Decontamination Technician (A.T.O) | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT)
North Bristol NHS - Bristol
£14.24 - £26.06 as per current Bank rates.
PermanentFull time
Based within Southmead Hospital We are looking for motivated and reliable individuals to join our CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) Decontamination Team. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. This is an important role helping to ensure medical equipment and surgical instruments are cleaned, disinfected and sterilised to the highest standards, supporting safe patient care across the hospital. About you: • Good attention to detail • Able to work well within a team • Reliable and motivated • Physically able to undertake a demanding role involving standing, bending and lifting • Willingness to learn new skills What we offer: • Full training provided – no experience necessary • Excellent NHS benefits package • Apprenticeship opportunities available • Great career progression opportunities within Decontamination Services • Supportive team environment • Opportunity to develop specialist skills and qualifications Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to patient safety and high-quality care Previous applications, need not apply. What the role involves: · You will be required to use keyboards, touch screens and scanners. • Cleaning and decontaminating medical equipment and surgical instruments • Inspecting instruments with a high level of attention to detail • Working in a fast-paced clinical environment • Following strict infection prevention and safety procedures • Standing for long periods, bending and lifting throughout shifts • Working flexibly across a variety of shift patterns • Initially there will be 3 weeks of induction training during day time shifts, you will then complete all other training on the allocated shift patterns Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. Job Purpose To provide a high-quality decontamination and sterilisation service for reusable medical devices, flexible endoscopes, surgical instruments, and associated equipment in accordance with Trust policies, ISO standards, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), infection prevention standards, and Health & Safety regulations. The post holder will support the safe and effective delivery of patient care by ensuring medical devices are cleaned, disinfected, inspected, assembled, sterilised, tracked, and distributed to required standards and within agreed service levels. Key Responsibilities General Duties • Maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues, theatres, wards, departments, and external customers. • Behave professionally and courteously at all times. • Participate in a rotational working system across all areas of the department. • Receive, disassemble, clean, inspect, disinfect, assemble, sterilise, pack, and distribute reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes. • Carry out functionality testing on reusable medical devices and equipment. • Operate departmental equipment safely and effectively in accordance with departmental procedures and manufacturer instructions. • Record all stages of the decontamination and sterilisation process using electronic traceability systems and manual documentation where required. • Assess and approve work completed by colleagues where appropriate. • Identify, diagnose, and report failures or abnormalities in equipment test results in accordance with ISO 13485, HTMs, Medical Devices Directive (MDD 93/42/EEC), and Health & Safety requirements. • Escalate equipment failures, process deviations, and emergencies to Team Leaders, Production Coordinators, or Managers. • Participate in departmental and Trust-wide audits and support implementation of service improvements. • Assist with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities. • Maintain compliance with departmental Quality Management Systems and Health & Safety policies. • Report customer complaints, incidents, and non-conformances to the appropriate manager. • Mentor, train, and support new or less experienced staff members. • Attend mandatory and role-specific training as required. • Participate in appraisal, performance reviews, and continuous professional development. • Contribute to the Trust’s vision, values, and operational objectives. Raw Material Store & Endoscopy Storerooms • Process stock orders and deliveries using correct documentation and inventory systems. • Maintain stock rotation and ensure removal of external packaging where required. • Monitor and maintain agreed stock levels and raise replenishment requests/orders. • Participate in stock takes and inventory audits. • Ensure compliance with storage requirements relating to temperature, humidity, COSHH, and manual handling regulations. • Safely manoeuvre trolleys and undertake manual handling of instrument sets and supplies. Washrooms / Decontamination Areas • Perform daily testing and maintenance checks on Washer Disinfectors, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Trolley Washers, Automatic Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs), and associated equipment. • Record and review test results to demonstrate compliance and support audit requirements. • Follow washroom protocols, standard operating procedures, infection prevention, and Health & Safety requirements at all times. • Log incoming instruments, sets, and endoscopes into the traceability system and prioritise workloads appropriately. • Verify equipment completeness and report discrepancies immediately. • Complete non-conformance documentation where required. • Process specialist loan instrumentation in accordance with manufacturer instructions. • Recognise and appropriately dispose of single-use devices. • Respond to customer queries and prioritise urgent/Fast Track requests. • Handle contaminated devices safely using appropriate PPE and universal precautions, including compliance with Cytotoxic, NICE, and CJD policies. • Safely dispose of clinical waste, sharps, linen, and fluids in accordance with policy. Inspection, Assembly & Packing (IAP) / Endoscopy Clean Room • Conduct environmental monitoring and record air handling unit checks. • Perform testing and recording of heat sealers and diathermy testers. • Inspect instruments and devices for cleanliness, functionality, and damage prior to packing. • Assemble and pack surgical trays and instruments to agreed specifications ensuring sterility maintenance. • Apply tamper-evident seals, sterilisation indicators, and