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Job Title: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Location:


North East England, County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees

Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Education and Training

£83.85 - £100 Per day

The Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant will provide support to children with special educational needs in the classroom. This includes assisting with individual learning plans, helping with personal care needs, and facilitating communication between students and teachers. The role involves adapting teaching materials to suit the needs of each student, monitoring progress, and ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications. A relevant teaching assistant qualification is desirable.

Secondary education required. Additional qualifications in special educational needs support are preferred.

Prior experience working with children with special educational needs is essential. Experience in a classroom setting is advantageous.

Understanding of different learning styles and the ability to adapt teaching methods accordingly. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, empathy, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Training in safeguarding and first aid.

The role involves working in a classroom environment, supporting students with special educational needs. Full-time hours are expected, following the school term calendar. The ability to provide personal care and assist with physical activities may be required.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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Weinvite you to join our general paediatric team. We require a speciality doctor for an initial fixed period of 12 months with a possibility of further extension to a permanent post.

Our Middle grade team consistent of eight Speciality doctors and two Specialty Paediatric trainees (ST). This is a replacement post to support a 1:8 rota with a possibility of the rota moving to 1:9 or 1:10 in the future.

Successful applicant will be mainly be based in Conquest hospital. You will join a wider team of fourteen Speciality trainees, GP trainees and foundation doctors, Together with four advanced paediatric nurse practitioners. Our departments hosts Brighton and Sussex medical school year 4 students. It is an examination centre for clinic MRCPCH examination.

Candidates must have full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.

The successful applicant is expected to:
• Attend and participate in governance meetings such as clinical risk, audit, Paediatric M&M, Obstetric and Joint neonatal meeting in addition to the weekly paediatric teaching meetings (Grand round, radiology meeting, and weekly departmental teaching and simulation). You would also be supporting the training of medical students and junior doctors.
• To work as part of the medical, nursing and Divisional team to maintain and improve the health and clinical care to local children and young people
• To work collaboratively with Primary care colleagues and other specialties including maternity, radiology, anaesthetics, paediatric surgery, emergency medicine and adult neurology among other adult medicine subspecialties .
• To work as part of the broader team and in collaboration with children’s services and the police to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.
• To contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficient.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.


In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.


There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A new opportunity has arisen for a Financial Services Trainee to join East Sussex Healthcare Trust. We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn and support our finance function.

The trainee position will have the opportunity to undertake a rotational programme taking them through placements within the core Financial Services functions:
• Accountancy Services;
• Capital;
• Accounts Receivable;
• Treasury;
• Accounts Payable;
• Financial Reporting.

The aim of the rotations is for the successful candidate to have the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and gain experience in all functions within a busy Financial Services environment.

Our vision is for the successful candidate to obtain the skills and knowledge required to enable them to progress and apply for internal promotions.

The Financial Services Trainee will demonstrate a keen desire to learn new processes as well as articulate new ideas and improvements during their rotational training programme.

The successful candidate will have the option to further their studies by undertaking their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) exams, we are therefore interested in individuals who have the ambition to enter into the world of finance.

Additionally, we are looking for someone who works well as part of a team and is good at forming strong relationships with their co-workers.



We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

Please refer to the job description attached.



If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of the role is to: Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, whether in person or via the telephone. Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice. Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies. The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Reception Co-ordinator and Administration Co-ordinator, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels: Opening up/locking-up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with Practice protocols Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate person. Taking messages and passing on information. Processing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail Filing and retrieving paperwork Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures and scanning of clinical documents. 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 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. 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 appraisal, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and / or professional development The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: 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 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 Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification: - To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of thedisease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.- To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients throughouttheir cancer pathway The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Job application: Clinical NurseSpecialist- In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevantpolicies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within theprocedures and policies of the Trust.- In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that willensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs arereferred to the appropriate specialist/s.

For further information please refer to the job description and person specification. Participate in the promotion of the Staff Psychological Support Service across the organisation to maximise awareness and to ensure equity of access for all in the organisation. Develop relationships across the hospital and wards to provide opportunities for informal/ ad hoc psychological interventions. Maintain a physical 1:1 therapy environment that is therapeutically appropriate. Provide short term confidential therapy for employees of the Royal Marsden who self-refer; or are referred by Occupational Health.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be: Undertaking assessments and reviews in home environment Advice, guidance and signpostingto other services Recommendation and provisionof standard and bespoke equipment Manual Handling assessment and risk assessments Minor adaptations and fixed equipment Major adaptations funded via disabled facilities grant (DFG) Supporting the social work teams in safeguarding children. Working alongside ourpartner organisations, the NHS, Local authorities, and Schools

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on what the job entails.

Communication & Relationships Skills Provide and receive, sensitive, highly complex or contentious information and barriers to understanding. Facilitate communication, resulting in clear responsibilities within the multi-professional team Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives providing empathy and reassurance To co-ordinate patients journey, act as a key worker. Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. Under the guidance of the leads you will assist in the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment Knowledge, Training & Experience Current NMC registration Completed the Principles of Breast Care Practice Course at level 6/7or a willingness to undertake complete the Principles of Breast Care Practice Course at level 6/7 Minimum of 2 years post registration experience to preferably include 1 year experience of a leadership position. Evidence of study at degree level in Health/Nursing Related Studies or have a willingness to undertake degree/masters level study. ENB 998/ Mentorship/Assessor module or equivalent or have experience of teaching and assessing With guidance of the leads to assist in change and support new ways of working Leadership and management skills Analytical & Judgemental Skills The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures standards and guidelines. The post holder will demonstrate the skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute and other patient conditions, initiating actions as appropriate. Planning & Organisational Skills The post holder will prioritise and plan own specialist workload and organise own time according to their delegated job plan. Contribute to the principles of clinical governance ensuring that quality standards are set and monitored. Ensure that clinical risk management and clinical audit are an integral part of the department function. Required to co-ordinate activities with other professional agencies and support groups. To support the development of Specialist information booklets and leaflets for patient care. Physical Skills Required to have dexterity and accuracy required for relevant tasks and procedures including seroma drainage, complex wound dressings and is able to demonstrate clinical skills to aid the education of others The post holder must have standard keyboard skills, and be able to use presentation, projection/multi media equipment and e-learning resources Responsibility for Patient/Client Care To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses, midwives and health visitors and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times. Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC Assesses, develops and implements specialist nursing care programmes, advising patients and relatives on matters relating to their clinical condition To promote patient health, and to assist in education strategies for healthy lifestyles and to sign post patients to specialist help Ensure the care provided reflects the requirements of the CQC, Proud to care and other Nursing initiatives. Responsibility for Policy/Service Development Implements policies and procedures, and proposes changes to practices for own area, contributing to the development of specialist protocols. Assist in the delivery of education to support staff in the adoption of new policies and procedures. Support the development and implementation of local Standard operating procedures, patient information and policies Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources Demonstrate safe working practices in the use of equipment in the clinical areas, and support Sisters/Charge Nurses to maintain equipment training records for all staff. Responsibility for Human Resources Working with the Leads, provide leadership to the clinical team and identify innovation in clinical practice Provides clinical supervision to other staff and students Contributes to the training of other staff on the specific clinical condition Contribute to the formal induction and preceptorship of all new staff. and the education of learners, students and clinical support workers Responsibility for Information Resources To maintain adequate and accurate records of all educational sessionsand records for personal use. To collect statistical information and reports as requested for the Trust. Updates and maintains patient records. Responsibility for Research and Development Working in conjunction with the Breast Care team the post holder will be required to use, and disseminate current research findings to professional colleagues through the education process. To collaborate with other members of the service to develop clinical audit to measure outcomes related to education and practice Support patinys in research or clinical trials as required Participate as an individual in surveys and audits as necessary to own work. Freedom to Act Accountable for own professional actions; not directly supervised. Physical Effort The post requires a combination of physical effort including sitting, standing, walking and occasional moderate effort for several short periods Mental Effort The post requires frequent regular levels of concentration within an often unpredictable work pattern and environment. Concentration on patient assessments / procedures Emotional Effort The post holder will deal frequently with distressed patients, relatives and carers and occasionally with distressed members of staff Working Conditions The post holder will work flexibly across both sites to fulfill service requirements The post holder will have exposure to bodily fluids. Personal/Professional Development To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence to enable you to use research/evidence based practice. To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process. Equality and Diversity UHNM is committed to the implementation of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Which ensures equal opportunities for all. UHNM is also committed to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination in both its role as an employer and as a provider of services. It aims to create a culture that respects and values each others differences, promotes dignity, equality and diversity and encourages individuals to develop and maximise their potential. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other workers and patients/service users Infection Prevention Infection Prevention is the obligation of every employee both clinical and non-clinical at the University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust. Driving down healthcare associated infection is everyones responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention policy All staff employed by the UHNM Trust have the following responsibilities: Trust Dress Code Trust approved uniform/dress code must be adhered to When in clinical areas all staff must be bare below the elbow, without wrist watches, stoned rings, wrist jewellery, false nails, nail polish or plaster casts No personal bags to be worn during clinical duties Hand Hygiene Decontaminate your hands as the per The five moments of hand hygiene Own Practice Lead by example Encourage and praise good practice Be prepared to accept advice about your own practice Trust Policies Ensure that you know and strictly follow relevant Infection Prevention policies for your role and apply standard precautions at all times, which is available in the Infection Prevention Manual on the UHNM intranet

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written routine information with a variety of different groups of staff. The information dealt with may be of a complex or sensitive nature and tact and diplomacy will be required in communications in order to negotiate required outcomes. To ensure communication channels are used appropriately to facilitate the flow of information internally and externally. To provide cover and support for other members of the cancer support team, as necessary, to maintain the smooth running of MDT meetings and the provision of seamless pathways of care for patients. To communicate with members of the MDT verbally, electronically or in writing to ensure that the information necessary for effective team functioning is available at each meeting. Attend the MDT meetings to facilitate the setting up, closing and other associated tasks of the MDT meetings. The work requires a baseline theoretical knowledge of medical terminology and of computer software programmes The post-holder will require knowledge of the patients administration and other related systems, acquired through training and experience to NVQ3 or equivalent. Understanding of a range of work procedures possibly outside immediate work area, some of which are non-routine. There will be a requirement to exercise judgement when dealing with requests for patient information and access to MDT meetings. The post holder will need to be able to analyse information relating to patients investigations, patient pathway and clinical protocols in order to select the correct option for the patient. The post holder will be required to interrogate MDT records and analyse this information in order to identify trends e.g. in attendance. To provide administrative facilitation of meetings including preparing, organising and circulating agendas and lists. To identify any changes to the MDT list in a timely fashion and to communicate these to relevant team members. To work to schedules to ensure all relevant information is available to the MDT meeting in a timely fashion The post requires physical skills which are normally obtained through practice over a period of time or during practical training, e.g. standard keyboard skills and use of the hospital PAS Assists patients/clients/relatives during incidental contacts. The post holder will be required to implement operational policies and procedures in their own area relevant to the MDTs covered and will be expected to propose changes to the working practises in their own area in order to bring about improvements in the MDT service or function. The post-holder will be responsible for safe use of equipment utilised by self and other members of the MDT. This may include setting up of computers, imaging/pathology viewing equipment, projectors and video-conferencing equipment. The Post-holder will be responsible for the safe use of equipment and returning this to a secure storage after use The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the MDT rooms are returned to the pre meeting standard layout and all patient identifiable documents are removed and stored / destroyed appropriately The post holder will contribute to the training and induction of new members of staff and support less experienced members of staff by sharing experience and offering advice on working practices. The post holder will be required to process, transmit and store patient data using computerised systems and to file paper data within the case record in a retrievable format. To utilise appropriate software e.g. excel/access in order to provide regular monthly reports on the attendance and activity of the MDTs in numeric and graphical form for Peer Review visits. Will deal with general enquiries and resolve routine problems Will be expected to refer more complex issues to the relevant Patient pathway tracker for advice There is a daily requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several long periods during a shift related to the movement of laptops and other pieces of mobile equipment. There is a frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable. Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously on most days. To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.