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Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight body mass index Routine Blood Tests MMSE Test NHS Health checks Part one of Diabetic checks Hypertension monitoring and other long-term conditions Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions Perform new patient health checks Recognising changes in pts CBS- Must be reported Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

To provide a high standard of clerical/reception service to patients and the department, adhering to departmental guidelines and policies. The post holder will receive and check documentation, reports, patient information, processing appropriately, within departmental guidelines, including entering information on to the appropriate IT system, and retrieve information as and when required. To process patient and other documentation. To be the first point of contact for patients and other visitors to the department. To provide an administrative/clerical service to the department/team. To support the delivery of a high standard of service to patients, staff and Trust departments. 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Process patient correspondence/documentation, letters, reports and other documentation. To greet patients and visitors to the department, providing an efficient and courteous service Check/enter patient details on the Patient Administration and other Systems. Prepare patient documentation for processing, including inputting or scanning Report and respond to any system faults and errors. Maintain and update patient/departmental databases, prioritising within departmental guidelines and escalating unresolved situations/issues to appropriate line manager Answer general telephone enquiries and requests to retrieve patient and other documentation. To ensure that requests for information are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner. Follow Departmental/Trust disposal and destruction procedures of confidential documentation, in line with Data Protection Act and Confidentiality. Collect and deliver patient documentation/reports around Trust when required. To deal with telephone and in-person queries from patients and relatives, Trust staff and external agencies. To refer queries or concerns regarding patients and other visitors to the department to appropriate senior staff. Assisting to maintain high standards of care, including:- - Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents, complaints - Understand the need to maintain and respect patient confidentiality - Participate in in-service training - Participate in mandatory training annually - Participate in annual performance appraisal Visit and/or work at other designated Trust sites as required to ensure continuity of service/patient care. General office work and any other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Team Leader or Manager, which may include:- Maintain appropriate/agreed levels of stock and non-stock items, including stationery Maintain diaries for senior staff 5. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: The jobholder will place a high value on the quality of service by ensuring that all patient documentation is received and checked, and processed appropriately, in line with departmental procedures Respect the contribution of all members within the team/department and the importance of working together to ensure a high standard of patient care Commitment to contributing to a quality service in an efficient and effective manner, implementing agreed improvements to reflect services needs/changes. Recognises the importance of Data Protection and confidentiality Be aware of what information can be disclosed to staff, patients and other agencies Have understanding of Health and Safety rules and individual responsibilities in relation to acts and omissions Have a logical and problem-solving approach to issues that arise Integrity, openness and honesty Able to work across both Trust main sites 6. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. 7. INFECTION CONTROL The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. 8. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system 9. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. 10. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. 11. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The need for excellent customer care skills Good standard of written and spoken English Be aware of, and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts departmental policies and procedures Maintaining a safe environment and their responsibilities in relation to acts and omissions 12. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently lifting and sorting heavy boxes filled with patient and other documentation. Sorting, filing, and general handling of documentation. Constant requirement for sitting in a restricted position as well as a requirement to use specialist equipment, eg steps to file and retrieve documents, trolley to move bulk documentation. Requirement to work at any site within the Trust, in order to meet the needs of the service. ii) MENTAL EFFORT: Constant requirement for prolonged concentration. Constant working to departmental deadlines and service level agreements iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Potential for some exposure to distress and emotional circumstances, for instance when dealing with patients and carers. iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: Potential problems with extreme temperatures-cold in winter, extreme heat in summer in some filing/storage facilities. Potential for dusty dirty conditions in filing/storage facilities causing breathing problems.

Join Our Team as aSupport Worker / Driver ! We require applicants to have a FULL UK driving license for a minumum of 2 years Are you a confident Support Worker driven by a passion for delivering exceptional care in a specialist enhanced support environment? About Us Youll work42 hours per week DAYS ONLY, making a profound difference in the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities at Cygnet Oxley. Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off Working Alternative weekends Why Choose Cygnet? Beyond pension schemes and professional development, we provide perks that enhance your life inside and outside of work. Enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with healthcare and financial benefits. Join us for excellent career prospects and the satisfaction of making a daily difference. Your Responsibilities Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team Provide guidance and emotional support Adapt help to individuals specific needs Assist with medical and welfare needs Report on medical and welfare needs as required Safeguard the most vulnerable in society Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Why Cygnet? Well Offer You Opportunities for further learning via our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with overtime options Travel expense bonus of £100 per month (pro rata) Regular coaching and appraisal Expert supervision and peer support Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme Recruitment referrals You Are Genuinely driven to make a real difference An excellent communicator and team player Sensitive and intuitive, fostering trust and stimulation Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence Excited about our recruitment referral bonus scheme and internal service incentives Eager to enhance your skills in a specialist enhanced care environment with a clear career progression plan Ready to contribute to an open, transparent, and expressive staff culture where you lead your team Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check. Join Cygnet Cygnet has been providing high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. Here, youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families. Ready to embark on a rewarding career journey while making a significant impact every day? Apply now and become a vital part of the Cygnet family

