Total 175 Customer Service job vacancies in Portsmouth, PO1 2AL

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To undertake driving duties of relevant type of Ambulance vehicle to the required standard subject to appropriate training, driving vehicles carefully with every consideration being given to the passenger, any equipment, the vehicle itself, other road users and comply with the Highway Code and Trust Policy guidelines and current Legislation. The Ambulance Care Assistant will be expected to plan their journeys, considering patient appointment timings along with the routes that they should take to ensure an efficient and effective service. The Ambulance Care Assistant is required to undertake daily vehicle checks to ensure that the ambulance vehicle is roadworthy these checks shall include for example. Oil, Water, Fuel, Tyre Pressure and Tyre Tread condition, Lights, Warning Devices etc. any defect to be reported using vehicle defect book and record on any computerised system as required in accordance with Policies and Procedures. To carry out vehicle equipment checks and restock as required at the start of duty in accordance with Trust Policy and Procedures, ensuring that the ambulance vehicle is properly kitted, cleaned (paying particular attention to infection control) and stocked, faults and omissions reported and all appropriate recording procedures completed. To operate any communication system supplied/fitted/ operated by the Trust in accordance with its Policies and Procedures. To administer ambulance nursing to an appropriate skill level in accordance with training received. This will not include the administration of Oxygen or related therapies outside of the skill set for this role. To use the Moving Patient equipment provided: this will include the use of all types of carrying equipment such as chairs, stretcher, lifting aids etc. This will require the post holder to risk assess the best way to undertake the moving of patients taking into consideration their needs, both medical and cultural and to follow Health and Safety and other appropriate protocols and procedures. To manoeuvre patients into ambulance vehicles using either the patients wheelchair or ambulance vehicle equipment and safely secure the patient and their equipment within the vehicle for the duration of the journey to and from treatment centres. To transport patients using such assistance as may be required to and from treatment centres as required/specified according to pre-determined schedules working to such contractual standards that may be in place. This will include End of Life patients. To promote and maintain good internal and external communications links with patients, colleagues and associated services and health service colleagues to provide and support a positive patient experience. To report any untoward incident immediately in accordance with Trust Policy. To report any incidences of risk, neglect, abuse or endangerment to vulnerable children or adults in accordance with Trust Safeguarding policy/procedure. To ensure that all clinical waste is disposed of according to Trust policy and current legislation. To undertake all statutory and mandatory training commensurate with the role of an Ambulance Care Assistant. To use all Trust equipment, facilities and premises in a careful, proper and mindful manner paying due regard to safety and security at all times. To be responsible for the security of patients property and patients valuables during the transportation and hand-over at their destination. To maintain competency to operate all equipment and information systems used during the course of duties, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of equipment, and the safe use of equipment at all times, reporting faults in the appropriate manner. To wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) both uniform and additional kit supplied by the Trust as required to support Infection Prevention and Control during normal duties in their role. The equipment should be kept clean and tidy and worn to the required standard in accordance with the Trusts Policies and Procedures. To participate in the Trusts response to major incidents and pandemics and any such duties as directed. To accurately complete and administer information and documentation as necessary and in accordance with current General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) requirements. To comply with all the Trusts Polices and Procedures, including participation in the Trust appraisal scheme.

Building Surveyor (Stock Condition Surveyor)

12 months contract - Inside IR35

Portsmouth

About the role

• The service provides a Housing Options service to meet the local authorities' statutory duties to support housing advice, housing need and homelessness services in the Borough.
• Taking Housing Forward change programme is ambitious and starts with a structural change, creating new roles at all levels of the service which will drive continuous development and improvement,

Responsibilities

• carry out a wide range of surveying duties across our varied 3,000 housing residential stock and portfolio of various corporate commercial and non-housing assets supporting us to maintain and improve our properties, ensure the right repair at the right time and help us provide suitable homes when needed.
• You will be responsible for surveying our housing stock and corporate assets, evaluating and diagnosing what work is required, assessing the best options to carry out the work issuing repairs or preparing specifications of work as necessary and managing the work undertaken and a varied range of projects.
• You will ensure that we have accurate stock data information as appropriate. You will assess the condition of the assets, identify building defects, assess quality of work undertaken, offer solutions to resolve any issues identify and prepare specifications for repairs or planned maintenance schemes.
• You will raise repairs and carry out the procurement and management of all contractors providing a repairs and maintenance service or undertaking specific projects, ensuring that the service is provided in accordance with the contract
• You will be responsible for managing the delegated project budgets to ensure that the expenditure is accountable and demonstrates value for money.

Qualifications

• Has a degree or HNC level qualification in a relevant building surveying or construction related subject and relevant experience of surveying properties in a repairs environment.
• Has knowledge and be able to advise others of building construction technology and building pathology.
• Has knowledge and be able to apply building related legislation, contract law and guidance. Specifically the building regulations, planning law, party wall act, fire safety, electrical inspections, gas installations, JCT and NEC contracts.
• Has knowledge and be able to apply construction related health & safety legislation generally including advising others. Specifically the CDM Regulations 2007 and asbestos at work regulations.
• Capable to undertake surveys and demonstrate practical surveying skills including recording stock data and raising repairs as necessary. Surveys include stock condition and dilapidation surveys, measured surveys} energy performance surveys} fire risk assessments, asbestos surveys} recording stock data, identifying building defects, assess quality of work undertaken, offer solutions to resolve any issues identify and prepare specifications for repairs or planned maintenance schemes.

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk or give me a call on 01772208967.

Location: Cosham

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Location: Cosham

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

COSS

Portsmouth

Ongoing contract with Tier 1 workforce supplier

Requirements for COSS:
* Full COSS Ticket
* 2 years PTS experience
* Must Driver

Interested in getting progressing to Level B Strapping. (Course Provided)

Benefits of COSS role include:

* Looking to progress into strapping and Switching, course proivded if you become primary sponsored
* To work on contracted projects with a Tier 1 supplier
* Training courses for Progression offered.
* Required PPE supplied
* Potential for long term work
* Umbrella Payment

Our client is looking for a COSS for on-going contract assignments for the Portsmouth area.

As a COSS you will be responsible for managing the safety of skilled workers while maintaining and enforcing the lifesaving rules. The work will be with one of our many clients, including Network Rail,

To register your interest either select apply or contact me at daniel.stdenis@mcginley.co.uk or on 07388960918
We also offer a referral fee to any Skilled rail workers that are successfully on boarded to McGinley.

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Key Responsibilities: To be the first point of contact and provide customer assistance to patients, carers and business visitors to the Trust. The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with team members Communicate effectively with patient and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Show compassion and empathy Respond to enquiries by telephone and in person in a courteous, professional and informed manner. React calmly in high emotional situations, always showing empathy and compassion Deal with face-to-face and telephone enquiries in a courteous, professional and informed manner, ensuring adherence to Trust Policies regarding Confidentiality In the absence of portering staff, reception staff will be expected to take patients in wheelchairs to the appropriate area Work to standard procedures, using Trust and Local policies and procedures. Data entry, for example: accessing the Trusts Patient Centre system to accurately record the admission, transfer and discharge of patients or entering feedback from patient surveys Access the Patient Centre system to answer patient related queries. In staff absence, staff maybe asked to assist in covering shifts on the rota to ensure that the service is covered. Staff will be requested to support portering to deliver casenotes to various areas within the QAH site. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties relevant to the service as may be determined by the Management Team.

Salary: Band 5, £24,362 to £26,073 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.24pm)

Closing date: Saturday 31 August 2024, 23:59

Interview date: Thursday 5 September 2024

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.

Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services.

The Service:

The School Attendance Team delivers the Council's statutory requirements for school attendance, elective home education, child employment and entertainment, and children missing education. Its primary role is to improve attendance across the city and ensure all its legal obligations are met.

Your New Role:

You will effectively assist in the discharge of the Local Authority's statutory functions relating to school attendance, child employment and entertainment and children missing education. You will register and issue Penalty Notices, record progress on databases, and assist in the co-ordination of Fast Track Panels. You will provide administrative assistance and support with a variety of tasks relating to statutory processes undertaken by the school attendance team, including child work permits, child performance licences, chaperone licences, processing pupils who are electively home educated, migrating pupils and children missing education. You will manage database and E-file systems and deal with general telephone enquiries.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.

What you'll need to succeed:

You have experience of working in an administrative role, and an excellent standard of literacy with the ability to compose correspondence to a high and professional standard. You can produce, process and analyse a wide range of data, and have in-depth experience of using Excel, Word, Outlook and Access. You have Database experience and excellent IT skills. You have good communication skills, an excellent eye for detail, and can work under pressure and under direction or own initiative. You have experience in notetaking and organising meetings, and dealing with confidentiality and data protection.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

What you'll get in return:

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.

Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

Additional Information:

The full job profile is attached here.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Donald McIntyre, Team Leader, donald.mcintyre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk, 023 92 841 449

A commitment to our values:

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

Application process:

How to complete your application: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement. Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.

If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.

Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

We may close this advert early if we receive many good applications.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Senior Inclusion Support Assistant
Digital and Literacy
Salary: Band 5 £21,691 - £23,214 pro rata (£24,362 - £26,073 full time equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week/40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)
Start date: September 2024
Closing date: 30 August 2024
This is a very exciting opportunity to join the Inclusion Department at Trafalgar School. You would be working alongside our experienced Heads of Centre, Senior Inclusion Support Assistants, and dedicated team of teachers and support staff.
You will find all details of this vacancy on our website; we would strongly recommend you visit and meet our team before applying.
Trafalgar School is a beacon school for Relational Practice in the south which means we put the building, maintaining, and restoring of relationships with all members of our community at the heart of everything we do. It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in this restorative practice approach. We work restoratively with students, families and with each other to maintain the strong community culture and our very strong inclusive ethos.
‘Relationships are highly positive because staff take time to understand and remove barriers to pupils’ learning’.
OFSTED June 2023

Learning Support Assistant
Salary: Band 4 - £17,271 - £18,174 pro rata (£23,152 - £24,362 full time equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 31 per week/40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)
Start date: September 2024
Closing date: August 30 2024
This is a very exciting opportunity to join the Inclusion Team at Trafalgar School. You would be working alongside our Head of Centres and team of dedicated Inclusion (Learning Support) Assistants.
The Inclusion Department is an extremely important part of #teamtrafalgar and works extremely hard to ensure that our students are provided with the very best support possible.
You will find all details of this vacancy, including the job description on our website. If you would like to come and have a look around the school before applying, then please get in contact and we will happily arrange a tour.
Trafalgar School is a beacon school for Relational Practice in the south which means we put the building, maintaining, and restoring of relationships with all members of our community at the heart of everything we do. It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in this restorative practice approach. We work restoratively with students, families and with each other to maintain the strong community culture and our very strong inclusive ethos.
‘Relationships are highly positive because staff take time to understand and remove barriers to pupils’ learning’.
OFSTED June 2023

Job Description

Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) - Baby Room

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Full-Time Hours

We are seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) to join our client's team and lead their Baby Room. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for our young learners.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
• Proven experience working in a nursery setting, with a strong understanding of the unique needs of babies and toddlers
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in the early years environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Baby Room team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality care and learning experiences for infants and toddlers
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and routines that support children's development
• Create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, secure, and valued
• Communicate effectively with parents and families, building positive partnerships and sharing children's progress and achievements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding regulations at all times

Reference: WILL79372/EC

INDCHI

Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager - Room Based

Salary: £28,000-£30,000

Full-Time Hours

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our client's dynamic team. The Deputy Nursery Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the nursery, supporting the Nursery Manager, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education for children.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a nursery setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide mentorship to staff
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within the nursery environment

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in the daily management of the nursery, including staff leadership, training, and development
• Assist in implementing policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all children and staff
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of an engaging and inclusive curriculum
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies
• Monitor and maintain a safe and stimulating environment for children
• Collaborate with the management team to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and requirements

Reference: WILL78978/EC

INDCHI

Part Time Nights 18 or 27 hours per week

Portsmouth - Cosham - PO6

We are looking for 2 part time Female Night Support Workers in Portsmouth who share our values and are committed to support people to live the life they want. In Orkney, we support nine ladies in their own home aged in their 20's - 60's who are really active and enjoy a range of activities.

The role may involve tasks such as:

- Carrying out “keeping safe checks” at regular intervals to ensure the people we support are safe and comfortable.

- Ensure that the environment is clean and sanitary.

- You will keep written records, using IT systems as required to help you including support plans, incident log and health and safety records.

- Creating a calm therapeutic environment for the people we support.

- Supporting people to make the most of their late evenings / nights when they wish to

- Provide personal care when required.

"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010."

Shift Patterns - 10pm - 7am

For further information, please contact Sharon Thomson on 07392871288.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2019 - 2024.

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached

Apply now

- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

- We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce

- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees

- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application, please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2022.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Full Time - Must be able to work 37.5 hours per week

Portsmouth - Cosham - PO6

We are looking for 1 Full Time Female Support Worker in Portsmouth who share our values and are committed to support people to live the life they want. In Orkney, we support nine ladies in their own home aged in their 20's - 60's who are really active and enjoy a range of activities. The ladies we support enjoying going out to the local shops, going on walks, playing game, doing puzzles, attending clubs and night clubs events, going to the theatre, swimming, attending day services or going to work. You will assist with personal care, promote and encouraging independence, maintaining relationships with family and friends, accessing health care services, liaising with other professionals and get involved with all activities they enjoy doing. You will work within a team and lone work at times, ensuring all required tasks, support plans and medication records are kept up to date. You will use tablets and laptops to read and complete daily support records, team communication notes, access emails and record completion of health and safety compliance tasks.

