Total 628 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bristol, BS14 0AU

Beauty Merchandiser – Flexible

Updating and re-sequencing make up stands in major high street retailers, working with leading brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Nyx Professional Make Up, Max Factor, Rimmel and Maybelline.

Momentum Instore have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Beauty Merchandiser on a flexible basis, working 8-hour days Monday to Friday as and when we have projects (2025).

We have a busy 6 weeks from the start of January 2025 (schedules of work to be given in December) and are looking for key people in your location. Paid training days will take place in December and paid before Christmas.

Work throughout 2025 on a project-by-project basis.

Role and Responsibilities


Visiting retailers and using detailed planograms to update the stand (attention to detail)
Moving and installing new parts around and resequencing stock according to a new planogram
Changing over the visuals/graphics
Maintaining the stand, keeping it looking fresh for customers that visit the store
Travelling to your depot* for kit collection, which is paid time.


What will I get in return?


Training: Provided in full and you are paid – This will be in December and paid before Christmas
Work: Assignment basis, under own supervision



Travel: Regionally, 50 to 80 miles of your home
Location: Field Based – working in various high street retailers
Hours: 8 hr days
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour plus expenses (fuel/parking etc.)
Equipment: Uniform, Company van (for business use only), and PPE are all provided where applicable
Flexibility: Work when you are available on a variety of projects


Apply now, or for further information about the Beauty Merchandiser role please email: enquiries@momentuminstore.com

* Depots in Dunstable LU5, Reddish SK5, Loughborough LE11, Newport NP19 and Livingston EH54

The Role: What you will do?

The Health and Wellbeing Coach will work in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire community providing health and lifestyle coaching and care co-ordination within their areas.

This will include:

• Independently running health & wellbeing workshops/exercise classes in a group, in a virtual setting or face to face to NHS service users experiencing mental wellbeing difficulties, who may also experience long term health conditions.
• Independently conducting health & lifestyle initial appointments and 1-1 sessions via telephone or video call. The Healthy Living Healthy Minds programme aims to help improve service user’s wellbeing by focusing on improving lifestyle factors, such as physical activity levels and healthier eating. Thus, in-depth coaching sessions are important to address the causes and barriers to improving lifestyle.
• Contributing to the Healthy Living Healthy Minds programme development and assisting in producing resources.
• For candidates who do not hold the training for Level 3 GP Referral (also known as Level 3 Exercise Referral), this will be provided and will be expected to be completed within the first 6 months of employment (funded by Vita Health Group).

This is a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum level 3 accredited qualification in personal training or exercise instruction (such as REPs or CIMSPA)
• Experience of delivering face-to-face or virtual exercise classes
• Experience of working individually and within a team
• Ability to encourage behavioural changes, and design individualised health & wellbeing plans
• Sound health and wellbeing knowledge including exercise and nutrition
• Experience of working with people experiencing mental wellbeing difficulties
• Willingness to work Wednesday evenings
• Basic knowledge of the Talking Therapies mental health service
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Adept in time management and prioritisation
• Friendly and approachable with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required

Desirable:

• Level 3 GP Referral (Also known as Level 3 Exercise Referral)
• Certificate / diploma in behavioural change, personal coaching, or motivational interviewing
• Recognised qualifications in exercise class instruction

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Health and Wellbeing Coach will work in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershirecommunity providing health and lifestyle coaching and care co-ordination within their areas. This will include: Independently running health & wellbeing workshops/exercise classes in a group, in a virtual setting or face to face to NHS service users experiencing mental wellbeing difficulties, who may also experience long term health conditions. Independently conducting health & lifestyle initial appointments and 1-1 sessions via telephone or video call. The Healthy Living Healthy Minds programme aims to help improve service users wellbeing by focusing on improving lifestyle factors, such as physical activity levels and healthier eating. Thus, in-depth coaching sessions are important to address the causes and barriers to improving lifestyle. Contributing to the Healthy Living Healthy Minds programme development and assisting in producing resources. For candidates who do not hold the training for Level 3 GP Referral (also known as Level 3 Exercise Referral), this will be provided and will be expected to be completed within the first 6 months of employment (funded by Vita Health Group). This is a fixed term contract for 6 months. Skills and Experience: Essential: Minimum level 3 accredited qualification in personal training or exercise instruction (such as REPs or CIMSPA) Experience of delivering face-to-face or virtual exercise classes Experience of working individually and within a team Ability to encourage behavioural changes, and design individualised health & wellbeing plans Sound health and wellbeing knowledge including exercise and nutrition Experience of working with people experiencing mental wellbeing difficulties Willingness to work Wednesday evenings Basic knowledge of the Talking Therapies mental health service Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office Adept in time management and prioritisation Friendly and approachable with excellent written and verbal communication skills An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required Desirable: Level 3 GP Referral (Also known as Level 3 Exercise Referral) Certificate / diploma in behavioural change, personal coaching, or motivational interviewing Recognised qualifications in exercise class instruction Why Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission ofMaking People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally asBest Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: Supportive team and management Positive work environment Wellbeing and mental health support Trust and respect Autonomy and flexibility We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/ Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. We are a Mindful Employer Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme. An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor, to join their team based predominantly in their head office, whilst regularly providing support to their site teams across the country. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of works and to work amongst an experienced and longstanding team.

