Care Assistant - Camilla House - 38.5 Hours Days
Holmes Care Group LTD - Fife
13.45
PermanentPart time
Job Advert Care Assistant We are Holmes Care Group! Weekly Hours: 38.5 Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST: we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together. Benefits Package: - Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements - SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only) - Company pension scheme - Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only) - Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500 - Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme - Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider - Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back - Discounted Health Club memberships - Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group - Additional on-going training and development opportunities - Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards What does the day of a care assistant look like? As a naturally caring and compassionate person, you will play a pivotal role in delivering great quality, person related care: - Providing excellent care and support to residents - Assisting residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual - Providing support and guidance to family members - Engaging in day-to-day activities and providing companionship to residents - Maintaining good communication and developing effective working relationships with other team members. If you are ready to start a new career with the UK’s leading care home group, apply now. Together we can make a difference. #indcare
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Contract Manager, CCP (SWL Phase 3a) | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 Per Annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the South London Partnership (SLP) Commissioning & Contracts Team as a Contracts Manager. This role is ideal for an experienced NHS commissioning or contract management professional who enjoys working across organisational boundaries to improve services and patient outcomes. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of complex NHS contracts, developing strong relationships with commissioners, providers and operational teams, and ensuring contractual, financial and quality requirements are achieved. Working across specialised mental health services, you will play a key role in supporting service transformation, performance management and contract delivery while ensuring compliance with NHS Standard Contract requirements and national policy. We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to Commissioning & Contracts. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in Commissioning & Contracts. As Contracts Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management of a portfolio of commissioning and provider contracts across the South London Partnership. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the full contract lifecycle, including development, mobilisation, variations and annual negotiations. • Leading contract monitoring meetings and working with providers and commissioners to improve performance. • Monitoring quality, activity, finance and KPIs, ensuring contractual obligations are met. • Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Providing contractual advice and identifying financial, contractual and operational risks. • Supporting procurement, commissioning, service redesign and mobilisation projects. • Preparing reports and briefings for senior managers and governance groups. • Maintaining accurate contract records and supporting continuous improvement. You will need strong analytical, negotiation, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced NHS environment. TheSouth London Partnership (SLP) Commissioning & Contracts Teamis responsible for commissioning, contract management and assurance across theProvider Collaborative Programmeand theComplex Care Programme, overseeing some of the most specialised mental health services in the NHS. Working closely with NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, Provider Collaboratives, NHS Trusts and independent providers, we help ensure services are safe, effective, high quality and deliver the best possible outcomes for patients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, supportive team where no two days are the same. We operate in afast-paced, dynamic environment, managing complex contracts, supporting service transformation and responding to evolving NHS priorities. The role offers plenty of challenge, requiring strong relationship management, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities. We are proud of our strong team spirit and collaborative culture. We support one another, share knowledge and celebrate success, creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to develop professionally and contribute new ideas. The role is based atLewisham Town Hall, with excellent transport links and opportunities for flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading the operational management of a portfolio of NHS commissioning and provider contracts, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, agreed quality standards and financial plans. Key responsibilities include: • Managing NHS Standard Contracts and contract variations. • Leading contract performance, quality and finance review meetings. • Monitoring activity, KPIs, quality indicators and contractual compliance. • Supporting contract negotiations and annual contract planning. • Preparing reports for senior management, commissioners and governance groups. • Working closely with operational, finance, quality and clinical teams to resolve contractual issues. • Supporting procurement, mobilisation and implementation of new services. • Developing and maintaining contract registers and governance documentation. • Identifying, escalating and mitigating contractual and operational risks. • Building effective relationships with commissioners, providers and partner organisations. • Supporting service transformation, continuous improvement and business planning initiatives. • Ensuring compliance with NHS policies, legislation, information governance and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills, together with experience of NHS commissioning, contract management, performance reporting and stakeholder engagement. They will be able to manage competing priorities, negotiate effectively and work confidently across organisational boundaries to deliver high-quality outcomes for patients and commissioners. This version is written in a modern NHS Jobs/TRAC style and is designed to attract experienced Band 7 commissioning and contracts professionals while remaining consistent with the underlying job description. This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Assistant Psychologist | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAs
ContractFull time
We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support an innovative project in the roll-out of trauma-informed approaches (TIA) in our adult acute inpatient wards. Many people coming into our inpatient environments have a history of trauma and the experience of being in hospital during a mental health crisis can itself be incredibly traumatic. We are committed to ensuring our wards take a trauma-informed approach to clinical care and to staff support. The successful candidate will work as part of a small MDT supporting this inpatient work across all 4 South London & The Maudsley boroughs. They will support with, delivering interventions and training to staff and service users and with the evaluation of the project’s outcomes. The project will support our strategic priorities around anti-racism, building a culture of trust with the communities we serve and providing outstanding mental health care. This role will support the delivery of strategy, stakeholder engagement and implementation of trauma-informed approaches (TIA) and the further development of a trauma-informed culture across adult acute inpatient wards at South London & The Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will work flexibly across our inpatient wards in all four boroughs covered by the trusts. They will support the delivery of group-based interventions with staff and service users including skills groups, reflective practice, team formulations and training sessions. They will be involved in audit and evaluation of the project including gathering data, conducting interviews and writing up reports. They will be involved in the gathering of and translation of best practice across the region and nationally to support the strategy underpinning the project. They will support the development of training materials and manuals for use on the wards. They will work closely with colleague across the trust working on thePatient and Carer Race Equity Framework (PCREF) to ensure the strategy encompasses our commitment to anti-racism.We are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. This post will sit within the Corporate Psychology & Psychotherapy team at South London & The Maudsley. This small, central team provides support, governance and leadership for Psychological Professionals and staff support across the trust. It is a diverse and experienced team with a warm and supportive culture. The Trauma-Informed Approaches for Adult Inpatient Team is a new initiative and will reach out across the trust and work with multiple ward-based teams within each of the 4 boroughs covered by South London & The Maudsley – Lambeth, Lewisham, Croydon and Southwark. The post will be able to access office-based space at the Maudsley Hospital but will need to travel to and spend time in all 4 borough’s inpatient spaces based at the Maudsley, Bethlem Royal and Lewisham Hospitals: Maudsley Hospital:Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range restaurants. The Corporate Psychology & Psychotherapy team have office space based in Trust Headquarters. Clinical and Client Care • To provide protocol-based psychological group and individual interventions within inpatient settings under the close supervision of a Practitioner Psychologist. • To assist the Trauma-Informed Approaches Team in developing clinical, therapeutic and training materials that support trauma-informed care. • To organise, schedule and co-facilitate training sessions for ward staff, service users and partner agencies. • To arrange, coordinate and co-facilitate staff support interventions, reflective practice sessions, team formulation meetings and other trauma-informed initiatives designed to improve staff wellbeing and service delivery. Contributing to Team or Service Clinical Functioning • To contribute to the effective operation of the Trauma-Informed Approaches Inpatient Project Team. • To work within and promote a psychologically informed and trauma-informed framework across inpatient services. • To support the delivery of accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive services for diverse local communities. • To contribute to the development and implementation of trauma-informed care strategies across adult acute inpatient wards throughout the Trust. • To support project planning, administration, coordination and delivery of trauma-informed care initiatives. Policy and Service Development • To implement Trust policies and procedures within own area of responsibility. • To participate in service user and carer engagement activities that support the planning, development and delivery of trauma-informed inpatient services. • To contribute to service improvement initiatives that enhance patient experience and the quality of care provided across inpatient settings. Care or Management of Resources • To take responsibility for the safe and appropriate use of Trust equipment and physical resources. • To monitor resource requirements and request supplies when necessary to support service delivery. • To ensure the safe storage and management of equipment, materials and resources used within the service. • To inform supervising staff when resources require replenishment and assist in maintaining adequate stock levels. Teaching and Training • To support the induction, learning and development of Assistant Psychologists and other staff as appropriate. • To assist in sharing research findings, service evaluation outcomes and examples of good practice through presentations, reports and publications. • To organise, schedule and co-facilitate training sessions for Trust staff and partner organisations to support the implementation of trauma-informed care and service improvement initiatives. Record-Keeping and Information Governance • To ensure that all information generated through own work is recorded and stored in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and local procedures. • Under supervision, to maintain accurate clinical records, reports and electronic documentation in line with professional and organisational requirements. • To maintain databases, accurately record data and assist in the production of reports and service information. Research and Development • To support the design, implementation and evaluation of audit, research and service development projects that promote trauma-informed care across inpatient services. • To undertake data collection, analysis and reporting using appropriate IT and statistical software. • To conduct literature reviews and evidence searches to support the development of evidence-based trauma-informed practice. • To assist with surveys, consultation exercises and feedback activities involving staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders, helping to inform service development and improvement. • To identify and share examples of effective trauma-informed practice from other organisations to support innovation within the Trust. Maintaining Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development • To receive regular clinical and professional supervision in accordance with professional and Trust requirements. • To broaden knowledge and experience of psychology practice within NHS services. • To maintain and develop the competencies required to undertake the duties of the role effectively. • To participate in training, learning and continuing professional development opportunities agreed with the supervising psychologist and manager. General • To travel across Trust sites and other locations as required. • To maintain awareness of risks associated with inpatient environments and follow Trust policies regarding the management of challenging behaviour and other clinical risks. • To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and support colleagues and service users when required. • To work flexibly in line with service needs, including participation in evening clinics or Saturday working where agreed within the overall job plan. Please refer to the attached job description for detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities of the role. This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026