"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010."

Shift Patterns - 7am - 2.30pm / 2:30pm - 10pm / alternate weekends . You must be able to work a variation of these shifts

For further information, please contact Sharon Thomson on 07392871288.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2019 - 2024.

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached

Apply now

- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

- We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce

- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees

- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application, please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2022.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Receptionist - Portsmouth Dockyard Premier Inn -Hotel


Come and be a Receptionist at Premier Inn in Portsmouth Dockyard. As the friendly face of our hotel, use your fun personality and your customer service skills to welcome guests. Help them to rest easy from the moment you check them in - be it a warm smile or joining up with the housekeeping team to get rooms perfect.


PAY RATE: Up to £11.79per hour


CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Until 30/11/2024 - we don't do zero hours contracts!



HOURS: 16 over 2 days a week,shifts include mornings 07:00-15:00 and afternoons 15:00-23:00 including weekends - guaranteed hours to plan your week around


LOCATION: Portsmouth Dockyard Premier Inn, Queen St, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3EE


Why you'll love it here: 



Training and support: We've got a warm welcome and simple administration system to use that will make your job easier from the start PLUS the opportunities to give you a clear career path within our business.
Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in all Whitbread Restaurants
Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary Premier Inn breakfast for 2 when you join us





What you'll do: Join our team at Portsmouth Dockyard Premier Innas a Receptionist, and use your passion for customer service to its full potential. Be part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Are you looking to broaden your clinical experience, working alongside the military in a temporary capacity?

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and professional healthcare candidates to work at military locations throughout the UK for ad-hoc assignments, which once registered, will be available to you through the easy to use Patchwork Health app.

HCRG is the first of its kind Staff Bank to support the permanent military and civilian workforce predominantly in the provision of primary, but also secondary, healthcare, dental and mental health services. Previous experience of working with the military population would be desirable but not necessary to apply to the Staff Bank.

By joining the Staff Bank, you will benefit from:

Priority access to temporary assignments
Continuity of access to temporary assignments
Access to a dedicated Bank Team
Free CPD Training
Free Health & Wellbeing Services
Free Occupational Health Screening
Free Appraisals
Free Revalidation
Free Mandatory Training

Interested in applying? Submit your CV to MODBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com / FHRBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com or call 02382359149.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

Dates: 02/09/2024 - 29/11/2024

LOCATION:

HMS SULTAN DENTAL CENTRE PO12 3BY

Unique Reference Number: N1

DENTAL NURSE
A. OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION- SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
1. To provide clinical and administrative support to the Dental Officer to enable
maintenance of the surgery. This includes preparation/sterilisation of all instruments before
and after patients, reception duties, document handling, operation of dental computing
system, processing radiographs, shared maintenance tasks and working in the central
sterilisation area when in place.
2. To be fully aware of the responsibilities of a registered healthcare professional and
comply with the GDC Principles and Standards for Dental Professionals.
3. To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for
appointed patients
4. To be accountable to the Senior Dental Officer through their line management.
5. To comply with DPHC (Dental) policy on working hours.
6. To comply with all Health and Safety Policy directives and legislation.
7. To carry out preventive cross infection procedures including sterilisation of
instruments and materials in compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best
practice as described in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 13.
8. To adhere to local stock control procedures when removing items of stock from the
storeroom.
9. To manage the patient appointment system.
10. To manage dental records (manual and electronic) ensuring the correct receipt,
despatch, registration and storage of FMed 271 and hasten any outstanding documents.
11. To manage the receipt, despatch and documentation of dental prosthetic appliances,
ensuring timely appointments for patients as necessary.
B. STANDARDS TO WHICH A DENTAL NURSE MUST COMPLY WHEN PROVIDING
THE SERVICES
12. To comply with all relevant Authority policy including DPHC (Dental) policies,
regulations and orders as well as JSP 950 Leaflet 2-23-1 and other policies as notified to the
Dental Practitioner.
13. To ensure that surgery management, document administration (including the
rendering of dental returns and safe custody of F Med 271s) and maintenance of equipment
is undertaken to the standards laid out in JSP 950 2-23-1.
14. To ensure compliance with Radiation Safety Orders and adhere to current Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
C. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
15. Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
16. Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised
dental defence organisation.
17. Must provide evidence of clinical currency in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4,
Returning to Clinical Practice, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the
last 15 months.
18. To have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults,
disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
19. To be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have
practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation
Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
20. Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required
to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy
entitled "Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare
Workers").
D. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
21. Previous Ministry of Defence (MoD) experience.
22. Hold a Dental Nurse qualification.

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