Total 174 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Slough, SL3 8BY

The post holder will support the Senior/Chief Anatomical Technician in the efficient and effective operation of the Post Mortem Room and Mortuary Services for Frimley Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Wexham park hospital site.

They will assist, under the supervision of the Senior Anatomical Technician, to ensure compliance with standards of the Human Tissue Authority in all aspects of body storage, scheduled purposes and governance.

To assist in the running of all aspects of the Mortuary Service, in accordance with Trust and Pathology specific policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and the provisions of the Human Tissue Act

To liaise with respective multi-disciplinary teams within, and outside the Trust.

To ensure at all times that policies in relation to the identification of patients are enacted and that storage facilities are checked each day to ensure the hygienic and safe storage of bodies until removal by authorised persons.

To apply to knowledge expected of an Anatomical Pathology Technician, to the preparation of bodies for Post Mortem and be responsible to the Senior/Chief Technician in the delivery of high quality Post Mortem services.

To ensure the appropriate management of specimens collected at Post Mortem, that is; collection, labelling, safe handling, storage and transportation.

To participate in the On Call Service.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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PURPOSE OF JOB:

To participate in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective Mortuary service within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To contribute to the management of the mortuary storage facility ensuring HTA guidelines and departmental protocols are followed.

1. Financial & Management

1.1 To be aware of the financial constraints within the NHS and Pathology and ensure that there is no unnecessary wastage of supplies or resources.

2. Personnel & Training

2.1 To work closely with fellow mortuary technicians.

2.2 To host mortuary tours for working groups within the trust and visiting FD’s, clinicians and retrieval teams

2.3 In conjunction with the Senior APT, to provide and certify training of porters and visiting Funeral Directors in use of mortuary equipment, mortuary process and handling of deceased within the mortuary environment.

3. Service Delivery and Quality

3.1 Assist and support the Site Leads and other staff with all mortuary activities using local SOPs and trust policies.

3.2 To apply to knowledge expected of an Anatomical Pathology Technician, to the preparation of bodies for Post Mortem and be responsible to the Senior/Chief Technician in the delivery of high quality Post Mortem services.

3.3 To ensure the appropriate management of specimens collected at Post Mortem, that is; collection, labelling, safe handling, storage and transportation.

3.4 Assist and maintain clear communication with Consultant Pathologist(s) within the postmortem room.

3.5 To engage in continued growth of the department across site through the quality management systems, HTA, and previous mortuary experience(s).

3.6 Admit and release of deceased patients and understanding the legal documentation in accordance with HTA and trust policies.

3.7 To maintain accurate records of all property that may accompany deceased.

3.8 Understanding of documentation required for the admission, post-mortem, release and disposal of bodies, personal effects, and tissue retention for a scheduled purpose.

3.9 To liaise with the bereavement officer(s), funeral directors and coroners’ officer in the documentation and release of deceased patients from the mortuary. and with other partners and stakeholders both internal and external to the trust.

3.10 Ensure specimens are labelled and handled in accordance with local pathology policies and HTA requirements.

3.11 To prepare viewings and when necessary, accompanying the relatives into the viewing room includes sympathetic engagement of persons viewing the deceased, to ensure relatives are supported and treated with courtesy, respect, and consideration always. Assist the bereavement officer when required for viewings, collection of forms.

3.12 To assist in the identification of a deceased patient on behalf of HM Coroner and the Police

3.13 Participate and work with colleagues to provide 24-hour service, working flexibly in accordance with needs of the department. The standard on-call for this post is 1 in 3.

3.14 Encouraged to seek further learning opportunities both internal and external to the trust.

3.15 Must ensure mandatory training is completed in a timely manner. Actively participate in team meetings and continued development of the service.

3.16 Have a good working knowledge of the Human Tissue authority Guidance and maintain these standards

3.17 Undertake cross-site working at the direction of the mortuary operations manager, or via the site leads in the absence of to support the effective running of the service.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

We are looking for an innovative and dynamic Administrator to join us in Slough Mental Health Services.


Working as part of the Slough Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), the postholder is expected to act on their own initiativeon a daily basisto ensure the effective running of the service,prioritisingtheir own workload asrequired.


Hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm/ 37.5 per week.

• To be thecentral pointof contact andmaintainrelationships across the service,assistingthe team in the development and maintenance of efficient and effective office procedures.

• Provide dedicated planning,coordinationand administrative support to team members, asrequired, including diary management and management of referrals andappointmentsand updatingappropriate healthcareprofessionals asrequired.