This Health & Safety Advisor role will involve regular site inspections and visits, Health & Safety Awareness ensuring all legislation changes and best practice is implemented, monitoring of policies and procedures & carrying out behavioural safety training as and when required.

As Health & Safety Advisor you will provide project support to the wider business and deliver necessary assistance to smaller projects that don't have their own designated H&S teams

This Health & Safety Advisor role is with a busy Tier 1 contractor with a turnover in excess of £28bn, and secured workload in the highways, industrial, utilities and rail sectors nationwide. Traditionally projects range in size from £13m - £1bn. This is an ideal opportunity for a experienced Health & Safety advisor looking to work on a nationwide basis and seeking variety.

You will be an experienced Health & Safety Advisor with a proven track record working within a reputable main contractor within the construction/ civil engineering industry and the ability to assist with schemes of a similar complexity and value. Key attributes include desirably you will be chartered IOSH and relevant NEBOSH qualification and preferably a degree in civil engineering and include excellent communication skills, determination and drive and relevant best practice knowledge.

For the right candidate there is opportunity to be well rewarded with a competitive salary, benefits and promotional and development prospects.

If you want to hear more about this Health & Safety Advisor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 07749578588.

Health & Safety Advisor
Covering the South of England to include the South West, Sussex and Northamptonshire
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Competitive salary plus pension and benefits
We are a fourth-generation family business who lead the UK marketplace supplying decorating materials to both trade and retail decorators. We operate over 200 Decorator Centres nationwide and plan to continue evolving and growing our business. In addition, we also have several healthy and growing ecommerce businesses leading the way with the latest trends and fashions in the world of interiors.
Like any organisation it’s our people that make us who we are. We are truly a family business when it comes to our people; our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’; we want to see everyone flourish in their roles and reach their full potential and support our customers in developing their own businesses.
What is the role we are looking for?
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Health & Safety Advisor to provide vital hands-on support and help build upon the success of the existing Health and Safety Department.
Working alongside a team of H&S Advisors you will be responsible for providing professional and comprehensive H&S advice whilst ensuring compliance with current legislation and Company Policy. This role covers branches throughout the South of England and encompasses the South West and the South East up to Northamptonshire. This will be a remote position with regular on site visits meaning there will be extensive travel and overnight stays required.
The support you will offer will include carrying out H&S audits to ensure branches are compliant and proposing changes where required, undertaking risk assessments and coordinating surveys, advising on a variety of H&S issues including Moving and handling, fire safety, DSE, control of substances hazardous to health and management of asbestos. Another key part of the role is ensuring checklists and reports are fit for purpose by carrying out investigations into incidents and reporting back to the relevant teams.
You will be an excellent communicator all levels, always maintaining a people centred approach with the ability to build effective relationships and quickly establish your knowledge and credibility in this role. You will be fully versed in H&S legislation and have a NEBOSH and British Safety Council Diploma. You will be confident in influencing and advising stakeholders at varying levels.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience working in a H&S Advisor role. You will also have previous experience in carrying out Health & Safety risk assessments in a retail environment as well as conducting incident and accident investigations.
We understand that Neurodivergent candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process – we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can.
What do we give in return?
We think we have an amazing culture of looking out for each other and helping one another succeed. It’s a culture that has stood us well for 120 years!
Some of the benefits we offer include:

Competitive financial package
Company car and equipment
31 days holiday increasing with service (inclusive of bank holidays)
Pension plan with company contributions plus a life assurance scheme
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP service- accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments
Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
Generous staff discounts
Comprehensive Induction Programme

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page to complete the application form.
Please note that applications are reviewed on a regular basis. The advert may be closed before the application end date, if we receive sufficient applications we wish to progress to interview.