In particular, the post holder will: Provide a high level, professional and confidential service to the Deputy Directors, covering all aspects of secretarial, administrative and organisational support, with a key responsibility being diary management; Provide high quality and efficient project and administrative support, including information management, supporting project reporting and analysis. Organise meetings/events (including those with local sites and other external stakeholders), ensuring attendees receive accurate and timely information and that agendas are circulated in advance Acting as a point of contact for teams, dealing and responding effectively with complex queries from stakeholders and passing on relevant information to appropriate team members sensitively and autonomously. Ensuring that all communications materials are up to date and communicated through appropriate channels, liaising with stakeholders where appropriate. Supplying the relevant information required for financial management, supporting the Business Manager raising purchase orders, checking invoices for payment etc. Support the management of projects across the units Have lead responsibility for discrete pieces of work Running and collating reports which may include reports to the Board and senior management as required. Developing and maintaining effective electronic filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team

JOB PURPOSE To be responsible for training and day to day supervision of Biomedical Support Workers within the section To collect, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for testing To undertake routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, following standard operating procedures, some of which may be under supervision To communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff JOB DIMENSIONS As a Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level you will work as a member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine and more complex investigations some of which may be under the supervision of more experienced scientific and technical staff. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team. Within the team you may be required to organise the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED In order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have successfully studied to A-level standard, preferably in sciences or other equivalent qualification. You will develop your competencies and further your knowledge in all aspects of the speciality through practical experience, in house training and structured study subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD). In addition, basic computer skills are essential to carry out your work. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS In order to work effectively in the role the job holder must be able to demonstrate a number of attributes. These abilities will include: - To gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes - To become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service - To work independently when and as directed by supervisors - To communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically - To plan the designated workload and assist in the organisation of tasks undertaken by support workers - To work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures - To operate highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently - To input and extract patient data from the laboratory computer system - To demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate - To contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members - To remain competent in established procedures and to develop new skills as experience is accrued. - To participate actively in the departmental appraisal scheme - To take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING As the job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to: - Carry out a range of basic and more complex technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and effective use of highly complex laboratory equipment. You will understand the need to report adverse events in the event of errors and failures. - Participate actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes. Your level of knowledge and understanding will allow you to recognise when expected levels of quality have not been met. - Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition you will be made aware of any suitable actions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety. Such hazards include fire, manual handling, breach of security, controlled and uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials. - Maintain patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information that is related to patient care. - Observe the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample labelling and adverse event reporting. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY - To perform, sometimes under supervision, appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent with the job holders level of knowledge, skills and experience. - To develop your competences in the department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. - To participate in departmental research and development projects, audit processes and support appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory - To enter, manage and retrieve patient information using the laboratory computer system. - To communicate accurately sensitive and complex information to users of the service in a manner that is in accordance with departmental procedures - To demonstrate relevant job related tasks to new or more junior staff - To actively participate in the laboratory quality assurance programme - To contribute to general departmental management, for instance, by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables This list is not exhaustive and the changing needs of the service from time to time may require the development of other appropriate tasks and skills. These will be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of their implementation. The Pathology Department of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is located on several sites. Subject to consultation, the post holder may be required to work in a laboratory based at an alternative site as required by the Laboratory Manager. In addition the Trust requires compliance with a number of corporate policies and procedures. These policies will be discussed with your line manager during your period of induction and further information is available from the Trusts intranet site. Health and Safety/Risk Management All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system. Infection Control The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. Equality and Diversity The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. Patient and Public Involvement The Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback. Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS As the job holder you will communicate and work directly or indirectly with a diverse range of other staff. Those shown below are examples: Internal - Junior staff, colleagues, supervisors and managers within the speciality - Pathology staff working in other specialities - Members of clinical teams including nurses, doctors and other practitioners - Administrative and secretarial staff External - Staff in primary care facilities - Staff in other hospitals - Staff in non NHS organizations (for example suppliers of consumables) SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS As the job holder you will be required to work in a clinical laboratory environment. As such you will work under controlled conditions where chemical and bio-hazardous materials are handled. For your own safety you will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and for this you will receive training. Frequent periods of light and occasional periods of moderate physical activity related to the functions of the laboratory may be expected.

