Total 409 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Gloucester / Cheltenham, GL1 3NN

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

KEY RESULT AREAS Whilst the organisation and structure within specialities/divisions may vary the specific remit of this role will include: Referrals, Booking and Clinic Prep - Booking follow-up appointments as requested by the clinical team if appropriate, including negotiation of dates with the patient and creating correspondence - Ensuring that any vacant slots are fully utilised and acted upon, including informing the Booking Office, to maximise capacity - Ensuring that arrangements are made that achieve the Trust targets and are reflected on IT systems in a timely manner Transcription - Preparing correspondence to patients, GPs, medical staff and any other required addressee following clinical attendance or other patient contacts as directed by the Administration Lead. Outcomes and Results -Highlighting to the clinical team members any results, correspondence or patient queries that need response and taking action Specialty Specific Support - Regularly informing the Administration Lead about progress and flagging up as a matter of urgency any issues, for example, capacity or delays due to internal or external factors, difficult queries from patients, etc - Diary management, including making appointments, booking meeting dates and venues, organising and distributing paperwork as required by the clinician or Administration Lead. - Supporting consultant staff with their additional responsibilities, such as clinical governance, Clinical Tutor role, etc. This may include setting up training days, teaching sessions, organising visitors, etc. - Liaising with external organisations for the benefit and progress of patient care, such as Social Services, other hospitals, etc

Job Description

Staff Nurse - RGN

30 hours per week (Days)

£19.90 per hour, up to £21.90 per hour with night and weekend enhancement

Please note that our client does not offer Tier 2 sponsorship

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Staff Nurse to join our client's nursing team. The ideal candidate will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with experience working with adults with physical disabilities in a nursing home setting.

Qualifications

• RGN qualification with a valid nursing license
• Proven experience working with adults with physical disabilities, preferably in a nursing home setting
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of best practices in nursing care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Enhancements for nights & weekends
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of others
• Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to residents with physical disabilities
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of residents
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Provide emotional support and assistance to residents and their families

Reference: WILL79384/AP

Job Purpose Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of a specific group of service users requiring enhanced care. To work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team To manage a patient / caseload of patients within defined clinical area Teach Staff where appropriate. Key Dimensions Working as an integrated member of the team providing evidenced based interventions for service users, acting as Care Coordinator where identified. Work and liaise with other agencies and organisations. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to; Clinical Work according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker, taking responsibility for the assessment of care and health education needs Develop, implement and evaluate care plans in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals ensuring individual needs are met Ensure that everyone involved in the care plan receives a copy and to ensure that all relevant details are recorded on trust IT systems. Utilising the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and in line with Trust policy, provide specialist care, education and advice to service users (including carers) who are suffering from common, severe and enduring mental health problem to promote recovery and social inclusion. Assist service users to meet their personal care needs e.g. assisting with bathing and washing, as outlined in the Care Plan. Liaise with and offer specialist assessment and advice to other agencies and professions. To participate in Multi-Agency meetings to offer advice and opinions to facilitate the ongoing treatment and care of clients and to ensure adherence to National Service Framework (NSF) guidelines Actively support service users in the management of their medication within a concordance framework and relevant policies. Administer medication, including Intra-muscular injections depot medication as appropriate and monitor side effects. Delegate the checking and delivery of medication when appropriate. Professional Maintain accurate written records and statistics to ensure that service user details and details of care given are recorded in notes and on the trust database(s) in line with trust policy Contribute if required to the preparation of appropriate reports, including reports for Mental Health Act Tribunals and Mental Health Managers review meetings as required by rule 6 (1) of the Mental Health Tribunal rules. Provide and receive complex and sensitive information from service users, carers or other professionals and agencies, on a daily basis. Work with and support other members of the Multidisciplinary team, using clinical judgements in the absence of key members of the team, including medical staff. Ensure that psychological intervention or treatment is offered to clients as outlined in National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines De-escalation of aggression using verbal de-escalation skills and physical breakaway technique. Leadership / Management Undertaking other duties appropriate to the post requested by his/her senior managers. Provide support to junior nurses, nurses in training and other members of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring training objectives are met. Implementing risk assessments and management plans on a daily basis working with people with common, severe, and enduring mental health problems who are frequently distressed and emotionally disturbed. To take responsibility for ordering and maintaining stocks of medication and clinical supplies, ensuring clinical waste is disposed of safely and in accordance with trust and national policies (if applicable) Multidisciplinary team Patients and relatives General public Community Support Services Physical, Mental & Emotional Effort & Working Conditions Will be required to utilise recognised manual handling techniques and guidelines May be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients / objects over 15 kg using appropriate aids Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and will be required to follow policies and procedures pertaining to infestations, bodily fluids, infection control and COSHH regulations Frequent exposure to distressing and emotionally demanding situations involving patients and relatives Some exposure to patients displaying verbal and physical abuse The work pattern may be unpredictable and there is a frequent requirement for long periods of concentration. You will be expected to work within both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital if the demand of the service requires you to move sites. There is the on-going requirement to maintain excellent standards of care whilst working under pressure in an ever-changing and challenging environment

As a band 6 Tissue Viability Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of care as part of the Tissue Viability Team, in support of and under the supervision of the lead nurse in the team. You will have a passion for tissue viability and we will help you develop your knowledge in the planning and evaluation of wound care. You will be supported in the planning, delivering and evaluation of education around tissue viability. Although you will at all times act as directed by the lead nurse in the Tissue Viability Team, you will be competent to work without direct supervision, and will undertake a range of delegated duties within a frame work that has been agreed by the lead nurse. You will communicate effectively at all times in conjunction with other team members, which will involve recording information, contributing to and maintaining high standards of care in tissue viability and pressure ulcer prevention. For additional information please read the job description.

The post holder will be expected: To work within a multi-professional primary care team to provide a service for adults18+ with varying levels of mental health needs, including SMI and Complex Emotional Needs that may co-exist with physical health problems within the registered patient population. To exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. To act as a practice leader, managing your own workload and to work across professional, organisational and system boundaries to improve services and develop practice. To navigate, liaise with and refer onto mental health services, voluntary and public sector agencies and community support groups. To support the delivery of annual mental health reviews for adults on the practices mental health register. To provide specialist advice, supervision and support to practice colleagues in relation to patients with mental health issues. In particular to help identify (through Risk Stratification) those patients potentially at risk of relapse to support their continued wellbeing and to reduce their impact on the Health and Wellbeing service as a whole. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

An Exciting opportunity has arisen within the Frailty Team at Hillingdon Hospital.

We are seeking to expand the frailty team in line with the planned redevelopment of the main hospital site.

The frailty team cover ED (emergency department) and the short stay unit as well as rapid access clinics with the aim to reduce hospital admissions.

Our staff work as part of an innovative interdisciplinary team embedded in service improvement and dedicated to developing skills including advanced practice.

We currently run a 5 day service with aims to expand into 7 day working.

We are looking for clinicians who have passion for frailty and the provision of therapy within acute medicine and same day emergency care.

Successful applicants will have prior experience in either emergency care or acute medicine with a frailty focus. They will also show enthusiasm in working within a broad range of clinical conditions, demonstrate excellent communication skills, flexibility and enjoy both teaching and learning.

We work in operationally integrated therapy teams, and you would be expected to provide leadership for the frailty team in conjunction with other senior therapists, Therapy Team Leads and Therapy Manager in continuously developing aspects of the therapy service.

We are committed to service development and governance to enhance the quality of service we provide.



Our Frailty team took part in the Acute Frailty Network when our frailty services were first launched within the ED. The work carried out in ED saw an 18% reduction in the number of frail older adults needing an admission and a saving of 10 to 13 bed days a year. A benchmarking event saw Hillingdon Hospitals Frailty service outperform others across North West London with regards to short length of stay, geriatrician support and the number of hours Frailty service is available to patients, with aims to improve in other areas including 7 day working and increasing bed base.
• To provide highly specialised Therapy assessment and treatment for patients within Frailty, predominantly within short-stay patient areas including Frailty Assessment Unit, Emergency Department, Clinical Decisions Unit, RACE clinic and Acute medical unit
• To take a lead role in the Therapy Service provision within Acute Frailty, and to provide a specialised resource for other therapy staff and health care professionals.
• To provide expert advice, guidance and information to patients, carers, relatives, and other non-professionals.
• To undertake delegated responsibilities to support the Therapy Lead in day-to-day service operation, evaluation, and development.
• To provide highly specialised clinical assessment, treatment planning and delivery of care for patients within Frailty areas. They may have complex needs and diverse, acute, and chronic presentation..

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Nurse to work in an exceptional service based in the Roehampton, London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is one of the country’s leading mental health treatment centres. They provide fast access to high quality treatment for lots of different conditions, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and eating disorders

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN Nurse with a valid NMC Pin**

As a Lead Nurse your key responsibilities include:
• Provide specialist clinical knowledge, expertise and support to the nursing team and wider MDT
• Have oversight of the clinical and care needs of all service users, supporting the primary nurses in working with patients, their families, community teams and other stakeholders in meeting the individual needs of each person
• Ensure that proactive clinical risk assessment and management are at the centre of planning care and interventions with service users and colleagues
• Constructively reviewing and challenging nursing practice in the service, leading by example, and providing expert knowledge to the nursing and wider MDT on a speciality or individual patient basis
• Provide education and development of Registered Nurses and HCAs and ensuring that the baseline needs of everyone to practice safely and effectively are met
• Contribute to the clinical elements of all nurse induction, preceptorship and related professional activities
• Provide clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions with Registered Nurses on an individual or group basis
• Undertake competency assessments and supportive practise with Registered Nurses and HCAs

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• At least 3 years’ experience working within multidisciplinary teams within relevant clinical settings
• A clinical leader who is confident working across organisational boundaries
• Experienced in leading on service development projects
• An exceptional communicator who tailors your approach according to individual strengths and needs
• Adept at working with colleagues across different disciplines, and seniority and skill levels

The successful Lead Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £45,900 - £50,000 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**Inclusive of living allowance of £5,400**
• Many benefits in line with the NHS
• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• NMC Payment in full
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised Meals
• Free use of onsite gym facilities
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities including:
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Improved CPD application & panel process
• £250 Contribution towards CPD
• Leadership & management development
• Support with your Revalidation
• Long service award

Reference ID: 6203
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

Full details of the job description and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description. We support development of areas of clinical and professional development in keeping with service delivery, as well as your own personal development. Please note the job description reflects the full time vacancy, however part time would be considered please discuss at interview.

A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


The post holder is an experienced clinical pharmacist with knowledge, highly developed management, and leadership skills, who will support the Principal Pharmacist in managing the Pharmacy service provision across the Trust and lead the medicines optimisation agenda to medical elderly care, frailty and rehabilitation wards and departments.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

We are currently in the process of redeveloping the hospital to provide a new state-of-the-art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon, and beyond, which supports the very best in delivery of healthcare and will be fit for our future.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare - our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Friday 16 Aug 2024

Key Result Areas Whilst the organisation and structure within specialities/divisions may vary the specific remit of this role will include: Transcription Typing correspondence to patients, GPs, medical staff and any other required addressee following clinical attendance. Outcomes, Results and Clinics Tracking of results/ appointments and highlighting to the clinical team members any results, correspondence or patient queries that need response and taking action e.g. booking investigations, transcription, etc, to ensure that RTT guidelines are achieved for patients. Booking in patients for surgery, alongside the utilisation of theatre lists. Specialty Specific Support Providing a comprehensive secretarial support to the consultant surgeons whilst being the first point of call for patients, GPs, family members and other professional colleagues and organisations. Regularly informing the Lead Co-Ordinator about progress and flagging up as a matter of urgency any issues, for example, capacity or delays due to internal or external factors, difficult queries from patients, etc Liaising with external organisations for the benefit and progress of patient care, such as Social Services, other hospitals, etc Service Improvement Support the development of improvements to working practices and processes and contribute to service reviews and the implementation of new arrangements. As directed, support the resolution of complaints or concerns from patients/carers by helping to collate information and work with the supervisor to respond or escalate appropriately. Team-working To work cohesively with the Lead Co-Ordinator to ensure that administrative work is shared out equally and performed to excellent, efficient and safe standards To cover colleagues during absences/annual/sick leave as directed. You may also be required to undertake job rotation for cross cover as well as for development and training purposes. Undertaking routine office duties including electronic note tracking, photocopying and filing of correspondence and results and maintenance of records. Liaise with relevant team members to ensure that any process changes run smoothly and efficiently. Undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the role, as required at the request of your line manager.

The T&O Medical Secretary will be responsible for a designated group of Consultants and will be responsible for the day-to -day management of their own Consultants admin and secretarial tasks, such as, audio typing of dictation, management of Consultant diaries, organising patient appointments via Booking Office, distribution of Consultant/Doctor leave and also dealing with patients over the telephone and liaising with different departments to ensure best outcome for patients. Please see full job description and Person Specification for more details.

Carry out routine observations; blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate on patients attending the SAU, documenting all patient observation and NEWS2 score in accordance with department protocols Carry out manual& machine analysis of urine samples, gaining consent of urinary HCG reading as required. Perform venepuncture and cannulation on patients, as per aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) protocol as requested Nurse or Medical staff. Carry out treatment such as primary wound care dressings in accordance with ANTT protocol. Assist the Registered Nurse in the assessment of the nursing needs of patients attending the SAU. Assist patients attending the department with personal care and hygiene needs, including moving & handling assistance by trust policies. To perform or assist in the catheterisation of both male and female patients To perform bladder scans as requested by nursing or medical staff To complete nursing documentation To assist nursing staff with the cleanliness, checking of equipment and restocking of items in all areas of the department. Demonstrates general and clinical duties to new staff members in the departments. Ensure any faults or issues are raised with the nurse in charge immediately for appropriate action as necessary. To follow the trust policy for the safekeeping of patients' property whilst in SAU. Follows department procedures, proposes changes when necessary, and assists in department audits as necessary. Participate in departmental /Trust audits as required.

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Charge Nurse - Adult Acute to work in an exceptional service based in the Roehampton, London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is one of the country’s leading mental health treatment centres. They provide fast access to high quality treatment for lots of different conditions, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and eating disorders

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Nurse either RMN or RNLD with a valid NMC Pin**

As the Charge Nurse your key responsibilities include:
• Adopt a systemic, individual approach to all patient care plans and communicate the outcomes to the clinical team both verbally and in writing, ensuring all CPA and risk assessment documentation is kept up to date
• Ensure effective communication of any concerns relating to patient care
• Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and their Deputy to manage the staffing and clinical needs of the ward as required
• Support and supervise new or junior staff

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Experience will have been acquired through professional training in a related environment
• Organises and prioritises own workload within established procedures
• Problem solving is based on acquired knowledge, skills and experience usually requiring the adaptation of existing systems and processes in response to clinical needs
• Communication and interpersonal skills are a key feature
• Must undertake Continuing Professional Development

The successful Charge Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £34,950 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent Full Time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**£5,400 Living Allowance**
• Many benefits in line with the NHS
• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• NMC Payment in full
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised Meals
• Free use of onsite gym facilities
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities including:
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Improved CPD application & panel process
• £250 Contribution towards CPD
• Leadership & management development
• Support with your Revalidation
• Long service award

Reference ID: 1714
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

This post requires the post holderto be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health. A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential. To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role. Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal. Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have been recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust, evidencing the provision of the best care for Veterans and driving to improve the care for veterans and their families. Find out more about this by clicking on the link at the right-hand side, titled Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance. To provide Specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment, diagnosis and treatment to adults. This will include patients with a Head and Neck Cancer diagnosis and will also include patients with acquired communication, voice and swallowing disorders. It will involve working across a wide range of settings including acute medical wards, community hospitals, outpatient clinics, the patients own home and care homes. To manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, seeking guidance from Team Leads as required To supervise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants or newly qualified SLTs To work autonomously within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) policies and professional practice maintaining accurate and comprehensive electronic records To participate in service improvement projects as required.