Applications are invited from suitably experienced Midwives to join the Hospital-based maternity service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. This is a consultant-led, team-midwifery system of care with a significant emphasis on multi-disciplinary working. The MDT comprises Midwives, Maternity Support Workers, Obstetricians, Sonographers, Paediatricians and Anaesthetists and the service is supported by a three-cot Neonatal Unit.There are three birthing rooms, a low-risk suite, water birth suite and a delivery suite for more complex deliveries requiring both Obstetrician and Midwife care.With around 500 births per year Guernsey has a birth rate of 9.7 per thousand population. Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 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 leaveThe 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 services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Guernsey provides excellent Maternity care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Midwives recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:Registered Midwife with full registration with the NMC. At least two years' UK-based post-registration experience and able to practice in all areas of the department.To have completed a recognised Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification.An adaptable worker with excellent communication skills.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 - 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 Midwives and Maternity staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the Midwife role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical 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...
Offering a fantastic opportunity to experience a typically Australian lifestyle without the ever-increasing cost of major Australian capital cities - applications are invited from experienced Podiatrists to join the Hospital-based team in the stylish city of Hamilton, at the centre of the famous Western District in the state of Victoria.Hamilton has a population of 10,000 and is located 291 km (180 miles) west of Melbourne via the regional cities of Ballarat or Geelong.The salary range is $90,700 to $99,855 Australian dollars (approx. £48,000 to £53,000 £GBP) based on a years experience scale.Their dynamic Podiatry Department is committed to developing the future workforce and offering diverse career pathways.This position will provide an opportunity to accelerate your development by rotating across a range of Inpatient, Outpatient and Community clinical areas; weekly visits are made to outlying rural 'cottage' hospitals and monthly visits to local residential aged care facilities. Outreach services are also provided to several regional Bush Nursing Centres and Community Health Centres.A hospital was first built in 1864 on the site of the current state-of-the-art facility serving the wider Western District and includes some smaller outlying rural ‘cottage’ hospitals with a patient catchment of over 16,000.Inpatient facilities include; Theatre complex with on-site CSSD, Level 3 ICU, A&E, Chemotherapy Oncology Centre, Dialysis Unit, General Paediatric Ward, Maternity and Neonatal Unit, Medical Ward and Surgical Ward.The busy Pharmacy, Imaging and Therapies departments employ a wide variety of Allied Health Professionals, including Occupational Therapists.An extensive outpatient and community health program assists local residents to remain healthy and safe at home for as long as possible.Hamilton offers an active lifestyle for couples or singles and particularly for young families seeking to enjoy a typically Australian lifestyle but avoiding the ever-growing cost of living in major Australian cities especially Melbourne while enjoying a sophisticated lifestyle in a friendly, welcoming community.Hamilton has four Secondary Schools as well as a number of stand-alone primary schools and a wide range of sporting opportunities for adults and children alike.Person requirements: - Podiatrist with at least two years UK experience ideally with some Hospital and Community experience. - Australian AHPRA Nursing registration in process, or willingness to commence this immediately.- A genuine desire to experience practicing in a supportive new country and sharing the values of strong teamwork and commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the local community. The benefits on offer include: - Relocation package; flights, transfers and initial accommodation for you (and your family if applicable)- Visa/immigration costs for you and your family (and your family if applicable)- Reimbursement of AHPRA registration- Salary packaging options of $11,660- Assistance with ongoing accommodation- Vehicle leasing optionsWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff both within the UK and internationally. As an nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such a significant professional move places us in an excellent position make this the best possible experience for you.For 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...