• Attend designated meetings where the information may be complex and sensitive,takingand transcribing minutes. Distribute information prior to and after meetings ina timelyway.

• Provide the point of contact for the team, dealing with telephone, e-mail, postal and personal contact from colleagues, clients and staff members from external agencies and the development, implementation and maintenance of efficient and effective administrative systems,practicesand procedures.

• Responsible for the effective and efficient day-to-day administrative,clericaland secretarial support for the team; including liaising with GPs and practice staff, IPT and AMHP team members, colleagues from voluntary services, patients with MH needs/theircarers, primarycareand local authorities; contributing to the smooth running of the service.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:
• Knowledge of administration and/or office procedures and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Previous knowledge and experience of working in a busy office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties and supervising the work of others
• Good interpersonal, communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrating accountability for own work and an ability to work on own initiative.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Pauline Wishart, 01753 690950 or email: Pauline.Wishart@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead to join Slough CMHT to support the operational and strategic developments of the service as well lead on the formation of a small Task Team within Slough Care Pathways.

The role of the Task Team will be to support those clients who are open to the Slough Community Mental Health Team but not allocated to a Care Coordinator. This would also include those under Psychology and outpatient appointment only. The Short Term Intervention Service will work closely with a range of statutory and non statutory.
• The post holder will lead a flexible, holistic approach to service users with a severe and enduring mental illness.
• The role will be to lead the team on a day to day basis in a supervisory role and be responsible for staff supervision and ongoing development.
• The role will include reporting back to senior management on service deficits and where successes are met. This may include the supporting of client discharges from saturated areas of the service.
• The post holder will be required to work in a way that values people’s rights and enables them to make informed choices

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites

The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 
1. Registered Mental Health Nurse
2. Previous experience working in a CMHT
3. Experience in a leadership role

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Humaira Latif on 01753 690950 or email: humaira.latif@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Windsor / Slough

Salary: £12.00-£13.00ph Temporary to possible Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00AM - 5:30PM)

Our client is a leading UK business support service provider, founded 34 years ago and still owned by its original founders. They offer a wide range of services-including cleaning, security, and engineering-to clients from major global brands to local businesses. Their success is driven by a dedicated team of 10,000 people delivering excellence to over 4,500 client sites daily. Committed to their core values, they seek individuals who share their passion for exceptional service. For those aligned with their mission, it's a fantastic place to work.

About the Purchase Ledger Clerk role:

• This is a great opportunity to join the Purchase Ledger team, supporting supplier account management and improving the administrative processes. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the various client's supplier accounts. This role is ideal for those with high-volume or facilities management experience seeking to contribute to their dynamic, growing team.
• What you will be doing as the Purchase Ledger Clerk:
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes whilst ensuring all are correctly authorised and coded.
• Dealing with supplier queries in relation to their invoices
• To prepare payment runs and submit for authorisation in a timely manner.
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Ensure all employee expenses are compliant with company policy, returning claims and offering help as necessary to achieve this.
• Maintain relevant procedures for area of responsibility.
• Checking invoices have been charged to client and updating info for recording.
• Processing consolidated invoices
• Issuing purchase orders as requested in a timely manner.
• Any other ad-hoc duties required by management

What we are looking for in the Purchase Ledger Clerk:

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numeracy skills
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (intermediate level)
• Ability to communicate with all key stakeholders including senior management
• A keen focus on detail and clear oversight around reconciling data.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent Customer Service
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

Please contact Aimee Wilkins at Tru Talent on 07851755207 or 01202 237129, using reference (2534) or you can 'Apply Now'.

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A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you working as a Social Worker / OT or Nurse and looking for “that” new role, perhaps to be a part of something new and exciting?

Are you looking to develop your career with a group of likeminded professionals?

We're recruiting for Advanced Mental Health Practitioners at Band 7. As part of the Rapid Response team, you'll offer high-quality mental health assessments & short-term intervention to young people experiencing mental health crisis. We work closely with wider CAMH services, local authorities, education colleagues & other services.

The role is based at Fir Tree House in Slough when working days and Wexham Park Hospital in Slough when working nights.

Current shift patterns are:
• Assessment Clinician 09:00 – 20:00
• Late Assessment Clinician 11:00 – 22:00
• Follow Up shift 09:00 – 17:00
• Shift Lead 08:00 – 19:00
• Weekend/Bank holidays 08:00 – 17:00
• Night Shift 20:15 – 08:15

You'll be allocated a combination of shifts on a rota basis to complete your contracted hours.

