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Providing care to another person is the greatest gift on earth. Most of us do this naturally every day when supporting family or friends.
If you are a natural caregiver, you are just the person that our wonderful service users’ treasure.
We have part time, full time and bank working opportunities available and can guarantee regular hours on a fixed, flexible work pattern.

You will visit people in their own homes and support their daily routines which enables them to continue to live independently. These individuals truly value the care they receive and our care assistant’s report that this is the best part of their job.
We offer:
• The national living wage of £12.00 per hour
• Paid Holidays (based on number of hours worked)
• Paid mileage.
• A range of flexible hours schedules or a bank working arrangement
• A facility to take a portion of your pay before payday
• Training and development
• Paid shadow shifts
• Regular team meetings, training updates and support visits.
• Free uniform and PPE kit bag
• Employee of the month award
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

It might be a cliché, but as a care assistant you will genuinely be making a difference to someone’s life. Working within the health and social care sector provides a wide range of career opportunities which can lead to management position should you wish to pursue them
No previous care assistant experience is needed, just the desire to care for others. Ideally you will be a driver and have a car. Walking opportunities may also be available.
HRM Homecare are an award-winning organisation who are one of Scotland’s leading independent care providers. We are an innovative and progressive company who value our people and are renowned for our excellent care provision
Why not apply today and we can promise you a speedy and informal interview?

Make a positive difference in someone’s life by becoming a Support Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in our brand new Mauchline service and helping support the people who need it most in our communities!

This state of the art housing project will provide responsive support through on-site 24/7 staffing.

We also have openings to provide direct 1:1 support to individuals moving into their new homes!

Please be aware that in this role you will be required to work nightshift as part of the rota.

You do not need to have worked in care to apply for the Support Practitioner post as we will invest in your qualifications and provide full training through our award-winning learning & development team prior to starting.

We can currently offer Full Time (39hrs) and Part Time (24hrs) contracts within the Mauchline Team.

For these roles we will require candidates to have a valid driving licence which allows them to drive manual vehicles.

About the Role:

Your responsibilities as a Support Practitioner could include:

Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various leisure activities such as day centres, cinema, swimming etc.
Personal Care- Assisting people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with bathing, dressing, arranging visits with the dentist/doctor, incontinence care.
Practical Support- Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

Key Benefits:

TRFS rewards scheme (cash-back and discounts at various retailers)
Refer a Friend scheme- £150 bonus!
TRFS currently has a Gold Investors in People award.
TRFS is accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage foundation.

All successful applicants will be given a conditional offer- this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG. Having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.

All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.

Closing Date: 13/12/2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)

We are looking for a confident Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40.25 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet The Gables. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. Your day-to-day Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe & clean environment for all Why Cygnet? Well offer you Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Recruitment referrals You are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator & a good team player Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex mental health or learning disabilities which may include challenging behaviours. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. In line with the banding of the post and its service context to: Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural change See job description and person spec for full details

Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex mental health or learning disabilities which may include challenging behaviours. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. In line with the banding of the post and its service context to: Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural change See job description and person spec for full details

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Core Role as a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician: To obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training. to apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical trials and work within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and EU directive relating to Clinical Trials, to communicate with Investigators, Research Nurses, Trust R&D, Sponsors, Clinical Research Associates and Pharmacy staff during the set-up and running of a clinical trial, to ensure clinical trial protocols and SOPs are followed during dispensing of clinical trial investigational medicinal products and other drugs included in the protocol, to order and receive in clinical trial drugs, process receipt paperwork and acknowledge receipt on IVRS (Electronic Medication Supply) systems, to check stock levels and expiry dates of clinical trial drugs and keep balance logs up to date, to assist with the packing down and re-labelling of clinical trial drugs if required, to assist with the preparation for monitoring meetings, audits and inspections, to maintain Clinical Trial files ensuring items can easily be located and are presentable, to process returned clinical trial drugs and ensure the paperwork is kept in order, to participate in the statutory temperature monitoring of clinical trial stocks, to assist with the destruction of clinical trial medication, to assist with the closedown and archiving of clinical trial files, to represent the Clinical Trials Team to update the dispensary staff at meetings, to liaise with Research Nurses to update them on trial progress, stock levels etc, to assist in the collection of data as requested by the Senior Clinical Trial Technician or Clinical Trial Pharmacists, to assist in maintaining financial records, including the generation of invoices, checking payments etc, to assist with general administration such as organising set up meetings etc and be a point of contact within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team, to maintain clinical trial filing systems and drug accountability documentation for clinical trials, to use the computer system and other information technology in all areas of Pharmacy. Additionally, you would be involved in supporting Clinical Trial Aseptic Unit: To participate in the day to day running of the CTASU in line with the rota system, to participate in safe systems of work and documentation of these, to undertake safe and accurate preparation of a wide range of aseptic products on a daily basis, including cytotoxics, epidurals, antibiotics, injectables, novel agents and monoclonal antibodies, to maintain personal expertise, skills and necessary knowledge of the technical aspects of aseptic and non-aseptic dispensing, to ensure products are prepared according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), assemble drugs and consumables required for preparation of aseptic products, accurately recording batch numbers and expiry dates, to be responsible for the accurate completion of product worksheets and labels, assigning batch numbers to aseptically prepared products, to accurately and safely label aseptically prepared products, to facilitate the quality assurance of products and to notify the Senior Aseptic Technician of any incidents and procedural deficiencies, to be responsible for ensuring finished products are packed prior to distribution to ensure the prompt and safe delivery, to ensure finished products are transported in the appropriate environment taking into account any physical & legal requirements, to be responsible for unpacking and receipt of deliveries, undertake regular expiry date checking to identify expired or short dated stock, to be responsible for monitoring drug stock and consumable levels and replenishing, to ensure that all equipment within CTASU is in good working order and serviced regularly, to participate in the clean room/isolator cleaning rota, to assist in environmental and physical monitoring of the CTASU, to be involved in the maintenance of departmental records including staff training, environmental monitoring, cleaning, maintenance logs and worksheets, where applicable to be involved in the delivery of drugs to clinical areas.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities. This role is full time 37.5 hours per week. You will be given all the support you need to steer the department to be an always improving team that is delivering, performing and operating a safe and compliant estate and environment. In return for your hard work & commitment we will offer you: A competitive salary of £28,407 - £34,581 pa pro rata; Access to an industry leading pension scheme where your employer pays in 20.3%! A raft of local and national discounts across travel, shopping, insurance, holidays and many more An environment that challenges you but supports your efforts and development If this sounds like a role you could strive in, apply today!

