Total 628 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bristol, Bristol, BS1 1DQ

Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to escape your current job role and work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past? Now is the time to break into offender healthcare and develop your career.

Oxleas NHS trust were awarded the South West prison contract in 2022 and currently have a portfolio of 19 prisons across the South of England. We are currently looking to expand our pool of bank workers by recruitingPharmacy Techniciansto work within the Prison service on a flexible basis.

Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patients future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be providing a medicines management service to patients within the prison with the professional support of a prison service pharmacist. You will administer medicines to patients against a valid prescription, ensuring this is taken correctly, provide advice to patients about the appropriate use of medicines and promote healthy lifestyles to aid their rehabilitation.

You will dispense prescriptions and stock items, whilst supervising assistants when in the dispensary. There will also be elements of stock control involved in your role, such as undertaking stock top-up services and reviewing expiry dates and storage facilities for all medicines, reporting any deficiencies to the prison service pharmacist.

Wondering what it’s like to work within offender healthcare?

“I really enjoy working in the Pharmacy Service for Oxleas, my role is extremely varied and I work within a very supportive team. I find my role rewarding as it is all about enabling patient’s rehabilitation and I enjoy interacting with patients daily and building relationships with them. Oxleas are a good employer and there are plenty of opportunities to be supported through qualifications and training which then allows you to progress through different bands within the team.” Amanda - Pharmacy Tech.

Oxleas – About Us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.



We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care


• To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
• To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
• To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
• To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
• To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
• To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
• To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.

(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.



You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.



Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.



In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for experienced band 6 bank staff to join our large, supportive and high profile speech and language team based across Southmead and Cossham Hospitals. Due to staff moves, secondments and maternity leaves we often have short term staffing gaps with bank staff required to help support continued service delivery.


The Speech and Language Service covers a wide range of clinical pathways including stroke, neurosurgery, general medicine and outpatients and support and supervision can be provided by highly experienced band 7 staff in all areas. All inpatient work takes place at Southmead Hospital and the outpatient/community service is provided from both Southmead and Cossham Hospitals.


Successful candidates will need to have achieved post basic dysphagia competencies and have experience of working with adults with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties in a range of clinical areas.

• To provide specialist speech and language therapy (SLT) assessment, diagnosis and treatment to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke, neurosurgical, acquired neurological and medical disorders
• This post may potentially cover: stroke wards, medical/complex care wards, neurosciences wards, critical care and outpatients
• To manage an inpatient or outpatient caseload as appropriate
• To liaise about patients with the multidisciplinary hospital team and relevant primary care professionals and agencies as appropriate.
• If working with patients in critical care or high dependency beds, to manage patients with tracheostomy or ventilator dependence
• To pursue and acquire ongoing knowledge and expertise for practice with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
• To be a member of the specialist SLT team providing assessment, advice and rehabilitation services to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of stroke, acquired neurological diseases, neurosurgical procedures, medical decline and other long-term conditions.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

NBT eXtra is the temporary bank of staff that supports the running of one of the South West’s largest hospitals.

For a full overview of the main responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Clinical
1. To have responsibility and accountability for the management of own clinical caseload, including referrals, management and discharge decisions, within own level of competence and with appropriate clinical support.
2. To assess and analyse type, severity and impact of all conditions of speech, language and communication impairments in a wide range of adult patients, through a variety of formal and informal assessments/information gathering methods.
3. To record and interpret personally generated clinical observations and provide feedback for clients/carers/professionals and relevant others.
4. To provide differential diagnosis, clinical advice and care plans/therapy to clients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties, which includes analysis of facts and a comparison of a range of options for appropriate intervention.
5. To recommend appropriate referral for specialist videofluoroscopy (VF) examinations or Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) as appropriate

Education, Research and Development
1. To seek advice and support when necessary from more senior colleagues, further developing skills in the management of stroke, medical disorders, especially elderly care, neurological diseases and neurosurgical conditions
2. To attend regular clinical supervision sessions
3. To participate in multi/ inter disciplinary and interagency team building where appropriate.
4. To participate in the development and delivery of patient/carer education programmes, as needed.
5. To participate in local clinical governance/audit/research projects by providing data as required and being part of relevant working groups as appropriate.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.


Join the dynamic and dedicated team on Bluebell and Sunflower, our specialised neurosciences wards offering top-tier care. Our integrated team consists of expert Paediatric Neurologists, Paediatric Neurosurgeons, Paediatric Neuro-rehabilitation specialists, and Allied Health Professionals. With 12 beds on Bluebell and an additional 8-bed Neuro-rehabilitation unit on Sunflower, we cater to patients aged 0-16 requiring neurosurgical, spinal surgery, specialist epilepsy surgery, neurology, and neuro-oncology treatments.

We welcome nurses who have completed their preceptorship to apply. We offer full-time and part-time positions for passionate and dedicated nurses ready to make a difference.

Please note: This vacancy is not suitable for internationally educated nurses needing to complete the OSCE to register with the NMC, UK.

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children serves young patients from across the South West of England and is one of the UK’s five specialist Paediatric Major Trauma Centres. Located in the vibrant heart of Bristol, which offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a city rich with art, culture, dining, and nightlife. Bristol is an ideal place to grow your career, raise a family, and achieve a true work-life balance.

So, what are you waiting for? Embrace a fulfilling and vibrant career by joining our team today. Apply now and start your new journey with us.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To work as an autonomous practitioner Responsible for: Attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional Diagnosing, treating and prescribing for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illness or injury Making an assessment of their needs, based on highly developed nursing skills including physical assessment. Seeing and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs Patients are to be seen in a timely manner enabling contractual requirements to be met The ANP will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. There will be a requirement to see extra or emergency patients Responsible for developing, with the patient, a continuing management plan for the health of the patient and when appropriate to refer to other clinicians and agencies To provide high quality nursing services to a defined practice population The role is flexible and demanding and may be expanded in accordance with practice requirements and the nurse practitioners own scope of practice.

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

The LPN must have demonstrated in-depth knowledge and the clinical expertise to perform complex practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems, is responsible for upholding the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Service and is accountable for adhering to established policies, procedures, standards of care and standards of practice, and for maintaining competencies consistent with roles and responsibilities.

• Demonstrates proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties while providing care to diverse patient populations.
• Maintains knowledge and ability to carry out patient care determined by the patient's condition utilizing judgement in selecting appropriate orders, procedures, and treatments; and recognizing, reporting, and recording relevant patient information to include urgent and emergent situations.
• Observes, identifies, and responds to patient needs for medication, medical equipment, and patient/family education while considering emotional, cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, and age-related factors.
• Maintains knowledge and skill to prepare, administer and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to serve as a responsible member of the clinic and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services.
• Assist with answering the phone, conveying timely messages to the appropriate staff, placing calls/pages as needed.
• Participate in evaluation of nursing care through attendance and input at team conferences and communication with the Nurse Manager. Further, participates in team conference development and implementation, by presenting a patient for team conference discussion when need identified.
• Report to the NM/designee any failure to comply with established policy or procedure.
• Have the option to participate in the accurate collection of data as instructed by the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Have the option to make recommendations for the application of current research findings to practice as well as applying those findings as assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Provides appropriate information to patients and their families regarding the plan of care.
• Assists the patient and family in understanding and acceptance of the disease process and encourages participation in the plan for the care and rehabilitation of the patient.
• Identifies patient's educational needs to include equipment, medication, treatment procedures, and diagnosis. Assists with teaching patient/family as appropriate.
• Be responsible for knowing what reusable instruments, equipment, medical devices, or supplies (inventory) are used in their assigned area.
• Be familiar with which items are cleaned locally (in clinic) and which items are sent to sterile processing service (SPS) for reprocessing and/or sterilization. If items are to be transported for reprocessing, he/she must be aware of the initial decontamination steps that must be taken prior to transport of item and the appropriate method of transport.
• Be responsible for following the local Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) drafted in accordance with the manufacturer's written recommendations. SPS and Infection Prevention and Control should be consulted when clarification of written instructions are needed. No one should be reprocessing any reusable medical equipment based on vendor's verbal instructions alone; this is not an adequate practice.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Travel: Up to 25% may be required.
Driving Required: Yes
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 60290-F, Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available
SSR Pay Scale: V0Q2
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $47,467 Per Year (GS 6)