Offering a fantastic opportunity to experience a typically Australian lifestyle without the ever-increasing cost of major Australian capital cities - applications are invited from Registered Midwives to join the Hospital-based Maternity team based in the stylish city of Hamilton, at the centre of the famous Western District in the state of Victoria.Nurses and Midwives in Victoria have just had a significant pay award confirmed totalling 28.4% over four years, the first part of this has recently come into effect.The salary range is $82,000 to $105,000 Australian dollars (approx. £45,000 to £55,000 £GBP) basic plus unsual hours payments, based on a years experience scale plus 11.5% Superannuation (pension)The Service supports around 200 births per year and is Level 3 Maternity and Level 2 in Nursery, as per the Victorian state 'Maternity DHHS Capability Framework' and provides care for women of low-risk pregnancies.You will work as part of a dynamic midwifery team providing holistic “woman centred” maternity care to women and their families across the birthing continuum. You will provide antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal care in a modified case load model of midwifery care to women and their families.Hamilton has a population of 10,000 and is located 291 km (180 miles) west of Melbourne via the regional cities of Ballarat or Geelong.A hospital was first built in 1864 on the site of the current state-of-the-art facility serving the wider Western District and includes some smaller outlying rural ‘cottage’ hospitals.Inpatient facilities include; Theatre complex with on-site CSSD, ICU, A&E, Chemotherapy Oncology Centre, Dialysis Unit, General Paediatric Ward, Maternity and Neonatal Unit, Medical Ward and Surgical Ward.The busy Pharmacy, Imaging and Therapies departments employ a wide variety of Allied Health Professionals.An extensive outpatient and community health program assists local residents to remain healthy and safe at home for as long as possible.Hamilton offers an active lifestyle for couples or singles and particularly for young families seeking to enjoy a typically Australian lifestyle but avoiding the ever-growing cost of living in major Australian cities especially Melbourne while enjoying a sophisticated lifestyle in a friendly, welcoming community.Hamilton has four Secondary Schools as well as a number of stand-alone primary schools and a wide range of sporting opportunities for adults and children alike.Person requirements: - Registered Midwife - At least one year post-registration experience. - Full Australian AHPRA Midwife registration in place, or have your application in process.- A genuine desire to experience working in a supportive new country and sharing the values of strong teamwork and commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the local community. The benefits on offer include: - Relocation package; flights, transfers and first month initial accommodation for you (and your family if applicable)- Visa/immigration costs for you and your family (and your family if applicable)- Reimbursement of AHPRA registration- Salary packaging options of $11,660 per year - Assistance with ongoing accommodation- Vehicle leasing options We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff both within the UK and internationally. As an nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such a significant professional move places us in a strong position make this the best possible experience for you.For 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...
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 commited and experienced Registered Learning Disabilities Nurses to join the Therapy & Enabling (Day Service) and Short Breaks team as Band 6 Deputy Manager within the Adult Learning Disabilites Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Short Breaks and Emergency care provides 24/7 support within 3 self-contained respite flats for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs, and autism. Therapy and Enabling including a drop-in service runs Monday to Friday and currently has approximately 40 service users for whom we aim to provide a wide range of structured activities and therapies.The team comprises a Manager (Band 7) and 2 Deputy Managers (Band 6's) and 5 Team Leaders (Band 5). As a leadership team, you will provide practice leadership and deliver excellent person-centred outcomes, supporting a diverse team of HCAs/Band 3 and 4 Support Workers. As Deputy Manager, in supporting the Service Manager you will:- undertake the assessment of service users with complex needs.- guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users.- contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members- undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing plan to address developmental needs.- act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.- act up as necessary in the absence of the manager.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The Guernsey Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 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 or Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leaveThe 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 harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Providing an excellent Learning Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse with full NMC registration.Two years current or recent post-graduate experience at senior Band 5 or Band 6-equivalent level. To hold a UK driving licence.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 and an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - Three months initial free accommodation* - 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.