Myopia Consultant – South West England14-Month Maternity Cover | Starting August 2025
Zest Optical are offering an exciting opportunity for a Myopia Consultant to join a market leader in the optical industry on a 14-month maternity cover contract. In this newly created role, you’ll drive awareness and adoption of myopia management solutions across South West England, partnering with eyecare professionals and NHS networks to influence the future of vision care.
About the Role
As a Myopia Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of clinical engagement and education. You’ll work closely with optometrists, dispensing opticians, and ophthalmologists to embed myopia management into daily clinical routines.
Whether delivering CPD-accredited sessions, leading interactive workshops, or strengthening partnerships in practice and hospital settings, you’ll play a key role in shaping how myopia is managed across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the regional subject matter expert on myopia management.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Professional Services teams.
Deliver engaging training programs—clinical, technical, and soft skills—for qualified eyecare professionals and support staff.
Plan and facilitate CPD events, workshops, and regional education evenings.
Create tailored educational materials and support tools for partner practices.
Help practices integrate myopia management into their core services.
Foster strong clinical relationships with NHS ophthalmologists to drive collaboration and adoption.
Requirements
Qualified as a CLO, DO, or Optometrist
Field-based optical sales or training experience (preferred)
Self-motivated, with strong time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Salary & Benefits
Base salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Performance-based bonus scheme
Company car and full benefits package
Ready to shape the future of myopia care? Apply now to take a leading role in advancing myopia management across South West England.....Read more...
Purpose:
To provide emergency and support services to service users.
To offer advice and information to users, their next of kin and liaising with other departments and outside agencies.
To visit users in their own homes, providing assistance and care to vulnerable adults.
To ensure the provision of a high quality and effective 24 hour service to users of Linkline in accordance with current policies and practices.
Responsibilities:
To answer calls from service users on the computerised calls handling facility in accordance with procedures and the TSA code of practice. Assessing the nature of an emergency call, prioritising the level of urgency and responding accordingly.
To visit service users, driving to their homes, identifying the extent of practical and emotional support required, contacting and liaising with emergency services and other statutory /non statutory agencies when necessary.
To provide emergency assistance in the form of First Aid, resuscitation, personal care and safer moving and handling where necessary
To undertake initial crisis support to users and their families, liaising with Adult teams, specialist hospital teams and other health care professionals.
To be responsible for any follow up action, such as contacting GP's and other medical professionals, user's next of kin and making detailed reports of actions taken.
To undertake referrals to other agencies to assist the service user and provide appropriate information to carers and families
To maintain accurate records and statistics, including the client database, keeping detailed confidential records on all service users for inputting. Liaising with all relevant agencies and ensuring that information is kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Operational
To be available to work shifts on a 7-day rota at times that are appropriate to meet the needs of a 24hour, 365-day service.
To assist with other emergency out of hours services to ensure continuos care to vulnerable adults, installing Telecare sensors if required.
To install Telecare equipment requested by service users, explaining how it works and that of additional health care sensors. Replace faulty units, disconnect and collect equipment that is no longer required. Collect and return service users keys. Regulate stock control procedures on the database.
To promptly inform manufactures of reported equipment failures and faults.
To be aware of safe working practices and Health & Safety procedures, keeping in contact with the alarm response centre at all times e.g. risk assessments.
To use the IT systems to promote efficient and effective working arrangements e.g. SWIFT, electronic mail etc.
Knowledge
Of the issues affecting vulnerable people, including older people, disabled people, people living with domestic violence and people living with chronic illnesses.
Of the relevant legislation and policies relating to vulnerable people.
Of the relevant legislation relating to Health & Safety at work.
Skills
Ability to use Information Technology systems.
Ability to respond effectively and be the first person on scene in emergency situations and render first aid appropriately to service users.
Ability to follow instructions and guidance from medical professionals when more intense first aid is required, such as CPR.
Required
Must hold a full current driving licence and own car.
Must Have Enhanced DBS.
Able to undertake flexible shifts on a rota basis.
Experience in supporting vulnerable people in their own homes or within organisations or in services that provide direct assistance or care.
Experience in carrying out a wide range of general administrative tasks.
Good practical experience of using computerised systems.
Excellent customer care experience.
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri)....Read more...
Purpose:
To provide emergency and support services to service users.
To offer advice and information to users, their next of kin and liaising with other departments and outside agencies.
To visit users in their own homes, providing assistance and care to vulnerable adults.
To ensure the provision of a high quality and effective 24 hour service to users of Linkline in accordance with current policies and practices.
Responsibilities:
To answer calls from service users on the computerised calls handling facility in accordance with procedures and the TSA code of practice. Assessing the nature of an emergency call, prioritising the level of urgency and responding accordingly.
To visit service users, driving to their homes, identifying the extent of practical and emotional support required, contacting and liaising with emergency services and other statutory /non statutory agencies when necessary.