Informal visits and chats are highly recommended before applying for this post. for any query please contact Susie Saeed - Gynaecology Matron susie.saeed@ouh.nhs.uk

NDT To assess and manage children presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders +/- psychiatric comorbidity To provide leadership and senior psychiatric input to the neurodevelopmental team To participate in the development of specialist clinical services for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental difficulties plus associated psychiatric comorbidity and often high risk across Harrow CAMHS To take Consultant responsibility for assessment and treatment, development of care plans and the management of pharmacological treatments To prioritize cases requiring urgent psychiatric input To work collaboratively with clinical colleagues To be available to clinicians within CAMHS to discuss and support the management of cases To be available for consultation to partners in Education, Social care and Paediatrics. To be involved with the transition of cases to Adult Services. To offer expert advice on risk assessment and management, including direct assessment where indicated Liaison with NHS England, Commissioners and Tier 4 services when referral to Tier 4 is indicated. Liaison with Tier 4 services and contribution to CRAFT and CPA meetings. To work collaboratively with other CAMHS services, schools, paediatricians, Childrens Services and 3rd sector organisations To provide clinical supervision to the two clinical nurse specialists in the team and the specialty doctor LD To provide psychiatric assessments and reviews and oversee pharmacological treatment within the LD team. To join the LD referrals meeting and to participate in the assessment of cases where a psychiatric assessment is required due to the complexity of mental health presentation or risk or where there is a request to consider medication as part of a management plan or in order to provide ongoing medication monitoring. Support case managers in assessing and managing risk. Liaison with paediatric colleagues when further physical assessment is required or to devise joint treatment plans where appropriate. Participation in the ongoing development of New Models of Service to improve delivery and outcome, considering the views of commissioners and evidence of best practice e.g. Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs), Dynamic Support Register (DSR). Assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders will be in accordance with NICE guidelines and the research evidence base for treatment of psychiatric disorders in young people with intellectual disability. While the majority of referrals for challenging behaviour within the LD team do not require medication, there will be a number of cases where there is aggressive or self-injurious behaviour requiring short term use of medication as part of a wider Positive Behaviour Support strategy.

