Total 310 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Milton Keynes, mk9 3pd

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Trust Responsibilities To lead the operational management of the aseptic dispensing activities to ensure the safe and efficient supply of pharmaceutical products for patients and to support staff in the effective management of medicines. To be responsible for the training of healthcare professionals on aseptic dispensing practices and other systems for managing the supply of aseptically prepared medicines to patients as required for the efficient and effective running of the hospitals services. To review the service in light of demand and escalate concerns regarding safety of the unit To work closely with the Accountable Pharmacist in managing the unit To contribute to the Trusts compliance with the Medicines Management standards, Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Risk management. Professional Responsibilities General Support, lead and develop staff through personal and professional interaction as a positive, effective and credible role model. As a specialist practitioner to identify, write and approve policies and procedures to ensure that legal and ethical requirements dispensing and supply are fulfilled. Take responsibility for the organisational management of service improvement projects or initiatives for the service, development of project plans, and delivery of aims and objectives of each individual project. Retain professional competence and credibility through continuous practice and education, providing expert advice where required, internal and external customers of the Trust. Education & Training To ensure new staff receive a full induction, and those in training positions have the necessary training provided to ensure they achieve the competencies required for the qualification for which they are studying. To identify training needs of managed staff so they are able to undertake their required roles. To evaluate the training provided. To identify own training needs. To maintain a portfolio of practice to fulfil the mandatory continuing professional development requirement of The General Pharmaceutical Council. Research and Audit To collect data for internal audits of dispensing, supply and procurement to provide good quality assurance. To liaise on pharmaceutical aspects of oncology clinical trials with the lead pharmacist for clinical trials and to ensure the safe and appropriate storage of trial drugs. To guide and support others undertaking research. Please refer to the job description for further details.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on role and responsibilities. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Women and Children

Pharmacy department

Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you a specialist pharmacist with a passion for women’s and children’s services? Would you like to contribute to advancing pharmaceutical care within women’s services and for our paediatric patients? If this describes you, we invite you to get in touch with us.

Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.

Our services are evolving to provide our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission. This role is a compelling career opportunity for a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our hardworking, forward-looking, and innovative pharmacy team.

Interview Date: w/c 23.09.2024

You will become part of a growing team of Clinical Pharmacists and Specialist Pharmacists, who support patient care across a wide range of clinical specialties within the Trust. With the support of the Principal Pharmacist for Women’s and Children’s Services, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within your chosen area of expertise. In addition to delivering ward based clinical pharmacy services within women’s services and paediatrics, as well as clinical support to the dispensary, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting and supervising junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and audit work, advocating for medicines optimisation and safety initiatives at the ward level, and collaborating with the Principal Pharmacist to address any medicines related issues affecting the women and children's services.

This role is crucial to the delivery, development, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services across the hospital. It plays a key part in helping divisions optimise medicines use within available resources.

Our standard working hours now consist of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week, with coverage on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. After a period of induction and training, you will contribute to the pharmacy out-of-hours service.

If successful, you will be part of a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more detailson the role and responsibilities.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology and Anticoagulation

Pharmacy department

Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you a specialist pharmacist with a passion for cardiology and anticoagulation? Would you like to contribute to advancing pharmaceutical care for our cardiology patients and those requiring anticoagulation therapy?

Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.

Our services are evolving to provide our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission. This role is a compelling career opportunity for a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our hardworking, forward-looking, and innovative pharmacy team.

Interview Date: w/c 22.09.2024

You will become part of a growing team of Clinical Pharmacists and Specialist Pharmacists, who support patient care across a wide range of clinical specialties within the Trust. With the support of the Principal Pharmacist for Cardiology and Anticoagulation, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within your chosen area of expertise. In addition to delivering ward and clinic based clinical pharmacy services within cardiology and anticoagulation, as well as clinical support to the dispensary, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting and supervising junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and audit work, advocating for medicines optimisation and safety initiatives at the ward level, and collaborating with the Principal Pharmacist to address any medicines related issues affecting cardiology and anticoagulation.

This role is crucial to the delivery, development, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services across the hospital. It plays a key part in helping divisions optimise medicines use within available resources.

Our standard working hours now consist of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week, with coverage on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. After a period of induction and training, you will contribute to the pharmacy out-of-hours service.