To provide emergency assistance in the form of First Aid, resuscitation, personal care and safer moving and handling where necessary
To undertake initial crisis support to users and their families, liaising with Adult teams, specialist hospital teams and other health care professionals.
To be responsible for any follow up action, such as contacting GP's and other medical professionals, user's next of kin and making detailed reports of actions taken.
To undertake referrals to other agencies to assist the service user and provide appropriate information to carers and families
To maintain accurate records and statistics, including the client database, keeping detailed confidential records on all service users for inputting. Liaising with all relevant agencies and ensuring that information is kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Operational
To be available to work shifts on a 7-day rota at times that are appropriate to meet the needs of a 24hour, 365-day service.
To assist with other emergency out of hours services to ensure continuos care to vulnerable adults, installing Telecare sensors if required.
To install Telecare equipment requested by service users, explaining how it works and that of additional health care sensors. Replace faulty units, disconnect and collect equipment that is no longer required. Collect and return service users keys. Regulate stock control procedures on the database.
To promptly inform manufactures of reported equipment failures and faults.
To be aware of safe working practices and Health & Safety procedures, keeping in contact with the alarm response centre at all times e.g. risk assessments.
To use the IT systems to promote efficient and effective working arrangements e.g. SWIFT, electronic mail etc.
Knowledge
Of the issues affecting vulnerable people, including older people, disabled people, people living with domestic violence and people living with chronic illnesses.
Of the relevant legislation and policies relating to vulnerable people.
Of the relevant legislation relating to Health & Safety at work.
Skills
Ability to use Information Technology systems.
Ability to respond effectively and be the first person on scene in emergency situations and render first aid appropriately to service users.
Ability to follow instructions and guidance from medical professionals when more intense first aid is required, such as CPR.
Required
Must hold a full current driving licence and own car.
Must Have Enhanced DBS.
Able to undertake flexible shifts on a rota basis.
Experience in supporting vulnerable people in their own homes or within organisations or in services that provide direct assistance or care.
Experience in carrying out a wide range of general administrative tasks.
Good practical experience of using computerised systems.
Excellent customer care experience.
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri)....Read more...
Applications are invited from enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants with a genuine committment to working with older people to join the comprehensive service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.The Older Adult Service has a four in-patient centres; including an assessment ward through to the later stages of an individual’s experience of dementia, as well as Community Day Services and a Residential Care Home. You may be assigned to any of the sites in the service. Please note:
Staff Accommodation is not available for this role. There is a housing permit and four years private rental contribution available for privately rented accommodation but applicants are advised to research the cost of accommodation in Guernsey which is higher than most parts of the UKA full UK NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this roleEmployer sponsorship is not offered with this post and if not a UK or Irish national you must hold unrestricted and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK to be considered for this post
Guernsey has adopted the NHS AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales.The current Band 3 salary range is £29,348 to £34,356 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare services within the hospital, and supporting people in the wider community. They have recently launched their Island-wide Dementia Framework; striving to make the island Dementia Friendly so that their older population feel valued and are treated with the dignity and respect that they so rightly deserve.All of this is reliant on the excellent calibre of healthcare staff recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements:At least 2 years relevant experience in an Older Persons setting. Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent qualification Passionate about working with older people who display complex behaviours that challenge.The desire to work in a team and organisation committed to person-centred care and giving you time to care.Independent and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK (not requiring employer sponsorship)The benefits of working for the States of Guernsey include: – A higher-than-UK salary. – An annual bonus of £1,605 – A flat rate 20% income tax. – No Council tax or VAT – A relocation payment of £5,000*– A generous allowance for private rental accommodation* – A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff.As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from Registered Nurses with a genuine committment to working with older people with complex Physical & Mental Health needs to join the comprehensive Older Adult service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The Unit is a 20-bedded ward, dedicated to care for patients with a combination of physical and mental Health conditions including end of life care and this opportunity is open to Mental Health or General/Adult Nurses.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 5 salary range is £38,744 to £49,970 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of healthcare services within the hospital, and supporting people in the wider community. The Older Adult Mental Health Service has a four in-patient centres; including an assessment ward through to the later stages of an individual’s experience of dementia, as well as Community Day Services. They have recently launched their Island-wide Dementia Framework; striving to make the island Dementia Friendly so that their older population feel valued and are treated with the dignity and respect that they so rightly deserve.All of this is reliant on the excellent calibre of Nurses recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements:Registered Nurse with valid (Mental Health or General/Adult) NMC Registration.At least one year UK experience in an older adult Mental Health settingPassionate about working with older people with complex medical, physical and mental health needs.The desire to work in a team and organisation committed to person-centred care and giving you time to care.This post may also be open to enthusiastic UK-trained graduate Nurses who are able to demonstrate specific interest and placement experience in Older Adult services and a genuine interest in developing into this sector further. This role is not currently able to progress with candidates who require a new Certificate of Sponsorship to undertake employment with a new employer The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. – A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter) - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000*- On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
There are plenty of Qualified Social Worker opportunities available in Yorkshire & Lincolnshire.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
As a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker, you will ideally have knowledge or experience in the following teams:
Child Protection
Safeguarding
Fostering
Adoption
Children in Care
Children in Need
Referral & Assessment/Duty
Leaving Care
MASH
Children with Disabilities
Hospital Discharge
Mental Health
Learning Disabilities
Transitions
Safeguarding
Locality
Different types of organisations are always looking, including:
Local Authorities
Private organisations
Charities
Multiple levels of positions are available, including:
ASYE Social Worker
Social Worker
Senior Social Worker/Senior Practitioner
Principal Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner/Deputy Manager
Consultant Social Worker
Team Manager/Practice Manager
These positions could vary from full-time to part-time and home-based to office-based but there are many great opportunities to develop your career within Social Work. Alternatively, if these are not for you, get in touch and I will aim to find the ideal opportunity for you!