approved wrapping systems. • Sign tray lists and traceability documentation, accepting accountability for work completed. • Perform visual checks on wash cycle parameters and reprocess failed loads as required. • Comply with gowning procedures and clean room standards. • Prioritise workloads to minimise disruption to patient care and theatre schedules. • Process and dispatch endoscopes in line with departmental traceability and accountability procedures. Sterilisation Services • Test sterilisers in accordance with departmental quality control procedures. • Record and analyse steriliser test results to demonstrate compliance. • Operate sterilisers safely and effectively using correct PPE and safe systems of work. • Inspect sterilised loads to confirm integrity and sterility indicators have achieved required parameters. • Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) where necessary. • Categorise and prepare instruments and sets for dispatch. • Produce decontamination certificates for loan sets and repaired instruments. • Process urgent/Fast Track items to meet clinical demand. • Use low-temperature sterilisation systems, including Sterrad gas plasma sterilisation equipment, where trained and competent. High Level Disinfection / Endoscopy Decontamination • Decontaminate flexible endoscopes in accordance with manufacturer instructions, HTMs, JAG guidance, and departmental standard operating procedures. • Undertake all stages of the endoscope decontamination cycle including:• Visual inspection • Manual cleaning • Leak testing • High-level disinfection • Drying • Storage • Tracking and tracing • Transportation and dispatch • Safely operate Endoscope Washer Disinfectors (EWDs), drying cabinets, and associated equipment. • Carry out routine testing and quality assurance checks on endoscopes and decontamination equipment. • Maintain accurate electronic and paper tracking documentation. • Identify and report equipment faults, process failures, and non-conformities promptly. • Work safely with chemicals and disinfectants in accordance with COSHH regulations and departmental PPE requirements. • Support safe storage and transportation of endoscopes in compliance with infection prevention standards. Quality, Compliance & Health and Safety • Ensure all duties are carried out in line with:• ISO 13485 • Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) • Trust policies and procedures • Infection Prevention & Control standards • Health & Safety legislation • COSHH regulations • Medical Devices legislation • Maintain accurate records to support audits, traceability, and quality assurance activities. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and compliance monitoring. • Maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues, theatres, wards, departments, and external customers. • Behave professionally and courteously at all times. • Participate in a rotational working system across all areas of the department. • Receive, disassemble, clean, inspect, disinfect, assemble, sterilise, pack, and distribute reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes. • Carry out functionality testing on reusable medical devices and equipment. • Operate departmental equipment safely and effectively in accordance with departmental procedures and manufacturer instructions. • Record all stages of the decontamination and sterilisation process using electronic traceability systems and manual documentation where required. • Assess and approve work completed by colleagues where appropriate. • Identify, diagnose, and report failures or abnormalities in equipment test results in accordance with ISO 13485, HTMs, Medical Devices Directive (MDD 93/42/EEC), and Health & Safety requirements. • Escalate equipment failures, process deviations, and emergencies to Team Leaders, Production Coordinators, or Managers. • Participate in departmental and Trust-wide audits and support implementation of service improvements. • Assist with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities. • Maintain compliance with departmental Quality Management Systems and Health & Safety policies. • Report customer complaints, incidents, and non-conformances to the appropriate manager. • Mentor, train, and support new or less experienced staff members. • Attend mandatory and role-specific training as required. • Participate in appraisal, performance reviews, and continuous professional development. • Contribute to the Trust’s vision, values, and operational objectives. This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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Retail Sales Assistant - SWINDON OUTLET
JG Foods t/a Grape Tree Limited - SWINDON
On-sitePermanentPart time
SALES ASSISTANTS – 10,12,16 HOURS PER WEEK Established in 2012 Grape Tree currently has 204 stores in the UK We are looking to recruit confident and enthusiastic Retail Sales Assistants who can represent our Company in our new SWINDON OUTLET STORE. You will be reporting to the Store Manager and typically your duties will include: ROLE: You will provide fast, efficient, pleasant and unrivalled customer service. As a Retail Sales Assistant of Grape Tree, you need to ensure that the store is well stocked, clean and tidy and that customers leave the store with a lasting image to ensure they keep returning. RESPONSIBILITIES: a) Operate the till in accordance with the company instructions and as directed by the manager. b) Provide the highest possible standard of customer service. c) Ensure that the shelves are well filled/stocked and faced up at all times. d) Assist with the maintenance of high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety throughout the store. e) Observe company rules at all times and report any breach of company rules witnessed. f) Co-operate with all colleagues ensuring the smooth running of the store. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: a) Ability to provide excellent customer service, ideally with experience in food retail. b) Good cash handling skills. c) Organised & practically minded, be able to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in! You may have experience of the following: Retail Assistant, Food Retail, Supermarket, Store Assistant, Customer Service, Convenience Store, Sales Assistant etc. The store trades Monday to Sunday and it is essential that the successful candidate is flexible to work within these hours If you have all of the skills stated above for the role of Retail Sales Assistant and feel the need for a fresh challenge, email your CV today.