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 suitably qualified and experienced Emergency Ambulance Crew to join the service on the beautiful Isle of Alderney, in the Channel Islands.The EAC role in Guernsey and Alderney aligns between a well-experienced UK Emergency Care Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician and requires a First Response Emergency Care Level 4 qualification or SJA ‘Emergency Crew’ certificate (or equivalent)Note - A financial relocation package of £6,600 is offered to support your move, comprising an up front payment and a monthly contribution towards the cost of private rental, but please note there is no staff accommodation available with this role.The Ambulance Service in Guernsey and Alderney is a not for profit organisation in partnership with the States of Guernsey Health Service dating back to 1936, operating on a subscription basis. The Service responds to 999 calls on a Category One to Four basis and employs Paramedics, Community First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Care Assistants, Ambulance Care Assistants. On the smaller island of Alderney the service is staffed by four Emergency Ambulance Crew, working on a double-crew basis on a four on/four off rota. You wil respond to emergency and non-emergency situations where you will assess and treat patients to your skill level and transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients as required. Patients requiring Hospital care are transferred to the only hospital on the island delivering a range of healthcare services for the 2,300 people of Alderney which is central and no further than 1.5 miles from anywhere on the island. Supported by local GP's, the small but vital hospital has 14 continuing-care beds and 8 general-care beds that are used for mostly general medical and some minor injuries admissions. Acutely-ill, Maternity and Paediatric patients are treated in nearby Guernsey who send a critical care team if neccessary to stabilise and transfer.Alderney is the third largest of the five islands that make up the 'Bailiwick' of Guernsey, not far from the French coast. The island boasts elegant beaches, historic fortifications, and a small castleAlderney offers a relaxed way of life, in a safe environment, where quality time is easy to find and where a beach or stunning cliff top view is at the end of every road and path. Offering a great selection of places to eat, a fascinating history and unique wildlife and birdlifeTake a look at this short, informative video on life in Alderney - here.Person requirements:Experienced UK Emergency Care Assistant or Emergency Medical TechnicianCompletion of a First Response Emergency Care Level 4 or SJA ‘Emergency Crew’ certificate (or equivalent) Full manual driving licence (minimum category B), a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience and willingness to obtain a category D1 / C1 if not already heldA very flexible approach to the needs of a totally unique rural and remote island setting The benefits of working for the States of Guernsey (incl. Alderney) include:- A higher-than-UK salary.- A flat rate 20% income tax.- No Council tax or VAT- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.Jarrodean is 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 unique challenges of Remote/Island Nursing 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...
Nursery Nurse – Sheffield – Full & Part-Time Opportunities Recruiting on behalf of an exceptional nursery | Zero2Five RecruitmentZero2Five Recruitment is seeking dedicated, caring, and fun-loving Nursery Nurses to join a state-of-the-art, expanding nursery in the heart of Sheffield.About the Role: You will provide high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children within the setting while delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that inspire learning and development. As a key worker, you will maintain accurate records of your key children’s achievements and support their individual learning journeys, while working closely with parents and carers. You will actively promote and support the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, ensuring policies and procedures are consistently followed.About You:
Qualified to Level 3 in Childcare (or above)
Warm, kind, and passionate about enabling children to thrive
Able to work well in a team and use your own initiative
Eager to learn and develop professionally
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary: £12.91–£13 per hour
Guaranteed annual salary increase
Free childcare for full-time staff (35+ hours), discounted rates for all practitioners
Birthday off and birthday voucher
Closed between Christmas and New Year
Discounts at local salons, bistro bar, and more
Attendance rewards/bonus scheme
Bonus scheme for tenure
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Saver scheme
Training fund and fantastic training opportunities
Career progression within a supportive environment
On-site parking
DBS costs covered by the nursery
Contract Options:
Full-Time: 35–40 hours per week
Part-Time: 16–24 hours per week
Shifts between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
All offers are subject to a successful DBS check.....Read more...
Maintenance Person – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Location: St Pauls Care Centre, Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5XWSalary: £28,000 to £31,000 per annum, depending on experience (£100 a month on-call allowance)Hours: 40 hours per weekShifts: 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility required for on call service)Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Maintenance Person to join our family at St Pauls Care Centre. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.Why work at Westgate?
Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Painting and decorating, general joinery, basic electrics and basic plumbingEnsure that all mechanical and non-mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment on the premises is maintained and in safe and clean working order, carrying out all necessary and mandatory checks on all fire and lighting equipment as well as other facilitiesKeep up to date with new developments and required maintenance checks for nursing homesCheck the maintenance books on all floors daily and action immediatelyKnow the location of fuse boxes, main stopcocks etc and how to turn off services if requiredCheck fire alarm systems weekly, ensuring all information is recordedCheck emergency lighting and water temperatures monthly, ensuring all information is recordedEnsure fire appliances are checked and serviced regularlyCheck all fire doors monthly and record any issuesCarry out quarterly fire drills and ensure staff follow fire evacuation procedures and assist with updating fire evacuation proceduresCheck all electric lights and replace bulbs as necessaryMake sure the Nurse Call System is in good working order at all times by carrying out regular checks and documenting thisCheck all pressure relieving mattresses monthly to ensure they are functioning correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issuesCheck all beds and bed controls on a monthly basis and ensure they are working correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issuesRedecorate all rooms and corridors as requested by the Home Manager
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKA clean, valid Driving Licence Skilled in painting and decorating, basic electrics and basic plumbingKnowledge of Health and Safety and Fire SafetyUnderstanding of general maintenance work / DIY and experience of dealing with minor repairsGood communication skills with the ability to work as part of a teamGood health and fitness, the post involves lifting and requires physical staminaPrevious experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
Nursery Nurse – Sheffield – Full & Part-Time Opportunities Recruiting on behalf of an exceptional nursery | Zero2Five RecruitmentZero2Five Recruitment is seeking dedicated, caring, and fun-loving Nursery Nurses to join a state-of-the-art, expanding nursery in the heart of Sheffield.About the Role: You will provide high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children within the setting while delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that inspire learning and development. As a key worker, you will maintain accurate records of your key children’s achievements and support their individual learning journeys, while working closely with parents and carers. You will actively promote and support the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, ensuring policies and procedures are consistently followed.About You:
Qualified to Level 3 in Childcare (or above)
Warm, kind, and passionate about enabling children to thrive
Able to work well in a team and use your own initiative
Eager to learn and develop professionally
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary: £12.91–£13 per hour
Guaranteed annual salary increase
Free childcare for full-time staff (35+ hours), discounted rates for all practitioners
Birthday off and birthday voucher
Closed between Christmas and New Year
Discounts at local salons, bistro bar, and more
Attendance rewards/bonus scheme
Bonus scheme for tenure
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Saver scheme
Training fund and fantastic training opportunities
Career progression within a supportive environment
On-site parking
DBS costs covered by the nursery
Contract Options:
Full-Time: 35–40 hours per week
Part-Time: 16–24 hours per week
Shifts between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
All offers are subject to a successful DBS check.....Read more...
Following a period of significant management change, the site is seeking stability, strong leadership, and clinical oversight during an important phase of organisational development and cultural transformation.
This is a pivotal interim role to ensure the service delivers high-quality care, builds trust with staff, and positions itself for long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the service as Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with CQC and other regulatory requirements.
Provide hands-on clinical leadership in collaboration with the Matron (clinical lead) and Head of Therapy.
Drive a united culture, bridging divides between nursing, therapy, and senior leadership teams.
Embed strong governance practices, ensuring care plans, medication management, and documentation meet the highest standards.
Support the delivery of rehabilitation and ABI-focused care, aligning with best practice and clinical pathways.
Guide the team through a journey of change, stabilising staff turnover and building confidence.
Collaborate closely with the wider business as part of a phased neuro-rehab site integration (5 sites total).
Oversee operational improvements, including the planned building works.
Current Challenges
Culture: Historical division between therapy and nursing teams, and between senior leaders and clinical teams.
Consistency: Multiple leadership changes have led to instability and vulnerability in the service.