Breast Surgery Department Churchill Hospital Job Description JOB TITLE: Nursing Assistant (Clinical Support Worker) GRADE: Band 3 DEPARTMENT: Hours RESPONSIBLE TO: Breast Surgery 37.5 hrs Advanced Nurse Practitioners ACCOUNTABLE TO: Advanced Nurse Practitioners OVERALL OBJECTIVES: As a member of the nursing team, you will assist registered members of staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients in the ward/clinical area demonstrating compassion, kindness and sensitivity. Work as an integral part of the OPD team and be responsible for day to day running of outpatient clinics Manage and maintain the online booking system for the clinic rooms within the outpatient setting. Provide high quality and safe care to patients attending OPD. Be alert to frail patients and provide refreshments, pressure relieving aids and/or assistance to toilet. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all patients and respect their right to confidentiality at all times. To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a portfolio of clinical competencies. To review progress with ward manager and team leader/supervisor at regular intervals and through appraisal process. Undertake action required in emergencies as directed by trained nurses Maintain a safe, well stocked, clean and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. KEY RESPONSIBILITES: You will undertake the following duties under the supervision of a registered practitioner. Communication: To establish and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues through effective verbal and non-verbal communication, demonstrating empathy and ability to manage conflict or potentially challenging situations. To help patients and visitors orientate themselves to their surroundings when in the outpatient department, tailored to their specific needs. To answer telephone calls appropriately and efficiently, accurately relaying messages. Contact patients and visitors and instruct them on attending the department following COVID 19 guidance Have a good understanding of IT systems. Undertake agreed aspects of clerical work relating to patients and the outpatient department including gathering and filing notes. Clinical: Establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere and environment, for patients, visitors and staff alike. Be aware of which patients are on hospital transport, co-ordinate their OPA & return transport home as required. Ensure they have necessary refreshments and assistance to toilet if required. Be alert to frail patients or those who are attending for several hours, provide refreshments, pressure relieving aids and/or assistance to toilet. Chaperone patients when required. Assist colleagues in the moving/handling of patients as appropriate. Report all occurrences promptly which require the attention of a trained nurse. Undertake action required in emergencies as directed by a trained nurse. When required, assist nursing team in transfer of patient or accompany a patient to another department within the hospital or to another hospital. Prepare patients and their environment for clinical procedures. Promote anti-discriminatory practise, ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times. Support the patients rights, choice and personal beliefs. General Duties: Ensure equipment is cleaned as per Trust policies (beds, chairs, tables, pumps, trolleys, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, ophthalmoscope, ECG trolley, computer keyboards, weighing scales, etc). Ensure all equipment is present (maintain equipment log) and in working order, that any broken equipment is removed from use, cleaned, tagged and sent for repair, as per Trust policy. Ensure required stocks are ordered as required. Check deliveries against invoices and store in a tidy and accessible way. Store equipment in a tidy and accessible way Demonstrate an awareness of Health and safety regulations that apply to staff and patients in the clinical area and compliance with the procedures. Record and Report appropriately untoward incidents such as complaints or clinical emergencies as detailed in department and Trust protocols and procedures. Quality and Service Development: To undertake annual training as required via face-to-face teaching or e learning. To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues To adhere to all Trust and Directorate policies being aware of specific policies and risk assessments carried out in the clinical area and to escalate concerns. To support all monitoring of quality initiatives and evaluations within the clinical area e.g friends and family test. To be familiar with the local quality standards of the ward/unit and how it fits in and contributes to the organisation and its core values. To report all accidents, incidents and areas of concern to senior staff ensuring relevant documentation is completed To have knowledge of the procedure for calling for emergency assistance following cardiac arrest or patient emergency. To ensure all faulty equipment is taken out of service, cleaned appropriately, labelled correctly and sent for repair. Ensure all equipment is cleaned correctly (according to hospital policy) and stored appropriately. Patient Confidentiality: All care to be taken to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. TRUST STATEMENTS Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar and understand their role within all relevant Trust policies, including the: 1. Infection Control policies 2. Tissue Viability policies, which should be kept updated 2. Responsibility for Health and Safety The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Statutory Regulations and Trust policies and procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. Infection Control Infection Control is everyone's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and Non-Clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control always thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by the OUH Trust have the following key responsibilities: 1 Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact. 2 Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. 3 Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmissible to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health. Childrens Rights The post holder will always endeavour to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the Trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable. Mandatory Training All staff must complete annual mandatory training including ELearning. Confidentiality The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1984. Serious Incidents All staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safeguard patients, visitors and staff, in accordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy Equal Opportunities The post holder must always carry-out his/her responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal opportunities Policy. Smoking Policy It is the policy of the Trust to promote health. Smoking therefore, is actively discouraged and is prohibited in the majority of the Hospital, including offices. However, there are designated smoking areas on all sites. Data Protection Act All employees of The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated to an unauthorised person; those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Terms and Conditions of Employment This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application.

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About UsOxfordshire County Council (OCC) plays a key role in what makes us healthy in Oxfordshire. Through its commitments on tackling climate change, shaping the environment to encourage active lives and improve air quality, promoting inclusive economic growth, and closing the health gap between different communities, the council can make transformative changes to the wellbeing of local residents and communities. Working with partners, including district councils, communities, health and care organisations, local businesses and world-leading universities, OCC wants to lead the development of a place-based approach to research excellence. Through high-quality systematic research, OCC and its partners can better understand why different approaches to improving residents health and wellbeing work for different populations and in different settings, and how complex policy systems and environments impact health. About the RoleYou will Support and promote the delivery of policy-relevant research that matters to residents, and the development and implementation of OCCs research strategy. Help to create a culture of research at OCC where officers and councillorsunderstandwhat research is and why it matters to the council. Contribute to research capacity and capability development outside of Oxfordshire through research dissemination, and contributing to the Research Support Service, Specialist Centre for Public Health (SCPH) and the LARP network (including sharing best practice, linking with engagement leads, and supporting the evaluation of the LARP role) About youTo be successful in the role, you will have: A good understanding of research study designs and methodologies, including those used in prevention and population studies especially in local authority settings in the UK; Understanding of information governance,confidentiality, and ethics as applied to data sharing and to research Knowledge and experience of using both quantitative and qualitative data and research methods; IT and statistical packages and reference management software Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with different stakeholders. Rewards and benefitsIt really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering. Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to:Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to:Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk