Total 13 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG8 6LG

Are you passionate about enhancing young peoples’ careers? The school of Care and Science are looking for a lecturer who will inspire our learners to achieve their full potential during their time at West Herts College Group.

The right candidate will plan, deliver, and assess courses at levels 1, 2 & 3.

The candidate will be responsible for delivering skills and knowledge to high standards. This will be achieved by preparing resources, delivering lessons, marking student work, and supporting students with their whole programme of study.

We are seeking an industry specialist to teach and embed essential skills. Learners will complete invaluable work experience placements as part of their study programme, which will launch them into a career in the health sector with skills and experiences that align with their chosen career path.

This opportunity exists for an individual who wants to work in a stimulating and challenging environment to inspire our students to achieve their best. The successful candidate will need to have essential skills required, as well as knowledge of Childcare and/or Social Care and psychology. They will ideally have experience working with young people or apprentices either in a college or an educational setting. An inspirational and motivational approach is essential to educate and inspire learners.

Applicants should have a Level 3 in Childcare or Health & Social care qualification and relevant vocational experience. A teaching qualification would be advantageous; however, we would offer full teacher training to the successful candidate.

The successful applicant will become part of a highly motivated team who are dedicated to raising standards and improving outcomes for all learners.

We have both full time and part time positions available based at our Barnfield College Campus in Luton.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 24th November 2024. The successful candidate will join our team from January 2025.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We offer a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.

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Our client is one of the UK's largest and most progressive and dynamic leisure operators. They are currently recruiting for a Membership Manager based at their leading site in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Leading a busy team you will take an active lead in the growth of membership across 2 sites in Biggleswade and Sandy.

What your role will be

Working at the facility you will provide a line manager role supporting the Membership Advisors to maximize on every opportunity. Working to set KPIs and targets. You will meet with the team on a regular basis to monitor performance and ensure that the team are supported in line with our spirit values.

You will manage the team with the philosophy to ensure that 'everyone’s a member.’ Looking at how our client can convert users to members. Developing a high level of customer service and ensuring excellence at all times. You will empower your team, ensuring they become subject matter experts with a supreme level of product knowledge on all aspects of the facilities and the customers’ needs. This will include making sure administration and systems are kept up to date and compliant.

Your background

The successful applicant will have experience of working within a Membership management or Sales manager or consultant back ground. You will need excellent communication skills as you will be required to liaise with external and internal customers/staff. You will be able to demonstrate at interview your excellent customer service and sales skills and highlight a track record of consistantly achieving and exceeding sales targets. You will have experience getting the best out of your team and have experience motivating and driving a sales team to success.

Our client is one of the UK's largest and most progressive and dynamic leisure operators. They are currently recruiting for a Membership Manager based at their leading site in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Leading a busy team you will take an active lead in the growth of membership across 2 sites in Biggleswade and Sandy.

What your role will be

Working at the facility you will provide a line manager role supporting the Membership Advisors to maximize on every opportunity. Working to set KPIs and targets. You will meet with the team on a regular basis to monitor performance and ensure that the team are supported in line with our spirit values.

You will manage the team with the philosophy to ensure that 'everyone’s a member.’ Looking at how our client can convert users to members. Developing a high level of customer service and ensuring excellence at all times. You will empower your team, ensuring they become subject matter experts with a supreme level of product knowledge on all aspects of the facilities and the customers’ needs. This will include making sure administration and systems are kept up to date and compliant.

Your background

The successful applicant will have experience of working within a Membership management or Sales manager or consultant back ground. You will need excellent communication skills as you will be required to liaise with external and internal customers/staff. You will be able to demonstrate at interview your excellent customer service and sales skills and highlight a track record of consistantly achieving and exceeding sales targets. You will have experience getting the best out of your team and have experience motivating and driving a sales team to success.