Reputation: The site has a chequered history and needs a leader who can inspire confidence.
Governance: While progress has been made, documentation and care delivery still need improvement
Essential:
Current NMC PIN (Registered Nurse).
Proven experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in a CQC-regulated service.
Strong clinical leadership in neurorehabilitation and/or ABI settings.
Knowledge of safeguarding, MCA, DoLS, and clinical governance.
Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with empathy and resilience.
Experience uniting teams and leading cultural change.
You will be a service-led leader—driven yet approachable—able to “put an arm around” the site while challenging and supporting staff to achieve excellence. You will avoid a purely top-down approach, instead coaching, mentoring, and educating the team to deliver best outcomes for service users.
Pay £450-£500 Inside IR35
ASAP start
5 days on-site
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Work as an effective team member within the multidisciplinary team and support continued team development in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the well-being of patients
Assist the Registered nurse (RN) in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care
Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport
Assist in providing personal hygiene of patients who are unable to do so themselves, including washing, bathing and assistance with using the toilet
Assist in feeding/ giving drinks to patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food and fluid charts where necessary
Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met
JOB DESCRIPTION
“Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work”V 03-01-2024 Band 2-7
Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately
Report any changes in patient condition to the RN
Support RN’s in providing information and advice on health promotion
Instigate emergency procedures: raising alarm 2222/999 and assisting in emergencies under the direction/delegation of the RN.
Act as an effective role model for all team/unit colleagues
Assist in ensuring that effective channels are used to canvas the views and concerns of all patients and carers
Support the RN in providing care after death
Carry out a limited range of clinical care duties relevant to the area of work provided there is the appropriate training and maintenance of competency in place. For example (not limited to): simple dressings/procedures, venepuncture, blood glucose monitoring, patient observations, performing ECG, bladder scanning, pre and post-operative observations, urinary catheter care/removal and pressure ulcer prevention
Record accurate fluid intake and output, assisting the RN to calculate an accurate fluid balance
Respond and support in unpredictable care situations ensuring patient safety is maintained, for example when patients display challenging behaviours
GENERAL DUTIES
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, following Trust Policy to provide a safe environment for care provision, ensuring that all patient care areas including isolation areas are cleaned appropriately and specialist equipment is cleaned according to Trust policy e.g. drug fridges, incubators, commodes and report any deficits
Ensure safe and proper use of equipment such as hoists and slide sheets
Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently and coordinate the specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings
Ensure that all waste, including soiled linen and sharps, is correctly segregated, labelled and stored according to Trust Policy
In hospital/clinic settings, prepare the clean bed area/chair space ready for the patient, handling clean linen according to Trust Policy
Communicate with colleagues and the public and respond to requests for general information and receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality
Demonstrate knowledge of stock ordering and order relevant stores, e.g. top-up as instructed by the team leader
Collect, receive and transfer items e.g. delivery and collection of lab specimens, pharmacy items, patient movement to and from other depts
Respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties
Training:The successful candidate will be studying for the 'Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Theatres Pathway)' Apprenticeship and will be expected to attend college and complete coursework and other study as the Apprenticeship requires. 20% of their working week will be given to accommodate their apprenticeship study. Training Outcome:There will be many opportunities for career progression following the completion of this apprenticeship. This may include further apprenticeships such as the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship or the Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship. Employer Description:We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) Lancaster and Westmorland General (WGH) Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom hospital and GP practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community health centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services with full Emergency Department and Critical/ Coronary Care Units and various Consultant Lead Services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care, including Outpatient, Diagnostics, Therapies, Day Case, Inpatient Surgery. Community Facilities provide a local Outreach Service and Diagnostics within Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Services for adults are provided in people’s homes, Community Centres, Clinics, GP Practices, Community Hospitals and our General Hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independence, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, health educations, advice and support.Working Hours :Participation in provision of a 24-hour service including shift work, on-call, weekends and night duty is a requirement of this post.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
