Staff Nurse | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
PermanentFull time
On Ward 12 we are looking for a caring, compassionate and motivated individual to join our team. Ward 12 is an acute medical Oncology ward, based within one of the leading cancer centres in Europe. On Ward 12 we are committed in the investment of excellent individuals who want to be part of an organisation that provides the most advanced cancer care. We are committed in the provision of exemplary patient care, and this is demonstrated in our collaborative team approach. We are a 28 bedded ward, which is comprised of open bays and side rooms. We care for a variety of different disease groups. This provides an array of exposure, broadens knowledge, and expertise within the field of oncology. We treat patients with a full range of diagnostic, inpatient, and treatment needs. Alongside administering complex chemotherapy regimens, we also support patients during their treatment with the symptoms and side effects of treatment. We care for palliative patients providing symptom control and end-of-life care. If you are a passionate, dedicated and caring individual who wants to progress within cancer care, this job could be for you! The role as staff nurse on Ward 12 includes: - Managing acutely unwell patients - Provide specialist oncological nursing interventions - Clinical skills such as cannulation, venepuncture, care of CVADS, catheterisation, care of chest drains, ascitic drains, stomas and nephrostomies and administration of SACT - Recognise deterioration in patients’ condition at an early stage - Keen to progress within cancer care and undertake specialist training within the role, such as standardised chemotherapy training (UKONs) - Providing Palliative and End of Life Care - Patient education - Liaising with the MDT and being the patients advocate - Effectively communicating with patient and relatives - Clear, accurate documentation - Pro-active team player - Keeping up to date with current guidance and implementing evidence-based practice The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Professional 1. As part of the ward team help achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care. 2. Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs. 3. To be aware of the needs of relatives, and to give them support and advice. 4. Take individual responsibility for the nursing care of a group of patients, as a registered nurse. 5. Ensure that prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with the Hospital Procedure and Policy, and work within NMC guidelines. 6. To follow the procedure when notifying relatives of seriously ill patients and those who have died. 7. To liaise with medical and para-medical personnel and community organisations. 8. To participate in internal rotation to night duty/shift work as required. 9. Manage and generally supervise the ward in the absence of senior staff. 10. Provide a supportive role within the ward for nursing, medical and clerical staff. 11. To give clear and accurate updates at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions. 12. To participate in the emergency/continuing care of patients and give any necessary instructions, including transfer information. 13. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the ward. 14. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistant’s acting as mentor to designated staff. 15. Be able to act as ward co-ordinator in absence of senior staff and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients, liaising closely with admission staff, medical staff and other wards. 16. To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects. 17. To participate in ward/unit/Trust initiatives i.e. CODE 18. To act as support for other ward nurses in relation to acute emergency care. 19. Safely escort patients to other areas, and act as an escort for patients during transfer to other departments/hospitals as required. 20. Assist in the provision of meals/refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs. 21. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the ward. 22. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge. 23. Carry out certain procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation and the administration of Chemotherapy, and be prepared to learn new skills relevant to the role. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1. To be responsible for own personal development and for maintaining a personal development plan. 2. To complete the ward preceptor pack, and ward training packs. 3. Complete Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills Programme and Cannulation Skills Training and update regularly. 4. Attend all mandatory study days as per Trust and unit guidance. 5. To complete and maintain all essential training. PERSONAL 1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship. 2. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires. 3. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours. 4. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act and be familiar with all risk assessments pertinent to the ward. 5. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy. 6. Adhere to trust uniform policy. This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026
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Operational Service Assistant: Northwich Care Community
Mid Cheshire Hospitals - Northwich
£25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Operational Service Assistant to join our dynamic and forward thinking Northwich Care Community. As a Integrated Care Community, we are proud of the transformation work we have already achieved in order to establish the “Right Professional, Right Place, Right Time” approach. Our HUB team are a friendly and supportive administration team who work with community services teams managing direct and indirect patient referrals, enquiries, appointments, supplies and ordering. The Operational Service Assistant will provide comprehensive, quality, confidential administrative support to the Community Services within the Northwich Care Community including managing calls, referrals and supporting the clinical staff. They will be expected to organise their own workload whilst being supported by the Care Community Co-Ordinator, ensuring that an efficient service is provided to the population of the CCICP’s Care Communities. It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role, and is fully supportive of other colleagues within the team. Knowledge of NHS IT systems including EMIS and DCS/Meditech are advantageous, confident communication and IT skills are a must. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. See attached job description for full details: • To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Specialist Services within the Care Community Team including managing calls, referrals, and supporting the clinical staff to respond to the health needs of the population of the Care Community. • To support the Care Community Co-ordinator to liaise with a range of internal and external services and teams regarding appointments and multi-disciplinary meetings. • Exercise own judgement based on acquired knowledge and experience, as to when to deal with queries personally, and when to involve other team members in the Care Community Team and with what degree of urgency. • Build and maintain constructive relationships with others, within the department and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients and support signposting where appropriate of queries and referrals. • Be conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, including specialist computer systems, and be able to obtain information from the Intranet/Internet, if requested to do so. • Provide information to parents/carers where appropriate, according to agreed guidelines, where appropriate. • Support Care Community Team with audits, reports and other activity measurement as necessary, including managing databases, obtaining information, and in the presentation of the results. • To carry out other responsibilities / duties at the request of the senior / Line Manager, according to the job holder’s competency to do so. This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026
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Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust - Canterbury
£66,582 - £77,368 per annum pro-rata
PermanentPart time
This role Provides leadership and management of our Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit in accordance with current legalisation, Pharmacy, Trust, local and National Standards. The unit produces over 3000 items a month mixed between ready to use and named patient dispensed and is in the process of a planned refurbishment as part of a longer term process of replacement. It has a highly dedicated team and is supported by an in house Quality Assurance/Control service as well as extensive clinical pharmacy and clinical trails service An opportunity to work with brilliant and passionate team has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist to make a difference to patients’ outcomes and wellbeing as the lead for our Aseptic services. This role is open to all persons with or without aseptic service experience with relevant skills to learn, develop and a passion for leadership. We see the role as a stepping stone to further develop essential skills for more senior pharmacy roles in leadership, governance and quality management. This is a band 8b role a component of which is the role of Accountable Pharmacist, in which role the successful candidate is supported by an experienced Production Manager and Quality Assurance team. The outline job plan is appended of which the Accountable pharmacist is a part, the rest we will consider with candidates in terms of developing and or maintaining a current specialism for example from Clinical through digital and technical to Quality management that is linked to the role and the development pathway you want to pursue. Further, for those candidates who don't meet all the essential criteria we are happy to consider a progression (8a to 8b) against agreed milestones on the basis of Appendix 21 of Agenda for Change. This includes the development of knowledge and skills within the role both clinically and operationally through support from specialist Pharmacy colleagues and various nationally recognised training and qualifications. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. For more details on the job, its roles and responsibilities pleases see the associated Job Description and Person Specification This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026
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Waking Night Support Worker
Cherry Trees - Liphook
£150 - £160 per night
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Waking Night Support Worker Earn £150 to £160 a night as a Waking Night Support Worker at Goldcrest Lodge, keeping children safe and settled until morning. Working arrangements Location: Goldcrest Lodge, Liphook, Hampshire Salary / Pay: £150 to £160 per night, equivalent to approximately £15,600 to £16,640 per year pro rata based on 24 hours (2 nights per week), or £23,400 to £24,960 per year based on 36 hours (3 nights per week) Shift Pattern: 7:00pm to 7:00am, part-time (24 or 36 hours), including some weekend work About Cherry Trees Cherry Trees provides specialist, home-from-home care for children with complex disabilities across our two homes in Surrey and Hampshire, giving families a vital break, while helping children build confidence and independence. What you'll be doing Direct care - Carry out welfare checks throughout the night, at least every 15 minutes where required - Comfort and settle children who wake during the night - Follow care plans and medical guidance for each child Household duties - Complete laundry and light food preparation as needed - Clean and maintain communal areas including toilets and floors Records and handovers - Complete daily reports and record incidents or medication given - Hand over clearly to the day team each morning What we're looking for - Caring, patient and reliable with strong communication skills - Able to stay calm under pressure during night shifts - Comfortable working independently overnight - Committed to safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing - Experience in residential childcare desirable but not essential - Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one Benefits - 33 days annual leave including bank holidays - Company pension - Blue Light Card - Employee Assistance Programme - On-site parking All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and at least two satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom; we cannot offer sponsorship. Cherry Trees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Ready to keep the night shift running smoothly at Goldcrest Lodge? Apply today and help children wake up safe and settled every morning. You may also have experience or be interested in these types of roles: Waking Night Carer, Night Support Worker, Night Care Assistant, Overnight Support Worker, Residential Night Worker, Waking Night Care Assistant.
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Male Support Worker
Avenues Group - Fareham
from £25,845 a year, pro rata
On-sitePermanentFull time
Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things. We know that when our team feels supported, they'll go the extra mile for the people we care for – it's what helps us achieve our vision. Are you looking for your next social care role, or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you! Male Support Worker Portchester £25,845 per annum pro rata Full time Driver with a FULL UK Manual driving license is essential We are looking for Male Support Workers to work with us in Portchester, supporting male adults who have Autism and health needs. They like to go into the community on a regular basis. No two days are the same, but your day might look like this! Supporting our people to be engaged in all day-to-day activities, including making full use of their community and beyond. Supporting our people with social activities and connecting with family and friends. Supporting the management of our people’s finances. Keeping our people’s home clean and fresh, and going shopping. Providing, and encouraging, personal care. And enjoying what you do! Experience in social care is not essential, we provide a full range of accredited and award-winning training programmes at no cost to yourself, including the Health and Social Care Diploma that will really support your career progression. Benefits you can expect! Early Pay – ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish. Paid enhanced DBS. Flexible working. Paid annual leave (pro rata). Access to high quality training that supports your career development. Contributory pension scheme with life assurance. Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and The Bene£its website. Recommend a friend scheme - earn up to £500. Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal, counselling, and support. Apply now! We look forward to hearing from you. As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the interview stage. “There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be ( MALE ) in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.“ We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
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Catering Assistant
NHS Jobs - Dorchester
from £25,272 a year
PermanentFull time
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. Please scroll through to find the JD/PS appropriate to the role you are applying for. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
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Health Records Library/Scanning Clerk
NHS Jobs - Dorchester
from £25,272 a year
ContractFull time
Please see job description and person specification for further information on the role and responsibilities of a health records clerk.
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Healthset Information Governance Lead
NHS Jobs - Dorset and Somerset
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
ContractFull time
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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Practice Nurse
NHS Jobs - Nottingham
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
Practice Nurse - Job Description Job Title: Nurse Responsible to: Lead Nurse Job Purpose: To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education Duties and Responsibilities Clinical To manage patients with chronic disease (focusing on respiratory management) , running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate prescribed vaccinations Treat patients with minor injuries Assist GPs with contraceptive services Act as chaperone when required Undertake health promotion to help educate patients Discuss issues related to the care and support of individual patients within the practice nurse team and refer patients and carers to those that can better meet their needs. Administration To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans General To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice and registration Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions Develop own skills and knowledge including active participation in clinical supervision Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time Assist with the implementation of standards, guidelines and policies
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Lead Health Economist
NHS Jobs - Ely
£66,582 to £77,368 a year
PermanentFull time
A. Professional leadership and strategy Lead the health economics discipline across the integrated Strategic Value Unit and Population Health Unit, providing authoritative professional advice and setting its direction. Work with the Head of Evaluation and other professional leads to align the work programme and health economics capability with ICB priorities. Identify where health economics can materially improve decisions and advocate proportionate approaches based on the question, evidence, uncertainty and intended use. B. Economic evaluation and decision modelling Lead complex economic evaluations and decision models supporting commissioning, transformation and resource allocation. Apply methods such as cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, cost-consequence, cost-benefit, budget impact, return on investment, multi-criteria decision analysis and scenario modelling where appropriate. Develop, adapt and interpret decision models suited to the decision context, available evidence and implementation maturity. Assess assumptions, uncertainty and sensitivity, ensuring limitations are transparent and conclusions proportionate to the evidence. C. Strategic value, prioritisation and resource allocation Apply health economic reasoning across the strategic commissioning cycle, including prioritisation, option appraisal, business cases, investment, redesign and disinvestment. Assess marginal benefits, opportunity costs, affordability and trade-offs between alternative uses of ICB resources. Work with commissioning, finance and clinical colleagues to assess the resource and outcome implications of service configurations and commissioning options. Support value-based approaches that link resource use to outcomes, equity and population benefit. D. Evidence, data and technical assurance Lead appraisal and synthesis of economic and related evidence, including published literature, national guidance and routine health and care data. Ensure assumptions, parameters and data sources are transparent, defensible and documented. Provide senior technical assurance of high-impact analyses and models through proportionate peer review, independent challenge and sensitivity analysis. Promote reproducible, transparent and responsible analytical practice and shared modelling resources. E. Multidisciplinary evaluation and decision intelligence Lead the health economic components of multidisciplinary evaluations of pathways, programmes and service changes. Integrate economic evidence with outcomes, activity, utilisation, equity, implementation and qualitative evidence. Assess whether interventions deliver value and inform decisions about continuation, scaling, redesign or disinvestment. Consider distributional effects and health inequalities alongside overall population benefit where relevant. F. Insight, influence and implementation Work with decision-makers to define economic questions and translate findings into clear recommendations for strategy, commissioning and delivery. Communicate costs, outcomes, uncertainty, affordability and opportunity cost clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Produce or assure economic content for business cases, option appraisals, committee papers, investment proposals and evaluation reports. Provide constructive challenge where economic assumptions, claims of value or interpretations are unsupported or misleading. G. Team and portfolio leadership Line manage and professionally support the health economics team, including objectives, appraisal, performance, development and wellbeing. Provide technical supervision, coaching and professional development across the analytical function, fostering curiosity, constructive challenge, inclusion and continuous learning. Lead a portfolio of complex work, balancing priorities, risks, dependencies, resources and timescales. Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment and development of health economics and wider quantitative analytical capability.
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