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Please see personal specification for full details, or contact Peter Boag, Head of Estates for further details.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support. You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team. ABOUT YOUThe wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent). REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Key result areas: To fabricate individually measured compression garments, soft splints and adaptive devices as required by occupational and physiotherapists. This requires competency in complex garment fabrication for contour fit garments, exercising specialised techniques and using dedicated machines coupled with high standards of tailoring skills. To provide assistance in pressure garment fabrication to occupational therapists/ physiotherapists. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all sewing room equipment and appliances. To take on delegated responsibility from therapists for tasks within the To assist in measuring for garments. To provide assistance in rehabilitation to occupational therapists/physiotherapists working within the burns, plastics and head and neck team. Engage in rehabilitation programs and provide sessions for patients within prescribed parameters including exercises, mobility, scar management, activities of daily living and personal care. Supervision takes the form of access to regular formal training and peer review. Access to advice and support from therapists is available. Technical work is peer reviewed by the Band 4 therapy technician Organisational To be responsible for own workload identified and prioritised by a therapist to meet service and patient priorities. To ensure that routine administration duties are carried out in line with department To be flexible and readjust plans as situations change or arise. To record personally generated pressure garment monthly and annual production statistics using local databases. Professional To be able to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of patients. May be required to comment on policies in own role which are determined by others. No responsibility for service development. To be able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner. Including accurate and legible notes. To assist in monitoring resources and equipment to ensure safety and adequate stocks to meet service needs. To liaise with therapists to maintain appropriate stock levels and to assist in ensuring financial containment of non-pay resources. To adhere to the safety policies and procedures set out by department, directorate, hospital and governing bodies. To ensure equipment and environment is safely maintained for patients, visitors, employees and self and report any defects or concerns to a senior colleague. To adhere strictly to the Data Protection Act of 1998 by maintaining confidentiality of information about patients, staff and health service Be an active member of the training programme by attendances, as appropriate at and participation in in-service training programmes, tutorials and individual training sessions as available. To maintain production standards of own Clinical Manufacturing tailored pressure garments using patterns, as prescribed by Band 4 Therapy Technician and therapists. Modify garments as necessary. To assist therapists to measure and fit patients with garments. To assist occupational therapists and physiotherapists in treating patients from burns, plastics or head and neck wards, implementing rehabilitation sessions within prescribed parameters and reporting back progress to therapists. Assist therapists in advising patients on wear and care of garments. This may involve using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to facilitate garment application and compliance. To be able to answer telephone questions and enquiries from patients relating to pressure garment delivery, in an empathetic manner. This may involve making judgments and using analytical skills as well as making decisions when to deal with patient garment concerns independently or request assistance/review from the Band 4 Therapy Technician or therapist. To make customised soft splints for patients attending a variety of clinics. Communication and Working Relationships To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to provide and receive routine information where there may be barriers to understanding. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating. For example, patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, blind or who may be unable to accept diagnosis. This communication may require tact or persuasive skills Utilise formal and informal reporting mechanisms to ensure effective communication across the health team. Maintain strict confidentiality consistent with the governing bodies and local trust and service policies. Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and carers by using a client centred focus. Effort To carry out sessions where there is frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort. This job will also require frequent predictable periods of prolonged concentration. To be able to cope working in a stressful environment with frequent exposure to emotional circumstances. To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression. To comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times. The job requires highly developed accurate physical skills with manipulation of material using fine motor skills and requires good levels of hand, eye and sensory coordination.

Please see personal specification for full details, or contact Peter Boag, Head of Estates for further details.

Manage a varied and interesting caseload in Diagnostics. Instinctively meet the needs of patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance. Run visual acuity and eye pressure checks. Complete post-operative checks and simple dressings. Assist with minor surgeries and specialist treatments. Run a wide variety of diagnostic tests, including OCT, Pentacam, Visual Fields. IOL. Run and organise Glaucoma virtual diagnostic clinics. Assist with Pre assessment, ECGs and Phlebotomy and assess Local Anaesthetic questionnaires Cover and triage the SOS line with support of the on call Doctors.

To undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across the whole range of engineering services managed/maintained by CFS. The role will require the undertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidance and where appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike. The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

We are looking for a maintenance operative to join our outgoing, friendly team at our service in Harrow. Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act. Your Day-to-Day... Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep plant, services and vehicles in working order, keeping records of call-outs and routine checks as directed. Carry out a range of tasks including decorating, basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work Maintain equipment, services & vehicles Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights. You are... Experienced in a similar role, or have worked in a self-employed capacity in recent years Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information Skilled at DIY & general maintenance Preferably experienced in the electrical/plumbing/construction industry Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude. Car Driver (advantageous) Why Cygnet? Well offer you An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Free Health Cash plan 24 hours free GP support line Free life assurance cover Free eye tests Car lease discounts Discounted gym membership Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover Pension scheme Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Ready to make a positive change?Please click on the apply now link below or send your CV to LenaStreet@cygnethealth.co.uk Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

To have responsibility for risk management and health and safety in the workplace. Report any health and safety issues to the line manager. Ability to work effectively as an individual and without direct Supervision. Determine own work duties and refer to manager when necessary. Follow clearly defined standard operating procedures and use own initiative when undertaking routine duties. Physically able to carry out role. Occasional moderate effort on feet and moving and handling of equipment required for several long periods during shift. Deal with spillages and emergency deep cleans outside of normal working rota hours. Attend / conduct / record departmental meetings as appropriate. To ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) outcomes, Environmental Health Regulations and National Cleaning Service Specification. Compile duty rosters for staff and arrange adequate cover throughout the shifts within agreed rotas in conjunction with the Facilities Team Leader. Ensure that patients, staff and visitors are courteously assisted and directed in a pleasant manner. Investigate and resolve complaints promptly and effectively. Provide regular reports to the Facilities Team Leader on aspects of the services as agreed. Develop good working relationships with receivers of the service and respond to reports of any problems quickly, ensuring appropriate action is taken. Maintain and complete all administrative tasks including stock control/adequate levels and monitoring. Ensure a full debriefing is carried out with the duty Supervisor during handover period. Carry out regular audits in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness as requested by the Head of Facilities. Monitor the collection and transportation of waste in accordance with the requirements of the Trusts Policies and Procedures. Ensure that all relevant Trust policies and procedures are adhered to. Respond immediately to the pager for circumstances/situations, which arise throughout the Trust. Ensure staff bases and offices are kept clean and tidy at all times. Monitor a Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for all equipment. Report any defects to equipment or maintenance issues. Monitor the collection and delivery of clean and dirty linen and ensure any discrepancies are dealt with promptly. Ensure postal services operate to Trust procedures. Staff Management Supervise and assist Domestics, Portering, Catering Assistants, Facilities Assistants and Switchboard staff in carrying out their duties. Ensure staff are aware of the duties and standards required and maintain them. Ensure all routine and ad hoc work is carried out correctly and appropriately. Lead and motivate staff ensuring performance of staff is monitored and reviewed. Assist in the recruitment, induction, development and training of staff. To undertake supervisions and appraisals for all team members as they are due, ensuring feedback on performance is given at regular intervals. Ensure all Facilities staff wear correct and clean uniform whilst on duty. Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team. Monitor the overall presentation of the staff and report any problems to the line manager. Communicate effectively with your team on a timely basis, ensuring robust systems exist so that staff feel informed. Participate in staff health and wellbeing issues. Assist in maintaining levels of staff discipline and timekeeping. Report any concerns to the line manager. Ensure staff attend training courses as directed and keep the line manager up to date with any gaps in training and action plan. Ensure that the Stock cupboard within the Facilities Department is adequately stocked. Provide supervisory support to the Facilities department as and when required. Accept responsibility for department security, whilst staff are working and ensure areas are left secure. Liaise with the Resourcing Team for Bank staffing requirements as and when required.

