaries to enhance and support the patient’s journey. Management / Operational Sep 2021 Lead a team of specialist sisters/ CNS’s towards achieving directorate, and Trust objectives. To identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation. Take the lead and develop and influence the development of practice / services in the clinical area through the business planning process / service development and in conjunction with Matron, General Manager, Lead Clinician and Assistant Chief Nurse. Ensure appropriate skill mix, cover is provided when planning rotas and delegating workload. Delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members. Manage own and other resources effectively ensuring efficient service delivery. Undertake performance development reviews including reviewing the performance measures framework. Monitor sickness, absence and competence issues in line with Trust Policy. Lead recruitment and selection of staff in line with Trust Policy. Advocate Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care. Act as the patients advocate and ambassador. Lead the development of a patient focussed education and information giving strategy within the speciality Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and take a key role in the management of the outcome. * The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. * The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation. This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
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Legal Administrator - Public Law & Community Care
Bhatia Best - Nottingham
On-sitePermanentFull time
Bhatia Best Solicitors are a leading firm based in the East Midlands who specialise in Criminal Defence, Family Law, Personal Injury, Public Law and Community Care. We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Administrator to join our busy Public Law and Community Care (Human rights) department at our Nottingham office. Previous experience in a legal environment is preferred but not essential, and additional training will be offered. Excellent organisation skills and an ability to deal with voluminous work is essential. Duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Assisting with file opening / closing in accordance with office procedures 2. Reviewing client files to ensure compliance, particularly with regard to Legal Aid forms and Legal Aid funding eligibility criteria 3. Chasing outstanding documents by preparing standard letters / emails 4. Liaising with fee earners and secretaries 5. Filing original documents on client files 6. Assisting with processing invoices in accordance with office procedures 7. Assisting with processing submissions to the Legal Aid Agency, including amendments 8. Spreadsheet data entry 9. Secretarial support as required Salary - depending on experience. Please state your salary expectations in your application. How to Apply Please submit your CV together with a covering letter including the role (Legal Administrator - Public Law & Community Care – Nottingham) detailing your suitability for the role and your salary expectations. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply. Bhatia Best Solicitors is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be pleased to accommodate your needs.
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