Requirements To apply to become a volunteer you must: Be 18 years old or over. Hold a valid, full UK driving licence with no more than three penalty points (please note we cannot accept volunteers with drink driving endorsements until a period of 11 years has expired from the date of the offence). Have access to a car with four or more doors. Have access to the internet and email. Be willing to take part in all stages of the recruitment process. Be a good communicator. Before taking the time to apply, please familiarise yourself with the recruitment process and ensure that you are willing to take part in all stages of the process. We currently have approximately 200 volunteers giving up their time to provide this vital service between the hours of 06:00am and 08:00pm Mondays to Saturdays. There is no expectation on your time as a volunteer, however there is an understanding that you will aim to offer 2-3 days per calendar month to ensure the knowledge and training we provide is kept relevant and up to date. For full details of the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description under supporting documents.

The successful candidate will work alongside our Trauma Informed Mental Health Pracititoner in the Rough Sleepers Mental Health Service, and its partner organisations, supporting those in the community who are rough sleeping or at most risk of rough sleeping. You will be: o Providing direct support to service users sleeping rough in the community in the form of outreach support, this means extensive travel across the post codes of Leeds to meet the needs of the service o Joining our partner service, CGL for regular outreach work travelling across the city of Leeds and its surrounding areas to meet the mental health needs of service users o Spending time at St Annes Resource Centre on York Steet, Leeds, to provide mental health support for service users and staff at the Help Hub o Attending team meetings each week with the Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team and meetings with the Street Support Teams o Demonstrating and role modelling person centred approaches to service users and staff o Contributing to the triaging, assessment, planning and evaluation of support for individuals accessing our service o Working closely with our partners across the city to work in an integrated way to provide a psychologically informed approach in the work we do o Completing case notes and documentation effectively and within a timely manner on our record keeping systems o Keeping up to date with interventions and relevant information regarding mental health in homelessness You will have: o Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills to work with both our service user group and support staff o The capacity to embrace change and be proactive o Experience of working with mental health, complex needs and vulnerabilities in a community/outreach setting providing psychosocial interventions o Experience of managing a caseload o Excellent self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision whilst accessing appropriate support when required o Experience of inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working o Good organisational skills including time management and planning workload o Recognition and escalation of safeguarding concerns contributing to risk management o Flexibility and a responsive attitude to service need including willingness to work across city at varying times to service need. The working days are Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to meet service and service user need. However, there may be a requirement for some early morning or evening hours to meet service demands. This is a full time, permanent role. The ability to travel across the city of Leeds and its surrounding areas in a timely manner is essential. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Are you caring, compassionate and would like to make a difference to someone’s life? Then come and join us for a rewarding career in care. We are looking for a Care Support Assistant to come and join our team to support a client based in Barnoldswick Hourly rate per hour £13.75 - £16.00 depending on the shifts worked. Full training will be given to set you on your path to being a Care Support Worker, where you will be paid a competitive rate of pay after completion of training. This is a Full time position and involves day shifts and waking nights and attracts a competitive rate of pay (after completion of training). We offer excellent benefits such as: Good Rate of Pay Paid annual holiday leave Pension scheme entitlement Full training Confidential employee assistance helpline Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care Career progression Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners Refer a friend scheme Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available Employee feedback surveys and recognition Your responsibilities as our Care Support Assistant will include: Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients to enable them to live the life they choose (where possible) to promote their independence. Your role will include, companionship, supporting with housework, running errands and supporting with preparing and cooking meals. Administering medication may be required. Skills and Experience required of our Care Support Assistant: You are required to have good communication skills and have a desire to care for others. Previous experience would be advantageous. Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support. Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role. If you would like to apply to become our Care Support Worker please complete a short application and upload a CV on our website.