If successful, you will be part of a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on role and responsibilities.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Sep 2024

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist ( with on-call )

Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

It is an exciting time to be joining Milton Keynes Hospital Pharmacy. We have had significant investment over the last few years in a fully refurbished Pharmacy department plus a state-of-the-art Aseptic Unit based within our new Cancer Centre. Research & Development is a key priority for the organisation and the Pharmacy Department. We also have a New Outpatient Pharmacy.

As a result of significant investment into our pharmacy team, we are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialist pharmacists to join our team and contribute to developing and delivering our services.

You will work closely with pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare staff to:
• provide clinical pharmacy services across a variety of specialities.
• support safe prescribing and medicines optimisation.
• support medicines safety and quality improvement
• provide medicines related advice to colleagues and patients.
• support the safe and timely discharge of patients.
• support clinical screening and accuracy checking within the dispensary.
• Undertake audit, research and development of more junior team members

Interview: w/c 23.09.2024

Your role would be to support the Divisional teams and Clinical Service Units in delivering a consistently high-quality patient care and pharmacy service across a variety of different specialties, on a rotational basis (normally 12 months).

To facilitate and support the optimal and affordable use of medicines

To comply with pharmacy procedures, clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
• You will be part of the pharmacy team and work with staff within the pharmacy department and across the trust to enable the objectives of the Trust to be achieved.
• To contribute to the Trust’s compliance with medicines safety and optimisation and RPS standards and the Clinical Governance and Risk Management agendas
• To contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services provided to a range of clinical specialities.
• To ensure that appropriate levels of service are provided in accordance with statutory requirements and professional standards as described in ‘Medicines, Ethics and Practice’ issue by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
• To assist the relevant managers and colleagues in the development and delivery of pharmacy services which reflect the needs of the Trust and our patients and commissioners.
• To undertake projects that will improve the safety and clinical effectiveness of patient care and the patient experience and contribute to effective and appropriate drugs budget management within a range of clinical specialities.
• To support the Divisional teams and Clinical Service Units in delivering a consistently high-quality patient care and pharmacy service across a variety of different specialties, on a rotational basis (normally 12 months).
• To facilitate and support the optimal and affordable use of medicines.
• To comply with pharmacy procedures, clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Sep 2024

Clinical Duties:-Provision of evidenced based assessment, management and treatment of complex tissue viability cases across the health economy, this could be in a clinic setting, inpatient facility, care home, prison or patients own home.-Documentation of clinical care plans, advice and activity to a high standard.-Liaison with the multidisciplinary team.-Prescription of dressing treatments working within prescribed formulary.-Develop specialist skills to implement tissue viability treatment programmes including advanced wound therapies and debridement.-Assist in complex wound clinics this will include developing skills to carry out holistic lower limb assessments and compression bandaging skills and advanced bandaging techniques.-Provide specialist advice on pressure reducing equipment-Training and education, across the health economy formal and informal. Including mentorship of peers. -Contribute to Management of clinical incidents relating to and contribution to investigations related to this.- Assist with Audit.-Willing to undertake further education to enhance knowledge and skills.Professional: -Maintain current registration with the NMC-Follow code of professional conduct- Participates in annual development reviews-Participates in training of health care professionals-Attends mandatory, in-service and other training programmes and professional meetings as required-Allocates time for professional development to maintain knowledge and skills-Contributes to rolling programmes of education and training-Teaching informally in the clinical environment-Identifies clinical risk and reports on incidents and is involved in investigations. -Undertakes systematic caseload and workload review-Provision of data and evidence of activity as required

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 DOE plus a £3,000 welcome bonus* (T&C'S apply)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

About our client:

We are pleased to be representing a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Their assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals offer expert neurorehabilitation to help individuals regain the skills they have lost due to trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more. You will be joining a team of employees who are incredibly passionate about their roles, fostering a strong team spirit and a supportive environment across all services.

About the role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team, your role involves providing occupational therapy within the BIRT neurobehavioral model to individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). This includes coordinating with internal and external professionals, family members, and the individuals under their care.

Your Responsibilities as a Occupational Therapist will include:

Specialist Clinical Practice: Operate within a specialised clinical area as an autonomous professional, enhancing your skills and knowledge in neurological rehabilitation, with support and supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist (OT). Accept and uphold professional accountability and responsibility.

Caseload Management: Under the guidance of a senior OT, manage and prioritise a caseload of individuals with complex mental and/or physical health needs, including those exhibiting challenging behaviour.

Occupational Therapy Process: With supervision, carry out the occupational therapy process by utilising evidence-based, service user-centred principles and clinical reasoning to assess, develop treatment plans, implement, and evaluate interventions.