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Personal Assistant PER77282/JP
Pembrokeshire Direct Payments - Dinas Cross
from £13.45 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
A Direct Payments client in Pembrokeshire is looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support them with their care needs. This post is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, which aims to enable the client to manage their support and meet their care needs independently. The successful applicant should be friendly and supportive and be able to work flexibly to meet the care needs of the client. They should be able to support the client to make their own decisions around their care needs and encourage them to maintain their independence. • Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing and changing into nightwear. • Support the individual to prepare for bed at the end of the day. • Change catheter drainage bag as required, including changing to a night bag in the evening, and empty the catheter bag when necessary. • Ensure the individual has independently changed their own stoma bag • Prepare and provide breakfast, a main meal, an evening meal, drinks and ensure snacks and refreshments are left within easy reach. • Prompt and encourage the individual to take prescribed medication. • Ensure a suitable bowl or jug is available for the individual to empty their catheter bag independently between care visits. • Promote the individual's independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing at all times. • Monitor and report any changes in the individual's health, mobility or wellbeing in accordance with organisational procedures.
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Clinical Support Secretary - RAEI
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - Wigan
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We currently have an opportunity for a suitably experienced secretary to join our team of Clinical Support Secretaries within our Medical Secretariat, working with the Fractures team. The available position is for 32 hours per week, based at our Wigan Site, please note, whilst this post is advertised on an temporary basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future. This interesting & varied role requires the ability to work well on your own initiative whilst being committed to teamwork to ensure work is completed to meet Trust targets. You must possess the ability to manage a variety of tasks & prioritise these accordingly whilst working under pressure. Good communication skills and the ability to deal with confidential & sensitive issues in a professional manner are essential. NHS employees should obtain their manager’s approval for a secondment before applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. Although the post is currently advertised as a fixed-term position, there is a possibility that it could become permanent in the future without the need for re-advertisement You will be working in a busy environment within the ‘virtual’ Clinical Secretary pool within a small team to designated specialties. You will be providing an efficient audio typing service using our Digital Dictation System, together with our existing Patient Information Systems. You will support our Consultant PAs, ensuring that patient and GP correspondence is typed and dispatched within a timely manner. To be successful in this role you will need to be qualified to RSA III or equivalent or have a proven experience of audio-typing and providing a secretarial / audio-typing service. You will also need to be able to type accurately at speeds of around 40 – 50 words per minute. Having knowledge of medical terminology and / or an AMSPAR qualification will be a distinct advantage. Previous secretarial experience within a hospital or other medical environment would also be a distinct advantage. When applying, please refer to the person spec, demonstrating in your application how you meet the criteria, providing examples where possible. Please also indicate all of the specialities that you have experience of typing for, where applicable. This role is ideal for those wishing to pursue a career as a medical secretary, offering opportunities to gain knowledge and experience across multiple specialties to facilitate progression to a higher level. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high‑quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe thathappy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success. We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values: • People at the Heart • Listen and Involve • Kind and Respectful • ONE Team We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high‑quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team. At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. The main duties of this role are • Audio typing using the Digital Dictation System, photocopying and the composition of letters. • Sorting, prioritising, processing and distribution of incoming mail, using judgement and experience to decide which documents are to be passed directly to other areas for action and information. • Ensuring accurate and up-to-date inputting of information onto all Trust patient systems (PAS, ORMIS, EPR, Digital Dictation). • General office management duties (photocopying, scanning, emailing documentation) as required. • Assist other Clinical Secretaries with their workload • Promote the dissemination of quality patient information. • Provide non-clinical advice and information to patients/clients/relatives • Knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures and software programmes (PAS, theatre, EPR, digital dictation) and their application to improve service efficiency and effectiveness. • Understanding of medical terminology and a willingness to assist colleagues with transcription outputs. • Exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analysing and resolving problems at source. • Assist in new staff induction together with the identification and support of their training requirements. • Facilitate a supportive learning environment that enables all members of the secretariat team to develop. • Recognise the effective utilisation of all appropriate development resources and opportunities. • Promote the ethos of continuous improvement disseminating any new knowledge gained to other colleagues. • Recognise and accept responsibility for own personal development. • Supervising administration support and work experience students ensuring an effective office system is maintained. • Providing cover for the work of absent secretaries, including across sites, when necessary This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026