Hourly Pay: £16.00 Location: York Shift: Monday 10.00-18.00 + 5 Hours Friday or Saturday As a Sonderwell Complex Care Assistant, you can make a real difference to people’s lives, by caring for their complex needs and enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll join a supportive team, that’ll provide all the training and development you need to support your client, helping you get the most out of this rewarding and fulfilling role. Your role Everyone is different. That’s the simple truth at the core of our approach to care. And the care opportunities we offer are different, too, from taking clients to medical appointments or helping them get up in the morning, to spending a full twelve hours helping them through their day. Whatever you choose, you’ll be there to look after that person’s unique needs. What’s hugely important is your ability to build a connection with the people you’re caring for. And, of course, you’ll need to be able to handle the physical aspects, too. As part of the role, you will be required to have experience in the following: Tracheostomy care Ventilation care Oral suctioning Tracheal suctioning If you have the patience and flexibility to meet people on their level, we’ll support you in providing the personal care they deserve. Supporting you Being a Sonderwell carer isn’t just about caring. It’s about being good with people, too – being able to gain the trust of clients and their families. That’s why, if you have a caring personality and some relevant experience, we’ll give you access to online and classroom training in specific complex care needs, as well as the chance to study for a relevant NVQ. Depending on the client, you may be working on your own or part of a team. If you wish and have the availability, you could provide to support more than one client. Before you start, you’ll have the chance to meet your client and their family. And when you do, you’ll have day-to-day support with a Care Co-ordinator or Nurse Manager always on hand to answer your questions. You’ll also be able to access our ‘Carer App’ which is a fantastic source of insight and information. In short, we’ll give you all you need to get the most out of this rewarding and fulfilling role. What we can offer you Each of our clients has individual needs, so whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time hours, night shifts or day shifts, we can offer an opportunity to suit you. We’re continuously developing our benefits package to help you get more out of your role with Sonderwell. What’s more, if you recommend someone who joins us, you could also receive a referral payment. And our employee assistance programme means you’ll have access to support that is focused on your well-being. We are open to all We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diversity in our workforce drives excellence, and we work hard to create an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and, where possible, we’ll provide accommodations for those applicants with disabilities. Ready to join our team? Apply now!If you’re excited about what a career in care can offer and believe you are a great fit for this role, we want to hear from you! Click the "Apply Now" button below to submit your application. If you require any adjustments to be considered throughout the interview process, please let us know. We are committed to providing the necessary accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable hiring experience. #Sonderwell We are Sonderwell At Sonderwell, we’re a UK-wide care provider, dedicated to giving our clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives. To achieve that, we believe in caring for our carers, so they deliver better care for our clients. You’ll find a place where you can learn, develop and grow into the role that best suits you. And you’ll join a close-knit, supportive team who are always looking out for each other. So, whatever path you choose, you’re never on your own – there’s always someone you can reach out to for help and advice.

We are looking for a confident Senior Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bierley. Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women. The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework. Cygnet Hospital Bierley has a true focus on the service user and the over-riding aim of providing the best quality treatment and care possible. The team are committed to delivering care and treatment guided by the principles of a trauma informed approach. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. Your day-to-day Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe & clean environment for all Why Cygnet? Well offer you Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Recruitment referrals You are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator & a good team player Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

Successful candidates will have options to work within one of our Humbelievable clinical teams within our organisation. PLEASE STATE WITH YOUR APPLICNATION YOUR PERFERED AREA OF WORK Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information and more detail on the roles we have available.

Main Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will be required to undertake duties relevant to the area you may work in. These may include some of the following duties and responsibilities; Clinical Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support the development and delivery of personalised family centred care. This includes providing assistance and advice regarding infant feeding, hygiene, safety and supporting the establishment of parenting skills. Demonstrates understanding of health promotion and participates in delivering health promotion activities including, but not exclusively, smoking cessation, diet, active lifestyle, infant feeding, screening, and immunisation options available to women and babies Supports the delivery of parent education sessions to individuals and groups. Ensures women and their families are aware of external support systems available and facilitates signposting and access as required. Acts as an advocate for women and provides reassurance appropriate to role. Asks for and listens to the views of families and women, and communicates any issues or concerns to the midwife or team leader. Supports maternal and neonatal basic care needs as required. Undertakes maternal and neonatal observations, documents findings, and escalates observations that fall outside of normal parameters to a registered midwife Ensures that all clinical documentation is accurately, collected, updated, stored, and filed in accordance with local the information governance and record keeping policy and guidance. Undertakes maternal blood tests as required. Undertakes neonatal blood tests via the heel prick method. Implements clinical care and care packages (under the direction of registered midwives). This may include, but is not limited to performing ECGs and supporting the midwife at a delivery) Provides advice as appropriate within own sphere/limitations of practice. Generates ideas for quality improvement and participates in developing and evaluating ideas using quality improvement methodology. Acknowledges personal and professional limitations and works within agreed competencies liaising with and referring to a midwife or relevant professionals as required. Actively supports education and development of colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills as required. Maintains personal development and reflect on practice to enable the development, delivery and evaluation of outstanding evidence-based care. Governance Adheres to information governance principles and maintains confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates understanding of and upholds the organisational values. Works within organisational policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for women, their families and colleagues. Escalates any issues or concerns through the appropriate channels defined by organisational policy. Complies with Trust mandatory training as required 5. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values 6. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. 7. INFECTION CONTROL The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. 8. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system 9. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. 10. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. 11. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of a registered midwife or other member of the maternity team, to undertake tasks and duties to support the delivery of maternity care. Direct communication with users of maternity services and their families is essential to the role. Due to the diversity of the population we serve, there may be situations where the audience may not easily understand information due to cultural or language differences. In these cases, the post holder will be equipped with tools (eg accessing interpreting services on an ipad) to support communication. The post holder will also be expected, in the course of carrying out their duties, to communicate professionally with other people within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. These may include (but are not limited to): Registered Nurses, Midwives and Practitioners Clinical Educators Support Workers Assistant Practitioners Medical Staff Allied Health Professions Operating Department Practitioners Portering House Keepers Community Services 12. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: There is a frequent requirement to undertake moderate physical effort during each shift e.g. assistance with patients personal care. This post requires manual dexterity (for tasks such as venepuncture and cannulation), hand eye co-ordination, and frequent moving and handling of patients and equipment with trained knowledge, including equipment to support this. The post holder will be required to stand for periods of up to an hour (undertaking maternal observations and patient support, for example), and frequent walking will be required during the course of their shift. They may also be required to sit, kneel or crouch to attend to patient needs. In emergency situations, the post holder may be asked to collect equipment or resources from another ward area as quickly as possible. Moving and handling of patients and equipment is likely to happen on a daily basis: Patients - with lifting aids, and as a team where necessary (weight 1-200kg) Equipment - medical equipment, specialised mattresses (weight 1-20kg). ii) MENTAL EFFORT: There is a requirement for periods of concentration during a shift (likely to be between 8-12.5 hours long), though work pattern should largely be predictable. The post holder may have to change tasks at the midwifes request in response to emergency situations or changing workload demands, including prioritising tasks as appropriate to the work environment. There is a responsibility to notice and react to concerns for a patients wellbeing or deteriorating condition. The post holder will use IT systems and periods of concentration and time (up to one hour at a time) spent using display screen equipment will be required. iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: The post holder may provide emotional and psychological support to women during pregnancy, labour and postpartum. The post holder may be required to participate in the care and support of women following a pregnancy loss. Exposure to obstetric emergencies and distressing situations may occur. These may include death and dying, as well as distressed patients, relatives or carers. iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: The post holder will frequently be involved in the joys and complexities of childbirth which can include direct contact with blood and bodily fluids. Ability to work within a busy and fast-paced environment, completing tasks in a timely manner to contribute to the smooth running of the area is required. Childbirth is a highly emotive time and as such there may be exposure to verbal and physical behaviour on occasion. The NHS has a Zero Tolerance approach to any abuse of its workforce. If experienced the post holder should report this to security and escalate to the midwife or line manager as per Trust policy.

Greet and direct patients and visitors to the practice in a professional and efficient manner. Direct and assist patients to clinics where necessary. Book appointments, take home visits and prescription requests and prioritise emergency requests after liasing with clinical staff. Deal with routine enquiries, forwarding messages and taking appropriate action. Keep patients informed and updated of any changes or delay affecting clinics or appointments. Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. Ensure that an adequate ‘handover’ is performed to colleagues after each shift to ensure all outstanding jobs are passed over Ensure your working area is left clean and tidy and secured at the end of each day. General administrative duties, use of office equipment, copier and fax machine. Contribute to scheduling appointments on the clinical system and room availability. Provide cover for colleagues during holiday and sick leave. Utilise existing IT software ( and proactively contribute towards the collection of QOF data towards achievement of the GMS contract. Undertake training in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development plan and fully participate in the organisations performance review process on an annual basis.

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, (Days Only) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet The Fields. The Fields is a specialist residential service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire for adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge as well as associated complex needs. We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. Your day-to-day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs Report on medical & welfare needs as required Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Why Cygnet? Well offer you Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme You are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator & a good team player Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to make sure our residents receive quality care and support in the best possible surroundings. By making sure each resident has clean clothing and bedding, you'll be playing your own part in helping everyone to feel comfortable and at home. The role of Laundry Assistant involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing and contributing to the overall look and feel of the home. It's a great way to get a sense of what it takes to keep everything running smoothly in our homes and it could open up other opportunities as you develop. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Laundry Assistant you'll need a personable approach, good practical skills and determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and committed to making a positive difference to our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.