You'll use your excellent communication skills & a compassionate nature to to give full support to patients & their families.

We are committed to your development and offer both internal & external training with this role.

Applications are processed as they are received. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early!



No day will be the same, so here are a few duties of the role;
• Provide high quality assessment and clinical formulation.
• Respond to crisis calls from Young people and their families
• Provide short term interventions/Follow ups when required and make on going referrals based on the clinical needs.
• Ability to manage and lead the shift by prioritising and delegating tasks.
• Identify appropriate interventions for young people and their families as well as the improvement of resilience and recovery which mitigates risks to themselves or others
• Maintain and develop key relationships with professionals external to the area of service, as well as patients and their families
• To be responsible for the accurate maintenance of clinical record keeping and ensuring all systems, records and data are stored and transferred correctly

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The 4“must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 

• A degree in relevant field as well as a core profession e.g. Social worker, Nurse, OT
• Registration with relevant recognised body (e.g.: NMC, HCPC)
• Experience in working with mental health and complex needs
• Demonstrable skills in mental health assessments and formulation
• Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips- see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!


We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to contact emily.perrin@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.



This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

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Frimley Health Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced, and strong operational leader who will manage the Trust’s Emergency and Acute Medicine Directorate to deliver exceptional patient focused care.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer and responsible to the specific Chiefs of Service, the Associate Director will provide effective leadership and is a key member of the Trust’s senior management team.

Utilising exceptional leadership skills, the successful applicant will work alongside two Departmental Triumvirates (Emergency Services and Acute Medicine) as well as Heads of Nursing in these areas, Clinical Leads and Operational Managers to ensure the Trusts and the Directorate’s operational and strategic objectives are met and that services run safely, effectively and efficiently.

The Associate Director is responsible for the delivery of financial, quality, performance, productivity and workforce targets, including national targets and objectives set as part of Trust business planning process. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee the financial control of a sizeable budget, including pay, non-pay and income.

Main Duties include but not limited to;
• Delivery of safe, high-quality care
• Governance
• Operational planning and delivery
• Performance Management
• Financial Balance
• Strategic Planning
• Human Resource Management

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

A fantastic static Band6 Occupational Therapyopportunity has arisen at Wexham Park Hospital (WPH). This static role will give you an opportunity for targeted training to further develop or acquire specialist OT skills within medicine (Respiratory, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Frailty, Falls and Dementia care). You will have access to the newly launched competency framework and standardized career pathway framework.

The OT department has a structured business plan in place, and it fully supports the weekly 20% protected non-clinical time including training that will be instrumental in enabling you to excel in your enhanced static role.

The team is led by a dedicated Principal OT for medicine who works closely with the Team Leader and Clinical Specialist. There is also support available from the Practice Development Lead and Clinical Flow lead for OT.This strong senior support is a commitment toachievinga clear vision that prioritizes staff development, collaborative working and creating a positive workplace culture.

We are interested in supporting OTs who are looking to return to practice (RTP).

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK



To provide excellent, holistic and person-centered clinical care that advocates for patients

Participate in audits, data gathering and analysis exercises with support from senior colleagues

Actively seek areas for improvement and be open to change

Strive to provide an evidence-based service fit for today and the future

Assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader

Provide clinical supervision and training to junior staff with support from senior colleagues

Our teams across all sites have a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a real team ethic. We promote and aim to achieve the ideal work-life balance, with an emphasis on flexibility.







Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire.

To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Are you dynamic? Are you passionate about working in Critical Care & Surgery? Are you looking to work in a committed, driven team, striving to develop evidence-based practice & embed patient-focused care? If so, we are looking for you to join our expanding Surgical & Critical Care team right now!

Following recent successful business cases we are looking to recruit additional staff into the Critical Care and Surgery Team at Wexham Park Hospital. We are very excited to have the opportunity to further expand the Critical care and Surgical physiotherapy team.

This post offers the exciting prospect of being a core member of the team working in Critical Care & Surgery. This will include inpatient work in Critical Care, Surgical Acute Dependency Unit, General Surgery, plastics & ENT. There will also be opportunities to contribute & collaborate with our award-winning surgical prehabilitation service & our innovative Critical Care Rehabilitation & Follow-up Service.

You will be supported & developed by both your Band 7 Team Leader & our cross-site APP for Critical Care. We are committed to ensuring we deliver high quality, individualised care to patients on critical care & the surgical wards in line with best practice, as well as developing our staff to achieve your career aspirations.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.



This post holder will work within the team providing surgical & critical care physiotherapy services at Wexham Park Hospital.

They will provide therapeutic clinical expertise & quality advice to patients on critical care & surgery as well as support to the multi-disciplinary team. Clinical supervision, appraisal and teaching of band 5's & students will be core components of this role.

They will demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative working, along with other clinical specialists across the Trust, in order to provide a high quality, efficient service.

With support & direction from their Team Leader & APP they will participate in service development & audit as well as education to both physiotherapists & the MDT.







Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.

We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

Are you aLevel 2 Qualified Nursery Assistantlooking for a new role within an NHS Nursery who are part of an “Outstanding” rated Trust?


Do you want to work as part of team that makes you feel valued, within a workplace that takes staff wellbeing seriously?


Weare lookingfor  NurseryAssistants to join our team on a fulltime basis.


We are a team of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment for the children in our care.


As level 2 Nursery Assistant you will support a Nursery Nurse with a group of children whom you will provide daily care and activities as well asassistingin the completion of developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children, from 6 months old, up until they start school in Reception. You will be expected tomaintainthe standards of care and learning opportunities for the children in a safe and stimulation environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage. 


Being owned by the NHS, our nurseries come highly recommended by families and the standard of caredemonstratedfor all children links to the expectations that the NHS portray worldwide.


We offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday in which you will work on a rota basis for 37.5 hours per week.

• To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery meeting their physical, intellectual,emotionaland social needs in a non-discriminatory manner. 

• To work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their child’s care. 

• To provide andmaintainrecords as necessary andappropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.  

• to attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovated andforward lookingpractices aremaintainedand to allow for personal career development. 

• Toassistin the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe,secureand cleanat all times. 


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Applications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early.

The “must haves” for this role:

• NVQ2in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of www.education.gov.uk

• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’recommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call: Carly Byrne on 01189044636 or email:carly.byrne@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.


Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.




This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly team at Wexham Park Hospital. It is a 12 month post covering Maternity Leave

We are a forward-thinking department offering a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations and therapies including , Ambulatory Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Pacemaker, ICD and Complex device implantation, follow up and angiography. We are striving to expand on Physiologist led services and aim to provide and assist staff in Continuing Professional Development.

This post would be an opportunity for a Physiologist with core knowledge and skills wanting to progress their career




• Assisting in the delivery of a high-quality Cardiac Investigation Service
• Being able to perform a wide range of investigations including Echocardiography, pacemaker, ICD and complex device interrogation and follow-up with some supervision; assisting in PPM/ICD/CRT device implant procedures; assisting in all invasive investigations in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and providing comprehensive reports; Leading in Exercise Tolerance Testing as well as undertaking Holter analysis and reporting

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.




This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

A rewarding and challenging role that enables you to earn, while working towards professional qualifications and registration.

You will be studying as an apprentice which will include practical on the job training alongside successful completion of an in-house competency package and formal qualification s that will enable eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

We are looking for individuals who can commitment to this training as this post would be suitable only for those dedicated to becoming a pharmacy technician and who are able to put in the necessary hard work consistently over the 2 year contract.

Post involves working late evenings, weekend days and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Previous applicants need not apply.

A rotational post allowing training, experience and competence assessment in many aspects of hospital pharmacy, under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
Development and demonstration of professional attitudes and behaviours in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) ‘Standards for Pharmacy Professionals’ Practical on the job training alongside successful completion of an in-house competency package and formal qualifications will enable eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties

Training and development of self and others
• To successfully complete the current approved Level 3 qualification including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, and Employee Rights and Responsibilities Workbook (if applicable), to enable registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• To attend allocated study days / events to complete relevant learning and assessments.
• To undertake practical work in the Pharmacy department, including practical assessments to demonstrate on-going competence against set standards. Each duty to be allocated and supervised according to the level of skill the trainee has achieved. This may involve under supervision, passing on practical skills to others.
• To learn and work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) at all times and complete in house competency training and assessments in a timely manner.

Maintenance and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals
• Assist with the ordering and receipt of pharmaceuticals to ensure adequate stock available for use.
• Assist with the maintenance of stock through participation in stock checks, stock rotation and evaluation of fitness for purpose.
• Assist with environmental monitoring e.g. temperature control, checks and maintenance of storage areas.
• Work within health and safety guidelines including COSHH and complete risk assessments as required.
• Accurately select required stock and participate in the distribution service for stock drugs to wards, departments and community clinics to minimise wastage and to ensure adequate stock, which is fit for its purpose.
• Assist in identifying stock not fit for purpose and carrying out safe disposal including controlled drugs and expired / damaged stock.
• Identifying unavailable stock and ensuring any items owed are communicated to relevant parties before monitoring the progress of outstanding orders.
• Maintaining stock in the out of hours ‘Emergency Cupboard’ to ensure vital medication is available 24 hours a day.
• Co-ordinating dispensing of prescriptions for external units, ensuring they are packaged correctly, correct documentation is completed and that transport deadlines are met.

Dispensing - Labelling and dispensing a variety of prescription types according to departmental procedure to provide a safe, accurate and timely service.
• Recognising what is required for a prescription to be legal and valid to dispense.
• Producing high quality prescription labels using the EPR system in line with prescribers requirements.
• Completing accurate calculations to ensure correct dosage and quantities provided.
• Working with automated dispensing systems and open shelf stock control to issue required medications.
• Accurately dispensing medication for a variety of prescription types.
• Performing routine self accuracy checks to ensure safe dispensing.
• Dispensing of controlled drugs including maintenance of written legal records in register.
• Dispensing of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) bags in compliance with cold chain requirements and manual handling requirements.
• Handling Chemotherapy including receipt of orders and maintaining records for oral cytotoxic dispensing.
• Dispensing complex prescriptions such as palliative care prescriptions.
• Processing prescription queries from staff, patients and the public both face to face, by phone and email in a professional manner within limitations.
• Maintaining legible, accurate written records relating to endorsement of prescriptions and any other required records.
• To undertake any further duties that may be necessary to help provide the dispensary service.

Preparation and Assembly of Pharmaceuticals
• Participate in the preparation and assembly of non-sterile medicinal products / batches and the cleaning and maintenance of other equipment in a manner that meets Good Manufacturing Practice and departmental procedures.

Pharmacy Computer System
• Take personal responsibility for the accurate timely input of information on the pharmacy computer system to ensure the maintenance of a reliable database and adequate stock control.
• Access a variety of patient records while maintaining confidentiality and complying with information governance.
• Book out medication to the correct cost centre to ensure accurate drug budgets are maintained.

Medicines Management (involves patient contact and working in ward
environments)
• Working in ward and clinic environments while complying with infection control requirements.
• Checking patients own medication (POD’s) and determining suitability for use.
• Counselling patients on safe and effective use of their prescribed medicines.
• Completing patient medication histories to determine pre-admission medicines.
• Liaising with patients, relatives, carers, community pharmacies, care homes and GP’s as required to ensure seamless transmissions of care on admission and discharge.
• Participating in a Medicines Information rotation.
• Participating in a Homecare services rotation.

Pharmacy reception and shop
• Take in prescriptions from staff over the counter.
• Take in prescriptions from outpatients and use. questioning to determine and accurately document allergies, other medications and exemption status.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Take cash / card payments and process through the till as required.
• Participate in the sale of Over The Counter (OTC) preparations to staff and visitors, under supervision required.
• Recognising patients who require Pharmacist referral.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

Bank Support Worker Slough - £12.00ph

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Bank Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support.

As a bank support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!

Our supported assisted living unit Langley Road in Slough is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

Why choose us?

You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Bank Support Worker, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude.

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Are you an innovative new or an experienced healthcare assistant who would like to join a team with great visions of service improvements and patient centered care that is delivered safely and care with quality, civility and compassion?

The successful applicants will join our experienced multidisciplinary team of skilled and highly motivated staff in our 16-bedded inpatient community ward. We deliver quality services for patients requiring generic rehabilitation for older persons, deliver frailty, subacute and discharge to assess pathways.

This opportunity will allow you to experience a holistic view of services and gain knowledge of the full range of health and social services available for patients, both within hospital environment and other services in the community that can help the patient stay in their preferred discharge destinations safely.
• As a Healthcare Assistant, you have a clinical responsibility to work within a team supporting andassistingqualified staff in the implementation of patient care. (to include personal hygiene, toileting, dressing,movingand handling, mobilising, making beds, servingmealsand feeding patients)

• You are expected to complete an HCA Competency Tool applicable to this role.Once assessed as competent, you will be able to perform simple wound care, ECG recording, blood sugar monitoring, stoma care, catheter care, venepuncture and other clinical responsibilities as delegated by qualified nursing staff.

• It is important in this role to know how to relay and record any messages that is significant to the care and treatment of the patients.

• Tocomply withall infection control policies and procedures

• Toparticipatein training on the ward andbe responsible forown learning and development needs.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:
• Good communication skills both verbally and written. English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)
• A commitment to ensuring a good patient experience for all patients.
• Reasonable level of fitness (patient manual handling requirement of role).
• Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties. Formal caring experience is essential but would accept those that are willing to learn new skills and attend study sessions to support the role.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sagal Ali on 07826917320 or email: Sagal.ali@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

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INTERNAL ONLY - This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees only.

Berkshire CAMHS are excited to be recruitingaqualifiedChildWellbeingPractitioner (CWP)in the established Getting Help Team (GHT) inSlough. Alongside the Mental Health Support Teams our Getting Help Team is part of an excitingprogrammefunded by NHS England, Health EducationEnglandand partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the community. This opportunity allows you to join an innovative new service during an exciting time whilst working alongside an enthusiastic,compassionateand inspiring team!


The Getting Help Team sits within Early Help and adopts a multi-agency approach toworking;working closely withSloughEarly Help Hub and services, schools, voluntaryorganisations, education settings and other agencies. There is also a big focus on close links with specialist CAMHS to ensure a seamless approach to care for children and young people. The role offers an exciting opportunity to continue to innovate and deliver high quality evidence-based care andwhole systeminterventions, with great ongoing CPD opportunities.


The working pattern for this role is Monday – Friday, 9 – 5pm.

• Deliver evidence-based intervention for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems

• As a qualified CWP beconfident in the use of CYP IAPT principles, evidence-basedinterventionsand routine outcome measures.

• Helping children and young people who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services; using effective multiagency collaborative working to effectively signpost and refer on where needed

• Supportingprofessionals in varioussettings(e.g. education, Early Help, Social Care etc.)toidentifyand whereappropriate manageissues related to mental health and wellbeing

• To care co-ordinate and manage a defined caseload of children and young people presenting with emotional health and wellbeing difficulties in schools under supervision

• Todevelop andprovide training/workshopsforprofessionals, parentsand carers, and CYPin conjunction with colleagues.

• Actively promote thewholesystemapproach to developing andmaintainingemotional health and well-beingwithin and across services.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:
• Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Diploma qualification as a Children Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP).
• A British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited or the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accredited CWP training course or preparing to submit for accreditation.
• Be confident in assessing for and delivering, high quality, outcome focused, evidence-based low intensity interventions to children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties (CWP training),
• Be confident in working in a multiagency setting, working collaboratively with colleagues in Early Help, Social Care, schools and across the wider system.
• As a person, will always be looking for new or better ways to deliver care and be keen to learn,
• & most of all will have a calm, friendly and compassionate outlook and have a keen interest in early intervention and mental health promotion.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to email Jade Hens Jade.Hens@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

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Are you an experienced Nurse looking to take the next step within your career, with the opportunity to have a strong work life balance? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you!

We are looking to recruit a an SPQ District Nurse to our expanding Community Health team. Unlike your usual Nursing role, you will be working across the local community, assessing patients in their own homes.

As a District Nurse, no day is the same; you will be met with patients of varied needs, from wound care to end of life care. Giving you the opportunity to develop and enhance your current skillset! You will also be given the opportunity to broaden and enhance your management skills.

Our working hours/days are as follows:

Monday to Friday (Core hours) - 08:30 – 16:30

1 weekend every 4 weeks with days off in the week

Late shift – 11:00-19:00

Early shift – 07:00 – 15:00

We offer some fantastic perks, such as flexible working, part time offerings, incredible training and support programmes to develop your skills and progress to a higher banding, and the highest paid mileage in the area.

If this fantastic opportunity appeals to you, we would love to have an application from you. We will be offering interviews on a first come first serve basis and aim to give you an outcome on your application within 2 working days.
• You will visit a number of patients on a daily basis in their own homes
• You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs
• Some of the healthcare you will be expected to provide include; end of life care, wound management, and much more
• Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time opportunities available
• Located at Upton Hospital, Slough covering Central Slough and surrounding areas

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solution

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites

The  “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 
• Qualified Registered Nurse with SPQ Qualification.
• Car Driver with UK licence
• Positive and motivational attitude


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

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