Total 619 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bristol, Bristol, BS11DB

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

As part of the South West Prison Healthcare contract awarded to Oxleas NHS trust in 2022, we are able to expand recruitment and are looking foracompassionate, knowledgeable and motivatedStaff Nurseto join our friendly team atHMP Bristol on a development programme to progress to a Band 6 Senior Nurse.

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 part of ourprimary careteam, you will enjoy all the benefits of NHS AfC employment (inc pension) with the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service, who encourage career and personal development to all staff to increase their clinical and interpersonal skills.

As a staff nurse you will provide high quality primary care services and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. At HMP Bristol, we deliver a nurse-led integrated primary care service and operate a specialist practice-based clinical model of care.

You will be delivering high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison, demonstrating robust expert clinical skills and providing evidence-based nursing practice to those in prison.

A clear competency framework and time scale will be agreed with your line manager to ensure your personal and professional development can be met in order to uplift your role to a Band 6 once your development plan and goals have been met. You will work closely with the Practice Development Nurse for BSGW to guide and support you on your development journey.

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

Senior Nurse Developmental Role

We strongly encourage applications from newly qualified registered nurses, or those close to obtaining qualified status, who will initially be offered a preceptorship position (Agenda for Change Band 5) and then supported to be eligible to move into the Senior Nurse position (Agenda for Change Band 6).

We also encourage experienced Band 5 nurses looking for a career in offender healthcare, with a structured progression pathway.

Job descriptions and person specifications for both band 5 and band 6 are attached. Further professional development and training is strongly encouraged and supported.

Personal Development Plan

There will be a clear plan to support you in developing the competencies within the framework that will be agreed by your line manager. You will be supported and encouraged to take increasing autonomy over time.

Oxleas use a Personal Development Review (PDR) and Plan (PDP) process on an annual basis with all staff. In a preceptorship role, this structure will be used to support the agreement of a Personal Development Plan within the 12 weeks of starting your role with us. It will be reviewed more frequently than the usual PDR process, as agreed with your supervisor and manager e.g. every 6 months. Your Personal Development Plan will be agreed with your manager and supervisor who will support you in identifying areas of development and the associated activities and support required to work towards the competencies set out in the framework.

Summary of evidence

You will need to prepare a portfolio for documenting evidence of your skills and experiences to demonstrate your competence as a Senior Nurse. These competencies were derived from the NHSE and RCN competency framework.

Criteria for progression from Band 5 to Band 6

The developmental roles for newly qualified and experienced nurses have been introduced in Oxleas Forensic and Offender Healthcare to provide a framework that enables us to support colleagues to develop beyond their entry level role with a progressive and satisfying job plan. It is intended to support staff wellbeing, encourage the retention of quality staff and support individuals within the custodial setting with greater consistency of care.

It is expected that you will have the relevant post-qualification experience before applying to progress to Band 6.

A competency framework will be agreed with your clinical supervisor or line manager who will support you to achieve the competencies required of a Senior Nurse in Offender Healthcare.

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 30 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Main responsibilities Clinical Leads and manages the Enhanced Health in Care Homes programme which includes: o Undertaking weekly ward rounds o Supporting person centred holistic assessments of all patients admitted / readmitted to a care home within 7 days. o Ensuring that all residents have a personalised support care plan within 7 days of re/admission. Develops and manages highly specialised programmes of care and care packages and provides highly specialised advice concerning care normally beyond the scope of normal advance clinical practice e.g. establishes differential diagnoses, management/treatment plans and makes referrals as appropriate. Makes fast track referrals. Works autonomously and be accountable for his/ her professional actions. Undertakes clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to registered patients. Assesses patients with a range of acute, non-acute, and chronic medical conditions. To take history, conduct appropriate physical examinations, formulate differential diagnoses and carry through management treatment plans ensuring relevant follow-up. Manages undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate action. Uses complex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice. Actively take a personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person. Where appropriate makes referrals to other healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care. Prescribes medications as appropriate. Maintains accurate record keeping in Emis Web. Makes critical judgements of the highest order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job e.g., first contact with patients presenting acutely and manages care in the presence and absence of protocols. Makes decisions where precedents do not exist, where appropriate without recourse to others e.g., direct referral of patients to Hospital Consultants without prior reference to other medical colleagues. Advises and supports others where standard protocols do not apply. Works within professional guidelines and codes of conduct Visits patients at home and within care homes as part of the wider clinical team. Communicate complex and sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition effectively to patients/carers, recognising that sometimes there are barriers to understanding. Fosters good public relations by ensuring courtesy and discretion when dealing with patients and their relatives. Supports and advises patients on the promotion of health, prevention of ill-health and the self-management of their health within their limitations. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual and act on the findings. Ensures that care given is supported by the best available evidence and local policies and procedures. Maintains professional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMC revalidation. Education Complete the relevant training to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPD for other roles within Primary Care for example Community Paramedic, nurses, HCAs and Care Co-ordinators The postholder will link with the Training Hub and other colleagues across BNSSG to ensure that Care Home staff are aware of local training opportunities. The postholder will organise at least one training session per year for PCN and Practice staff to update on issues relating to the care of frail elderly people. Research Connexus PCN has an active research programme, and the postholder will have Continuous involvement in research/evaluation and/or development work which may be as part of one or more formal research programmes or activities. In addition, they will: Actively contribute to PCN/Service/Team audit/Research activity as required. Instigate audit activity as required for new and existing services. Identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to clinical practice. Leadership The postholder will establish strong working relationships with nursing and management staff in care homes to encourage good clinical practice. The postholder will work with the GP lead for care homes in each of the five Practices to identify and follow up opportunities for the improvement of care for frail elderly and care home residents. The postholder will provide clinical support and advice to colleagues including Care Co-ordinators and Community Paramedic. This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and is subject to changed based on clinical and organisational needs and contractual requirements.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Occupational Therapist - Full-Time, Permanent job vacancy in Almondsbury, Gloucestershire