Requirements of the Social Worker/Manager:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)
Registered with Social Work England
Working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant
Please note: Interviews can be held prior to the closing date so if you are interested, please get in contact ASAP in order to not miss out on the opportunity
Location: Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
Salaries: Dependent on experience
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jamil Olweny - 07587031098 or jolweny@charecruitment.com
If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
Attend the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes includingsocial, health, medical, physical, hygiene, and basic first aid and welfare matters. This willinclude toileting and other personal needs assistance including intimate care procedures.• Establish good working relationships with an understanding of pupils, acting as a role modeland being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs. On occasion, the postholder may be expected to implement specific management strategies which may includephysical intervention following school procedures and guidelines.• Provide support for pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plansand personal care programmes.• Promote the inclusion of all pupils.• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.• Support the communication needs of the pupil including the use of Makaton, symbols andany other appropriate strategies.• Encourage pupils to act as independently as appropriate.• Responsible for following feeding programmes, ensuring that food and drink are suitablyprepared and administered appropriately i.e. oral feeding or through gastro line.• Where required administer medicines including emergency medicine (e.g. rectally/ orally) inorder to safeguard pupil’s immediate wellbeing, undertake the safe operation of medicalsupport equipment such as nebuliser, oxygen and suction equipment.• Responsible for using appropriate handling equipment, lift and hoist pupils in and out ofwheelchairs, standing frames etc. Where necessary, and required, ensure that pupils areappropriately fitted with body braces, helmets and other personal safety gear.
Support for the Teacher• Prepare classroom as directed for activities and clear afterwards and assist with the displayof pupils work.• Undertake pupil record keeping as required.• Assist in the planning of learning activities as part of the classroom team.• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.• Be aware of pupil progress, achievements, problems and report to the teacher as agreed.• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.• Pass information to and from parents/carers as directed.• Provide clerical admin support, for example photocopying, laminating and filing.
Support for the Curriculum• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, and therecording of progress, adjusting activities according to pupil responses in consultation withteaching staff.• Support pupils in respect of local, national and school based approaches to teaching andlearning.• Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupilsin their use.• Assist and support pupils in swimming and other physical activities (such as horse riding andPE). This will include changing clothes, ensuring safety equipment is fitted and the pupilswellbeing while undertaking physical activities.
Support for the School• Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and childprotection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting allconcerns to an appropriate person and completing the appropriate health and safety forms.Training:Training will take place as a day release at Barking & Dagenham CollegeTraining Outcome:These are fixed term posts for the duration of the Apprenticeship programme, however, there is the potential to become a permanent Astrum Learning Support Assistant once qualified.Employer Description:Astrum Multi Academy Trust was formed in 2017 and is a well-established and highly respected multi academy trust within Redbridge. It comprises of Newbridge School, (a 2 site all through special school for pupils with a range of Severe and Complex Special Educational Needs) and Hatchside School, catering for EY/KS1/KS2 pupils with a range SEND, across 2 sites. In addition to our schools, we are also working in partnership with BHRUT NHS Hospitals, the Local Authority and Project Search within King George Hospital. Project Search is a one-year internship programme for post-16 pupils with learning disabilities and/or autism, whose goal is competitive employment in the community.Working Hours :30 hours per week to be agreed, term time 39 weeksSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Calm,Sense of humour,Hard working,Resilient....Read more...
We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Forensic Team in the Greater Manchester area.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE
What’s on offer?
Up to £38,626 pro rata
Mileage coverage
Retention Payment
Generous Annual Leave
Continuous Training Development
About the team
This team supports people who have been admitted under MHA. As a part of this team will do social supervisions, risk assessments, work with police under MAPA, Health colleagues and work with ICB joint packages of care, accommodation and support services. You will support people in hospital and sectioned or in prison or on the way out of prison. This team is supportive and focuses a lot on joint working.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Adult’s Social Work. The ideal social worker will have Mental Health awareness or experience. Experience in Criminal Justice or Learning Disabilities will lead well to this position. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
Job type: Part-time, 30 Hours
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...