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Maternity Support Worker/Community Maternity Support Worker
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth
£25,760 - £27,476 pa pr
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. Do you have a passion for women's health and supporting women, their babies and families throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period? We are looking for candidates who are prepared to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays, no two days are the same in maternity and we provide a 24 hour, 365 day a year service. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This vacancy may close early due the high interest in this role. Interviews will take place on 07/11/2026. Main duties including providing kind and compassionate care including clinical observations, infant feeding, mental health and wellbeing support, housekeeping duties. For community duties you would need access to your own transport and will be support midwives care for women and babies in their own homes and/or in designated clinics of which all training will be given. In the hospital setting you will be a team player, working independently within scope of job and supported by a wonderful maternity team. If you think this role could be for you, feel free to get in touch, in return UHD can offer further developmental training and long term career opportunities with attractive annual leave allowance and other staff benefits. UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. Working across all areas on floor 2 and 3 of the BEACH Building. • Clinical observations • Personal Care • Cleaning duties and general housekeeping • Supporting diet and nutrition • Stock replenishment • Signposting women and families for appropriate support • Answering the telephone • Escalating concern To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026
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Band 8a Therapy Services Assistant General Manager | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Hampstead
£66,274 - £73,496 per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS
ContractPart time
This is an exciting time to join the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing care for more than 1.6 million people each year across our four main hospital sites: the Royal Free Hospital, Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and North Middlesex Hospital. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking therapist to join the Therapy Services Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading service improvement initiatives, driving innovation, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure services are effective, efficient, and aligned with best practice, while maintaining strong professional and clinical governance standards. Therapy Services at the Royal Free London has a strong culture of continuous improvement, using quality improvement methodology to enhance patient care and service delivery. We actively support research-informed practice and are at the forefront of workforce innovation. Working alongside an experienced team of clinical leaders and senior managers, the post holder will lead strategic and operational developments that improve patient outcomes, strengthen staff engagement, and promote wellbeing across Therapy Services. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence practice across a large and diverse organisation while gaining valuable experience in operational management, leadership, service transformation and workforce development. We welcome applications from experienced clinicians with management experience registered in one of the Allied Health Professions represented within Therapy Services, including: Dietetics Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Podiatry Speech and Language Therapy This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership, strategic planning and project management skills while working closely with therapy teams across the Trust. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. People enjoy working with us because we are values-driven and a person centred trust that cares about the community. We also have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development. For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Hampstead
£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team making medicines for patients internal and external to the trust including a large number of home-care patients. You will be involved in preparing a wide range of products and will rotate around the three areas of production gaining experience in a wide variety of manufacturing techniques. GCSEs (Grade A – C) in Maths, English and Science are required, and previous experience of working in a pharmacy manufacturing environment would be beneficial. If you are a motivated individual, have good attention to detail and understand the importance of following strict procedures at all times, then this could be the role for you. Contact us if you require any additional information or to arrange an informal visit.You will be working 37.5 hours per week and be expected to work one in six Saturdays and Bank Holidays on rotation. Working some late duties/ shift working may also be required. Previous applicants need not apply. Please note if high volumes of applications are received the vacancy will close earlier than stated, you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment The post-holder is to assist with the provision and development of the Pharmacy Technical. Services department at the Royal Free Hospital rotating between each manufacturing area (Non-Sterile, Terminally Sterilised Batches, CIVAS and Chemotherapy). The prime function of the job is to prepare medicinal products either as batches or for individual patients against pre-prepared worksheets. The post-holder is required to work with his/her arms in isolators, Laminar Air Flow Cabinets (LAFCs) for long periods of time, with full concentration. Overalls, gloves and masks are worn when processing. This role requires fine manipulation, so manual dexterity is essential, as is accuracy and attention to detail and good eyesight. The post-holder is expected to have knowledge of and work according to the principles of Good, Manufacturing Practice, in order to maintain the department’s Manufacturing “Specials” Licence. They will be expected to help the Chief and Senior Technicians in the unit with the training of all new staff working in the unit and re-training of any staff who have been absent from working in that part of the rotation for a long time. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Staff Nurse - Critical Care Unit | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Preston
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are looking for registered nurses to join our dynamic, supportive and innovative team, working in a new state of the art Critical Care Unit! A multi million pound project to expand to 34 beds and refurbish the existing unit was completed in 2021. This gives an improved working and patient environment along with facilities and rest areas for relatives/carers. Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust is the specialist regional centre for a mixture of specialities: • Major trauma centre • Neurosurgery • Neurology • Vascular surgery • Maxillo-facial and plastics • Upper Gastro-intestinal • General surgery • Renal and dialysis • Respiratory • Gynaecology • Oncology and Radiotherapy This provides us with a varied patient group requiring a diverse workforce and multiple skills. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and well-being care needs of critically ill patients, in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework. Qualities that make an exceptional critical care nurse are as follows; strong enough to get through tough situations but have a caring heart, able to keep calm under pressure, organised, communicate effectively within a team and able to interact with patient families that are often distraught. If you have these qualities and constant change is something you strive for then a career in critical care is right for you. We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified nurses (within 2 months of qualifying). We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of. Critical care will give you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and skills and develop your career pathway. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent care with compassion within an environment that is challenging, yet immensely rewarding. We are a friendly unit that offers a flexible and comprehensive induction. All staff are provided with supernumerary time – this is flexible to be extended depending on previous experience. Duties will include, but not be limited to: • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines • Support and provide patient education and health promotion • Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff • Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. • Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care • Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care • Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation • Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation • Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals • Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness • To participate in education and training of junior staff. • Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice • Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening • Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026
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Business Process Excellence Engineer
CEVA Logistics - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£50,000 to £50,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
YOUR ROLE Are you passionate about driving change and continuous improvement? We are looking for a Business Process Excellence Engineer to join our team in Ashby de la Zouch, supporting operations across multiple sites around the country. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will lead improvement initiatives, work closely with key stakeholders to implement change, and drive the deployment of best practices across the network. This role can be based anywhere in the UK and operates Monday to Friday, with regular travel to CEVA sites nationwide and occasional travel to our Ashby-de-la-Zouch office. The role offers flexibility in managing your working schedule to support multiple sites as required. The role offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, plus a company car. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? Lead and deliver Continuous Improvement initiatives across operational sites, driving measurable improvements in performance, efficiency and ways of working. Conduct site diagnostics, process observations, time-and-motion studies and waste analysis to identify inefficiencies and develop practical improvement solutions. Support the deployment and ongoing development of CEVA’s SCA programme, assessing site performance against established criteria and best practice standards. Visit sites to observe operations, identify improvement opportunities, provide constructive feedback and support local teams with improvement plans. Facilitate and support Kaizen activities, ensuring actions are followed through, outcomes are measured and successful improvements are shared across the business. Apply Lean principles, including Kaizen and 5S, to improve processes, reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency. Break down and review existing processes to identify opportunities to re-engineer and improve operational solutions. Evaluate and communicate business performance against SCA, Kaizen, PRIMO and process standards at local, sector and cluster level. Support longer-term improvement programmes as well as new business wins, new site implementations and Contract Review Assessments. Work closely with the BPE team and operational stakeholders to embed Continuous Improvement principles and best practice across new and existing operations. Champion the use of CI tools and methodologies, supporting sites with their effective deployment and utilisation. Develop and deliver Lean and Continuous Improvement training and materials to support capability across operational sites. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve operating models and deliver sustainable, measurable improvements across the organisation. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We’re looking for a results-driven Continuous Improvement professional with proven experience delivering Lean and CI initiatives within operational or logistics environments. Ideally, you will hold a recognised Lean qualification, such as Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Practitioner status, or be working towards one. You will have strong practical experience using Lean tools including Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis, value stream mapping and standard work, with the ability to identify process waste and improvement opportunities. Experience conducting process observations, cycle timing and time-and-motion studies, alongside working within formal CI governance frameworks, would be highly beneficial. You will be analytical, data-driven and a strong problem solver, comfortable interpreting performance metrics and using data to identify and deliver improvements. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence teams at all levels, lead Kaizen events and support the implementation of sustainable improvements. The role requires someone who can work independently, manage their own workload and organise extensive site travel, while also coaching and training teams on Lean principles. Strong IT and Excel skills, together with the ability to report on performance and help embed a culture of continuous improvement, are essential. WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER? With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role. ABOUT TOMORROW We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.
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