The post holder is an experienced nurse, who is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient care to the practice population using autonomous clinical skills and a broad in depth theoretical knowledge base. The post holder will manage a diverse clinical case load, dealing with the presenting patients needs within a primary care setting. They will contribute to developing the nursing services offered by the practice. The practice nurse works independently and contributes to audit, research and supporting, implementing and evaluating local standards, policies, guidelines and care pathways. NMC requirements will be met, and the individual will work within the NMC Code of Conduct to agreed practice standards and protocols. Job responsibilities The post holder is accountable for his/her own practice and will work independently managing their own clinical workload responding effectively to patient needs and ensuring patient choice and ease of access to services. To provide input and advice on evidence-based practice and care interventions within their sphere of knowledge. Clinical Role Undertake procedures including but not limited to venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, new patient health checks, ECGs, stitch/clip removal, and wound management. Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and that adequate stock levels are maintained Provide support and chaperoning to the doctors for minor surgery and other procedures Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients that promote health and well-being Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Help the practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led services, including chronic disease management (including for all areas of QOF). Manages programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases by planning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient group directions. Maintains disease registers in liaison with administrative staff. Undertakes annual reviews of patients understanding and ability to self manage. Make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community and secondary care teams. Promote health and well being, giving general education advice on diet, contraception, smoking chronic disease management, exercise etc... Contribute to the practice achieving its GMS contract obligations including quality, organisational and access targets. Maintain accurate records according to NMC rules. Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storing patient data. Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team. Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system. Please see more information on Professional, Educational, Personnel, Confidentiality, Health & Safety, Eqaulity & Diversity and Personal/Professional Development on the Job Description document attached to the advert.

To upskill and support Families Plus staff by providing specialist mental health consultation, reflective space, training, advice, support, and liaison to staff working with children, young people and their parents/carers To be link between CAMHS and Early Help services, providing referral information, support and guidance and signposting to appropriate services. To explore and help facilitate access to community CAMHS where access issues are difficult. To assess and formulate the mental health, emotional and psychological needs of children and young people who are accessing Families Plus To provide brief intervention where indicated to children, young people and their families. To include, attending multi-agency meetings To contribute to the CAMHS triage rota.

Overview and Responsibilities
Speech and Language Therapist – Hedgeway
Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN
Salary: £32,358.95 - £38,398.33 (FTE £37,669 - £44,699)
Hours: 40 hours per week – Term time only
Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for 7-19 year olds with complex communication and associated difficulties.
Putting students’ needs first, because they know that once they understand the young people’s personal needs and individual learning styles they can provide the right level of support to enable them to learn more effectively and achieve their full potential. Working with students to prepare them for adulthood, whether that be further education, training or employment.
The main purpose of the role:
The purpose of the role is to plan, provide and further develop an integrated Speech and Language Therapy service to the pupils at Hedgeway School, covering communication needs
Key duties:
Run social communication groups for students, either directly or supervising groups run by education staff.
Carry out speech and language interventions as described in students’ statutory documentation.
Carry out baseline communication assessments for all students.
Write SMART targets for education plans; and assess and monitor progress against these targets, amending where necessary
Lead and deliver training to the education team in social communication
Carry out a whole-school classroom language audit and provide recommendations for SLT.
Plan and implement individual communication programmes and provide accessible written guidelines which can be delegated and delivered by others.
Regularly monitor and review outcomes for communication aims/programmes and modify as required
Attend and contribute to annual reviews, provide clear and concise written reports.
Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidate qualities:
Qualifications:
To be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
To hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
To work within the RCSLT clinical guidelines and HCPC standards.
Knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of a range of therapy interventions in learning disability
Knowledge of behaviour support
Knowledge of the impact of trauma and adverse early childhood experiences on communication
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions
Have at least two years’ post-graduate experience working as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist.
Working with children or young people with learning disabilities
Working with children or young people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition
Have experience or knowledge of delivering provision through the EHCP process
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
Full training and continued support
Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
Free lunch during your working day
Perkbox subscription
Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme 
Free parking 
Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
Apply/Enquiries
If you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Please see attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities associated with this position. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants

Join us and you will benefit from: 8-12 weeks supernumerary period dependent on experience Indepth induction programme. Excellent training and development opportunities. We run the QIS (Qualified in Specialty) course in Bristol in partnership with University of West of England. Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) trained nurses who are part of the Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education (FINE) faculty, providing FINE training to the multi-disciplinary team. Support from our in-house Education team and SIM training Phillips ICCA system for all monitoring, prescribing and documentation. We support flexible and part-time working. St Michaels Hospital is located in the heart of vibrant Bristol a beautiful city bursting with character and providing many opportunities to achieve a true work-life balance. For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Health Care Practitioner Line Manager Nurse Manager Accountable to Nurse Manager Hours per week 15 Job Summary To be responsible for the delivery of phlebotomy and other associated tasks, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the clinical team and undertake tasks and duties delegated. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, following policies and procedures. Generic Responsibilities All staff at The Orchard Medical Centre have a duty to conform to the following: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect. Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation. Confidentiality This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service. Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI) To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice. This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care. Learning and Development The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery. Collaborative Working All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner. Professional Conduct At The Orchard medical Centre staff are required to dress appropriately for their role. Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform whilst clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role. Primary Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the HCP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: It is anticipated HCPs will develop skills in respecting patient/clients rights, preferences, choices, culture, identity, communication, Health and Safety and promoting health. To be aware of maintaining patient/client confidentiality at all times. Will not undertake any task or element of care until he/she has been assessed as competent by an appropriately trained registered nurse. To act as a chaperone as required to GPs/Nursing Team. To maintain standards of organisation in the treatment, practice and GP rooms. To assist in general nursing duties on completion of a training programme and the successful assessment of a set standard competency level and under the supervision of Practice Nursing Team, i.e. hypertension, ear syringing, spirometry, dressings, all eligible vaccinations, delegated activities from specialist clinics e.g. foot assessments for diabetes, urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, ECG recording, phlebotomy. To prepare/assist the GPs in minor surgery/IUD fitting. To be responsible for the correct maintenance, cleaning and disposal of surgical equipment. To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system. To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerator/s are running at the correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain. Be aware and maintain standards of Infection control. Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks. To behave in a professional manner at all times, being aware of how attitudes and personal behavior can impact on patient/client care and the team as a whole. To work within a multi-professional team and with patient/client valuing and respecting diversity, rights and beliefs when different from ones own. To interact in a professional manner and effectively within the team. Report immediately to a member of clinical staff or Senior Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interests of the patient/client. To present her/himself at all times in a manner that is open and honest and will work in partnership with patients, clients, colleagues and the general public to enhance confidence, competence and best practice. To deal, at all times, politely and respectfully using civilised language and behaviour, with all patients, client and colleagues. Aggressive, abusive, threatening or violent behaviour is not accepted. To present a caring and efficient image and to present her/himself in a reasonable way, with due regard to social acceptability, tidiness and personal hygiene. To wear the agreed uniform in a clean and presentable condition with safe and suitable footwear. The uniform will comply with Health and Safety, Infection Control guidelines. Jewellery will be kept to a minimum. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure read codes and templates are used effectively Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the HCP will be requested to: To identify and liaise regularly with the Nurse Manager To take an appropriate level of responsibility in participating in individual annual performance reviews. To take responsibility for completing and submitting an annual PDP by the appointed date each year To maintain own clinical development by participating within training relevant to their developing role.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Senior Nurse Developmental Role We strongly encourage applications from newly qualified registered nurses, or those close to obtaining qualified status, who will initially be offered a preceptorship position (Agenda for Change Band 5) and then supported to be eligible to move into the Senior Nurse position (Agenda for Change Band 6). We also encourage experienced Band 5 nurses looking for a career in offender healthcare, with a structured progression pathway. Job descriptions and person specifications for both band 5 and band 6 are attached. Further professional development and training is strongly encouraged and supported. Personal Development Plan There will be a clear plan to support you in developing the competencies within the framework that will be agreed by your line manager. You will be supported and encouraged to take increasing autonomy over time. Oxleas use a Personal Development Review (PDR) and Plan (PDP) process on an annual basis with all staff. In a preceptorship role, this structure will be used to support the agreement of a Personal Development Plan within the 12 weeks of starting your role with us. It will be reviewed more frequently than the usual PDR process, as agreed with your supervisor and manager e.g. every 6 months. Your Personal Development Plan will be agreed with your manager and supervisor who will support you in identifying areas of development and the associated activities and support required to work towards the competencies set out in the framework. Summary of evidence You will need to prepare a portfolio for documenting evidence of your skills and experiences to demonstrate your competence as a Senior Nurse. These competencies were derived from the NHSE and RCN competency framework. Criteria for progression from Band 5 to Band 6 The developmental roles for newly qualified and experienced nurses have been introduced in Oxleas Forensic and Offender Healthcare to provide a framework that enables us to support colleagues to develop beyond their entry level role with a progressive and satisfying job plan. It is intended to support staff wellbeing, encourage the retention of quality staff and support individuals within the custodial setting with greater consistency of care. It is expected that you will have the relevant post-qualification experience before applying to progress to Band 6. A competency framework will be agreed with your clinical supervisor or line manager who will support you to achieve the competencies required of a Senior Nurse in Offender Healthcare. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Wondering what its like to work within offender healthcare? Working in the prison service can seems scary at first but you'll have the support you need from your team to make a difference every day. I see the prison as an individual community where I work with a variety of people and provide urgent care, routine health screens like a GP practice and complex needs care to the patients. I have the unique opportunity to support someone throughout their time in prison and make a significant difference to their lives. Furthermore, see them grow, change and improve their general health."Ellen, Clinical Lead The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills. To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks. To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis. To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate. To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice. To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required To deputise for the Team manager as required To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment. Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act. To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelinesTo be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting.Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants