Total 373 job vacancies in Reading, RG2 7PJ

The must haves for this role: Professional qualification equivalent to degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience of children and young people with learning disabilities, autism or gained both through lived experience, education, youth work, health or social care. Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development. Experience of supporting young people, their families and carers in a related role (can be unpaid work) including lived experience. Experience of supporting young people with additional needs / mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Emma Mapes on 01189 042 600, Email: Emma.Mapes@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Religious Worker – Temporary – 2 years (maximum)

Job description
The Religious Worker is a spiritual resource for Hindu community residing in Reading and surrounding areas. The candidate shall work in accordance with the directives laid down by the Executive Committee (EC) and should behave in a “lead by example” manner.

Specific duties include:
• Open / close the Temple at the times specified by the EC, and remain present in the prayer hall at all times during the Temple’s normal / extended opening hours
• Clean the stage, Murtis including Shivling, puja samagri, Prasad / fruit bowls and prayer hall on a daily basis and prepare and maintain them in a presentable form for the congregation
• Take the Prasad from the devotees and offer it to the deities and give the Prasad to the devotees as they leave the prayer hall after the their prayer and aarti
• Receive money (donation) from the donors and issue the receipt immediately and hand over the collected donations to the treasury team at the first opportunity
• From time to time be ready to perform / or undertake all such reasonable duties and responsibilities which have been assigned by the EC that are in the benefits / interests of the charity – Reading Hindu Centre

Desirable requirement:
• Experience of working in a similar role and / or similar environment for at least 2 years
• Must be well versed with Sanskrit, the sacred language of chanting Mantras
• Ability to sing bhajans and Stotra
• Ability to recite katha

Working hours, facilities and remuneration:
• At least 30 hours per week at the rate of minimum wage, self-contained double bedroomed accommodation will be provided in the Temple premises at a concessional rate

Contact: Dr Ashok S Khare, Chairperson on ashokmansevak9@gmail.com

TheKeyworkingProgramme is an exciting initiative that will transform the support mechanisms for individuals aged 0-25 with a learning disability,autismor both at risk of psychiatric inpatient admission.


The service works alongsideHealth; Social Care; Education and the Voluntary Sector.The team was developed as a community multi-disciplinary model which offers easy accessibility foridentifiedfamilies and carers. The service model was developed in close consultation with families, carers and young people and they are at the heart of its implementation and development.


An Administratorwillsupport the team whowork with individuals with the most complex needs and their families to make sure they have the support they need at the right time, in a co-ordinated way. TheKeyworkingTeamhelp families experience a reduction in stress and uncertainty and an increase in stability. They will work in the most challenging circumstances with individuals with complex needs and where there is the highest level of risk.


The post holder will supportthe teamwithadministrativedutiesandkeep theDynamic Support Register(DSR)updatedforindividuals and families under acute stress.

• To act as one of the key contact points for theKeyworkingService to support coordination of C(E)TRs with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and update the DSR. This will involve direct contact with service users and their families/carers and a range of professionals who support them.

• To be one of the first contacts with service users and their families/carers providing non-clinical advice and guidance around care and education treatment reviews.

• Plan and arrange meetings, events which may be internal and external to the service, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made, such as room bookings, refreshments, etc. This will involve developing relationships with key stakeholderssuch as the Children and Young People and their families, CAMHS, Social Care, NHS colleagues, Education etc.

• Attend designated meetings where the information may be complex and sensitive,takingand transcribing minutes. Distribute information prior to and after meetings ina timelyway.

• Support the AdministrationLeadto ensure all office systems aremaintainedto a high standard, both electronic and hard copy, across the service, developing systems to ensure that services run smoothly through having well planned and organised administrative systems and processes in place.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:
• Professional qualification equivalent to degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience of children and young people with learning disabilities, autism or gained both through lived experience, education, youth work, health or social care. Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development.
• Experience of supporting young people, their families and carers in a related role (can be unpaid work) including lived experience.
• Experience of supporting young people with additional needs / mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Emma Mapes on 01189 042 600, Email: Emma.Mapes@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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Interview will be held on 2nd Dec 2024

Are you an experienced administrator wanting to work in afriendly andsupportiveadminteam?


Are you looking fora rewarding rolewhere thework you do helpsmake adifference to young people in crisis?


OurReading basedCAMHSRapidResponseteam are looking foran Administrator.In this role,youwillbesupporting ourcliniciansbyanswering phone calls,draftingandproof-readingletters, attending and minuting meetings,andmanaging shared inboxesand diaries.


Strong communicationskills are essential as you will be liaising withother NHS services and thepublicvia phone and emailon adailybasis. You will need to have good attention to detail, be well organisedand havedemonstrableexperienceinusingtheMicrosoft Office Suite including Word and Excelto a high standard.


Your team,CAMHS Rapid Response,responds to young people referred in crisis. Clinicians offer assessment, and short-termcommunitysupport to young people and their parents/carers.You’llworkalongside 4 other administratorssupportingthis busy,diverseand multidisciplinary team.You’llfind thatstaffhave genuine job satisfaction andthatlearningand developmentis encouraged and nurtured.


Thisfull-timepermanentrole is hybrid, so afteryourinduction there is the opportunity to work 1-2 days from home.Working hourswill be between09:00 – 17:00Monday to Friday. There may be opportunity to work08.00–16.00.

• Working as part of an administrative team, you will support our clinicians in sending out correspondence and booking appointments. You will answer emails and telephone calls, following up actions whererequired.  

• You will need to be experienced in taking minutes at meetings, diary management and confident in using the full Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel. 

• You will alsobe requiredto work on your own initiative anddemonstratea willingness to help others as a key member of the team. 

• The ability to build effective relationships, with a flexible approach to work is essential. 

• You will be expected to be able to prioritise work and meet deadlinesin order tofulfil the requirements of the post. 

• Carry out day-to-day organisation of systems to ensure the smooth running of the administration team


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:

• Previousexperienced of working in anadministrative rolewith good attention to detail.

• Intermediateto advanced computer skills including Microsoft Outlook,Wordand Excel.

• Experience answering phone calls in an office and/or customer care environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a team anddemonstratingaccountability for own work


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.For further application tips – see thehelp with your applicationdocument attachedonce you click apply.


Ifyou’resomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care,you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to contact:Abbie Caston our BusinessSupportManageronabbie.caston@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.


Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.



This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

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Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer suitable applicants, an exciting opportunity to develop their career by undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN)Health Visiting Course. This is run as a joint programme between Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and either Oxford Brookes University or Bucks New University. All university tuition fees are paid for you.


During thecourseyour time will be split between practical training within a Health Visiting Team and academic study. The practice placements are offered in Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.


The coursecommencesinSeptember2025and iscurrentlyoffered on a full-time basis only. Please ensure that youindicateif you havecommencedthe course previously in another university and the reason you did not complete.


The course is run at Post Graduate Diploma - level 7,at Bucks New universityonly at present.Detailed information about the courses can be found by accessing the university websiteor contacting them directly.


If you are interested in a career with BHFT as a Health Visitor, we offer support throughout your training,and there is a requirement to take a substantive post as a Health Visitor when you qualify for a minimum period of 2 years, subject to availability of vacant HV posts within BHFT.

• To complete the required further education at level 7in order toprovide andmaintaina high standard of skilled Health Visiting practice for individuals,groupsand communities in a variety of settingsin accordance withthe accredited faculty syllabus.

• The specialist practice student HV works under the direction of the CPA, who is a member of the locality Health Visiting Team. The student will work with the CPA’s or Supervisor’s client group under supervision.

• To work with CPAand university lecturers to reflect on academic learning and practice, contribute to assessment of progress, plan learningobjectivesandsubmitacademic coursework according to university deadlines.

• To assess and re-assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate packages of care in liaison with and under the direct tutelage of theCPA / Supervisor.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The 3 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 

• Meet the university entrance requirements and be able toevidencethe academic ability to study at a minimum of level 6.

• Current NMC Qualification as a nurse or midwife at time of application.

• Evidence of a period of completed preceptorship.


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.


We’recommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Fiona Howell on 07768 987992who’llbe delighted to help.


Applicationsmust be made using NHS jobs website.Bysubmittingyour application via NHS Jobs, you consent to BHFT sharing your application form with Academic Colleagues at Bucks New University.


Interviews are held jointly with the university, will be held onFriday 29thNovember 2024and will be face to face. All arrangements will be communicated by email.


Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.



This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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37 Hours per week, Term time only plus 1 week - Permanent



We have an exciting opportunity to join our school as an Office Manager.


Manor Primary School is a vibrant, friendly, multi-cultural and inclusive school promoting the highest standards for all of our children, offering a broad and balanced curriculum with an aim of making people successful.



We are looking for someone to manage our busy school office with the ability to interact well with parents, pupils and staff.