Technical and TrainingUnderstanding of MHRA Managing Medical Devices, Medical Device Regulations and other appropriate legislations and guidelines relevant to medical devices.Perform specialist technical services for complex and patient critical medical devices such as acceptance testing, planned preventative maintenance, calibration and repairs for Anaesthetic machines, Ventilators, Transport Ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP devices, Insufflators.Ensure required planned preventative maintenance and repairs are completed within timely manner in line with CES KPIs and escalate issues when required.Participate in On -call rota, providing specialist medical device support during weekends and bank holidays.Provide expert advice, guidance and training relating medical devices to clinical users, speciality leads.Ensure device asset register is accurate and up to date for specialist medical devices.Ensure technical and mandatory training is up to date and keep accurate training records.Monitor stock levels and complete stock takes as required by the Trust.Investigate required regulatory notices and incidents and implement agreed corrective actions as directed by Medical Device Safety officer.Support the Service Head in engineering training of junior technicians and apprenticeships.Participate in medical device training for clinical users as specified by Service Head & Clinical Equipment Training Co-ordinator. CommunicationThe post holder, will need to understand, communicate complex and sometimes sensitive medical device related information to;- Managerial, Clinical and Technical staff, within CES, the Trust and community healthcare organisations- External suppliers of goods and services- Line Managers- Other team members- Logistic staff Organisation and PlanningPlan and prioritise own workload.Perform routine servicing, calibration, acceptance and repair work with technicians, clinical staff and suppliers to ensure all devices are serviced and repaired in a timely manner.Exceptional time management and use of planning and organisational tools to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner. Service Development and QualityActively take part in quality and service improvement projects supporting Service heads not only within CES but across the Trust.Support the Quality manager and internal auditors in the implementation of ISO9001:2015 Quality management system.Address assigned corrective actions for any non-conformances and Datixs related to the section. Financial and ResourcesMonitor spare parts and minimum stock levels for a wide range of medical devices ensuring prudent use of departmental budget.Participation in stocktakes.Review the order progress and escalate any delays following up with the suppliers. Information ResourcesMaintain accurate and comprehensive records of equipment maintenance and service schedules on CES equipment management database in accordance with CES Quality System.Use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Health & SafetyWork with CES Health and Safety lead and take on a H&S keyworker role as assigned by the Service head.ProfessionalRegularly update specialist engineering knowledge through in- house or external training.Monitor technological trends.OtherWork outside normal hours on occasion when required.Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the line manager.Provide support and assistance to other CES teams.Ensure workshops are kept clear and tidy and efficiently managing the limited space.

Your responsibilities will be: Meeting the care needs of patients or where care has been transferred from a GP. Initiating and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified patient populations Chronic disease management using practice computer systems for recall and screening purposes and for accurate and efficient input of data. Initiates the process of diagnosis with suspected chronic disease eg COPD, asthma and then referring to GP where appropriate. Administer adult and child immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Is competent in anaphylaxis and basic life support techniques. Offers a travel health clinic advice for patients prior to travel, as well as travel vaccinations. Treatment room services eg phlebotomy, routine injections, glucose tolerance tests, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, suture/ clip removal, wound management, cervical smears, contraceptive services, ECGs when adequate training achieved. (IUD/ coil fitting an advantage) Works within relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines eg infection control, chaperoning, PGDs.

Customer Services Advisor

Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital | Sales and Business Development | Permanent | Full time |
Up to £23,419.60 per annum, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week

At Nuffield Health, a role like this is about much more than achieving commercial success. Because our focus is on bringing the best of what we offer to the local community. If you have a flair forging strong relationships, driving sales and customer experiences, you could be just who we're looking for.

Join us as a Customer Services Advisor at our Bristol Hospital and play your part in building a healthier nation.

As a Customer Services Advisor, you will:

• Handle enquiries and general queries.

• Assist in financial administration.

• Resolve Data Quality issues.

• Work with the Business Administration Manager to continually improve process.

• Support any other Business Administration requirement.

