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Nottingham City Council is seeking an ambitious, visionary leader for the role of Director of Adult Social Care and Health. This pivotal role requires a highly skilled and dedicated individual to strategically guide and manage adult social care services, enhance health and well-being across the city, and foster a customer-focused environment that upholds the values of our "One Council" ethos.

The successful candidate will champion innovative, partnership-oriented approaches to address the complex needs of our community and transform the delivery of adult social care in Nottingham.

If you’re looking for a role at the heart of an organisation where you can play a key role in its continued improvement, and influence the future of a vibrant city, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join Nottingham City Council. We have a clear vision and a plan to improve, recently approved by Councillors and Commissioners. We are on a journey to becoming a council that delivers with clear purpose, is financially sustainable, and well-run. As Director of Adult Social Care and Health, you will play a key role in supporting that journey – ensuring the organisation is informed and involved.

In this role, you will:

Support the development of relationships with key partners, citizens, and other stakeholders.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Nottingham’s residents.

Lead change within a growing and progressive council.

The Opportunity

You will lead by developing service strategies and customer-focused propositions that prioritise service user voices, while fostering a culture of continual improvement and organisational excellence. Your leadership will help drive service delivery improvements and position Nottingham as a city of innovation and opportunity.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement service strategies that align with the Council’s corporate priorities and vision.

Building Partnerships: Create collaborative relationships across the public, private, and voluntary sectors to deliver integrated health and social care services.

Driving Operational Excellence: Oversee service design, performance management, and financial accountability, ensuring resources are managed effectively.

Community Leadership: Act as a key representative for Nottingham City Council, enhancing the city’s reputation through innovative community partnerships.

Champion Transformation: Lead and implement innovative approaches to adult social care, ensuring services are responsive, efficient, and impactful.

Budgetary Constraints: Will be responsible for managing budgetary constraints and ensuring effective allocation of resources within the department

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a seasoned leader with a strategic mindset and extensive experience in adult social care and health services. The ideal candidate will have:

Visionary Leadership: Experience in leading the development of customer-focused service strategies that prioritise service user voices and promote continuous improvement.

Collaboration: The ability to build strong partnerships across sectors and foster a networked governance model to enhance service delivery.

Operational Excellence: A proven track record in overseeing service performance and managing resources effectively.

Community Engagement: A deep understanding of the importance of community partnerships and safeguarding practices, particularly for vulnerable adults.

Experience in Transformation: Leading major change initiatives and advancing service improvements, particularly in areas such as mental health, learning disability services, and housing solutions.

Must be an extremely experienced and qualified Social Worker, with a proven track record in the field.

Why Nottingham City Council?

At Nottingham City Council, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers with purpose. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy exceptional benefits, including a generous pension scheme and ample leave entitlement.

Additional benefits include:

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Professional development opportunities that support career progression in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.

If you’re passionate about transforming adult social care, committed to customer-oriented leadership, and eager to make a significant impact in Nottingham, we invite you to apply. Join us in building a healthier, more resilient community for our citizens.

• This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.
• This post is politically restricted.
• A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
• The role requires you to participate in the on call rota.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lucy Wesson, Senior HR Consultant-Recruitment, via email at lucy.wesson@nottinghamcitygov.uk.

All candidates are advised to have an informal discussion with Vicky Murphy, Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Health prior to submitting an application. In order to arrange please email Tayyibah Ahmed (tayyibah.ahmed@nottinghamcity.gov.uk) to organise.

Closing Date: 1st December 2024

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. They will be required to: Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard. Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance. Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. Under take a number of managerial responsibilities such as appraisals, return to work meetings and 121's with members of the team and monthly audits. Work closely with other members of the renal speciality team. In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

£1000 bonus when completed 12 months service (£500 for PT). Full time - this entails fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00. Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2 day shifts on, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance. Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

For detailed job description and responsibilities please consult the documents attached. Working hours are generally 9-5, Monday to Friday although some flexibility is available, providing requests work with the needs of the service.

