Endeavour Volvo Maidenhead Auto Care Technician Apprenticeship
Inspiro Learning - Maidenhead
On-siteApprenticeshipFull time
Programme name Autocare Technician Standard (Level 2)Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Job description The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Service Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty. Every day is different within the Service department. As a Service Technician/Mechanic apprentice, some of your duties will include: Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults. Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working. Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined. Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection. Maintenance of electronic systems including on- board entertainment systems. Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Service Technician/Mechanic.
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Domiciliary Care Assistant - LONG DAYS AND WAKING NIGHT
Nurse Plus UK Ltd
£13.50 to £16.80 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Domiciliary care Assistant - LONG DAYS AND WAKING NIGHT Join Nurseplus as a Homecare Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Homecare Assistant with Nurseplus Care at home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in the comfort of clients’ homes. Whether you’re supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs, mental health conditions, dementia, or assisting elderly clients, you’ll be making a meaningful difference with every shift. Why Join Nurseplus Care at home? • Continuity of Care: We strive to provide continuity with the same clients and consistent hours each week. Whether you prefer short visits traveling from home to home or longer 12-hour shifts in one location, we have a variety of options to suit your lifestyle. • Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.50 and £30.26 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work. • Deliver Compassionate Care: Make a lasting impact by helping clients live independently and with dignity, through companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, all guided by personalised care plans. • Tailored Client Matching: We believe in matching you with clients that align with your skills and passions. Whether you're looking to support individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, children, or older adults, we work to pair you with the clients you feel most comfortable and confident working with. • Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills. • Ongoing Development: Benefit from continuous support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and funded qualifications like NVQ Levels 2 and 3. • Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card. What You’ll Be Doing As a Domiciliary care assistant, your role is vital to improving the quality of life of those you support. You’ll provide personal care, assist with nutritional needs, administer medication, and offer companionship – ensuring clients feel valued and cared for in their own homes. All care is delivered in accordance with each client's individual care plan, tailored to their needs. What We’re Looking For • You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK. • A UK driving licence & access to a vehicle • Strong communication skills and a good standard of English are required. • You’ll need an enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration. If you're ready to deliver outstanding care in the community and make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to our dedicated Nurseplus Care at home team! About Nurseplus At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve. INDCNT
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Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover)
Croydon Health Services - Thornton Heath
£63,665 - £70,887 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer)
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) 12 Months The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum care is a senior clinical leader responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women, pregnant people and families during labour and birth. As a key member of the maternity leadership team, the Matron provides visible, accessible, and authoritative presence across intrapartum services, including the Labour Ward, Birthing Centre, Obstetric Theatres and Maternity Triage and associated areas. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide visible clinical leadership across all intrapartum areas. • Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during labour and birth. • Manage and support midwifery staff, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix. • Lead on patient safety, clinical incidents, and national maternity safety initiatives. • Drive continuous improvement through audits, governance, and evidence-based practice. • Support staff development, training, and performance management. • Oversee infection control, safeguarding, and maintain a safe care environment. • Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention. • Manage budgets and support service efficiency improvements. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for. Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role and contact Siobhan Harding as hiring manager for more information. Interview date: TBC This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Clinical Research Midwife with Experience/Interest in Neonatal Care
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - Burnley
£32,073 - £48,117 pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. • Are you a registered Midwife with a passion for research delivery? • Post registration Midwifery experience in the NHS? • Experience/interest in Women’s health and Neonatal Intensive/high dependency Care? • Is it time for a new challenge in your career? Answer yes to any of these questions and this could be the post for you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified registered Midwife to join our Reproductive Health and Children’s research team, facilitating a range of studies in Maternity and Neonatology- all which contribute to improved outcomes and experience of women’s and children’s health.You will have a key working relationship with the Team Leader, other team members and Clinicians in developing a portfolio of studies. There will be opportunities to work on a variety of studies whilst helping to promote a research active culture within Reproductive Health and children’s Specialties at ELHT. We are looking for someone who likes a challenge and can work autonomously when appropriate whilst contributing to the wider team. You should be a good communicator and be confident interfacing with patients & staff at all levels You will be a registered /Midwife with current NMC registration, experience of working as a Midwife in the NHS and interest in reproductive health and neonatal Unit care. You will have worked in either a Midwifery setting or Neonatal Unit/transitional care within the UK and familiar with current guidance and demonstrate a broad range of nursing and midwifery skills. Please note-only those with NHS Midwifery experience will be shortlisted and will be invited for interview if they meet the remainder of the essential criteria. You will need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and effectively manage your own time to fulfil these key responsibilities whilst also linking in with other team members to enable support for each other. The post will be based across both Burnley General Teaching and Royal Blackburn Hospitals as the team supports activity across both sites. However, there may be occasions where travel to other ELHT sites is necessary as per service need therefore flexibility is an essential attribute. Most of the research activity is undertaken Monday to Friday within normal hours- however, times may also vary and early starts (7.30am onwards) and late finishes (after 5pm) may be required. There is also a possibility that you may support some studies where night/weekend working is needed, although this is not common at present. The Research Development and Innovation Department at East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust works closely with Trust based clinicians, Universities, NHS and industry partners to give the local population of East Lancashire the opportunity to take part in research studies associated with their clinical conditions and the care and services they receive. We have developed a wide portfolio of studies & a growing reputation as a major player in clinical research. We are the first point of call for patients on research trials and no two days are the same. Our team ethos is to maximise the potential of our own, individual skills. We support each other to be the best we can be. Every member of our team is of equal importance, and we welcome new ideas. Our focus is always on providing the best possible care for research participants in East Lancashire. We are proud that every member of our team receives a detailed induction and training package specific to their needs, experience and job role. Our dedicated research team and supportive leadership structure ensures that our staff have the skills and knowledge to care for their patients and undertake research to the highest standards. Our Senior Research Management team fully support the ethos of compassionate leadership. We support flexible working and will consider all requests taking into account the needs of the service. You will have the opportunity to discuss this at interview. You will be a registered /Midwife with current NMC registration, post-registration experience and interest in reproductive health and neonatal care with a broad range of nursing and midwifery skills. You may have worked in either a Midwifery setting or Neonatal Unit/transitional care and will have experience or a keen interest in clinical research delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring that clinical trials and research studies are undertaken following Nursing and Midwifery council guidelines and as per Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). The post holder will be required to support all the aspects of a study protocol, with supervision and agreed competencies, assist study lead Nurses/ Midwives and members of the multidisciplinary team in delivering agreed protocols to time and targets. You will also be required to work independently undertaking nursing/midwifery care activities and perform interventions within clinical trials specific protocols. We support a varied mix of simple data collection studies and complex drug research studies. The successful post holder will be supported in establishing their own small portfolio of studies and cross-cover of the wider portfolio is required of all team members. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Female personal care assistant £14.33 per hour
Private Household - LE7 9PY
£14.33 to £20 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
I’m recruiting an additional personal assistant to join my established care team in a long-term, one-to-one role supporting me at home in Thurnby, Leicestershire. I’m a tetraplegic woman in my early 40s and live with my husband, four-year-old child, and a dog in an active, friendly household. I work and study part-time from home, and life is varied — this is not a quiet or clinical environment. The role • Permanent position • Privately employed (PAYE – no agency or third-party involvement) • Full-time or part-time options available • Guaranteed hours Shift times • Day shift: 7:30am – 5:00pm • Evening shift: 5:00pm – 10:00pm • Night shift: 10:00pm – 9:00am (Flexibility for the right person to work days, evenings, nights, or a combination.) Pay & benefits • £14.33 per hour • Bank holidays paid at time and a half • 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata) • Workplace pension Duties include • Personal care, including bowel and bladder management • Hoist transfers (full training provided) • Supporting daily routines • Meal preparation and light domestic tasks • Driving my wheelchair-accessible vehicle to appointments, work, and social activities • Occasional travel and overnight stays Essential requirements • Full driving licence • Non-smoker (non-smoking home and role) • Comfortable working in a home with a young child and a dog • Good level of spoken English for clear communication and safety • Reliable, calm, and happy working as part of a small team No previous care experience required — full training provided.
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Rotational Physiotherapist | City Health Care Partnership CIC
City Health Care Partnership CIC - Hull
£32,073 - £39,043 pa/pr
ContractFull time
You’ll support patients through assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, helping them improve their health, independence and quality of life. Working as part of a supportive therapy team, you will provide evidence-based physiotherapy across a range of services, making a real difference to the people and communities we serve. This rotational role offers the opportunity to build experience across different clinical settings while developing your skills and confidence as an autonomous practitioner 12 month post in MSK: East Riding Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy delivers high-quality, evidence-based care across a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. We offer a range of pathways for patients including guided rehabilitation, digital options and supported self management. We are committed to clinical excellence, quality improvement, innovation and staff development, making this an ideal environment for a Band 5 physiotherapist to build confidence, broaden their skills and develop their career. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Martin Billing on 07548 824405 12 month post in Community Rehab: Hull and East Riding Community Rehab is a multi disciplinary team consisting of Physios, OTs and Assistant Practitioners. Physios treat some patients in a clinic setting, whilst most people are seen in their own homes, therefore travelling across Hull and the East Riding is essential. The role of the Physio in the team is to assess, develop and implement a rehab programme tailored to an individual's goals. This programme of intervention could be carried out by the Physiotherapist or delegated to an Associate Practitioner. The successful candidate will be part of the CHCP rotation, which offers CPD sessions on a number of topics, and access to a Physiotherapy Professional Development Group also. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mel Haynes on 07525 873572 At CHCP, we’re passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine. Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive. CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the ‘CHCP Perks and Rewards’ link. Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Health Care Assistant | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - Bolton
£25,272 per annum
PermanentFull time
Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to support visa applications for this position. Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same and you can make a real impact on other peoples lives. An opportunity has arisen to join our welcoming and supportive teams within the Surgery Division at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our amazing staff make a significant difference to our patients every single day, striving to provide the best possible patient centred care.We are looking for motivated individuals who share our trust values, to come and work in a busy, demanding but highly rewarding career. You should have the ability and determination to learn and develop new skills, and are committed to continuous improvement and development. The post holder will carry out a broad range of clinical duties, under the guidance of our registrants, including: Establishing a professional rapport with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues. Communicate effectively with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues. Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times. Delivering personal care including assisting patients with their elimination needs. Providing support to patients who require enhanced care. To assist patients, where necessary by the use of appropriate aids/appliance, to achieve physical comfort. This will involve the safe moving and handling of patients to varying degrees dependant on their condition and care needs. Serve meals and drinks to patients, and assist patients with their nutritional needs. Bed making, correct disposal of linen and waste. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of the care to be evaluated and accurate records maintained. Contribute to patient safety. Work collaboratively with your colleagues, to deliver high standards of patient care. Work within the limitations of your own competence and scope of practice, seeking assistance when required. Actively provide support and reassurance to patients and their relatives. Act as an advocate for your patients. Report and escalate any concern regarding patient care. Ensure safekeeping of patient's property and valuables within Trust guidelines Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource and we are proud of the excellent levels of service our team provide. Our staff are motivated, passionate, enthusiastic and pride themselves on the care we give to our patients. We actively encourage our staff to think differently, be bold and innovative to improve our ways of working. The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed. Bolton is a friendly place to work. It works to wards its core values of Vision Openness Integrity Compassion Excellence Main duties of the job Previous experience is advantageous but not essential. The Trust is committed to your development and will create a dedicated personal development plan for you, to make sure you are fully supported. We have a dedicated education team who are committed to guide and nurture you through your career. They will be on hand to support and guide you in completing the Care Certificate, to ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake your new role. You will be assigned an assessor on the ward which you are based, who will support you as you embark upon your exciting journey at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst working alongside one our amazing teams, you will have the chance to develop and showcase these skills. Some of our HCAs have gone on to become Nursing Associates or Registered Nurses so the sky is the limit for you here in Bolton! Our hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our staff work on a shift basis to ensure our patients receive the very best care at all times. You may be required to work across a number of wards and departments across the Division on a rotational basis so this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a number of different clinical areas. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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QuickSTAT - Air Logistics Healthcare Operational Care Specialist
Kuehne + Nagel - Staines
PermanentFull time
Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all QuickSTAT operational activities, making sure everything runs smoothly and in line with company policies. You’ll work closely with our Customer Service and Sales teams to deliver an excellent experience for our clients and ensure their needs are met. QuickSTAT operates 24/7, and this position has the following shift pattern - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 08:00 -19:00 and Saturday 07:00 - 18:00h. How you create impact - Work as part of the daily operations of the LHR Control Tower team. - Managing daily email volumes in the Control Group inbox. - Develop and implement customer focused operational policies and procedures - Assist with complex and escalated Operational issues in accordance with the Operations Manager / Supervisor. - Monitor accuracy of reporting and data base information - Co-ordinate customer service projects and initiatives - To ensure Network / Vendor partner compliance to all agreed company policies, procedures and pricing structures What we would like you to bring - Experience in Customer Service - Knowledge of freight forwarding is a plus - Excellent understanding of World Geography and awareness of different time zones - Excellent time management and problem solving skills - Good communication skills and analytical ability - Ability to take initiative What's in it for you If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.
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Diabetes Nurse Specialist | Surrey Downs Health and Care
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Leatherhead
£51,657 - £58,785 Pro Rata Per-Annum inc Fringe HCAS
PermanentFull time
Surrey Downs Health & Care We are looking for an enthusiastic Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our Dynamic Diabetes team within Surrey Downs Health and Care, who are continuing to develop and deliver advances in diabetes care and provide several specialist services. As a team member, you will be working closely with the diabetes specialist nurses (DSNs), and diabetes dietitians, and our diabetes consultants, who provide care and support for our community diabetes service. The post holder will ensure that high-quality nursing care is delivered within their designated clinical area. The post holder will assist in setting the standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, and will monitor patient outcomes. The post holder will have ongoing responsibility for the operational effectiveness of their designated clinical area, being present in their clinical area, in conjunction with the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse. Principle Duties to include: The post of a qualified nurse is characterised by six principle role functions: • Clinical Practice • Advanced Clinical skills • Professional leadership and management • Education research training and development • Evaluation of care and research • Human Resource The balance between practice and management will vary according to day to day priorities, but will be negotiated overall with the Matron and Head of Nursing. Surrey Downs Health and Care delivers care closer to people’s communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services, and our innovative partnership with local NHS organizations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person-centered care that goes beyond organizational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care, and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area • Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust • Surrey County Council Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. 1. Clinical Practice The post-holder will ensure that all areas of practice adhere to all current NMC guidance. • Establish standards of nursing assessment and care and ensure these are delivered at all times by regularly monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes. • Ensures that clinical competencies within assessment are developed and evidence of ongoing clinical competency is adhered to. • Ensure that nursing care is patient focused and that patient dignity and privacy are maintained at all times. • Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues and that equal opportunities are practiced. • Support the Diabetes team in maintaining effective communication both written and verbal with all disciplines, patients and relatives. • Be responsible for the holistic assessment of individual patient care. • Initiate planned evidence based assessment and care, including health promotion and education. • Ensures that all clinical and legal nursing documents are completed accurately and legibly, and that junior staff understands their relevance. • Represents and supports patients, relatives or carers within a multidisciplinary forum, ensuring that their needs are represented and that appropriate care packages are developed. • Liaises and works in collaboration with nursing and other healthcare professions to support the patient pathway and flow through the assessment process. • Will use reflective practice as a method of ensuring that appropriate effective nursing care is delivered to each patient. • Ensure that prescribed medications are safely administered and to monitor, report and investigate all medication errors. • Ensure competency in use and safe maintenance of all medical devices within the sphere of responsibility. • Reports all incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately, investigates and implements remedial action to reduce the risk in the future • Ensures that all complaints are listened to and that issues identified are addressed, with the aim of resolving all complaints locally. The focus on prevention and local resolution of complaints must be part of the diabetes team philosophy. • Adheres to the infection control policy and promotes the policy with the assessment setting with all professional who are interacting in patient care. • Promote a professional image at all times and be accountable for own clinical practice. • Responsible for Quality Improvement strategy, planning and implementation within their clinical area in conjunction with the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse 1. Clinical Skills • To hold relevant post registration course. • Undertake diabetes specialist nursing duties without direct supervision, but liaising with the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Consultants should the need arise. • Deliver a diabetes nursing service to patients and their carers’ in nurse led diabetes clinics, providing specialist care to patients in order to improve day to day quality of life and minimise risk of future complications. • Clinical supervision of Practice Nurses and GP’s to help develop their skills in diabetes service provision. • To instigate and order haematological and biochemical blood investigations, and recognise abnormal results. • To be able to administer medications as a non-medical prescriber or under Patient Group directives • To undertake comprehensive assessment and complex analysis of all aspects of the patient’s clinical condition and lifestyle, to enable formulation of an individualised treatment plan using a problem solving approach to optimise outcome. • To initiate treatment with oral hypoglycaemic agents according to agreed team protocols. This will involve extensive knowledge of all types of oral hypoglycaemic agents and regimes; their action, side effects and suitability according to the patients’ lifestyle. • To give specialist advice on alteration and titration of insulin and oral hypoglycaemic agents, and to educate the patient to adjust their own treatment in order to manage their diabetes control. • To act as specialist resource on diabetes and related issues for community and hospital based health professionals. • To provide ongoing psychological support and reassurance for patients with newly diagnosed and existing diabetes, and refer to psychology services where appropriate. • Be responsible for a patient caseload, implementing programmes of care, and evaluating and scheduling the need for future visits. • To act as a clinical expert in the care of their patient cohort • To communicate with health care professionals and patients by personal, written, telephone or electronic contact to ensure treatment plans lead to agreed outcomes. • To deliver and further develop the range of NICE accredited patient education programmes for different client groups 1. Professional Leadership and Managemen • Responsible for the management, supervision and support of all members of the diabetes nursing team, always acting as a professional role model. • Report all serious untoward clinical incidents in the appropriate manner to the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse or General Manager (or other appropriate Trust manager). Facilitate or lead any investigation and implement remedial action in the clinical area • Ensure staff have a clear understanding of the assessment pathway during meetings. • Responsible for the most effective management of team resources, this includes all pay and non-pay expenditure, ensuring that accountability can be demonstrated for all financial actions. • Demonstrates the ability to support the needs of the service by allocating resources effectively. • Ensure that when clinical practice or patient pathways are changed that the financial implications are monitored and reported. • As an active member of the multidisciplinary team, develop specialist clinical protocols for use by the diabetes nursing team as required. • To act as a specialist resource in relation to the development and implementation of guidelines / policy pertaining to diabetes and diabetes management. • To participate in and encourage team involvement in Clinical Governance and Risk Management initiatives. • Ensure all staff to have an appraisal • Ensure confidentiality of all patient and staff information at all times. • Act in a professional manner and ensure self and other staff adhere to the work wear policy at all times. • Deputise as appropriate for the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse • To ensure the effective and efficient organisation of rotas using the E-roster system where available. Ensuring the appropriate deployment and use of all grades of staff within the post holder’s span of control and be accountable for the level of temporary staffing usage and the associate expenditure. • To manage the adherence to the Trust policy for booking and taking annual leave/time owing/training to enable adequate levels of cover within the team at all times. • Be responsible for the deployment of HR policies within your sphere of responsibility including the proactive management of sickness and unauthorised absence. • To undertake the recruitment and selection of staff to the team, assessing the skill 1. Education, Research Training and Development • Maintain own statutory and mandatory training requirements, and monitor those of their team. • Provide a positive learning environment for all staff. • Act as a mentor and assessor for pre-registration, post registration and unqualified staff • Maintain own professional and personal development as agreed in appraisal. • Ensure that performance feedback is provided for all staff, and that professional and personal development plans are agreed for the mentor team. • Participate in Student Nurse Education and assessment in accordance with the university requirements. • Act responsibly in respect of colleague’s health, safety and welfare following safe work practices and complying with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies • To ensure student learners on clinical placement are appropriately supervised and assessed and have an effective learning experience • Liaise with the Deputy Head of Nursing on the preparation of annual Education plans (NMET bids) • Use all opportunities to advocate Health Promotion. • Advise Participation in Clinical Supervision. • Maintain personal records of continuing professional development in order to meet revalidation requirements. • Continually monitor standards of clinical care and lead and facilitate improvements of care, through benchmarking, audit and research. • Responsible for identifying ongoing training and updating needs, and for maintaining own and others up to date evidence based skills, knowledge and competence for the role requirements. • Provide teaching and lecturing to medical, nursing and allied staff on diabetes, both in primary and secondary care This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Employment Specialist | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Walton
£32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum Pro Rata
PermanentPart time
Are you passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their employment goals? Do you believe in the transformative power of work and its impact on health and wellbeing? If so, we want to hear from you! We are looking for dedicated Employment Specialists to join our team and deliver the Individual Placement Support (IPS) model, helping people with mental health conditions find and sustain meaningful employment. What we’re looking for: • A commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Experience in employment support (preferred but not essential). • Knowledge of the local job market and the ability to build relationships with employers. • A positive, proactive, and compassionate attitude. • A strengths-based perspective, focusing on clients’ abilities. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and help change lives through employment, we’d love to hear from you! Please note, the role requires travel for meetings with colleagues, service users and local employers. We have vacancies across Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington Interviews planned for 8th, 9th and 12th October 2026 The Employment Specialist will join an Individual Placement and Support Team (IPS) working under the direction of the IPS Employment Services Manager to deliver IPS as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users. The post holder will work directly with employers to secure employment opportunities for people who have experienced mental health problems, and subsequently provide ongoing support depending on employee’s and employer’s needs. The aim will be to enable people who have experienced mental health problems to gain and retain paid employment. The Employment Specialists will be responsible for: • Work closely with individuals to identify their skills, aspirations, and career goals. • Build strong partnerships with local employers to promote the service and secure employment opportunities. • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community organisations to provide integrated support. • Offer coaching, advice, and guidance to help individuals navigate recruitment processes and thrive in their new roles. • Champion the IPS model, demonstrating a person-centred, strengths-based approach to employment support. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. The Employment Specialist will be expected to deliver the IPS approach, working directly with all relevant stakeholders. The Employment Specialist will maintain a professional relationship with the service users of the IPS service, key internal and external stakeholders, with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of professional boundaries. To adhere to mandatory administrative and data capture protocols when recording the progress of individuals. To keep accurate and complete records of casework, using the appropriate electronic clinical notes systems. To act independently, using own judgement, knowledge and initiative to develop and understanding of the needs and potential career aspirations of job seekers. To sensitively gather information, to develop a shared vocational profile and an agreed Job Notion or Curriculum Vitae, for each individual job seeker. On occasion complex, sensitive and contentious information will need to be provided and/or received. To deal with sometimes emotional and distressing behaviour and difficult situations and circumstances. To commence rapid job search within 30 days of receiving a referral for a service user, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment. To research the labour market and spend time getting to know local employers in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet everyone’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. Meeting KPI target of 6-8 quality employer contacts each week. It is the responsibility of the Employment Specialist to source meaningful paid job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and regular contact with employers. Spend time getting to know local employers, in order to negotiate job opportunities in the hidden labour market that meet each individual’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. It is the responsibility of the Employment Specialists to undertake job analyses and workplace assessments, when placing service users with employers, ensure that the quality of work environments is explored, including potential for workplace adjustments that will accommodate individual strengths, skills, symptoms and coping skills. To provide specialised advice to employers concerning employment to job seekers with a range of different clinical needs. To provide specialist education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention. To develop workplace introduction strategies together with a comprehensive package of individualised support to service users once they have returned to work. To provide individualised support to service users once they have returned to work to assist them in sustaining employment. To appropriately monitor the longer-term career development of individuals supported into employment offering ongoing input as required. Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinicians where employment support is integrated into mental health treatment. Build a multi-disciplinary approach to the return to work. For example, involve clinical staff (where relevant) in managing symptoms at work, medication reviews and supporting rehabilitation needs e.g., social skill development, budgeting, travel training etc. With appropriate consent, to communicate and liaise with carers, families, employers and other professionals on behalf of the service user as required. Employment Specialist will ensure all mandatory training is completed and up to date. Additional training will be offered and with the expectation that all staff will complete all role specific training provided by external organisations. The post holder will make themselves familiar with their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act, always ensuring their safety and the safety of others. To ensure that all relevant policies are implemented such as information governance, safeguarding etc. To regularly collect and promote service user employment recovery stories. The post holder will be involved in highly innovative positive approaches designed to challenge assumptions and discriminative recruitment practices. To provide cover/support to localities with high levels of referrals, complex cases, or where there is a disruption to service due to illness or vacancies. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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