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Deputy Payroll & Pension Manager
University West of England - Bristol, South West
£38,784 to £46,049 a year
HybridTemporaryFull time
Join UWE Bristol’s People Services team for a full-time (37 hours/week), fixed-term opportunity for an initial 12 months. This term may be extended or concluded earlier depending on the substantive postholder's return. Based at our modern Frenchay Campus, you will work a hybrid schedule, typically spending 3 days per week on campus. You will help deliver an effective, compliant payroll and pensions service for over 5,000 employees using MHR iTrent. Crucially, you will deputise for the Payroll & Pensions Manager during absences and directly manage 3 Payroll and Pensions Officers within a wider team of eight. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver an efficient payroll and pensions service that complies with all statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements. • Provide specialist advice to resolve complex payroll and pension queries accurately and promptly. • Support and develop your direct reports to ensure a proactive, customer-focused experience. • Lead and contribute to service improvement initiatives, projects, and process developments.
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Female Support Worker (North Lodge)
ivolve care & Support - Bridgend
On-sitePermanentFull time
Location: North Lodge, Court Coleman, Bridgend, CF31 4NG Hours: Full-time – 36 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, rota basis) 8am - 9pm, 9pm - 8am Pay: £13.45 per hour This is in a rural location, please check transport links before applying. ***Female Applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 - Section 9 - Part 1 (A) as a genuine occupational requirement.* ** About the Service North Lodge is a 10 bed supported living service supporting adults male and female with autism, mental health and learning disabilities. The service provides a safe, structured and person-centred environment where individuals are supported to build independence, develop daily living skills, and achieve their personal goals. People we support enjoy a range of activities within the service and in the community, including cinema, shopping, gym and walking, helping them to stay engaged, active and connected. About the Role As a Support Worker, you’ll empower adults with learning disabilities, mental health, ABI, and dementia to live life their way. You’ll: Support independence and personal goals Deliver high-quality, person-centred care Assist with daily life activities, for example cooking, shopping and social outings Provide personal care and support with health and wellbeing Follow clear processes and individual care plans to ensure we provide safe and consistent support
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Senior Fellow LRS | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
ContractFull time
Senior Fellow LRS Fixed Term - 6-12 Months Start date - February 2027 This 6-12 month Senior Clinical Fellowship is aimed atseniororthopaedic trainees who haveachieved certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) or equivalent,who wish to advance their knowledge and understanding of adult Limb Reconstruction Surgery in a high-volume tertiary referral centre that treats a broad variety of complex acquired and congenital pathologies with a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments. The Fellow will gain clinical experience in all aspects of Limb Reconstruction Surgery, including combined orthoplastic clinics and orthoplastic operating. The role includes coordinating weekly clinical responsibilities for the team of junior doctors and managing the weekly MDT meetings. Additionally, it is expected that the Fellow will work collaboratively to advance and develop research projects within the department, in order to produce a minimum of one peer reviewed publication during the period of the Fellowship. 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 roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page. The Senior Clinical Fellow post will be based in the elective centre at Broadgreen Hospital and the major trauma centre at Aintree Hospital. Daily work will be varied and include responsibility for coordinating the junior doctor team, providing care for both inpatients and outpatients within these hospitals, preparation for MDT meetings, active participation in outpatient clinics, elective and trauma theatre sessions and research responsibilities. We will encourage the fellow to develop their clinical and operative skills under consultant supervision across a wide variety of cases. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Clinical Team Administrator | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - Eccles
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
PermanentFull time
At GMMH we are investing significantly into our Community Mental Health provision. To support the Medical PA in providing a comprehensive administrative service to the medical teams within Salford Community Mental Health Team. Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024. Undertake audio clerical duties for your consultants, including minute taking as required, clinical letters, reports discharge correspondence and clinical activity data inputting. This may include administrative support relating to consultant tutorial work. Liaise with General Practitioner regarding clinic and domiciliary visits. Liaise with outside agencies, including Social Services, Coroner’s office, other hospitals, general and geriatric, medical services, clients, and their relatives using their knowledge and judgement of any given situation. Support the Physical Health team with administrative duties. To facilitate and manage, including minuting and dissemination of minutes, for any meetings requested relevant to your role or during time of cover for colleagues’ absence. Use of Microsoft packages. Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits • Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years • Excellent pension • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car scheme • Wellbeing programme • Blue Light Card Discounts This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton In Ashfield
