Total 20 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Ayr, Scotland, KA8 0LS

About The Role
What was it that made you decide to become a nurse?
• Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need?
• Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving?
Whatever your reason, at HC-One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded.
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed registered nurses to join our brand-new Flex Force team. Flex Force is the ideal solution as you can work the contracted hours to suit you, with guaranteed set pay each month. What’s more, you can select your shifts to work flexibly around your studies, family life or other commitments. While shifts will be offered as required by our care home across the West Lothian area, you will remain in control of your working week and the shifts you pick up.
The homes include Redmill (EH47 0PN), Linlithgow (EH47 7BW).

Flex Force at HC-One
We understand the importance of having flexibility in your work schedule, especially when it comes to caring for others. That’s why HC-One has introduced our Flex Force initiative, giving you the freedom to choose the contracted hours you work within a 12-week cycle.

The freedom doesn’t end there, you can choose your preferred shifts and work across several care homes. By committing to a set number of hours, you can have peace of mind knowing you’ll have a permanent contract and consistent pay, with all additional hours worked paid at the end of each 12-week cycle.
Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding.
It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones.
As a registered nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role.

You will be a registered nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC.
You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours.
You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.
We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.
We have a dedicated and professional workforce that strives to always deliver outstanding nursing care. We care about our talented teams and support them in their professional and personal growth.
We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes.
At HC-One, we ensure that your career is fulfilling and varied so that you feel empowered in your practice and delivery of evidence-based Kind Care.
We are a diverse and inclusive company, and we focus on learning from and with each other.
Rewards and benefits
Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a registered nurse?
We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day.
To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include:

- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Guaranteed monthly pay.
- Free uniform
- Company pension scheme
- Annual leave accrual
- Group life Assurance cover
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
- GP online.
- An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
- Colleague discounts.
- Employee Assistance Programme.

About The Role
What was it that made you decide to become a nurse?
• Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need?
• Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving?
Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded.
Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding
It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones.
We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home, on night shifts, teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits.

This role is 2 night shifts.

About you

As a nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role.

You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC.
You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours.
You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About HC-One

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.
We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.
We have a dedicated and professional workforce that strives to always deliver outstanding nursing care. We care about our talented teams and support them in their professional and personal growth.
We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes.
At HC-One, we ensure that your career is fulfilling and varied so that you feel empowered in your practice and delivery of evidence-based Kind Care.
We are a diverse and inclusive company and we focus on learning from and with each other.
Rewards and benefits
Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a nurse at one of our HC-One care homes?
We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day.
To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include:
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Homemade meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
• Group life Assurance cover
Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues
• Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

About The Role
What was it that made you decide to become a nurse?

- Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need?
- Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving?

Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded.
Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding
It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones.
We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits.

About You
As a Charge Nurse at HC-One, you will be overseeing the care of every one of the residents in your area of the care home. You’ll even run the whole home when the Home Manager and Deputy Home Manager are absent. And, whether you’re following up on any resident visits related to ill health, administering prescribed medicines or keeping records to meet statutory legal requirements, you’ll always have resident wellbeing in mind above anything else.

You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC Pin and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC.
You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours.
You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available to applicants that meet the criteria of 2 years experience and currently reside in the UK. Please do not apply if you live outside of the UK, we are not able to accept your application at this time.

About The Company
At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.
We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.
We have a dedicated and professional workforce that strives to always deliver outstanding nursing care. We care about our talented teams and support them in their professional and personal growth.
We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes.
At HC-One, we ensure that your career is fulfilling and varied so that you feel empowered in your practice and delivery of evidence-based Kind Care.
We are a diverse and inclusive company and we focus on learning from and with each other.
Rewards and benefits
Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a nurse at one of our HC-One care homes?
We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day.
To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include:
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Homemade meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
• Group life Assurance cover
Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues
• Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications.*

You will be training on the Children and Young People’s Psychological Training: Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents Course (ITP-A) and carrying out clinical work within Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS in West London NHS Trust to complement the studies with clinical work.Kindly see our Candidate Pack for further details.

This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with H&F CAMHS and the UCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted.As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. This full-time training will begin in January 2025 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients related to training assignments.

Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with UCL/Anna Freud. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process.





You will offer a high-quality service to young people, families / carers, alongside working effectively with your colleagues and liaising with other professionals in the network.

CYP-IAPT training will enable you to deliver - under intensive supervision - high quality, focused evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and young people experiencing moderate mental health difficulties (e.g. low mood and anxiety). This in turn will equip those in post to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven mental health service. The roles will be exciting and varied, including individual and group working in a CAMHS setting, enabling the post holders to develop a range of skills and experience whilst studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Child & Young Person IAPT Therapy.

The post provides excellent opportunities for professional development and regular supervision. This post in H&F CAMHS will provide the trainee with amble opportunities to practice what they are learning in their studies with robust support, guidance and supervision in place.

More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage: Anna Freud Information


West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.

Our staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.

We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.

We’re rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Together, we’re committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.

We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.

You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).

More information about the courses and how the training works can befound hereincluding the course brochures.

Link to application portal at UCL:UCL Online Application

Due to the large volume of applications received for some positions, we shall close the vacancy prior to the specified closing date as soon as sufficient numbers are received. Therefore, kindly submit your application as soon as you can.

Please do not apply if your right to work is restricted, since we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

Kindly see our candidate information pack for a comprehensive job description and person specification for this role.



This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

Pharmacy Technicians' core responsibilities will cover clinical, technical, and administrative categories. It is an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk, and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation, and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives. The post holder must: a. be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). b. meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician. c. be enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from an approved training pathway. e.g. the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP). Enrolled in or qualified from an approved training programme, e.g. Primary care pharmacy education pathway (PCPEP) or equivalent or courses approved by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) as meeting the requirements of the UK-wide APTIK/PCPA National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians; and work under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. This role will focus on: Ensuring safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medications for patients. The postholder will have the opportunity to lead on improvements in this area, providing technical and administrative support. Supporting the delivery of good care, helping patients to get the best outcomes from taking their medicines. Being the main contact for non-clinical medication related queries from pharmacies, nursing homes and other health care professionals, to improve the accuracy of patient medication records. Supporting implementation of medication changes under guidance of prescribing clinicians. Supporting with audit work in relation to safe prescribing and general quality improvement. Working closely with practice administration staff, GPs, and pharmacists to answer any queries and take forward any work streams identified providing technical and administrative support. JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To undertake medicines and reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records accordingly. To support the achievement of practices QoF targets. Working with practices to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prescribing systems. To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, and cost effectiveness. To participate in and interpret medication audits. To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with medicines management team at the ICB. To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To support the clinical pharmacist team to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate. To support all practices to implement effective procedures and policies in relation to medicines management including the management and monitoring of shared care medication and MHRA Alerts. To promote medicines adherence including checking inhaler techniques where appropriate To take a proactive approach to promote the safe and secure handling of medicines including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols. To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate. Be responsible for the organisation and planning of your own workload meeting set deadlines. Administration duties in line with the role and responsibilities. Such as data entry/collation/processing. Responsibilities underpinning the Role. To play a role in the delivery of high-quality primary health care services. Provide support to individuals, their families, and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their outcomes, as a key member of the PCN Multi-disciplinary Team. Working under supervision of the core network member practices taking referrals. To make and maintain contact with local health and wellbeing service providers and build a network and knowledge of referral routes to and from service providers, keeping a Directory of Services updated. Refer people and/or introduce them to appropriate organisations in Lincolnshire and nationally (where appropriate) e.g. voluntary, statutory (local authority) and local NHS organisations. To present the PCN in cross organisation meetings when agreed e.g. locality/ICB meetings. Collate feedback/analysis data on behalf of the PCN to report to the board. Maintaining a positive, supportive, and patient focused culture across the wider team. Any other duties commensurate with this position. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties thatfall within their role. Key working relationships Local care homes LADMS EHCH MDT Local Neighbourhood Team GP Practices within the PCN Practice Leaders (Partners and Practice Managers & PCN Manager) PCN Social Prescribers PCN Clinical Pharmacist PCN Clinical Directors and Board ICB and NHSE Community Health Teams both physical and mental health Local Authority CONFIDENTIALITY In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the PCN as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, careers, and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with PCN and the member practices procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the PCN as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of their own personal and/or professional development. Participation in the PCN mandatory training programme Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance, demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. QUALITY The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the PCN and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for their own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources COMMUNICATION The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Communicate effectively with other team members. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, wed love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities Pharmacy Technicians' core responsibilities will cover clinical, technical, and administrative categories. It is an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk, and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation, and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives. The post holder must: a. be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). b. meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician. c. be enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from an approved training pathway. e.g. the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP). Enrolled in or qualified from an approved training programme, e.g. Primary care pharmacy education pathway (PCPEP) or equivalent or courses approved by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) as meeting the requirements of the UK-wide APTIK/PCPA National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians; and work under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. This role will focus on: Ensuring safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medications for patients. The postholder will have the opportunity to lead on improvements in this area, providing technical and administrative support. Supporting the delivery of good care, helping patients to get the best outcomes from taking their medicines. Being the main contact for non-clinical medication related queries from pharmacies, nursing homes and other health care professionals, to improve the accuracy of patient medication records. Supporting implementation of medication changes under guidance of prescribing clinicians. Supporting with audit work in relation to safe prescribing and general quality improvement. Working closely with practice administration staff, GPs, and pharmacists to answer any queries and take forward any work streams identified providing technical and administrative support. JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To undertake medicines and reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records accordingly. To support the achievement of practices QoF targets. Working with practices to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prescribing systems. To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, and cost effectiveness. To participate in and interpret medication audits. To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and to liaise with medicines management team at the ICB. To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To support the clinical pharmacist team to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate. To support all practices to implement effective procedures and policies in relation to medicines management including the management and monitoring of shared care medication and MHRA Alerts. To promote medicines adherence including checking inhaler techniques where appropriate To take a proactive approach to promote the safe and secure handling of medicines including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols. To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate. Be responsible for the organisation and planning of your own workload meeting set deadlines. Administration duties in line with the role and responsibilities. Such as data entry/collation/processing. Responsibilities underpinning the Role. To play a role in the delivery of high-quality primary health care services. Provide support to individuals, their families, and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their outcomes, as a key member of the PCN Multi-disciplinary Team. Working under supervision of the core network member practices taking referrals. To make and maintain contact with local health and wellbeing service providers and build a network and knowledge of referral routes to and from service providers, keeping a Directory of Services updated. Refer people and/or introduce them to appropriate organisations in Lincolnshire and nationally (where appropriate) e.g. voluntary, statutory (local authority) and local NHS organisations. To present the PCN in cross organisation meetings when agreed e.g. locality/ICB meetings. Collate feedback/analysis data on behalf of the PCN to report to the board. Maintaining a positive, supportive, and patient focused culture across the wider team. Any other duties commensurate with this position. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties thatfall within their role. Key working relationships Local care homes LADMS EHCH MDT Local Neighbourhood Team GP Practices within the PCN Practice Leaders (Partners and Practice Managers & PCN Manager) PCN Social Prescribers PCN Clinical Pharmacist PCN Clinical Directors and Board ICB and NHSE Community Health Teams both physical and mental health Local Authority CONFIDENTIALITY In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the PCN as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, careers, and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with PCN and the member practices procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the PCN as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of their own personal and/or professional development. Participation in the PCN mandatory training programme Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance, demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. QUALITY The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the PCN and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for their own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources COMMUNICATION The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Communicate effectively with other team members. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, wed love to hear from you.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS for a skilled and experienced Band 8a CBT Therapist to join the CCAMHS Team (Tier 2) in a full time, permanent contract 1.0 post.

We welcome applicants from a wide variety of professional backgrounds for example Psychologists (with BABCP accreditation), Social Worker (with BABCP accreditation), Nurse (with BABCP accreditation), etc.

The team is a large and growing multidisciplinary team, offering a range of targeted, early interventions to children and young people age 0-18 who are experiencing mild-moderate mental health difficulties. The team is now expanding its provision of CBT.

The service is committed to broadening accessibility and initiatives are being implemented to support this, including through the use of innovative digital tools as well as through embedding clinicians in community settings and developing relationships in community organisations such as youth groups, faith groups as well as in children’s centres, family hubs and GP settings. There many opportunities for ongoing staff development and training.

If you are committed and passionate about delivering targeted, early intervention mental health interventions to children, young people and families and are enthusiastic to work in an energetic team who are developing innovative ways of working, then we would encourage you to apply for this role.





The post holder will join an established multi-disciplinary CAMHS which is responsible for providing Tier 2 mental health services within the borough. The post holder will work in Hammersmith and Fulham Community CAMHS Team with young people aged 0- 18 years. The clinic setting is based in central Hammersmith and there is some limited travel to other parts of the borough to attend community settings.

You will also offer line management and Clinical Supervision to junior CBT therapist and CBT trainees in the team and support some aspects of the developing wider CAMHS CBT pathway.

The post holder will provide mental health support and treatment for children and young people carrying out comprehensive assessments, including risk and the development of risk and safety management plans, and offering specialist interventions from CBT approach.

The current team consists of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists, Systemic Family Psychotherapists, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Social Workers, CBT Therapist and Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners, providing multiple perspectives and allowing for rich MDT discussions and support.

Other aspects of the role include developing relationships with key partner agencies and community organisations working locally with children and young people, i.e. schools, GPs, social workers, community groups etc.



West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. P.S . Due to the large volume of applications received for some positions, we shall close the vacancy prior to the specified closing date as soon as sufficient numbers are received. Therefore, kindly submit your application as soon as you can.

Following a successful bid to be a Scottish Government Demonstrator site, we are delighted to expand our offering in Pharmacotherapy to incorporate a new team for high-risk medicine monitoring at NHS Borders. The Pharmacy Department at NHS Borders is seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to lead on delivery of a new high risk medicines monitoring service. The post holder will work in the primary care pharmacy team to lead on shared care of high-risk medicines and will interface with secondary care specialist teams to ensure best care is delivered to patients close to home.

The post holder should have relevant experience in primary and / or secondary care with good clinical background and have obtained an independent prescribing qualification. The post holder will provide expert advice on medicines to both patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure the use of medicines are both cost effective and meet the needs of the patients.

Location: National (Remote with Travel Across Scotland)

Salary: £26,197 – £30,523 per annum (£13.43 – 15.65 p/h equivalent)

Full Time (37.5 hours p/w) – Permanent

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Self-Harm Network Scotland service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

As a Practice Development Officer, you’ll make a difference to people’s lives every day. Through our work to date we have identified a strong demand for community-based development and confidence building activities across Scotland. In this varied role you will work with a variety of organisations and services, from schools to NHS services, to third sector services such as homelessness services, foodbanks, community hubs, LGBTQ+ services, carers services, bereavement support and other mental health support services. You will provide and role model a compassionate response to reduce the risk to people who Self-Harm and respond effectively to their distress in a community setting. You will focus on supporting adults who self-harm as well as the organisations who support them across Scotland.

Penumbra has been delivering this service since 2021 and you will play a lead role in sharing the learning from our experience and practice to date and support teams across Scotland to put that learning into practice by working closely with organisations and communities. You will deliver a short-term programme of support including (but not limited to): Self-Harm Awareness Training, Raising awareness of support available in communities and through our online portal, Group work, Staff/Volunteer workshops, Drop-in support sessions and Parent/Carer group sessions.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

We cannot consider CV’s – all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.

Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.

Updates and responses to applications will come from our recruitment system. These emails may go into your spam inbox so please check frequently for any updates on your application. To avoid this happening please add “Penumbra Careers” – recruitment@penumbra.org.uk to your contact list. You can also check the status of your application by logging into the careers portal. If you have not had any update on your application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

REGIUS CHAIR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Grade ACN4: £96,963 to £128,841 per year
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Full time: 40 hours per week
Open ended: Permanent

Applications are invited for the University’s prestigious Regius Chair of Medical Science, which is vacant following the retirement of Sir John Savill.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding medical scientist to the post. The major remit of the role is to provide outward-facing integrated strategic leadership in medical research and innovation, supporting the University’s 2030 strategic plan and the vision for developing the University’s BioQuarter as the UK’s leading Health Innovation District. This role complements CMVMs expert Deans to bring together a transformative vision across disciplines that will help college grow and shape our research capability to achieve maximal impact and societal benefit.

The postholder will report to the Head of College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and support the College Dean of Research. The Regius Chair will be a member of the College Senior Leadership Team and member of the College Research Committee.

We anticipate NHS Lothian will offer an honorary consultant contract for applicants who remain clinically active.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender or ethnic group. As women and members of ethnic minorities are currently under-represented in posts at this level we particularly encourage applications from members of these groups.

Informal Enquiries can be made, in confidence to Professor David Argyle, Head of College and Vice Principal for Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (David.argyle@ed.ac.uk).

We encourage all applicants to apply online at www.jobs.ed.ac.uk. The application process is quick and easy to follow, and you will receive email confirmation of safe receipt of your application. The online system allows you to submit a CV.

a full academic CV, including your contributions to supporting the wider research system; and
a covering letter (of no more than two A4 pages) outlining your interest in, and vision for, the role.
Your skills and attributes for success:

Clinically Qualified in Medicine but with a good understanding of the pathways from basic science to translational clinical delivery.
Internationally respected personal research record in the area of medical science and translation. Ideally with impactful research spanning from bench to clinic.
Exceptional strategic medical research leadership experience and impact at national level.
Record of engaging successfully with major UK research funders, with government(s), policy makers and industry

Dental Hygiene Therapist Jobs in Carrick, Ayrshire, Scotland. INDEPENDENT, full time position, modern mixed practice, fantastic location. ZEST Dental Recruitment is working in partnership with an established dental practice seeking to recruit a Dental Hygiene Therapist.

• Independent Dental Practice
• Full time Dental Hygiene Therapist
• South Ayrshire
• Fantastic support for professional development
• Looking after private patient list
• Excellent mixed practice opportunity
• Self-employment considered
• Wide range of treatments - implants, cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery
• Fully equipped and high-specification practice
• £35,000-55,000 salary based on experience
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL3965

Located on the West Coast of Scotland, this position in South Ayrshire provides an excellent opportunity within a well-established six-surgery practice. With Glasgow, Galloway Forest, Kilmarnock and Isle of Arran nearby, there is no shortage of stunning views or picturesque cities to explore.

Offering a range of private and NHS treatments, including general dentistry, implants, orthodontics and restorative dentistry, the practice has cultivated a list of loyal patients from the local community and beyond.

Working alongside a lovely and highly skilled clinical team, you will have a great support network to provide the best services and help drive their mission to deliver the best care for their patients.

The successful candidate will be a GDC registered dental hygienist/therapist, with experience in providing hygiene/therapy treatments in UK dental practice, preferably of at least two years.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

Position: Care Worker
Salary: £12 per hour
Shift: Days and Nights

Job Description:
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals within a healthcare setting. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient well-being, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. You will work closely with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to the people in care.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Help patients with mobility and provide assistance in moving and transferring.
Observe and report any changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
Maintain a clean and hygienic environment for patients, including changing bedding and tidying rooms.
Ensure the safety and well-being of patients by following established protocols and procedures.
One to Ones
Personal Care

Valid training and certification is required for an immediate start. if not training can be provided.
A valid Enhanced DBS certificate (Disclosure and Barring Service), demonstrating a clean criminal record.
Previous experience in a healthcare or social care setting is highly desirable.

Working hours for the role are: 5 out of 7 days a week this will include one weekend on one weekend off.

The role will be working days and 12 hour shifts each day.

Benefits:

Opportunities for career development and progression within the healthcare sector.
A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
Employee benefits package, including pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, please submit your resume/CV to hello@purecarestaff.com or call 01422 525 320

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prior to any offer of employment, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re a nurse who’s looking for something more: more time, more opportunities and more reward, choose a career with Hamberley Care Homes.
Being a Registered Nurse at Hamberley is different. Our nurses have the time to spend quality time with residents and their families. They develop close relationships, really understanding the needs of the people they care for, and have time to provide holistic care.
Our innovative, award-winning model of care includes a multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to caring for each and every individual in the way that they like. As a nurse at Hamberley, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be part of this team of dedicated professionals, as well as working in a well-appointed, high quality environment.
At Hamberley we believe our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’, and we focus on the tiny details that make our homes for older people a luxurious and comfortable, home-like environment.
We offer our nurses:

- 6.6 weeks of annual leave entitlement
- Generous, above NHS-equivalent rates of pay.
- Company pension
- Flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced overtime rate
- Quality bonus scheme linked to CI rating
- Paid breaks
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- We’ll cover the costs for NMC revalidation and your enhanced disclosure form
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral *T&Cs Apply

Why we’re different

- Generous, above NHS-equivalent rates of pay.
- A unique opportunity to lead. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the care of our residents, including liaising directly with GPs and other providers.
- Supportive team environment. Our close-knit, multi-disciplinary team relies on each other’s expertise to ensure the best, safest, decisions are made. And our management team actively foster an environment where all members of the team are listened to and supported.
- A chance to make a bigger difference to people. Our high staff-to-resident ratio and the long-term nature of the care, means you’ll get to spend time building a relationship with the people you care for. You’ll have the opportunity to take a more holistic approach to their physical and mental health, ensuring better care and more satisfying, fulfilling work.
- A chance to make a bigger difference to care. Our generous resources and culture of listening, mean that if you see a way to make care better, we can make it happen.

- Maintain and enhance your clinical skills. Our residents have highly varied needs, so we offer extensive training and learning opportunities for you to develop your clinical skills. From dementia care to medical emergencies, wound care, diabetes management, and stroke care, the work is always different, interesting and rewarding.


Join us at Glasgow's most stunning care home
Newton House is our luxury care home in Newton Mearns, Glasgow Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully-furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens.
From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.
Could you be part of our team?
We’re looking for nurses with:

- The commitment to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
- Excellent communications skills, a great attitude to teamwork and a desire to lead on patient care
- Updated NMC registration.

Hamberley People
We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!
About Hamberley
The award-winning Hamberley Care Group is changing the way that elderly care is delivered through our luxury homes across the UK. Fast-growing and innovative, we’re opening three new homes in 2023. Recognised for our exceptional approach to care, we were chosen as Residential Care Provider of the Year in 2019 and 2022.