The East Midlands Sarcoma Service has an exciting opportunity for a nurse to join a highly specialist, passionate team in an ideal role for someone looking for a change or new challenge.

The Sarcoma Team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join our friendly and supportive team as a Clinical Specialist Nurse. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at one of fifteen specialised sarcoma centres in England and Wales within a well-developed yet expanding team where you can enhance and develop your knowledge with support from enthusiastic colleagues.Due to the specialised nature of this work, no specific sarcoma experience is necessary.

The East Midlands Sarcoma Service manage in excess of 150 new soft tissue sarcoma per year but also investigate hundreds of people who they are able to reassure do not have cancer.

The Clinical Specialist Nurse will support patients predominantly from referral through to diagnosis, supporting patients through an anxious time. There will be a focus on early diagnosis to achieve cancer targets and improve patient outcomes. They will provide expert advice and co-ordinate complex diagnostic pathways. They will be an integral member of the sarcoma MDT, working closely with Consultant surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, histopathologists as well as the Clinical Nurse Specialists, Specialist AHPs and administrative teams.

The Clinical Specialist Nurse will be trained to run independent nurse led clinics and willneed to form a relationship with patients along their journey and to present information to the multidisciplinary team. They will independently manage nurse led protocolised pathways for benign soft tissue tumours. Applicants will therefore need to have highly developed communication skills and be able to work autonomously, seeking support as required

There will be opportunity to be involved in our newly developed Whole Genomic Sequencing pathway as well service improvement projects, research and education of other healthcare professionals.Team members are well supported by experienced colleagues, with regular clinical supervision &always have access to senior advice.



It is essential that you are able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to support the development of the service. The successful applicant needs to have excellent organisational and time management skills with an aptitude for problem solving. You must have excellent clinical knowledge and skills. You will need to be a good communicator, be self-motivated, provide high standards of clinical skills and have the ability to influence and drive innovative practice within a face growing and exciting speciality setting

We are keen to encourage development in line with Trust policy and working in new ways and ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We are a forward thinking team and we are willing to support individuals who are looking for career progression and development.

For detailed job description and responsibilities please consult the documents attached.

Working hours are generally 9-5, Monday to Friday although some flexibility is available, providing requests work with the needs of the service.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Bramley Ward is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated Deputy Leader to complement our existing friendly team. Within the CAS division we have 20 beds and care for a variety of patients both male and female, of varying ages ranges. We specialise in renal and our patients come from a diverse background.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Deputy Ward Sister / Deputy Charge Nurse 37.5 hours

Team Bramley are a 20 bedded acute medical ward specialising in the care of patients with Renal disease and patients undergoing renal replacement therapy. We pride ourselves in the quality of our nursing care.

The current Ward Leader is specifically looking for an individual whom is willing to undertake positive change and would be willing to work towards developing a specific learning pathway for you.

Bramley Ward is committed to providing the highest quality of care and maintaining consistent high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. We have an active Shared Governance Council.

You in turn will be fully supported and have opportunity to influence future nursing practices.


Applicants should be:
1st level registered nurse/degree in health nursing related studies.
Have 2 years post registration experience (desirable).
Renal Experience (essential).
Be willing to develop personally and professional.
Be willing to undertake the CAS band 6 development course.
A clinical role model.
Evidence of undertaking appraisals (desirable).

If you are committed to being the best we would like to hear from you.



We are very excited to welcome a new Band 6 into our established team. This will also include working closely with other areas within the renal speciality.

We are one trust that is split between two campus's but work well and closely together ensuring our patients receive the correct treatment and care in the correct ward / setting.

NUH is a major teaching hospital trust and are keen to teach and educate our staff.

NUH has a set of values and behaviours to improve the experience for our patients and our staff (We are here for you). This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave is a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful patient care and continuous improvement. They can be found on our intranet.

The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. They will be required to:

Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non‑clinical governance.

Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

Under take a number of managerial responsibilities such as appraisals, return to work meetings and 121's with members of the team and monthly audits.