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Microbiology at King’s Mill Hospital for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated and professional team. We are seeking a committed individual with a strong interest in clinical microbiology and a passion for delivering high-quality diagnostic services. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will undertake a broad range of bacteriological, serological and molecular microbiology investigations, contributing to the delivery of accurate, timely and clinically relevant diagnostic results. This will include the identification and interpretation of clinically significant microorganisms, as well as the interpretation of antimicrobial susceptibility testing, supporting clinicians in the effective management of patients with suspected or confirmed infection. Applications will also be considered from HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists currently working within diagnostic microbiology who have relevant experience and are in the process of completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. For candidates who have not yet completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio, the post will be offered at the appropriate Annex 21 salary in accordance with Agenda for Change terms and conditions. To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation. We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands. To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. This advert closes on Friday 30 Oct 2026
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Theatre Manager | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - Bristol
£49,387 - £56,515 pa / pa pro rata
PermanentFull time
Clinical Theatre Manager – Risk, Equipment & Education Lead Are you an experienced Theatre Nurse or ODP looking for a leadership role, where you can make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic Theatre Manager – Governance, Risk, Quality, Equipment & Education Lead to provide clinical, operational and professional leadership across our theatre services. You will lead on governance, patient safety, staff education and equipment management, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care. Key Responsibilities • Lead governance, risk and patient safety programmes. • Drive quality improvement, audits and service development. • Lead staff education, training and competency programmes. • Oversee medical equipment procurement, maintenance and replacement. • Support incident investigations and embed learning into practice. • Act as a visible clinical leader within the theatre team. About You • Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. • Significant theatre leadership and management experience. • Strong knowledge of governance, risk management and patient safety. • Passion for education, quality improvement and service excellence. • Excellent communication and leadership skills. This is an exciting opportunity to influence patient safety, develop staff, improve services and help shape the future of perioperative care at Bristol Children's Hospital . Main Duties Summary – Theatre Manager (Governance, Risk, Equipment and Education Lead) The post holder providesclinical, professional and operational leadershipacross theatres, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include: Governance, Risk and Patient Safety . Education and Workforce Development Equipment and Medical Device Management Leadership and Service Improvement Financial and Resource Management Information and Assurance Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps: • Better outcomes for our Patients • More opportunities for ourPeople • Fairer more consistent care for our Population • Best Value forPublic Purse Our vision for five years from now: • Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live. • We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources. • More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community. • Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care. • Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work. • We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career. • Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly. • We will contribute to system financial balance Interpersonal and communication skills · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, relatives and external stakeholders. · Ability to present complex clinical, governance and performance information in a clear and meaningful way to a range of audiences. · Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments and professional groups. · Confident in leading meetings, delivering presentations, facilitating training sessions and chairing governance discussions. · Skilled in managing difficult conversations, providing constructive feedback and supporting conflict resolution in a professional manner. · Demonstrates emotional intelligence, empathy and professionalism when dealing with staff wellbeing, patient concerns and service issues. · Ability to influence and negotiate effectively to achieve service improvements and organisational objectives. · Promotes a culture of civility, inclusion, psychological safety and collaborative working. · Able to motivate, coach and develop staff to achieve high standards of performance and patient care. · Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism when handling sensitive information. · Highly organised with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure. · Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and sound judgement within a complex and rapidly changing clinical environment · Ability to communicate governance, patient safety, educational and equipment-related requirements in a way that supports engagement and compliance · . Establishes credibility and trust through visible leadership, integrity and consistent professional behaviour. · Effective networking and partnership-working skills, enabling collaboration across the Trust and with external organisations. Professional Knowledge and Expertise · Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current professional registration. · Extensive experience of clinical leadership and management within a clinical setting. · Comprehensive knowledge of governance, clinical risk management and patient safety processes. · Detailed understanding of incident reporting, investigation, and the implementation of learning from incidents. · Sound knowledge of national clinical standards, regulatory requirements and healthcare legislation. · Experience of leading quality improvement programmes, clinical audit and service development projects. · In-depth knowledge of medical device management, equipment safety, maintenance requirements and asset management processes. · Experience of developing business cases and managing equipment replacement programmes and capital bids. · Knowledge of infection prevention and control, health and safety legislation, and safe systems of work. · Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing policies, standard operating procedures and clinical guidelines. · Understanding of workforce planning, establishment management, performance management and staff wellbeing initiatives. · Experience of managing change and supporting service transformation within a complex healthcare environment. · Knowledge of educational principles, competency-based assessment and workforce development strategies. · Experience of delivering training, competency assessments, mentorship and clinical education programmes. · Ability to analyse and interpret quality, safety and performance data to support decision-making and service improvements. · Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining specialist knowledge. · Leadership, management, teaching or quality improvement qualification, or equivalent experience. · Competence in the use of electronic patient records, incident reporting systems, audit databases and Microsoft Office applications. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making · Analyse complex clinical, operational and governance information to identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement within theatre services. · Investigate incidents, complaints, equipment failures and near misses, determining root causes and implementing appropriate corrective and preventative actions. · Use professional judgement to escalate patient safety concerns and operational risks in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. · Interpret audit findings, quality metrics and performance data to identify areas requiring intervention and service improvement. · Assess the impact of equipment failures, defects or shortages on service delivery and implement appropriate contingency plans to maintain patient safety and operational continuity. · Evaluate and prioritise competing operational demands, balancing patient needs, staffing levels, theatre utilisation and organisational priorities. · Lead complex investigations and contribute to formal reports, action plans and recommendations arising from incidents, complaints and governance reviews. · Analyse workforce, training and competency data to identify gaps and develop solutions to mitigate risks and improve performance. · Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and clinical teams on governance, education, risk management and equipment-related issues. · Support decision-making relating to procurement, replacement and standardisation of theatre equipment, considering clinical need, risk, compliance and financial implications. · Assess compliance with national standards, legislation and Trust policies, identifying where remedial action is required. · Make autonomous decisions within agreed professional and organisational boundaries, seeking senior support where necessary for highly complex or contentious issues. · Anticipate emerging risks and develop proactive solutions to prevent adverse impacts on patient safety, quality of care and service delivery. · Contribute to business planning and service development by evaluating evidence, benchmarking information and best practice guidance. · Facilitate multidisciplinary discussions to resolve complex clinical, operational and organisational challenges, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and patient-centred. · Respond effectively to unexpected situations, service pressures and operational disruptions, using sound judgement to maintain safe and effective patient care. Practical and technical skills · Plan, coordinate and monitor governance, education and equipment work programmes across theatre services to ensure delivery of departmental and organisational objectives. · Develop and maintain annual governance, audit, training and equipment replacement plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Trust requirements. · Coordinate clinical audits, accreditation activities, quality improvement projects and action plans, ensuring deadlines are achieved and outcomes are embedded into practice. · Organise and facilitate governance, patient safety, education and equipment meetings, ensuring actions are monitored and completed. · Lead the planning and coordination of staff training, competency assessments, induction programmes and mandatory training schedules. · Work collaboratively with Theatre Managers, Matrons, Practice Development Teams and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure workforce development plans meet service requirements. · Coordinate the management of medical devices and equipment, including procurement, maintenance schedules, replacement programmes and asset register compliance. · Plan equipment replacement and capital investment programmes, balancing clinical priorities, risk assessments and available financial resources. · Support operational planning for theatre services, ensuring governance, education and equipment requirements are incorporated into service delivery plans. · Prioritise and manage multiple competing demands, adapting plans in response to changing clinical priorities, incidents, staffing pressures and service developments. · Contribute to business planning, service redesign and strategic development initiatives within theatres and perioperative services. · Develop project plans and implementation schedules for service improvement initiatives, ensuring engagement from key stakeholders. · Coordinate responses to external inspections, accreditation visits, audits and regulatory reviews, ensuring evidence and action plans are prepared and delivered. · Monitor progress against departmental objectives, key performance indicators and quality metrics, taking action where improvements are required. · Ensure effective communication and coordination across clinical and non-clinical teams to support safe, efficient and effective theatre services. · Anticipate future workforce, educational and equipment requirements and develop plans to support service sustainability and growth. · Maintain professional clinical competence and provide direct clinical support within the theatre environment as required to ensure safe and effective patient care. · Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, promoting high standards of perioperative practice and patient-centred care. · Support the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care throughout the patient's perioperative journey. · Monitor standards of patient care through audit, governance processes, incident reviews and patient feedback, ensuring learning is implemented to improve outcomes. · Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive high-quality, coordinated and seamless care. · Contribute to the investigation and management of patient safety incidents, complaints and concerns, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to improve care and reduce risk. 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Housekeeper - Neonatal Unit | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester
£25,272 per annum (pro rata)
PermanentPart time
We are seeking a motivated and committed Housekeeper to join our team. This is an exciting and key role in which you will work closely with the nursing and domestic staff to ensure a safe, clean and organised clinical department. You will take responsibility for ensuring that all medical equipment is clean and well maintained and liaise with the domestic supervisors and staff to ensure cleaning is of a high standard and in line with Infection Control Policies. You will undertake the monitoring of stock levels for the ward and the ordering of supplies and equipment, therefore excellent computer skills are essential for this role. You must be able to empathise with and consider patients’ families as you go about your duties. You will have an organised and positive approach to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out in a timely, effective manner. Able to cope well under pressure, you will utilise excellent communication and team skills. Assist in the ongoing care and support of parents and families during their stay ensuring access to relevant information. Clean unit equipment such as incubators, intravenous and infusion equipment in accordance with infection control policies and assist with the overall cleanliness of the unit including intensive care cot spaces post discharge and prior to new admissions. Stock control, ordering, tracking and tracing of deliveries and ensuring that stock is rotated and stored away safely in line with Health and Safety Regulations. Liaise with other departments and hospitals regarding equipment issues and escalate where necessary. Ensure all trolleys and storage spaces are fully stocked, drug and milk fridges clean and tidy, and medicines and breast milk stored in line with Trust policies. Monitoring and recording fridge temperatures. When necessary clean spillages of hazardous substances including bodily fluids and disposal of sharps in line with Trust policies. Stock control of linen, assisting with laundry and disposing of soiled linen in line with Trust policies. Assist with operational support in the absence of the ward clerk. Other tasks as felt necessary by the Ward Manager/Matron to ensure the smooth running of the unit, and cleanliness in line with Infection Control Policy. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here. You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust. Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK. At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’headingand once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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PCC Ward Manager | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
PermanentFull time
It’s an exciting time to join Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. We are recruiting for a non clinical ward manager band 7 to join our dynamic Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) team that sits within the Division of, Paediatric Critical Care, Anaesthetics and Complex Medicine (Paediatric Oncology, Haematology, Stem Cell Transplant and Gene Therapy). We’re looking for a motivated and passionate individual to bring enthusiasm and excellence to our team which provides a broad range of high-quality, specialist services to our patients and supporting the team to be the best that they can be. The post holder will report to the Senior Sisters and Lead Nurse, providing visible leadership across a clinical service setting, monitoring and maintaining professional high standards. S/he is an innovative and dynamic practitioner committed to improving the patient/client experience, improving standards of care and services, leading the nursing contribution within PCC in line with the Group Nursing & Midwifery Strategy and Values and Behaviours. The post holder is responsible for ensuring immediate care to critically ill children and their families, and will work primarily within the Paediatric Critical Care Clinical Specialist Unit, namely the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), the Paediatric High Dependency Unit (PHDU), and the North West and North Wales Transport Service (NWTS). The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care for these patients supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. S/he will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist areas. The post holder will assist the senior Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered and maintained. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients and families. The post holder will deputise for the senior sister/ charge nurse as required and along with the Critical Care Registrar act as a first responder bleep holder in clinical emergency calls within RMCH. The post holder will support evidenced based care within the clinical teams. S/he will contribute to the improvement of standards to care through the development of all staff groups, participating in audit and research, teaching and supporting colleagues and the provision of effective leadership. Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’headingand once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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