Location: Conveniently commutable from towns such as Almondsbury, Thornbury, Patchway, Severn Beach, Bradley Stoke, and Filton.

Salary & Benefits:
• Actual Salary: £32,400 - £38,400 per annum.
• FTE: £37,700 - £44,700 per annum.
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only.
• Life assurance, Competitive pension scheme & Health cash back plan.
• High street discounts & Employee assistance programme.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Support from a fantastic multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Key Responsibilities:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in assessing and providing tailored interventions for children and young people with complex needs. Working autonomously, you’ll manage a varied caseload, developing and implementing individualized therapy plans. Your role will involve:
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children with diverse needs, including autism, sensory issues, and attachment difficulties.
• Interpreting assessment results to create and deliver effective intervention plans.
• Supporting children’s development through personalized care plans, focusing on daily living activities, self-care, productivity, and leisure.
• Ensuring all occupational therapy practices are evidence-based and aligned with clinical governance and risk management standards.

Essential Criteria:
• A Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC Registration.
• Membership with RCOT.
• Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist, ideally with children.
• Proficiency in various clinical approaches, especially those related to Autism, sensory needs, and attachment disorders.
• Skilled in implementing sensory strategies.

Employer:
Social Care & Education Jobs is proud to partner with a leading provider of Specialist Education & Supported Living services. This organization is dedicated to empowering young people with disabilities, including Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties, to achieve their full potential. They offer a nurturing environment with high-quality teaching, individual support, and integrated therapy to help students set and reach their own goals.

Compliance: All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and candidates must disclose all convictions and cautions, including those considered "spent" unless protected by DBS filtering rules. The employer is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Support: Social Care & Education Jobs will guide you through the application process, offering full support up to your start date.

Speech and Language Therapist, job vacancy, Bristol / South Gloucester

Location: Conveniently commutable from towns such as Almondsbury, Thornbury, Patchway, Severn Beach and Filton.


Salary: £32’400 - £38’400 per annum Actual Salary
Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
Benefits:
Competitive salary: £37,700 - £44,700 per annum.
Fully funded training and DBS.
Life assurance.
Competitive pension plan.
Health cash back plan.
High street discounts.
Employee assistance program.

Employer: Social Care & Education Jobs is thrilled to partner with a leading provider in Specialist Education & Supported Living. This opportunity would be working within a Specialist Education School for children aged between 7 and 19 years of age with complex communication and additional difficulties.

About the Role: As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a crucial role in empowering young people to shape their futures. By delivering high-quality teaching, individualized support, and expert-led therapy, you will help students with additional learning needs achieve their personal goals. You'll manage a diverse caseload and provide specialized support for communication and dysphagia needs.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage a diverse caseload addressing communication and dysphagia requirements.
Conduct thorough assessments for communication, swallowing, eating, and drinking.
Offer expert advice on therapy suitability for prospective students.
Develop personalized communication and eating/drinking goals as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Create individualized therapy programs focusing on communication, assistive technology, swallowing, and feeding.
Deliver targeted speech and language interventions to individuals, small groups, or within the classroom setting.
Maintain accurate clinical records.
Monitor and train on best practices in eating and drinking support.
Champion Total Communication strategies across the service.
Collaborate with staff and families for consistent, coordinated communication support.
Participate in reviews and provide comprehensive written reports.
Refer students for specialist assessments or advice concerning AAC or dysphagia.
Provide induction and tailored training sessions.
Supervise and manage Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
Adhere to professional boundaries and seek guidance as necessary.

Essential Criteria:
Recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy (graduate or master's level)
Certification to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist
Registered membership with RCSLT and HCPC
Post-graduate training in dysphagia
Competence at Level C of the RCSLT Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing Competency Framework (EDSCF)
Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical supervision as per RCSLT and HCPC requirements
Proactive approach to maintaining clinical connections with relevant groups to enhance expertise

Knowledge & Experience:
Expertise in person-centered support approaches.
Understanding of consent legislation and restrictive practices within the Mental Capacity Act.
Experience with Positive Behaviour Support planning and interventions.
Proficiency with AAC systems and approaches.
Familiarity with IDDSI guidelines, dysphagia interventions, and feeding issues specific to this caseload.
Experience working with children and young people with SEND, PMLD, and ASD.
Extensive experience managing complex communication, swallowing, and feeding needs.
Proficiency in using hi-tech and low-tech AAC systems.
Experience delivering services through the EHCP process.
Background in early years, school, college, or residential settings.
Experience managing a dysphagia caseload.
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Compliance: Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing the employer to ask for full disclosure of convictions and cautions. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Application Support:
To Apply: Please contact Social Care & Education Jobs for more information and to begin your application process.
Social Care & Education Jobs will guide you through the application process, answering any questions you may have and providing full support throughout your application and interview journey.

Are you an experienced driver from the Bristol area who is looking for a new role in driving?

Do you pride yourself on being reliable in your work and do you enjoy building relationships with your customers?

Have you an interest in helping your community with its health?

If you answered yes to the above questions and you have a can do attitude then please read on and apply as we are really interested in speaking with you!

VAN PROVIDED

Enjoy the convenience of a company-provided van, complete with fuel, for your commute from home to work and all job-related tasks during work hours.

About Us:

PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution is a national full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler with a network of distribution centres nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality supply chain service to our customers, who include pharmacy, GPs, and hospitals. All of our depots are licensed by the MHRA, and comply with BSI ISO Quality and Environmental standards. We operate twice daily deliveries from our distribution centres across Monday to Friday and on a Saturday morning, and our local teams are supported by a centralised function team, primarily from our Head Office in Runcorn.

At Phoenix Medical Supplies we value, support and celebrate working with colleagues from all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all, we strive to support the residents in each and all of our local communities, gaining employment.

Our inclusive culture empowers our employees to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact us on talentteam@phoenixmedical.co.uk.

About the opportunity:

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a temperature controlled Driver (van provided) to join our existing team based in our Cardiff Distribution Centre.

Reporting into the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for checking, loading and delivering orders to a range of customers on a predetermined route.

Your key responsibilities will also include ensuring the products are carried in the correct conditions with temperature, cleanliness and security all being paramount. As a very visible face to the public and our customers we are looking for the best, and our rate of pay certainly reflects this.

In this role you will be required to be able to lift (products up to 15kg), bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.

Salary/Working Pattern

£33,114.90 per annum (£12.13 per hour), working an average of 52.5 hours. this will be Monday to Friday for 9.5 hours a day, with 5 hours on a Saturday morning.

Training and Support

You will receive a comprehensive induction from the Learning and Development Facilitators.

We pride ourselves on ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and providing a good working environment and benefits package, which includes:

22 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service

Access to High Street discounts

Medicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Accredited Training Programmes

Essential Skills/Experience

- Full Driving Licence valid in the UK

- Demonstrable Behaviours befitting our Values: Reliable – Proactive – Respectful

- Proven driving experience

Desirable Skills (Full training is provided)

- Multi drop driving experience

- Experience of using hand held terminal for proof of delivery

- Attention to detail

- Team Player

- Communication Skills

- Ability to prioritise own workload

Who we want:

Our ideal candidate will be organised and self-motivated so if this sounds like you we are very keen to speak to you to discuss our opportunity further. You can apply here online by completing our short application. Are you who we are looking for? What are you waiting for?

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received

INDPHD

Please see the attached job description for further details including a breakdown of the role responsibilities and person specification.

We are seeking applicants keen to progress their career within Critical Care. We offer a band 6-7 development program, substantive time for training and development, post graduate courses up to and including masters level. The Unit employs cutting edge technology; has an innovative bedside clinical information system in place and there are Critical Care Practice Educators in place in both areas to facilitate education and the development of new starters. If you are motivated, hard-working, and have a proven interest in critical care and feel you would like to join our friendly and motivated teams here at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston then this is the place for you. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Registered Nurse based at Horfield Lodge, Bristol

Day position

Permanent - Part Time - 22 hours per week

Being a registered nurse at MHA means that you are joining an organisation that is committed to helping you achieve your full potential. We recognise that you are an individual and will support you to plan your personal career development in addition to support with revalidation.

All we ask in return is that you are committed to nurturing a person's body, mind and spirit to promote a fulfilled life and provide support to our residents in a meaningful way which assists our residents to have the best quality of life that they can.

To apply please email or visit mha.org.uk

For more information about the role please review the attached Job Description.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application.

About the home

Horfield Lodge care home in Bristol provides residential and residential dementia care for our 73 residents in purpose-built, en suite accommodation.

For more information about the home please click here

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here https://www.mha.org.uk/about/equality-diversity/ to read more about this.

"Agencies: Please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV's from any agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) or not. We only accept CV's from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's central Talent Acquisition Team."

Environmental Health Officer needed to work in Bristol Paying £36.46 per hr ref 5253207

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• We need a fully competent registered Environmental Health Officer to undertake food safety inspections.

• It is to undertake food safety and infectious disease control work and Food Safety Inspections.

• The role will be hybrid mixture of working from home and visiting businesses in Bristol

• The ideal candidate will have degree/diploma in Environmental Health and be registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

• The ideal candidate will work undertaking Food Safety Inspections, complaint investigations, Infectious disease Notification investigations.

• The second health and Safety and Pollution Control work conducting accident investigations and Pollution complain investigations and Environmental Permitting work.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Role: Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Southwest Region

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Overview:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor, who has experience on a live construction site operating as the Health & Safety Advisor.

As the Safety, Health & Environment Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the planning, delivery, and review of a variety of projects across the Southwest region.

Key tasks:

• Assist with the development, auditing and improvements
• Advise, assist and support in all areas of Health, Safety and Environmental to ensure all requirements are addressed across all departments
• Create and deliver internal workshops and toolbox talks to increase knowledge and promotion of essential HSE information
• Liaise, negotiate and influence with relevant partners both internally and externally
• Prepare reports and analysis from Safety and Environmental information and statistics
• Provide appropriate and accurate information in a timely manner to the Senior Manager
• You will report directly to the Senior Manager

Role Requirements

• At least 2 years within a site-based H&S role within construction
• An effective communicator at all levels with client-facing experience
• A technically aware professional with experience providing health and safety support in the construction industry

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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

As part of the South West Prison Healthcare contract awarded to Oxleas NHS trust in 2022, we are able to expand recruitment and are looking foracompassionate, knowledgeable and motivatedParamedicto join our friendly team atHMP Bristol.

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. Wedirectly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery modelto provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.

Step into a role that promises unparalleled challenges, professional growth, and the chance to significantly impact the lives of those within the criminal justice system. As a Band 6 Paramedicat HMP Bristol, you will become integral to a dedicated healthcare team committed to delivering exceptional care in a unique and dynamic environment.
In this role, you will conduct comprehensive health assessments, develop care plans, and provide routine healthcare services. Your efforts will ensure the physical and mental well-being of the prison population, addressing a wide range of health issues and promoting overall wellness. You will be the frontline responder to medical emergencies within the prison. Utilising your advanced skills, you will swiftly and effectively stabilise, treat, and manage acute incidents, providing immediate and appropriate care in critical situations. Working alongside mental health professionals, you will identify, assess, and manage individuals in crisis.

Your role will also involve educating the prison population on health-related issues, promoting healthy lifestyles, and reducing health inequalities.

Adapting your clinical practice to meet the unique challenges of working in a secure setting is essential. You will maintain high standards of care while ensuring that safety and security protocols are strictly followed, balancing the demands of healthcare delivery with the requirements of a custodial environment.

Working as a Paramedicat HMP Bristol is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to improve lives. This role will, in return, provide a stimulating and varied workload, professional development opportunities, and the profound satisfaction of making a difference where it is needed most.