Work closely with other members of the renal speciality team.

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

The main duties of the role include but are not limited to; Undertake consultations with patients taking a comprehensive patient history, carry out physical examination use their expert knowledge and clinical judgement to identify the potential diagnosis Exercise a higher degree of personal and professional autonomy using advanced clinical practice skills to include clinical interventions Refer patients for investigations when necessary/appropriate Make a final diagnosis, decide on and carry out treatment, including the prescribing of medicine or referral to primary or secondary care specialist services within local agreed pathways and protocols as appropriate Ensure that all treatments and care provided are based on best practice/evidence-based care Plan and provide skilled competent care to meet the patients health and social care needs, involving other members of the healthcare team as appropriate Work with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to ensure patient needs are met Asses and evaluate, with the patient, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed Use independent/supplementary prescribing skills for benefits of patient care Work independently and as part of the 7-Day GP Service team Assist in clinical audit and setting and monitoring of service and unscheduled care Identify and take appropriate actions to address risk to the patient, this will include: Identification of emergency care needs requiring despatch of a 999 ambulance Safeguarding children and protection of vulnerable adult issues which require referral on to other agencies in line with local policies Work independently and at the same time contribute to the work of the whole team to ensure the delivery of a consistently high level of service, this will include: Taking responsibility and being accountable for managing own workload, risk assessment and management, acting within professional codes and appropriately to the clinical team leader for advice and support Undertaking other duties when required, such as audits or administrative tasks Identifying issues which may negatively impact upon service delivery and reporting these on to the clinical support manager/clinical manager operational team leader/shift manager in a timely fashion Acting as a clinical resource for non-clinical staff who may require advice and support Maintain contemporaneous records of the consultation and action using clinical software and where necessary written records, in line with NMC guidance and local policies, guidelines and procedures Remain focused on the delivery of an excellent service within an unpredictable, diverse, and challenging workload Work remotely using EMIS Web following the Working At Home Policy ensuring records and patient information is protected following GDPR.

Encourage ward/department staff to be involved in the management of resources, by effective use of clinical and non-clinical supplies and understanding of financial issues. Contribute to the work of time limited committees and project groups. Ensure that, where applicable, information is maintained and kept in an appropriate place and that accurate records are maintained and stored in accordance with Trust and national policy. Be a major instrument of change within the clinical area in response to clinical incidents and/or demands. Participate in acting-up rota as required, holding the directorate/floor bleep as necessary. Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring the development and ongoing management of work rosters that provide appropriate safe staff cover. Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, incollaboration with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken. Improve and maintain standards of essential (basic) nursing care by working with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and using tools such as clinical benchmarking. Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring clinical audit takes place in line with the Trusts requirements to improve practice. Work with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to identify hazards relating to clinical and non-clinical risks and undertake identified risk assessments. Ensure that junior staff also sees this as important by maintaining a culture which will support the delivery of both clinical and non-clinical governance within the ward or department. Along with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, support the ward or department team in completing appropriate risk assessments and develop action plans accordingly in order to provide a safe environment for the delivery of high quality patient care. Ensure that all nursing documentation is regularly and appropriately reviewed and updated with changes implemented. Continuing professional development appropriate to the field of practice and continue to develop competency in line with agreed personal development plans, including leadership skills and enable the empowerment of other members of ward teams. Encouraging a culture of learning where students receive quality clinical placements supported by mentorship, teaching and support from registered nurses. Support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring that best practice undertaken is shared with colleagues in the directorate, division and the Trust. Helping staff to use clinical information within the ward or department to help improve the quality of patient care. Encouraging staff to be involved in service changes and developments using processes defined within the directorate/division. Being able to demonstrate clear lines of communication within a defined clinical area which result in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi professional team. Creating a culture where staff have appropriate authority over issues that contribute to the provision of essential care and enable them to secure and achieve the highest quality standards Assisting in the establishment, motivation and development of the clinical team with a clear focus and direction. Ensuring that the clinical team is kept informed of the policies, direction and strategy of the directorate and division. Take an active role in self-development and identifying ones own needs, takingappropriate steps to meeting those needs. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 Months