To succeed as a Customer Service Advisor, you will have:

• Experience of working in a busy customer facing business support function.

• Be a confident and customer-focused communicator with the ability to manage, appraise and interpret the right data, and to present it in a timely and professional manner.

• Ideally be educated to GCSE in English and Maths, with NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration or equivalent.

• Good IT (Excel/Word) and keyboard skills.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. With a range of fantastic lifestyle and wellbeing rewards, like gym membership and private healthcare - at Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you.

Bristol Hospital

Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

As the Estates Health Safety and Environmental Protection (HS&EP) Adviser for DBS South, you will have the opportunity to develop the role to deliver all aspects of HS&EP for MoD Abbey Wood North and our presence at Imjin Barracks in Gloucester, as well as providing advice and guidance to other DBS southern sites. The role includes conducting assurance checks known as 1st Line of Defence (1LoD) to ensure our sites are complying with all our legal and MOD HS&EP responsibilities

This is a high-profile role and your duties will encompass:-

Leading and monitoring HS&EP working procedures to ensure compliance, and producing site HS&EP policy and environmental management system. Conducting assurance checks (1LoD), developing post-audit action plans and monitoring progress of achieving goals.
Providing HS&EP advice to staff and visitors, conducting site HS&EP briefings for new staff and contractors. Overseeing maintenance of site first aid facilities, fire equipment, and evacuation equipment. Providing guidance in relation to Disability Discrimination Act-compliant facilities, including ‘access to work’ and personal emergency evacuation plans. Promoting a HS&EP culture across our sites, and arranging HS&EP awareness campaigns, and safety days. Facilitate first aid and fire warden training.
Coordinating site Fire, Bomb and Emergency procedures including tests and exercises, and contributing to the business continuity plans. Conducting ‘lessons learned’ reviews post-exercise to improve future performance.
Inspecting site physical security provisions and processes, promoting security awareness among all site staff, and acting as the lead facilitator during security exercises.
Undertaking site-wide hazard surveys and resulting risk assessments (RA), for example Fire, Spills and environmental. Develop and implement action plans to mitigate risks. Ensuring the annual reviews are completed and RA updated.
Monitoring accident, incident and near miss data to identify trends, and report as appropriate. Collating and analysing HS&EP data, using this to produce site performance reports and statistics to show progress against targets and objectives from the over-arching action plans. Reporting findings to the Accountable Person (AP) for the sites, and leading the production of the annual site HS&EP reports.
Promoting, monitoring and measure performance against site initiatives, objectives and targets for reducing waste, recycling, energy and water saving. (Per site DBS Environmental Action Plan).
Reviewing and updating agreements between the AP and non-DBS lodgers on our sites. Monitoring and facilitating site HS&EP arrangements, providing advice and guidance


Some of the locations in our Southern region where you will provide guidance, carry out risk assessments and conduct assurance activities are remote and inaccessible by public transport means, therefore a full driving licence is essential.

This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice, with management approval and to meet business needs. MOD has an expectation that on average, a minimum of 60% of your working time will be spent on a MOD site. If you are successful, your permanent duty station and any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

We’ll also ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request further information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Title: Deputy Head of Health and Safety
Contract: Full Time, All Year Round (Hybrid working)
Salary: Grade F - £38,419 - £40,989
Start: 13 January 2025
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Deputy Head of Health and Safety. In this role, you will support the Head of Health and Safety in developing and implementing robust Health and Safety processes across our Federation, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.
As our Deputy Head of Health and Safety, you will act as a Competent Health and Safety Advisor enhancing our current practices. You will also contribute to strategic planning that supports our commitment to excellence. Your expertise will be pivotal in the team delivers measurable improvements, reducing risks, and optimising service delivery to our staff and students.
As Deputy Head of Health and Safety, you will work alongside the Head of Health and Safety in championing a culture of coaching for compliance, empowering our teams to adhere to the highest standards of safety.
This opportunity is offered on a hybrid basis with a mixture of home working, attending meetings at our head office in Kingswood, Bristol as well as visiting a number of our academies across the South West.
About the Cabot Learning Federation:
The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, thirteen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.
CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We are proud to be part of diverse communities in the region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupil’s needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.
How to Apply:The job description and person specification for this role can be found on the CLF careers website.
Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’ on this page and then logging into your account/registering for an account. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.
Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account. Copies of all correspondence will also appear under the ‘messages’ section, in the event that emails are being directed to a ‘junk’ or ‘trash’ folder please make regular checks on the status of an application.Safeguarding and Pre-emploment checks:
The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate support worker who is passionate about

their job, enjoys delivering exceptional care and would relish working with young children.

ROLE SUMMARY

The client is a bright and bubbly individual with cerebral palsy, who lives at home with his

parents. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills as the client

communicates via his eye gazes and he will need to clearly understand what is being said to him.

The role involves working with the family and case manager to support the client to ensure

consistency and high standards of care.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To follow the Health & Wellbeing plan as documented for the client
• Treat the client with respect and dignity, acknowledging their individuality in a non-judgemental way.
• assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own life
• To liaise with and support the family as required.
• To be aware of any significant changes in the client’s health

Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous experience of caring or providing care for clients with physical and communication difficulties.
• Good understanding of the personal and physical needs of a client with physical and cognitive difficulties.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or above or equivalent in Care
• Age 21 and over
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to use own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Friendly, approachable, empathetic, caring and kind.

Benefits:

• Market leading pay rate
• flexible shift pattern
• Day and night shifts available
• Bank holidays are payed time and a half.

Full training, supervision and support will be provided as required.

Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

If you are Support Worker looking to work in a truly rewarding role, please apply to Jack today!

Alternatively, please call 01926 676369 and one of experienced consultants will be more than happy to talk you through the role in more detail

Clinical Tasks may include depending on experience Phlebotomy Blood pressure monitoring Lifestyle monitoring Urinalysis Basic wound care Influenza and pneumococcal Immunisations B12 injections Health education including promoting the health benefits of a healthy diet and exercise Assisting GPs with womens health clinics and minor surgery clinics Chaperoning Check the emergency drugs and equipment ECG Clerical tasks Input of general data and clinical information onto electronic patients records Stock taking and ordering supplies of clinical/medical equipment Restocking of clinical rooms as required Referral of patients to other medical or administrative personnel and voluntary agencies when appropriate Preparation of equipment for testing and servicing Management/Leadership Responsibilities Manage own workload effectively within the practice clinic times Attend and contribute to monthly Practice meetings Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others and use equipment correctly in accordance with statutory legislation and practice policies at all times Work within the Primary Care Practice infection control principals and guidelines Conduct risk assessments in situations where personal, colleague or patient safety may be compromised Follow the practice procedures and policies for dealing with complaints, disciplinary and grievance issues Ensure that all those persons met within the course of the job are given equality of treatment and are not discriminated against Research/Education and Training Assist in the evaluation of current practice and service provision by participating in the collection of data, clinical audit and user satisfaction surveys Participate in regular staff appraisals and performance reviews Undertake appropriate training or development courses as identified through the use of a Personal Development Plan Attend mandatory training as required Assist in the induction of new staff members Communication/Key Working Relationships Liaise and work collaboratively with the GPs, nurses, practice staff and outside agencies as deemed appropriate Communicate effectively with patients reporting relevant information or concerns to senior staff promptly Explain clinical procedures to patients clearly in order to obtain informed consent Document written and electronic information accurately and professionally Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to patients, staff and information obtained in the course of employment in line with statutory legislation Recognise the limitations of own scope of knowledge and practice and be aware of when to refer to senior member of staff Other Duties and Responsibilities In line with practice changes and service demands, Health Care Assistants are expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices and may be asked to assume other responsibilities consistent with their level of competence as required in order to meet service needs.

Working autonomously, the post holder will have continuing responsibility for proactively monitoring and managing individuals on the caseload of the team, and will use clinical reasoning and critical thinking to effectively meet the needs of CHC funded individuals. The post holder will develop knowledge in relation to continuing healthcare, underpinned by theory and clinical expertise, and will work in partnership with other disciplines and agencies, including GPs, social services, community nursing and therapists, care agencies, care homes and mental health services in order to manage the care of people with highly complex needs, with a particular focus on Learning Disabilities and Autism.