Total 29 Others job vacancies in Hereford, HR1 2JB

Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody. Carry out forensic sampling. Determine an individuals fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge. Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act. Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required. Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols. Abide by the NMC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses in the custody setting. Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use. Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement. Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations. Develop positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs and doctors, custody staff, police officers, local healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and other organisations which can contribute to service excellence. Work with other members of the team to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times. Work cooperatively and productively, openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals. Assist in the training of new team members. Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures. Be a positive, committed team member, who partakes in the more light-hearted interactions with clinical and custody colleagues, in what can be a challenging environment.

Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody. Carry out forensic sampling. Determine an individuals fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge. Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act. Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required. Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols. Abide by the NMC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses in the custody setting. Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use. Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement. Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations. Develop positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs and doctors, custody staff, police officers, local healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and other organisations which can contribute to service excellence. Work with other members of the team to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times. Work cooperatively and productively, openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals. Assist in the training of new team members. Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures. Be a positive, committed team member, who partakes in the more light-hearted interactions with clinical and custody colleagues, in what can be a challenging environment.

Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody. Carry out forensic sampling. Determine an individuals fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge. Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act. Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required. Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols. Abide by the NMC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses in the custody setting. Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use. Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement. Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations. Develop positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs and doctors, custody staff, police officers, local healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and other organisations which can contribute to service excellence. Work with other members of the team to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times. Work cooperatively and productively, openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals. Assist in the training of new team members. Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures. Be a positive, committed team member, who partakes in the more light-hearted interactions with clinical and custody colleagues, in what can be a challenging environment.

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Core Group are currently hiring!!!

• Job title : Carpenter
• Start date : ASAP
• Location : Hereford HR8
• Qualifications : CSCS card and PPE
• Duration : ongoing
• Duties :1st Fix
• Pay rate : Negotiable

If you're interested in the role, please apply to this ad and we'll contact you!

Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody. Carry out forensic sampling. Determine an individuals fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge. Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act. Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required. Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols. Abide by the NMC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses in the custody setting. Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use. Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement. Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations. Develop positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs and doctors, custody staff, police officers, local healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and other organisations which can contribute to service excellence. Work with other members of the team to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times. Work cooperatively and productively, openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals. Assist in the training of new team members. Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures. Be a positive, committed team member, who partakes in the more light-hearted interactions with clinical and custody colleagues, in what can be a challenging environment.

Company Description

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a General Assistant who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a General Assistant who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

We are a College for the Visually Impaired as well as a thriving Sports and Event Venue

Job Description

Full Time: 32.5 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern, earliest start 7.00am, latest finish 8.00pm, does include some, but not all weekends. 52 Weeks.

Salary: £11.44 per hour.

Location: Hereford

You will assist the Catering Supervisors and Management in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required.

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of Management or Catering Supervisors.

You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a 'can do' attitude. There are a variety of shift patterns available, however you will need a degree of flexibility.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training and fire safety. We'll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

· Ability to work as part of a team

· A flexible approach to working hours

· Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

· Keen to learn on the job

· Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

· Be honest and trustworthy

· Able to work independently

· Have a can-do approach

Planet

· Hygienic approach and manner

· Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)

Additional Information

We offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Day Off For Birthday
• Ongoing Learning, Development & Training
• Cycle Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Free Meal on Shift

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

BaxterStorey is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within BaxterStorey are regarded as regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

The cost of an Enhanced DBS will be met by the employer.

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Company Description

We are a College for the Visually Impaired as well as a thriving Sports and Event Venue

Job Description

Full Time: 32.5 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern, earliest start 7.00am, latest finish 8.00pm, does include some, but not all weekends. 52 Weeks.

Salary: £11.44 per hour.

Location: Hereford

You will assist the Catering Supervisors and Management in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required.

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of Management or Catering Supervisors.

You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a 'can do' attitude. There are a variety of shift patterns available, however you will need a degree of flexibility.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training and fire safety. We'll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

· Ability to work as part of a team

· A flexible approach to working hours

· Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

· Keen to learn on the job

· Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

· Be honest and trustworthy

· Able to work independently

· Have a can-do approach

Planet

· Hygienic approach and manner

· Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)

Additional Information

We offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Day Off For Birthday
• Ongoing Learning, Development & Training
• Cycle Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Free Meal on Shift

BaxterStorey is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within BaxterStorey are regarded as regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

The cost of an Enhanced DBS will be met by the employer.

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The Estates Department are looking for a carpenter to provide a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the Trust .

The appointed candidate will need to be flexible in their approach to their working hours and where they are working in the Trust

Additional contact information:
Stuart Brodie-Building Supervisor 0300 019 8565


Base Location: Poole Hospital but cross site working will be required

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

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Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody. Carry out forensic sampling. Determine an individuals fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge. Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act. Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required. Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols. Abide by the NMC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses in the custody setting. Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use. Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement. Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations. Develop positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs and doctors, custody staff, police officers, local healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and other organisations which can contribute to service excellence. Work with other members of the team to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times. Work cooperatively and productively, openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals. Assist in the training of new team members. Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures. Be a positive, committed team member, who partakes in the more light-hearted interactions with clinical and custody colleagues, in what can be a challenging environment.

General Health Nurse - Permanent Role (£18.50/hour)
Service Care Solutions is recruiting a dedicated General Health Nurse for a permanent position with one of our esteemed private clients in Herefordshire. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care, supervising staff, and maintaining clinical standards within the home.

Pay £18.50
Hours 0700-1900
Location Herefordshire
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver all clinical elements of care, ensuring high standards are met.
• Supervise and guide staff, working under the direction of the Clinical Lead.
• Actively ensure the medication and nursing needs of each resident are met.
• Promote individualised care and uphold statutory and regulatory standards.
• Prepare, review, and update resident care plans to ensure accuracy.
• Administer medication and maintain detailed records.
• Monitor care standards, ensuring staff perform to the best of their abilities.
• Facilitate GP visits as needed and implement any guidance provided.
• Report any incidents, concerns, or accidents to the Home Manager & Clinical Lead.
• Provide clear handovers with priorities for the upcoming shift.
• Offer ongoing clinical support to the team, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive environment and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. If you're passionate about providing top-tier clinical care and meeting high standards, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach 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.

Job Description

Full Time: 32.5 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern, earliest start 7.00am, latest finish 8.00pm, does include some, but not all weekends. 52 Weeks.

Salary: £11.44 per hour.

Location: Hereford

You will assist the Catering Supervisors and Assistant Manager in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required.

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager or Catering Supervisors.

You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a 'can do' attitude. There are a variety of shift patterns available, however you will need a degree of flexibility.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training and fire safety. We'll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

· Ability to work as part of a team

· A flexible approach to working hours

· Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

· Keen to learn on the job

· Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

· Be honest and trustworthy

· Able to work independently

· Have a can-do approach

Planet

· Hygienic approach and manner

· Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

Company Description

We are a College for the Visually Impaired as well as a thriving Sports and Event Venue

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)

Additional Information

We offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Day Off For Birthday
• Ongoing Learning, Development & Training
• Cycle Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Free Meal on Shift

Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS Certificate, paid by Employer

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Responsible to: The Partners (Clinically) Practice Manager (Administratively) Job Summary: The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Clinical Responsibilities: In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance, including working within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Undertaking any other duty as reasonably requested by the partners to facilitate adequate provision of services to patients Continuing personal development and education; attending training courses when relevant/required Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients. Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances) Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal Maintenance of own clean working environment Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use Maintenance of sterile environments Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate. Personal/Professional Development: In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources This job description is issued as a guideline to help you understand the duties you will be expected to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet any new working requirements after discussion between you and the doctors. It does not form part of your contract of employment.

Have you got the right tools for the job?
Platform Property Care has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Multi Skill Carpenter based in Herefordshire to join our Voids and Responsive Repairs team to help us maintain and improve our homes. 
What could you be doing?
You will be ensuring our customer’s homes are maintained and repaired to a great standard. You will be an experienced Multi Skill Trades Carpenter who can carry out a range of multi skilled maintenance works such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, wall tiling, flooring, and decoration including major works.
You will work closely with the Service Manager in this area, to manage jobs from inspection, through carrying out the works independently and post inspection once works are completed.
You will thrive on giving great customer service, keeping jobs on track and possess the drive to make sure the work is completed to spec.   You’ll have full control of your job completion, inclusive of materials and liaison with customers.
The role is varied, and no two days are the same!   It's a tough task and our expectations are high. In return you’ll have the support of a great team!
We want somebody who can:
A team player, you’ll be hard working and keen to learn with a can-do attitude. You’ll be working in people’s homes, so you’ll need to be friendly and approachable with good communication skills. You’ll also need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering good customer service. You will also own the work issued and be focused on Right First-Time delivery. 
Some things we need from you:
You will be qualified in Carpentry with associated trade skills of Flooring, Plastering, Tiling and Decoration
You’ll have the ability to demonstrate an expertise in these trades and be able to deliver and resolve a repair job from start to finish. 
• Experience of delivering Multi Trade work,
• You will be qualified to at least NVQ L2 Carpentry
• You will have good organisational skills and experience of keeping jobs on track 
• And the personal drive to ensure works are completed quickly, efficiently and delivered right first time 
• A full driving licence is essential as this is a mobile role, a van with fuel card is provided
• As you will be working within Customers' homes this role requires a DBS check.

There is also the opportunity to earn additional from being on the out of hours rota as required.
This role is for a team based in Herefordshire so you will need to live here.
Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear – we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.  
If this sounds like the place for you then we’d love to hear from you! To find out more about this role please contact Andy Faulkner, Service Manager, at andy.faulkner@platformhg.com a chat.  
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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