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



Management responsibilities
• To be responsible for primary care staff rotas, taking into account efficient use of resources, staff capacity and changing service needs.
• Responsible for staff supervision and annual appraisal.
• To lead in the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools / Care Programme Approach (CPA) and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons and forensic units within the service.
• Involve HR policies e.g. disciplinary.
• The post holder will participate in all service reviews as required .
• Act as an Authorised Signatory as well as being responsible for the booking of temporary staffing.

Leadership
• To demonstrate and provide robust clinical leadership to junior staff with a sound understanding of evidence based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.
• To lead in the professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure all junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.
• Lead in the identification of all aspects of specific service, training and personal development needs.

Clinical
• As an Oxleas AECP / Paramedic you will ensure that care is always delivered in collaboration with the key people involved and will provide support and information to the people in your care and to their carers where appropriate.
• You will be directly involved in handling and administering prescribed medication and controlled drugs and involved in procedures where you are expected to be appropriately trained and competent i.e. suturing and wound care.
• You will monitor physiological observations by undertaking a full assessment using a structured and prioritized approach and the recognition of the acutely ill patient e.g. ABCDE approach, ECG recognition, pathways for CVA and the diagnosis and referral of a range of cardiac conditions.
• You will complete all patient documentation associated with an episode of patient using Systemone clinical record.
• The post holder will exercise a degree of personal and professional autonomy, make complex and critical judgments under the management of the Primary Care Clinical Lead and have decision making skills to satisfy the expectations of the role.

Research
• To support and undertake research, clinical audit and evaluate the service as directed. This will include acute care, long term conditions management and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health and National Service Frameworks.
• To participate in all monitoring systems to promote the development of evidence based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.


Communication• You will be committed to establishing good working relationships with other professionals and partner organisations involved in providing that care and will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, providing excellent written and verbal feedback on the people in your cares progress.
• You will be a competent and skilled communicator, listening and being involved in shared decision making and will appreciate the cultural diversity of your client group and the stigma that can be related to health issues.
• This role requires a Registered Nurse / Paramedic to work as part of a team delivering care to patients within the prison.
• You will communicate report and document the patients’ history, condition and treatment to a full range of medical staff including colleagues, nurses and doctors as appropriate.
• You will be expected to liaise with local hospital wards where prisoners are admitted as well as undertaking hospital ward visits to support discharge and continuity of care within the prison

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 23 Sep 2024

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Management responsibilities To be responsible for primary care staff rotas, taking into account efficient use of resources, staff capacity and changing service needs. Responsible for staff supervision and annual appraisal. To lead in the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools / Care Programme Approach (CPA) and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons and forensic units within the service. Involve HR policies e.g. disciplinary. The post holder will participate in all service reviews as required . Act as an Authorised Signatory as well as being responsible for the booking of temporary staffing. Leadership To demonstrate and provide robust clinical leadership to junior staff with a sound understanding of evidence based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis. To lead in the professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure all junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice. Lead in the identification of all aspects of specific service, training and personal development needs. Clinical As an Oxleas AECP / Paramedic you will ensure that care is always delivered in collaboration with the key people involved and will provide support and information to the people in your care and to their carers where appropriate. You will be directly involved in handling and administering prescribed medication and controlled drugs and involved in procedures where you are expected to be appropriately trained and competent i.e. suturing and wound care. You will monitor physiological observations by undertaking a full assessment using a structured and prioritized approach and the recognition of the acutely ill patient e.g. ABCDE approach, ECG recognition, pathways for CVA and the diagnosis and referral of a range of cardiac conditions. You will complete all patient documentation associated with an episode of patient using Systemone clinical record. The post holder will exercise a degree of personal and professional autonomy, make complex and critical judgments under the management of the Primary Care Clinical Lead and have decision making skills to satisfy the expectations of the role. Research To support and undertake research, clinical audit and evaluate the service as directed. This will include acute care, long term conditions management and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health and National Service Frameworks. To participate in all monitoring systems to promote the development of evidence based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate. Communication You will be committed to establishing good working relationships with other professionals and partner organisations involved in providing that care and will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, providing excellent written and verbal feedback on the people in your cares progress. You will be a competent and skilled communicator, listening and being involved in shared decision making and will appreciate the cultural diversity of your client group and the stigma that can be related to health issues. This role requires a Registered Nurse / Paramedic to work as part of a team delivering care to patients within the prison. You will communicate report and document the patients history, condition and treatment to a full range of medical staff including colleagues, nurses and doctors as appropriate. You will be expected to liaise with local hospital wards where prisoners are admitted as well as undertaking hospital ward visits to support discharge and continuity of care within the prison 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 documentationProof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic IDProof of address documentationNon-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-applicantsIf 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).