Working Hours: 37 Hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £25,992 rising to £26,835 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: The Mary Potter Centre, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 5HY

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

HSCCs support the successful delivery of Adult Social Care (ASC) through the provision of excellent customer service to all customers (including members of the public, citizens, commissioners, health colleagues, ASC employees and other agencies). They act as point of contact for telephone, e-mail, website and written enquiries directed to the service area. They provide the team’s administrative functions processing and recording assessments and referrals.

HSCCs also send correspondence which includes legal documentation and organise, develop and maintain accurate and confidential records and filing systems.

About You

The successful candidate will provide support to various Adult Social Care Teams, which completes assessments to ensure that decisions are made in the best interests of citizens.

We are a small supportive team based at The Mary Potter Centre. The successful candidate will work closely with one other HSCCs. Hybrid working from home is available by negotiation in this role.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to assist in resolving and monitoring non-complex customer queries or complaints;
• Experience of undertaking a range of office and administrative duties including inputting referrals onto electronic systems, answering the phone and taking messages, filing, photocopying and scanning documents;
• Ability to manage your own workload;
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive and complex information;

- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Donna Wilde, by email at donna.wilde@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Closing Date: 27th November 2024

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please see the attached job description and personal specification documents for a detailed description of responsibilities.

Care Assistant
Make a Real Difference. Join Our Team Today!

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a positive impact on people’s lives? As a Care Assistant, you’ll be providing personal care and support to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence, and enhancing their quality of life.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate, travel time and mileage paid as well
• No experience required—we’ll provide full training to set you up for success.
• Opportunities for career growth and development—we’re invested in your future!
• A truly rewarding job where every day you’ll know you’ve made a real difference in someone’s life.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for helping others—you genuinely care about making a difference in people’s lives.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to approach tasks with empathy and respect.
• Willingness to learn—we’ll provide you with all the training you need, including First Aid and DBS checks.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (you’ll be travelling within your local community).
• Sponsorship is not available for this role—applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you’re ready to begin a career where you can impact lives, learn new skills, and build a fulfilling future, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Care Assistant.

Role within Complementary Therapy Provide hands-on complementary therapies Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of therapy liaising alongside the patient, their representatives, clinical team members and other professionals. Share knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal conversations Ensure that all treatments are carried out in line with Trust policies Address issues of quality, training, audit, research and development in complementary therapies and to co-ordinate the introduction of other therapies. Qualifications and Skills Professionally qualified in a range of complementary therapies with a significant post registration experience. Relevant qualifications such as VCTC, ITEC or City and Guilds or equivalent. Holds a professional practitioner indemnity insurance. Can provide evidence of continual professional development. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally. Requires an adaptable and flexible approach to meet with the needs of the service. Has an understanding of the principles of palliative care. Able to participate in the development of complementary therapies.

The post will be predominately based at the Nottingham City Hospital campus, but there will be the potential need to travel to the Queens Medical Centre Campus as required. The role will be mainly Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm, but these hours are negotiable. You will also be required to participate in a rostered weekend and bank holiday rota. In addition to this, there is a requirement to support the on-call pharmacists through the senior pharmacist back-up rota which is currently once every 4-5 months. The pharmacy department at NUH is forward thinking and constantly implementing innovative ways of working to deliver the best possible patient care. We continue to extend the ideal model of delivering medicines optimisation and pharmaceutical care where pharmacists are fully integrated into the medical teams, supported by a team of medicines management technicians and assistants. You will be joining NUH at an exciting time as we have just recently transitioned to electronic prescribing bringing new opportunities to enhance the way in which we deliver care to our patients. Please refer to the full job description as part of the advert. If you have any further questions about the post please do not hesitate to get in touch with Carrie Cramp on the contact details provided.

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.