The ideal person should be calm, caring, well-organised and highly experienced in school procedures and will report to both the Headteacher and School Business Manager.

Previous school office experience and SIMS knowledge is essential.


We are looking for someone who:

is organised and efficient with good interpersonal skills
is able to prioritise, manage multiple tasks and keep to deadlines
is flexible and can work well under pressure
can provide a PA service to the Headteacher
has excellent IT skills particularly with MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel and other IT based software
has experience of working with SIMS and the ability to manage the pupil database
has lots of energy, enthusiasm, patience and most of all a sense of humour

In return we can offer:

a delightful, happy and friendly environment
a supportive staff team
a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

To arrange a visit, request an application pack or for further information please telephone the school on 0118 937 5494. Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.manorprimary.net

Completed applications should be emailed to admin@manor.reading.sch.uk



Manor Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date Monday 2nd December 2024

Interviews to take place 12th/13th or 16th December 2024


An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.


Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms

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Your New Company

Hays Building Services are pleased to be assisting an M+E contractor in Reading with the recruitment of an Electrical Supervisor to join their busy team.

Your New Role

You will effectively manage the electrical onsite labour for the project and co-ordinate onsite electrical sub-contractors, complete general site inspection paperwork as well as attend toolbox talks and site meetings prior to work commencement onsite as required.

You will remain responsible for the timely delivery of the tasks allocated to you within the department, proactively supervise projects alongside the wider operational team as well as provide technical assistance on variances to the project where requested.

What You'll Need To Succeed

You will have relevant electrical qualifications, experience in commercial projects within the M+E industry as well as experience in projects up to £2mil.

What You'll Get In Return

This role is being offered with the daily rate between £250 - £300 per day on a 12-month interim contract.

What You'll Need To Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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As a Consultant, you’ll know what it means to lead a team. To always strive for better. Better care, a better you, a better service. And as a Specialist in Psychiatry, you’ll know how to best help the patients with complex mental health needs in our care. Working 15 hours a week at Rosebank House Hospital alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will be the clinical expert from a medical perspective to ensure best practice care is delivered and support the team. You will also work collaboratively with NHS clinicians and commissioners. Rosebank House Hospital is a small, friendly and established Open mental health Rehab service in Reading, with a team that works well together and supports each other. When you work for Elysium Healthcare as a Consultant Psychiatrist, you have access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to engage and network with, as well as a range of benefits and excellent range of career development opportunities. Your responsibilities will include: Ensure that people admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely Medication management Quality assurance, complaints and co-production Delivery of NICE guidance Lead and manage the CPA and ICR process to ensure full compliance with quality standards To be successful in this role, you will need: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full GMC registration with licence to practice MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status Clinical training and experience required for gaining UK CCT. Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of patients in psychiatry Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients What you will get: Competitive annual salary (pro-rata) 30 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity Package Free meals while on duty Employee Assistance Services Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Mobile Test & ispection electrician needed

Area: Covering Reading, Guildford & Slough (upto 50 miles)

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Tester to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in various commercial and industrial settings. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical systems, adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to identify and report on potential hazards and compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in commercial and industrial environments.
• Inspect and test electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, switchgear, and control equipment.
• Identify and document defects, non-compliances, and potential safety hazards.
• Provide clear and concise reports detailing the condition of electrical installations, including recommendations for remedial actions.
• Ensure all inspections are carried out in accordance with relevant standards and regulations, including BS 7671 and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients to explain findings, answer questions, and provide technical advice.
• Ensure all inspection tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated as required.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety protocols at all times.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities to maintain and enhance technical skills.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical inspection or a related field.
• City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent) qualification in Inspection and Testing.
• NVQ Level 3
• 18th Edition
• In-depth knowledge of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, and other relevant standards and codes.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using electrical testing equipment and software for reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid UK driving licence (or equivalent, depending on location).

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary £36000 and OTE £42K minimum as well as benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technology in electrical inspection.

Please call or submit CV to apply.

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Job Title: Regional Commercial Manager

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance

Location: UK Wide will be expected to travel

Work Type: Hybrid

About the Role

Our client, a leading engineering and maintenance provider, is seeking an experienced Regional Commercial Manager to join their Maintenance, Modification, and Operations (MMO) business unit. This role is vital for driving commercial performance across a range of industry sectors, including oil & gas, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, energy, and more.

As Regional Commercial Manager, you'll lead a team of skilled commercial professionals, oversee key financial and contract functions, and contribute to business growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact large-scale projects and drive best practices across a dynamic business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly commercial and contract reporting, managing receivables, and ensuring accurate valuation and invoicing.
• Lead the regional commercial team, including team development and task management.
• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts, analyzing risks and opportunities.
• Ensure contractual elements, such as rate increases, variations, notices, and disputes, are managed effectively.
• Support business development through rate and margin analysis, risk assessments, and tender reviews.
• Collaborate with operational management to deliver strong commercial support and optimize performance.
• Drive margin improvement initiatives with the local operations team.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and controls, contributing to high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a commercial manager, ideally in the industrial services sector.
• Proven experience managing commercial teams and overseeing projects, overhauls, and maintenance work.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts (essential).
• Experience with SAP (desirable).
• Strong communication skills, ambition, and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Background in Quantity Surveying or Accountancy (HND/Degree level or equivalent).

If you're ready to take on a strategic role within a high-performing team, with the opportunity to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and contribute to the success of a leading player in the engineering and maintenance industry.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE
Working with a busy and rapidly expanding manufacturer of non-ferrous metals, my client is looking to recruit experienced Warehouse Operatives to join the team on a temporary- permanent basis working early morning shift 5am-2pm Monday-Friday
*Please note a forklift licence is required either counterbalance or reach licence*
The company is based on the outskirts of Reading so own transport is essential.
Salary & Benefits:
* £12.59 per hour
* Monday-Friday 5am-2pm
* On site free parking
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Duties:
* Unloading stock from vehicles throughout the night using forklift truck
* Picking and packing various metals accurately ready for dispatch
* Loading Vehicles ready for dispatch
* Working Independently as well as within a team
* General Warehouse Duties including some heavy lifting.
* Excellent communication skills and able to follow instructions.
*Please note a forklift licence is required either counterbalance or reach licence*
If you are available immediately, happy working early morning shift Monday-Friday 5am-2pm and hold an in date Forklift licence please call 01256810400 and ask for Jordan, alternatively please apply and I will be in touch.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

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For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached. For further information please contact Charlotte Duncan, Lead Technician - Pharmacy Homecare Services. Tel: 0118 322 8794 or email: charlotte.duncan@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Understands the importance of the woman as the centre of her care. Demonstrates that he/ she consult and involves women in decisions about their care and wellbeing. Demonstrates understanding of fundamental legal practices related to consent and the prevention of abuse. Is able to implement holistic; culturally sensitive; respectful; non-judgemental care from a pre-determined care plan for women with a wide range of care needs. Undertakes other care practices as directed by the Midwife/Nurse but is able to carry out routine care duties at own discretion. Practices in accordance with the Trusts protocols and guidelines. Demonstrates understanding of the boundaries of the Maternity Support Worker role. Confident and competent in all intrapartum related band 3 competencies. Works flexibly across the intrapartum areas to provide excellence in labour care during the latent phase of labour, and support the woman, family and midwife during active labour if appropriate/required. For example, precipitate delivery, woman labouring alone. Is able to assist the midwife in emergencies such as neonatal resuscitation, precipitate birth/haemorrhage. Recognises and respond to emergencies appropriately such as adult and neonatal basic life support. Is able to initiate fundamental care during an emergency to ensure safety. Acts as 2ndperson at birth to support the midwife in essential tasks at the time of birth supporting maintaining a safe birth environment. Is able to undertake after training, clinical skills such as venepuncture, removal of urinary catheters, cannulas, maternal and neonatal observations Is able to support the midwife in the immediate postnatal period with suturing (including gaining competence in swab counts and related records), maternal well-being assessments and can support initiating safe skin to skin. Is able to support women with initiating first infant feed, responsive infant feeding, helping women to gain skills and confidence with attachment and positioning and immediate care of newborn babies. Displays skills, within own sphere of practice, related to promoting womens comfort, mobility, support needs. Uses initiative when responding to changes in the woman or babys condition. Assists the midwives and bereavement team in caring for and supporting women and their families who are experiencing the loss of a baby. Supports with memory making for families. Helps maintain the bereavement rooms and annex to expected standards. Displays excellent two-way communication with women, families and colleagues. Is able to overcome barriers to understanding when the womans first language is not English or has a learning or hearing difficulty. Demonstrates appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of women and others may be infringed. Demonstrates an awareness of equity in healthcare and the impact that inequity can have on women and their families accessing the service. Is able to maintain contemporaneous records relating to the woman/babys condition on the electronic patient record (EPR Undertakes specific skills such as checking; cleaning and ensuring the equipment is ready for use when required. This is following completion of appropriate training and on instruction from Registered Midwife/Nurse, Clinical Engineering or the Manufacturer of the product. Understands the principles of human and environmental factors when working in teams and applies this to ensure safe team working. Awareness of escalation policies and how to escalate concerns when required. Able to assist the midwife with labour admissions. Greeting the mother and her family, supporting women and their family in early labour teaching them coping skills and strategies. Demonstrates an awareness of child protection and domestic abuse care pathways and policies with an awareness of factors that might alert him/her to the possibility of a child protection or domestic abuse issue and able to cite appropriate response to these concerns.

They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a clinical role and will have senior leadership responsibilities. They will manage a team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians across the 3 practices. They will provide clinical supervision, training, support and mentorship. They will set objectives within the team that match both the professional development of each team member and the priorities of the three surgeries. They will develop the clinical skills of the Pharmacy Team within their scope of practice and allocate work accordingly, with direction from the 3 practices. Theywill take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities. They will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, medicine reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practices. They will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement, manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services and contribute to the delivery of the local medicines optimisation strategy. They will ensure that the practices liaise with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility Long-term condition patients Telephone consultations with patients with multimorbidities and, in partnership with primary healthcare colleagues, implement improvements to patients medicines, including de-prescribing. Development of long-term condition patient facing clinics including participation in group consultations. Review the on-going need for each medicine to ensure they get the best use of their medicines. Support achievement of relevant targets. Clinical Medication Review Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy and care home residents. Implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests. Support and develop the clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to be able to carry out medication reviews within their scope of practice. Patient facing medicines support Develop patient facing clinics for the Pharmacy Team for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice. Telephone medicines support Provide telephone support for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines. Medicine information to practice staff and patients Act as a source of medicines information for all the practice team and patients. Suggest and recommend solutions. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to highrisk groups of patients Work in partnership with hospital and local provider colleagues to proactively manage patients at high risk of medicine related problems before they are discharged to ensure continuity of care. Signposting Ensuring that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the right care, with an emphasis on training reception teams to help with pathways and liaising with external facilitators where necessary to improve processes. Ensuring that the addition of the pharmacist to the clinical team results in a reduction in workload for other clinicians. Unplanned Hospital Admissions Work with case managers, multidisciplinary review teams, hospital colleagues and virtual ward teams to manage medicines-related risk for readmission and patient harm. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups. Repeat prescribing Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Medicines Safety Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines, including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence from clinical trials. Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners. Medicines Quality Improvement Programme Working with colleagues, identify and provide leadership on areas of prescribing and medicines optimisation. Conduct clinical audits and medicine optimisation projects or work with colleagues such as GP registrars, practice managers etc., feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team. Present results and provide leadership on suggested changes. Contribute to national and local research initiatives. Frailty Take a leading role in the contractual requirements to support frail patients with their medication including medication review and patient identification. Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations Work with the ICB to implement local and national guidelines including NICE etc. Liaise with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists. Education and Training Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Provide training to visiting medical, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare students where appropriate. Supervision Provide support and mentorship to clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Care Quality Commission Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Undertake risk assessment and ensure compliance with medicines legislation. Public Health To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public. Communication The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers. Confidentiality: the post-holder will 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 Health & safety: The post-holder will implement and lead a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions. 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 Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate. Additional responsibilities for practice participating in the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme, staff competency recording, development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, and recording and analysis of medication dispensing and prescribing significant events.

As a Respiratory Nurse Specialist working within Health in Justice (HiJ) you will focus upon the autonomous assessment, management, review and supportive care of patients living with a respiratory diagnosis including COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis and Asthma. This will include admission avoidance and supporting patients and staff post discharge from hospital as well. You will work across the London region within our HiJ establishments and support developing robust respiratory pathways and quality improvement projects. Within our Practice Plus Group (PPG) HiJ establishments we are moving away from a tradition medical model, where teams work in silo, to an integrated care pathway approach (New Models of Care (NMOC)), which follows the patient journey. As the Respiratory Nurse Specialist, you will support the care planning in each pathway, all patients regardless of where they are in their journey to ensure shared care and decision making. Applicants will demonstrate extensive respiratory knowledge with appropriate post registration qualifications and excellent communication skills. An understanding of the current drivers in respiratory care nationally to transform services is an essential requirement. Quality improvement and patient safety is a core ethos of the service. You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice competency framework. Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of. Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.