To assist in the provision and development of pharmacy services to South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust. To undertake to provide cover in the dispensaries/manufacturing unit to ensure all dispensary/production targets are met. To undertake Integrated Medicines Management Training. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

To have responsibility for risk management and health and safety in the workplace. Report any health and safety issues to the line manager. Ability to work effectively as an individual and without direct Supervision. Determine own work duties and refer to manager when necessary. Follow clearly defined standard operating procedures and use own initiative when undertaking routine duties. Physically able to carry out role. Occasional moderate effort on feet and moving and handling of equipment required for several long periods during shift. Deal with spillages and emergency deep cleans outside of normal working rota hours. Attend / conduct / record departmental meetings as appropriate. To ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) outcomes, Environmental Health Regulations and National Cleaning Service Specification. Compile duty rosters for staff and arrange adequate cover throughout the shifts within agreed rotas in conjunction with the Facilities Team Leader. Ensure that patients, staff and visitors are courteously assisted and directed in a pleasant manner. Investigate and resolve complaints promptly and effectively. Provide regular reports to the Facilities Team Leader on aspects of the services as agreed. Develop good working relationships with receivers of the service and respond to reports of any problems quickly, ensuring appropriate action is taken. Maintain and complete all administrative tasks including stock control/adequate levels and monitoring. Ensure a full debriefing is carried out with the duty Supervisor during handover period. Carry out regular audits in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness as requested by the Head of Facilities. Monitor the collection and transportation of waste in accordance with the requirements of the Trusts Policies and Procedures. Ensure that all relevant Trust policies and procedures are adhered to. Respond immediately to the pager for circumstances/situations, which arise throughout the Trust. Ensure staff bases and offices are kept clean and tidy at all times. Monitor a Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for all equipment. Report any defects to equipment or maintenance issues. Monitor the collection and delivery of clean and dirty linen and ensure any discrepancies are dealt with promptly. Ensure postal services operate to Trust procedures. Staff Management Supervise and assist Domestics, Portering, Catering Assistants, Facilities Assistants and Switchboard staff in carrying out their duties. Ensure staff are aware of the duties and standards required and maintain them. Ensure all routine and ad hoc work is carried out correctly and appropriately. Lead and motivate staff ensuring performance of staff is monitored and reviewed. Assist in the recruitment, induction, development and training of staff. To undertake supervisions and appraisals for all team members as they are due, ensuring feedback on performance is given at regular intervals. Ensure all Facilities staff wear correct and clean uniform whilst on duty. Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team. Monitor the overall presentation of the staff and report any problems to the line manager. Communicate effectively with your team on a timely basis, ensuring robust systems exist so that staff feel informed. Participate in staff health and wellbeing issues. Assist in maintaining levels of staff discipline and timekeeping. Report any concerns to the line manager. Ensure staff attend training courses as directed and keep the line manager up to date with any gaps in training and action plan. Ensure that the Stock cupboard within the Facilities Department is adequately stocked. Provide supervisory support to the Facilities department as and when required. Accept responsibility for department security, whilst staff are working and ensure areas are left secure. Liaise with the Resourcing Team for Bank staffing requirements as and when required.

As a member of the pharmacy team the post holder shares responsibility for the organisation, management and supply of pharmacy services to patients and healthcare staff for the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The pharmacy team is the hospital lead for all aspects of medicines management, including the safe and secure handling of medicines, and the clinical and cost-effective use of medicines. Please see the job description for greater detail of the role and person specification

Instinctively meet the needs of patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance. Run visual acuity and eye pressure checks. Complete post-operative checks and simple dressings. Assist with minor surgeries and specialist treatments. Run a wide variety of diagnostic tests, including OCT, Pentacam, Visual Fields. IOL. Assist with Pre assessment, including ECGs and Phlebotomy. Cover and triage the SOS line with support of the on call Doctors.

As a member of the pharmacy team the post holder shares responsibility for the organisation, management and supply of pharmacy services to patients and healthcare staff for the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The pharmacy team is the hospital lead for all aspects of medicines management, including the safe and secure handling of medicines, and the clinical and cost-effective use of medicines. Please see the job description for greater detail of the role and person specification

Key Responsibilities Wear correct and clean uniform whilst on duty. Attend departmental meetings as appropriate. To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team. Main tasks The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or location: Catering Responsibilities To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points) personal hygiene and cleaning down procedures. Carry out the regeneration of prepared meals, preparation of salads and sandwiches, and any other food items as required. Ensure that the patient meals are placed in the appropriate ward trolleys at the correct time and ready for service. To prepare and serve food and beverages as required. Use of cash register if required. To ensure security is maintained at all times. Completion of departmental paperwork as required. Assist with the service of patient, visitors and staff meals. Provide the appropriate amount of crockery and cutlery in advance of service times. Ensure that food presentation, portion control, temperature and quality standards are adhered to. Patient/Customer Care Responsibilities To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (2018) at all times. Communication with colleagues, other members of staff, patients, visitors and members of the public. Cleaning Responsibilities Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary. Clean all hard floors and mop daily. Empty, clean and replenish waste bins. Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures. Clean internal glass and ledges. Clean all sanitary areas. Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition. Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties. Thoroughly clean beds. Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed. Damp dusting of furniture, fittings, interior glass and any low level cleaning requirements. Replenish consumables for example, paper towels, soap, toilet rolls. Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site. Ensure the correct storage of all items. To issue and collate inpatient menus. Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available. Collect, wash and return water jugs. Collect and replace soiled linen. Portering Responsibilities Collection and delivery of goods. Collection and delivery of medical gas cylinders. Transportation of patients between wards and departments, if required on an occasional ad hoc basis. Use of franking machine and letter sorting. Driving vehicles around site to collect waste. Full training will be provided. Transportation of food trollies from Catering department to the ward areas.

To have responsibility for risk management and health and safety in the workplace. Report any health and safety issues to the line manager. Ability to work effectively as an individual and without direct Supervision. Determine own work duties and refer to manager when necessary. Follow clearly defined standard operating procedures and use own initiative when undertaking routine duties. Physically able to carry out role. Occasional moderate effort on feet and moving and handling of equipment required for several long periods during shift. Deal with spillages and emergency deep cleans outside of normal working rota hours. Attend / conduct / record departmental meetings as appropriate. To ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) outcomes, Environmental Health Regulations and National Cleaning Service Specification. Compile duty rosters for staff and arrange adequate cover throughout the shifts within agreed rotas in conjunction with the Facilities Team Leader. Ensure that patients, staff and visitors are courteously assisted and directed in a pleasant manner. Investigate and resolve complaints promptly and effectively. Provide regular reports to the Facilities Team Leader on aspects of the services as agreed. Develop good working relationships with receivers of the service and respond to reports of any problems quickly, ensuring appropriate action is taken. Maintain and complete all administrative tasks including stock control/adequate levels and monitoring. Ensure a full debriefing is carried out with the duty Supervisor during handover period. Carry out regular audits in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness as requested by the Head of Facilities. Monitor the collection and transportation of waste in accordance with the requirements of the Trusts Policies and Procedures. Ensure that all relevant Trust policies and procedures are adhered to. Respond immediately to the pager for circumstances/situations, which arise throughout the Trust. Ensure staff bases and offices are kept clean and tidy at all times. Monitor a Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for all equipment. Report any defects to equipment or maintenance issues. Monitor the collection and delivery of clean and dirty linen and ensure any discrepancies are dealt with promptly. Ensure postal services operate to Trust procedures. Staff Management Supervise and assist Domestics, Portering, Catering Assistants, Facilities Assistants and Switchboard staff in carrying out their duties. Ensure staff are aware of the duties and standards required and maintain them. Ensure all routine and ad hoc work is carried out correctly and appropriately. Lead and motivate staff ensuring performance of staff is monitored and reviewed. Assist in the recruitment, induction, development and training of staff. To undertake supervisions and appraisals for all team members as they are due, ensuring feedback on performance is given at regular intervals. Ensure all Facilities staff wear correct and clean uniform whilst on duty. Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team. Monitor the overall presentation of the staff and report any problems to the line manager. Communicate effectively with your team on a timely basis, ensuring robust systems exist so that staff feel informed. Participate in staff health and wellbeing issues. Assist in maintaining levels of staff discipline and timekeeping. Report any concerns to the line manager. Ensure staff attend training courses as directed and keep the line manager up to date with any gaps in training and action plan. Ensure that the Stock cupboard within the Facilities Department is adequately stocked. Provide supervisory support to the Facilities department as and when required. Accept responsibility for department security, whilst staff are working and ensure areas are left secure. Liaise with the Resourcing Team for Bank staffing requirements as and when required.