Total 87 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in BR4 0LZ

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A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking for an Occupational Therapist that can deliver high quality care within a busy and acute inpatient environment. The post would be a static post within the Medical and Healthcare of the Older Person (HCOOP) team at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.

Due to career development of existing staff, and service developments, we have some exciting opportunities for a static Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist post. This post would suit a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge, or a Band 5 Occupational Therapist ready to further develop their skills and career.

You will be working as a key member of the team supporting patients on the acute medical and HCOOP wards, offering assessment and treatment plans, alongside discharge planning.

The successful candidate would be expected to:

• To manage a clinical caseload of patients, and be responsible for the assessment, formulation and evaluation of patient-centred care.

• To be able to facilitate safe discharge planning from hospital to the community.

• To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team

• To be actively involved with training and development within the Department in support of new graduate Occupational therapists, student therapists, therapy apprentices and support workers alongside other senior members of the team.

• Promote the role of OT and demonstrate the values to the members of the multi-disciplinary team.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role. Part time or job-share applications are welcome. Our Benefits Here are just some of our Benefits: Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kents own Medical school Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest Free access to an independent counselling service Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts Car lease scheme A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity. *If you would like further information, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net

For further details on the job description and person specification please see attached the job description.

Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines. Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented. Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager. Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times. Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager. Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements. Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals. Be required to work across all the emergency departments of the Trust, including minor injury units on a rotational or demand led programme Ensure centrally set quality standards are maintained. Undertake nursing assessments competently. Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care. Supervise members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care. Regularly take charge of an area in the absence of a more senior member of staff. Demonstrate leadership in supporting the patient pathway. Act at the patients advocate. Liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges/admissions. Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post. Be part of the paediatric rotation plan within the Trust. Assist in developing a research and evidence based approach to all practices linking with Trust-wide colleagues. Seek opportunities to create changes, which will enhance standards of care and practice. Help to facilitate the development of reflective practice. Participate in research projects within the ward/unit. Participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training materials / programmes to promote professional development. Provide training and support to new and junior staff in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Act as mentor to students and / or NVQ assessor. Take part in regular audits of standards and practice. Take a lead role in monitoring the quality of care in your local area. Assist in the investigation and resolution of complaints in relation to patient care, reporting to the ward / unit manager. Monitor all aspects of clinical governance locally including clinical incident reporting. Regularly assess and act on the view of patients, relatives and staff about the standards of care experienced by recipients of the service. Participate in the Productive Department initiative. Remain cost aware and utilise equipment and resources in a cost effective way. Make recommendations where it is evident that appropriate changes may improve efficiency. Be aware of the sickness / absence control procedures and participate in any initiatives to reduce sickness absence. Undertake appraisals of band 2 and 3 staff. Participate in department meetings when required and join the exchange of information necessary to be involved in decision making processes at the relevant level. Keep abreast of relevant information which may affect your area of responsibility and act as a resource for other members of the team, acting as a link nurse where appropriate. Act as an innovator for the department to facilitate the provision of a flexible and responsive nursing service. To keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively. Develop and maintain a professional portfolio. Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct or as required by the HCPC To participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personal development plan as agreed with your line manager

The EKHUFT Occupational Health (OH) team is responsible for the OH service delivery for all EKHUFT employees and contracted services, including a number of external organisations of other NHS, small and medium-sized business enterprises.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the growing multidisciplinary team, service delivery and quality standards with the Senior OH Nurse Advisor playing a key role in the day to day operational delivery of OH services. You will provide competent, comprehensive and specialist expert advice to service users, providing a high standard of Occupational Health advice on health screening, fitness for work, including advice on any adjustments, support for blood borne virus exposures, immunisation and infection control.

As Senior OH Nurse you will provide competent, comprehensive and specialist expert advice to service users, both internal and external clients, providing a high standard of Occupational Health verbal and written advice to HR, managers, staff and external clients including assessment, advice/education and a management plan.

Contribute to the health and wellbeing of staff and lead on particular service development initiatives and health promotion activities.

You will be a member of the senior management team and provide leadership, guidance and management of the clinical team. You will have clinical and professional input into the planning, provision and future direction of the service. Deputising for the Deputy/Head of Occupational Health in their absence.

You will support and provide professional leadership to facilitate the development and training of the OH nursing staff to agreed service objectives.

You will promote high standards of health and safety amongst staff in line with current legislation.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Clinical

· Work at an advanced level undertaking a comprehensive assessment of employees including those with diverse or complex presentations; use clinical reasoning skills.

· Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.

· Formulate and recommend best course of evidence-based intervention, developing comprehensive client centred objectives and plans for employees referred to the occupational health service, demonstrating autonomous decision making related to history taking and in the use of other assessments.

· Draw upon an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources in own practice. Utilise information through a variety of communication media.

· Promote a high standard of specialist occupational health advice through evidence-based practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.

· Undertake assessments and provide health at work advice to management for potential staff following an offer of employment.

· Assessing employee’s fitness for work following long term sickness absence, frequent short-term sickness absence, or where the employee is experiencing health or disability issues impacting upon them at work.

· Provide clear impartial advice to both managers and employees to optimise health at work, reduce sickness absence and prevent work related ill health and injury. Offer advice on fitness for work, return to work plans, workplace adjustments and ill-health retirement.

· Provide clear, impartial health at work advice during case review meetings with managers and human resources.

· Plan and deliver training and coaching to managers in protecting and promoting employee wellbeing, preventing and managing sickness absence.

· Maintain confidential, clear and accurate records that are stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Act Regulations. Maintain documentation to NMC requirements for all seen.

· Support the planning and implementation of an occupational immunisation service. To include the accurate assessment of immunisation requirements in accordance with national guidelines and local policies. Administration of vaccines in accordance with local protocols, phlebotomy, accurate interpretation of tests results and clear and accurate documentation.

· Planning and implementation of health surveillance such as skin assessments, hearing tests, eyesight tests and lung function testing.

· Able to identify specific and general ergonomic issues and present solutions to the problems.

· Able to advise on safe systems of work, personal protective equipment, environment safety and employee health surveillance.

· Offer appropriate support to managers and employees and determine when further referral to external support networks would be appropriate.

· Co-ordinate appropriate clinical interventions and follow-up monitoring reviews relating to blood borne virus exposure and suspected occupational dermatitis.

· Use clinical skills and knowledge to give specialist advice and support to peer group staff, clients and managers.

· With the senior team develop and review policies, procedures and standards with reference to clinical practice.

· In conjunction with the senior OH team set, develop, monitor and audit clinical and non-clinical performance standards, and activity reporting.

· Liaise with clinical, non-clinical and facilities staff in order to maintain a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for the clients, visitors and staff.




Management responsibility

· To deputise for the Deputy/Head of OH in their absence with the day to day management of the service.

· Contribute to maintaining SEQOHS standards and ongoing accreditation and any other appropriate accreditation or benchmarking process e.g. MoHaWK.

· To provide leadership that listens, empowers, nurtures and develops the OH team to create and sustain a culture that promotes of high-quality compassionate services.

· To provide leadership that promotes and protects the health and wellbeing of others in the OH service team.

· To participate with the recruitment and selection process.

· Management of the clinical nursing team including appraisal and PDPs, absence management and performance management.

· Ensure staff competence for clinical practice procedures, including appropriate underpinning knowledge and practical skill.

· To assist in achieving clinical excellence by developing and setting clinical and organisational standards.

· Provide professional leadership and guidance to nursing staff in the department.

· To maximise the use of all resources within the agreed budget working closely with the Senior OH Management Team.

· Assist with managing current/expansion of service level agreements with external clients and advising on individual requirements.

· To participate in meetings pertaining to health at work with the Trust, managers and external clients.

· Support the development of the team with informal training and clinical supervision.

· Challenge, interpret and evaluate the OH Service’s practices and processes. Undertake local and national audit to support the monitoring of standards.

· Act as a role model and resource in expert clinical evidence-based practice.

· Network locally, regionally and nationally and seek opportunities to develop role.

· Use effective change management skills to initiate and implement service and practice development, making best use of resources to improve practice and health outcomes.

· Participate in the effective investigation and management of complaints and clinical incidents within the department, ensuring that lessons are learned are shared as appropriate.

· Assist with the benchmarking process for the clinical area.

· Participate in events or publications that promote the Trust and the Health and Wellbeing strategy.

· Be responsible for ensuring the implementation of risk management processes in the remit of the department.

· Lead and facilitate as delegated the development and implementation of OH service objectives.

· Managing own case load, department workflow, staff and priorities, ensuring KPI targets are met and maintained.

· Planning in advance to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the service, in particular taking into account specific events such as large intakes of new staff and flu vaccination season.

Educational

· To foster an environment conductive to learning, enquiry and research.

· To identify the training and development needs of nursing staff in the department and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programmes.

· Ensure the provision of validated supportive and challenging environment for junior staff in training, ensuring all learners have an allocated supervisor.

· Ensure that all new staff receive an appropriate orientation to the department.

· To be a resource for students and junior colleagues, facilitating the development of staff.

· Participate in relevant audit and research studies presenting findings through presentations and writing for publication.

· Maintain own professional development and mandatory training.

· Provide a proactive vibrant learning environment for pre- and post-registered nurses and Occupational Health specialist students.

Professional

· Contribute to the development of the Occupational Health department.

· Adopt a flexible and participative approach to innovation and change.

· Responsible for maintaining and developing own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

· Contribute or lead on evidence-based projects within the service and improvements on service delivery and clinical practice.

· Ensure that all advice given is of consistently high standard and to keep other members of the team and yourself motivated.

· Participate in any appropriate training programmes that may enhance your role/development within occupational health. Development of specialist knowledge.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Head, Neck, Breast & Dermatology Care Group. The successful applicant will work between the sites of William Harvey Hospital, Kent & Canterbury Hospital and Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Hospital.

You will work as part of a team with the existing 7 Consultants and other staff within the department.

The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly within this team structure and participate in a 1:6 2nd on call rota.

You must have full registration with the General Dental Council and be in possession of Bachelor of Dental Surgery, or equivalent and preferably a postgraduate qualification e.g. FDS, MFDS, MJDF. In addition, you will be expected to have experience at SHO or DCT level in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and be competent in Minor Oral Surgery.

This is a Speciality Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial post, whole time, based at William Harvey Hospital, but with split duties at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. On-call duties will be at the William Harvey Hospital which is the Kent Centre for oral and maxillofacial surgery serving a population of 720,000.

The Oral and Maxillofacial department is accommodated in modern premises and the Unit provides a comprehensive service for medical and surgical problems involving the mouth, jaws, face, neck and supporting structures. It provides a service for maxillofacial trauma, head and neck oncology and its reconstruction, facial deformity, temporomandibular joint surgery, implantology dentoalveolar surgery. The Unit has an active interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education and is involved in clinical research. Particular interest has been taken in supporting the development of all staff and good links and exchanges of trainees from other countries have been developed as a result.

The Unit works in close co-operation with its other medical and dental colleagues.

This post is up to a maximum of 12 sessions inclusive of 2nd on call on a 1:6 rota with Speciality Registrars and other Speciality Doctors. The appointee will also normally be expected to have MJDF, MFDS, or FDS.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.


This advert closes on Friday 11 Oct 2024

The Anaesthetic Department at the William Harvey Hospital is looking to recruit a dynamic and conscientious individual to join our team of dedicated clinicians.
William Harvey Hospital is a large district general hospital providing care for the diverse population across East Kent. The hospital provides surgical services for the regional head and neck cancer service, colorectal cancer and other specialties, including gynae, ENT, trauma surgery, breast, paediatric and ophthalmology. There is also a 24-hour pPCI cardiology service. We are a leading level 2 trauma unit and have a busy obstetric unit with 4000 deliveries a year.
Vascular and urology services are based at Canterbury. Most elective Orthopaedic services for the trust are now provided at the state-of-the-art Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Canterbury. There is a well-established preassessment service providing support for all surgical specialties.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide safe, anaesthetic care for a variety of surgical lists at William Harvey Hospital with an opportunity to work on other Trust sites, based on personal experience, preference and the clinical needs of the William Harvey department.

Anaesthetic services are provided for elective and emergency surgery in the main operating theatre complex of 8 theatres. In addition, there are 4 day-surgery theatres.

We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually – so you can keep the perfect fit. We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.




We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.


Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any
declared disability.


This advert closes on Thursday 10 Oct 2024

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

For more information please see attached Job Description and person Specification located in 'Supporting Documents'.

For more details about the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the job description section below.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated clinically experience pharmacist to lead and further develop the well-established 7-day pharmacy service at the front door

We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with extensive clinical pharmacy knowledge, to come and deliver best practice and patient centered care .

You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of pharmaceutical care from the Emergency department to the acute medical units or medical wards, to facilitate smooth and rapid admissions and discharges.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, friendly and integrated pharmacy team. You will receive support and mentoring to help you develop your clinical, leadership and managerial skills.

For candidates who don`t match the essential criteria but are keen to specialise in Emergency medicine, we can support you with a 7-8a progression post. A personalised and structured development plan with set criteria over time period will be created to ensure you are supported with key skills and knowledge before moving into the specialist role. You will be supported by a team of experienced pharmacist who will support you on your pathway of becoming Advance Pharmacist.

Apply now to embark on this transformative journey with us!

Please state in your application whether William Harvey Hospital in Ashford or Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate is your preferred site







On a daily basis, you will form part of a small team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians providing a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service to the acute and emergency floor. This includes support and advice on the post take ward round, medicines reconciliation, co-ordination of discharges, Nurses and Doctors education and training and supervising the rotational pharmacists working within acute medicine.

The pharmacy role is well established and supported by the clinicians and nurses alike. The post holder will contribute to the Emergency department MDT and have additional responsibilities of inputting into clinical guidelines, presenting at clinical governance, service evaluation, multi-professional education and training and other strategic projects as required.

There are numerous opportunities for quality improvement, audit and research.

The post holder will have commitment of working shift patterns, as part of the extended hour service on the acute medical unit. This also includes being part of the on-call service as well as contributing to a comprehensive clinical pharmacy by working 1 in 6 weekends with flexible day off during the week in return.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Now is an exciting time to join the Urgent & Emergency Care Group at East Kent Hospitals. We are one of the Top Ten trusts in England for improvements in our emergency care access standards. We have also recently invested £6.2m in improvements across our emergency floor and are looking innovatively about our workforce models across the emergency floor.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

For more details about the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the job description section below.


This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a reliable and professional Delivery Driver for our {LOCATION} branch. As a Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for collecting and delivering prescriptions to customers in a timely and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, ensuring that you always provide courteous and effective customer service.

In this role, you will be handling important medication, so it is crucial that you understand the importance of delivering high-quality service and maintaining professionalism at all times. You will be interacting with vulnerable individuals within the community, and it is essential that you understand the importance of building rapport with these customers and ensuring that they receive their medication when they need it.

In addition to delivering prescriptions, you will also be required to maintain accurate and up-to-date administrative records. This may include completing delivery logs, tracking inventory, and ensuring that all necessary documentation is properly filled out and filed.

Total Working Hours: Casual
Working Pattern: Casual
Rate of Pay: £1

Branch Name: Folly Lane

Branch Address:

Folly Lane, Warrington, WA5 0LZ

To be considered for this position, you will need

• Full UK driving license

Prior experience in customer service and delivery driving is preferred, but not required. It is also essential that you comply with company policies regarding safe transport of goods and that you maintain the security of the van at all times.

If you are a reliable and personable individual with a commitment to providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Rowlands Pharmacy.

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