Addressing Occupational Performance: Focus on addressing deficits in occupational performance and skills, facilitating improvements in areas such as self-maintenance, productivity, education, and leisure.

Programme Development and Evaluation: With senior OT support, design care programs, ensure comprehensive handover to rehabilitation support workers or therapy assistants, and monitor, evaluate, and adjust treatments to track progress and ensure the effectiveness of interventions in line with the neurobehavioral model.

Task Delegation: Appropriately delegate tasks based on the competence of colleagues, ensuring proper handover, monitoring, and review.

About you:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational Background: Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Professional Registration: Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Assessment and Intervention: Proficient in the knowledge and application of both standardised and non-standardised occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Outcome Measures: Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures.
• Models of Practice: Familiarity with various occupational therapy models of practice.
• Clinical Governance: Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• Legislation and Policy Awareness: Understanding of current legislation and policies impacting the clinical area and professional practice.
• Health and Safety: Awareness of health, safety, and risk management principles.
• Research: Basic understanding of research methodologies.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Educator Training: Completed practice placement educator training or willingness to complete within the first year, as appropriate.
• Professional Membership: Membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Specialist Section Neurological Practice (SSNP).

What are the benefits included?

• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata).
• Access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) along with excellent training and support.
• Group life assurance, company pension, eye voucher scheme, long service and staff awards, and free parking.
• Nationwide employee staff discounts, including eating out and shopping, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Interested in being considered for this role? APPLY today and we will be in touch regarding your application as soon as possible.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Key Accountabilities: Continual assessment of patients and their carers needs, when those needs are complex and change across the caseload. Undertake nursing interventions (such as providing personal care to patients, administration of prescribed medication through a variety of routes, tissue viability care, ensuring infusion pumps are working correctly) consistent with evidence-based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet individual patients needs. Provide psychosocial support to patients in emotional distress and their distressed families and provide a high standard of evidence based information to them. Communicating effectively with multi disciplinary health care professionals, medical and social work colleagues, patients, carers and managers across organisational boundaries. Manage the workload and liaise with M D T in the absence of the Lead Nurse. Participate in the delivery of formal educational training to carers and RNs in the community Participate in audit/research projects in order to achieve best practice. Participate in champion role work within the team to promote evidence-based practice and share learning to the wider team.

To assist registered nurses the delivery of planned health care within the dialysis unit. The band 2 clinical support worker will under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in assisting the meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of the patients receiving heamodialysis treatment. They will follow a structured training programme under supervision of a mentor to complete demonstrate competence.

A very exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Care Support Worker Band 2 who will be wiling to support the Registered Renal Nurses in carrying out care to haemodialysis patients has now opened . The successful applicant will support patients undergoing regular haemodialysis treatment which will involve a multitude of skills including patients education and application technology. She or He will be supported by the haemodialysis staff in acquiring the needed skills and knowledge.

Millton Keynes Renal Unit is a Satellite Unit of Oxford Kidney Unit and provides an Outpatient Service of Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Renal Clinics for patients in Milton Keynes and some part of Buckinghamshire.

Milton Keynes Renal Unit is a nurse led unit with a highly motivated team committed to a high quality of service, developing individual potential and continuing education. The unit has strong links with the Oxford Kidney Unit, Oxford Brookes University and Northampton University which enable the educational and professional development of staff .


To assist registered nurses the delivery of planned health care within the dialysis unit.The band 2 clinical support worker will under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in assisting the meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of the patients receiving heamodialysis treatment. They will follow a structured training programme under supervision of a mentor to complete demonstrate competence.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.





To assist registered nurses the delivery of planned health care within the dialysis unit.The band 2 clinical support worker will under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in assisting the meeting the physical, psychological and social needs of the patients receiving heamodialysis treatment. They will follow a structured training programme under supervision of a mentor to complete demonstrate competence.




This advert closes on Friday 30 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant and experience isn't essential. If you would like to work in health and social care and deliver the support and care our residents require, this role is perfect for you.

As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

-Competitive salary

-Happy Hub - discounts across shopping, eating out, going out and holidays suited to your lifestyle

-Various shifts available

-Free meals

-Access to excellent training

-Career development opportunities

-Free onsite parking

-Free uniform

-NEST work place pension contributions

-Long service awards

We believe in helping our residents to live their lives as independently as possible and support them in reaching their potential, through both practical and emotional support as well as having a positive impact on their lives.

We see it as our mission to ensure that everyone in our care are supported and look forward to every day with us, and their well-being is maintained through enjoying the simple but essential pleasures of good food and company in a warm and homely environment.

As a Care Assistant you will be:

-Delivering quality personal care to each of our residents

-Supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene

-Understanding our resident's communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language

-Providing emotional support to individuals and their families

-Working with significant people in our resident's life, such as friends and family, by giving them confidence and reassurance and involving them in our resident's care

To succeed you will be:

-A team player who engages well with others

-Strong communicator and influencer

-Energetic and hard-working

-Flexible and adaptable to change

-Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference

-A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook

If you possess these qualities, or have worked in a retail, supermarket, warehouse or other customer facing environments then no experience of working as a Care Assistant is necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.

Home First are advertising for a fixed term, up to full time, Band 6 Occupational Therapist. This post will give great opportunity to gain varied experience in work across the Home 1stTherapy pathways. A short term post that can provide valuable community and inpatient experience to develop rehabilitation and supported discharge skills. We provide therapy assessments and interventions for community admission avoidance and intermediate care needs, discharge support to the local acute hospital and inpatient rehabilitation to the Seacole Virtual Community Hospital.

This role will require you to provide comprehensive assessment, advice, treatment and discharge planning for the Home 1stcaseload.

Do you need a change? Want to try something different? Want to boost your CV and skill set? Home 1st can provide a great experience for this.

To provide Occupational Therapy assessments and deliver person centred rehabilitation and individualised goals.

· To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

· Working in the Community pathways, assisting in admission avoidance assessments, the Getting People Home pathway to facilitate early supported discharge from the acute hospital and Inpatient rehabilitation pathways.

· To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other services within Home 1st, as well as outside agencies.

· Ability to work in capacity as a Trusted Assessor.

· Participate in development of integrated pathways.

Here at Home First, we pride ourselves in the ongoing development of staff, we have successful applicants completing ACP and Apprenticeship courses for both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and have regular students on placement with support from our Practice educators.

Working closely with our Professional Lead Therapists and Team Leads, the continuing development of the academic learning and vocational skills of the therapy team is imperative. Your participation in staff supervision, training and completion of competencies and observation of practice is key to the provision of the ongoing standard of care we expect at CNWL.

You will receive a comprehensive induction, followed by a tailored development plan, which includes self-directed learning and collaborative working within Home1st and its partners.

But it doesn't stop there .... we can offer coaching and opportunities for daily debriefs, access to remote working, regular 1:1 formal and informal supervision, peer group CPD sessions and in-service training, QI project work and volunteering for champion roles.

Home1st is based in Bletchley and the modern office is a central hub for multi-disciplinary working. You will be provided with ICT laptop, mobile phone, uniform and have mileage expenses paid for.

· To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your work including the management of patients in your care.

· To use specialist professional and clinical knowledge across a range of procedures based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options, using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.

· To undertake assessment of patients, using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques in order to diagnose clinical need.

· To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

· Ensure the participation of patient’s families and carers in decision making and planning mutually agreed objectives

· Use a range of verbal or non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, relative’s carers and other health and social care professionals to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.

· To manage clinical risk within the Home 1sttherapy caseload.

· To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all appropriate equipment.

· Work collaboratively with the MDT with discharge planning.

· To comply and uphold standards of the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

· To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

· To be responsible for attending and participating in formal supervision, including clinical supervision, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and the standards of the RCOT.

· To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet knowledge and competency requirements.

· To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures in conjunction with the Home 1stLead Occupational Therapist.

· To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials and individual training sessions.

· To be responsible for planning own caseload, prioritising workload as situations arise.

· Acquire an understanding of CNWL-MK clinical and HR policy and procedures.

· To supervise designated team members and complete appraisals, maintaining accurate documentation.


This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

To input on the planning, co-ordination of Groups and enrichment activities. Toliaise with staff in the CNWL Recovery and Wellbeing College where appropiate To explore relationships with external partner agencies who contribute to meeting the individuals occupational needs. To safeguard the health, safety and welfare of service users at all times. To encourage and support MDT colleagues to practice within a personal recovery framework which supports social inclusion andself management. To contribute as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, to the delivery of operational service/teamobjectives. To offer occupational therapy/professional advice to other MDT service colleagues asindicated. To manage the effective use of physical resources and supplies in collaboration with Lead Occupational Therapist Toparticipate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development. To develop local protocols with regard to specialist OT knowledge and practice. To review and implement existing policiesimpacting on prison OT specific working practice.