Senior Care Assistant - Nights
NHS Jobs - Stamford
from £14 an hour
PermanentFull time
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Priory Court Care Home in Stamford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff. Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
NHS Jobs - Plymouth
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical / Service Specific Provide evidence based clinical interventions, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice. Responsibility for the development, planning and implementation of brief care and treatment interventions for individual patients within First Response. Provide assessment, planning and implementation of individual packages of care and treatment. Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective and integrated manner. Promote a recovery model that empowers patients, carers and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making and ownership of their packages of care and treatment. Undertake clinical risk assessments, based on latest empirical evidence and compliant with local policies and procedures. Act as the patients and relatives advocate. Enable patients and carers to manage disability, loss and change. Champion patients rights, including, dignity, equality, diversity, choice and respect. When undertaking all of the above ensure good documentation is provided and entered within the appropriate systems of record sharing. Communication and Working Relationship Skills Provide complex and sensitive information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (users of services, carers, multi-disciplinary staff, and other statutory / non statutory services) Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service managing clinical enquires. Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with local guidance. Role model effective communication, demonstrating empathy, respect, compassion and hope where there may be barriers to understanding. Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable in line with operational guidance. Maintain professional relationships with all colleagues to ensure professional standards are met. Promote a culture that incorporates Organisational values and is recovery focused Analytical and Judgement Skills Undertake complex clinical risk assessments, based on latest empirical evidence and compliant with local policies / procedures. Reporting of exceptions, complaints and gaps in service Assist in data collection for the on-going evaluation of the service. Assist in Promotion of the Service locally and nationally as appropriate. Act as the persons and their carers / familys advocate. Incident reporting - To report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with the organisations incident reporting policy supporting appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence. To assist with ensuring day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and person experience To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment. To comply at all times with the organisations Safer Governance related policies Seek advice and support from senior colleagues/line manager whenever necessary. Planning and Organisational Skills Ensure good documentation is provided and entered within the appropriate systems of record sharing Plan assessment/appointments for service users Discuss and arrange appropriate police response as required under guidance from senior staff Co-ordinate any agreed lone working arrangements To be responsible for the prevention and control of infection Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation Participate in programmes of audit and research within the team as agreed, implementing the findings. Contribute to clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of the service provided. Involvement in the development of local systems and process that ensure the implementation of Organisational policies. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources The post holder does not have financial responsibility for budgetary management. It is the individual post holders responsibility to manage organisational resources. efficiently and to suggest efficiency savings to line management as they arise. The post holder has the responsibility to maintain the safekeeping of the organisations property. Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management Supervise and support junior staff with guidance from senior staff Monitor practice and development of junior staff as appropriate reporting to supervisory staff Assist in induction of staff As required by the Clinical Leads, conduct appraisal and performance management of junior staff Provision of day to day management supervision Demonstrate and role model excellent clinical leadership skills Ensure that core training is maintained Ensure participation in the teams compliance with CQC standards as directed by clinical lead Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties Ensure information resources are used to maintain knowledge of Organisational, Directorate and Team priorities and safety initiatives. Maintain up to date clinical records in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure information is shared with key stakeholders and other agencies in a secure manner. Physical Skills Be able to demonstrate IT skills, including keyboard use. Show the ability to concentrate for sustained periods of time in often noisy environments with frequent interruption. Be required to have ability to travel to other clinical sites for attendance at meetings. Be involved with patients who at times present with physical and verbal aggression due to ill health, distress and/or non-concordance with care. Post-holder will need to be aware of how to respond appropriately and safely, with consideration to the safety of themselves and others. Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification.
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics
NHS Jobs - London
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will be working closely with our Pharmacists, Technicians and assistants, and have day-to-day responsibility for ensuring smooth running of the Aseptic unit and all the staff currently working within the unit. This is to ensure all chemotherapy is made within a timely manner and to deliver a high standard of care for our Oncology Service. You will be required to aid in the set-up of new medicines that have come on the market for manufacturing, environmental monitoring in line with QA and QC regulations and be vital in line management and the training and development of rotational technicians.
Senior Clinical Assessor/Navigator
NHS Jobs - stockport
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Neonatal Senior Staff Nurse
NHS Jobs - Scarborough
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
ContractFull time
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Senior Healthcare Support Worker
NHS Jobs - Exeter
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
PermanentFull time
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role We are looking for someone who is compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop their skills within neonatal care. We would particularly welcome applicants who: Have previous clinical care or healthcare experience. Have neonatal experience or experience caring for babies and families desirable, but not essential. Are compassionate and understand the importance of family-centred care. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Are enthusiastic about supporting infant feeding and parentbaby relationships and maintaining our UNICEF Baby Friendly Gold standards. Are willing to learn and undertake the specialist clinical competencies required for the role. Can work calmly and effectively within a busy clinical environment. Are flexible and able to work as part of our 24-hour neonatal service, including days, nights and weekends. Working under the direction of our registered neonatal nurses, your role will include supporting the delivery of individualised care, helping parents to become confident in caring for their baby, supporting feeding and undertaking a range of observations and clinical activities appropriate to your role and competencies. This can include: Providing direct care to babies and supporting their parents and families. Supporting parents with their baby's everyday care and helping them develop confidence before going home. Supporting breast, bottle and nasogastric feeding following appropriate training and competency assessment. Undertaking and recording observations including temperature, respiratory rate, pulse, oxygen saturations and weight. Developing additional clinical skills such as blood glucose monitoring, blood sampling and other neonatal-specific competencies. Supporting registered nurses and medical staff during procedures and investigations. Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming neonatal environment. Providing compassionate support to families who may be experiencing an emotional and stressful time. The team This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team where family-integrated care is at the heart of what we do. We recognise that admission to a neonatal unit can be an overwhelming experience for families. Our aim is not only to provide excellent care to babies, but to work in partnership with parents helping them feel involved, informed and increasingly confident in caring for their baby. For the right person, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career within neonatal care, developing both your clinical skills and your experience of supporting babies and families. Working Pattern: The role involves working as part of our 24-hour neonatal service, including long shifts, nights and weekends according to service requirements. Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Tracey Perry tracey.perry1@nhs.net or Donna Rowe donna.rowe@nhs.net Clinical Nurse Managers As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics
NHS Jobs - London
from £67,325 a year
ContractFull time
The post holder will contribute to the busy middle grade rota in paediatric medicine, which is approximately 1 in 6. The on-call rota includes evening, weekend and night duties on a rostered basis. Daytime clinical work will be primarily based on paediatric wards, the childrens emergency department (CED) and paediatric outpatient clinics (depending on specialty). The post holder will be expected to review and manage acute inpatients and supervise more junior trainees. During time in CED they will take referral of acutely unwell patients and provide specialist input, lead a resuscitation team and be part of a major trauma team. There are opportunities for outpatient experience in other subspecialties again depending on need. There is flexibility in this post for non- clinical daytime activity including QI projects, patient safety work and paediatric simulation to allow for leadership development. This post would therefore be suitable for post- CCT trainees wishing to develop their subspecialty experience and leadership skills, thus preparing for consultant job application. It would also be suitable for any ST4+ trainee wishing to take time out of programme. The post holder will be expected to actively contribute to the departmental governance programme, with audits of relevant services and involvement in relevant policy and guidance development. There is a highly regarded, well received and very active departmental multidisciplinary teaching programme and the postholder will be expected to develop enhanced skills in teaching and learning. There will also be opportunity to teach medical students from SGUL
Senior IT Technician - Cyber Security
University of Sheffield - Rotherham
PermanentFull time
University of Sheffield Ready to take your IT Support career to the next level in Cyber Security?! We’re recruiting a Senior IT Technician - Cyber Security at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (part of the University of Sheffield) in Rotherham. In this brand-new role, you won’t just be closing tickets. You will work closely with our Cyber Security manager to evolve how we implement organisational cyber security controls on our endpoints across our sites in Rotherham, North and South Wales, and the North West of England. You will play a lead role in activities relating to our Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, as well as on future industry or internal standards to which we must comply. You will play a big part in connecting our IT Support team with information security colleagues both locally here at the AMRC, and centrally at the University of Sheffield. Shifting our IT Support team from reactive fixes to more centralised, proactive responses to security and compliance challenges is going to be an important part of this new role. This role is exceptionally meaningful to the AMRC. You will lead on endpoint compliance and support, as well as supporting colleagues to handle security incidents and mitigate threats. You will work closely with our IT Systems Managers to better use central tools including; KACE, Intune and Group Policy in order to centralise activities such as configuration, policy changes and software compliance. Your work will protect the AMRC laptop, desktop and mobile estate, reduce repeated one off support tickets and allow colleagues in IT Support to focus on providing the best possible IT support service to our users. Your key responsibilities will be: ● Take the lead on cybersecurity and endpoint compliance tickets within our service desk (TOPdesk). ● Collaborate with the AMRC Cyber Security Manager, AMRC Systems Managers and University Information Security colleagues. ● Automate and centralise fixes to reduce recurring IT support incidents. ● Develop clear documentation and SOPs for the wider IT team (and end users). ● Apply security standards within projects at the AMRC, some of which may require bespoke security arrangements and processes (versus the rest of the business). If this piques your interest, and you are an adaptable, visible IT professional who thrives in a fast paced and innovative environment then please take a moment to apply. We offer a phenomenal range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, a dedication to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more! Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special. The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Senior Nurse Band 6
NHS Jobs - Shirley
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
ContractFull time
To provide comprehensive care packages for Service Users from referral to admission into respite. To assist in the management of the care team comprising of Qualified Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Support staff. To deputise for the Manager in all aspects of the job role, during their absence. To contribute to the provision of an on-call rota for the respite services in the Trust. Oversee the role of the named nurse and keyworker system to identified service users ensuring comprehensive person-centred care plans are in place. Ensure that dignity, choice, respect, independence and the rights of the people with learning disabilities and / or mental health difficulties are always maintained Always ensure the safety of service users whilst at the same time promoting positive risk taking Ensure service users are central to and involved in all aspects of their care. Monitor and review care packages and make appropriate changes Manage staff in line with Trust policies and procedures Support the nurse in charge in the delegation of duties Ensure continued personal development of self and staff team. Work in partnership with other agencies and organisations Have an awareness of national and local policy and the implications for service delivery Participate in the monitoring and maintenance of standards in accordance with Trust and Shirley House policies and procedures, and Nursing professional standards Be conversant with various legal requirements as laid down by the Mental health act/Mental Capacity Act ensuring practice is within a legal framework Inform the Unit manager of professional concerns and promote professional evidenced based practice at all times Communication Forms effective working relationships with other professionals, specialists and specialist departments within the Trust and with outside agencies. Promptly report all complaints, near misses, untoward occurrences or situations affecting the care provided to the clients to the Manager /Matron/ Operations manager. Appropriately share information with staff of other departments and disciplines. Help establish and maintain good communication within Shirley House, ensuring continuity of information over the twenty-four hour period Attend/Lead team meetings as part of front-line communication making an active contribution and functioning within a team environment. To make maximum use at all times of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, at the prescribed manner level and pace, to create the optimum communication environment. Analytical and Judgemental Skills / Freedom to Act Work with minimal supervision. Will be required to deal with a wide range of situations requiring decisions or judgments in relation to risk assessment, care pathways and staff management on a day-to-day basis Support the Nurse In charge in prioritising competing demands and the workload of Qualified nurses and Health Care staff across the service. Ensure all judgements / decisions made are in the best interest of the service user or service and are in line with local and Trust wide policies and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct Ensure all complaints, incidents, untoward occurrences or situations affecting the care provided to the service user are reported to the Manager at the earliest opportunity. Act as an investigating officer about care complaints, staff performance issues when requested to do so and in line with Trust policy Planning and Organisational skills Support the named nurse in the to Co-ordination of complex care packages whilst developing and managing staff to provide creative and innovative care packages meeting a variety of mental and physical health needs utilising other AHP professionals. Act as shift leader when delegated to do so by the Manager, prioritising competing demands and the workload of other staff across the service. Physical Skills The post holder must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages. Ability to undertake BILD accredited MAPA (Management of actual and possible aggression) training that will equip you with the skills to work alongside service users who present with challenging behaviour. Ability to drive and have access to own methods of transportation in order to travel to other Trust sites and anywhere else in the remit of this role. Responsibility for Patients / Clients Ensure the service user is supported and encouraged to actively participate in their daily activities, development of care plans, service user groups, outings, etc. Ensure that the appropriate referrals are made to meet the individual needs of service users. Maintain professional links with members of agencies outside the Trust to ensure care plans for service users are in line with up to date clinical and professional procedures and robust. Ensure the safe storage and administration of service users medications and the booking, storing and management of medication complies with Trusts Medicines management policy.
Senior Satellite Systems Engineer
Expert Employment - Aylesbury
£65,000 to £70,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are looking for a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to lead and deliver innovative projects involving satellite and terrestrial communication networks, 5G, 6G technologies. You will provide technical leadership, develop end-to-end communication solutions and work closely with businesses, universities, research organisations and external project partners. Key Responsibilities Lead technical delivery of telecoms and satellite communication projects. Design and implement end-to-end cellular and satellite communication systems. Develop practical communication solutions for end users. Lead collaborative projects involving external stakeholders and infrastructure deployments. Carry out hands-on system integration, hardware setup and coding. Provide technical consultancy and solve complex engineering challenges. Work on emerging 5G and 6G, satellite, IoT and future network technologies. Key Skills A PhD or MSc in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Six years of experience in satellite communications or a similar field. Expert knowledge of cellular networks or satellite communications. Strong understanding of end-to-end satellite communication architecture and implementation. Experience leading technical projects with external stakeholders. Proven experience developing solutions for end users. Hands-on experience with system integration, hardware and coding.