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direct, supervise, plan, and organize the OSHA Technical Center (OTC) Engineering Services Division including operations, activities, and assignments.
• Oversee and provide leadership and technical guidance over a complex operation with professional, technician, and contract staff working in office and laboratory environments on different technical and field support projects.
• Plan, direct, and control the work of the organization by carrying out supervisory and organizational responsibilities intrinsically related to the work done by immediate subordinates.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance, which includes but is not limited to setting priorities, prescribing requirements for work, and reviewing and judging the adequacy of completed work.
• Develop strategic goals and objectives, technical oversight, and guidance in program planning and development.
• Propose, formulate, evaluate, plan and oversee technical programs and projects to meet the agency's needs relating to field equipment and instrumentation.
• Design, modify, and construct systems for calibration and service of industrial hygiene and safety equipment.
• Develop and maintain the necessary software for operation and control of computer-operated or assisted calibration systems.
• Represent OTC and OSHA's interests to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities
• Provide professional advice and assistance to OTC management and staff, OSHA management, industrial hygienists, occupational safety and health specialists, engineers and other compliance and staff in OSHA program offices in the national, regional and area offices; State program staff; representatives of trade associations, labor organizations, foreign governments, and industrial concerns nationwide regarding sampling and measurement instrumentation used by OSHA compliance officers and other professional/technical staff.

Starting at $122,198 Per Year (GS 14)

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direct, supervise, plan, and organize the OSHA Technical Center (OTC) Engineering Services Division including operations, activities, and assignments.
• Oversee and provide leadership and technical guidance over a complex operation with professional, technician, and contract staff working in office and laboratory environments on different technical and field support projects.
• Plan, direct, and control the work of the organization by carrying out supervisory and organizational responsibilities intrinsically related to the work done by immediate subordinates.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance, which includes but is not limited to setting priorities, prescribing requirements for work, and reviewing and judging the adequacy of completed work.
• Develop strategic goals and objectives, technical oversight, and guidance in program planning and development.
• Propose, formulate, evaluate, plan and oversee technical programs and projects to meet the agency's needs relating to field equipment and instrumentation.
• Design, modify, and construct systems for calibration and service of industrial hygiene and safety equipment.
• Develop and maintain the necessary software for operation and control of computer-operated or assisted calibration systems.
• Represent OTC and OSHA's interests to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities
• Provide professional advice and assistance to OTC management and staff, OSHA management, industrial hygienists, occupational safety and health specialists, engineers and other compliance and staff in OSHA program offices in the national, regional and area offices; State program staff; representatives of trade associations, labor organizations, foreign governments, and industrial concerns nationwide regarding sampling and measurement instrumentation used by OSHA compliance officers and other professional/technical staff.

Starting at $122,198 Per Year (GS 14)

Be responsible for the Childrens Continuing Care assessment of children and young people with Mental Health/ LD needs and Physical Health needs. This will involve making judgements about complex facts or situations by analysing, interpreting, and comparing a range of Triage and prioritise referrals and communicate the outcome of the referral with Be involved in the planning, development, and review of care Be involved in Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETR) and Local area emergency protocols (LAEPS) Act as a resource for families, and other stakeholders regarding the eligibility and process of application for funding for children includes Childrens Continuing Care, personal Health budgets and other joint packages of care, signposting families, and professionals to alternative services where they are not Build local and reginal networks to ensure expert health advise informs ICB/CCC processes. Review and assess children and young people as per the Childrens Continuing care Guidance and report any changes required within the care package to the multi-agency eligibility and provision panels. Utilise expert skills in assessing a childs condition, including caring for children with complex disabilities, behavioural management and the equipment needed for the child. In conjunction with lead provider and partner agencies e.g., Physio, OT Have strategic oversight of complex discharges from tertiary and acute centres. In conjunction with the Case Manager, build strong links with lead provider other agencies, e.g. the Childrens Centre, Education Health and Care process, social services and specialist educational schools ensuring that families receive the most appropriate and equitable service for their Initiate co-production to ensure children/families are involved in the planning and developing of their own Ensure robust processes for triaging of referrals, DST assessments and reviews as well as escalations for CCC framework implementation. To maintain accurate and up-to-date records for auditing purposes Actively involved in auditing of nurse assessors record keeping. To act as a link person to coordinate services for the individual while a package is being developed and deployed or during a change to the package of To contribute to the implementation of safeguarding procedures as Work with local systems across all care settings to ensure that placements are both appropriate and fit for purpose. To provide assurance of quality and hold accountability of assessment during the verifying of a decision support tool assessment process. To provide assurance that assessments are equitable, to identify gaps in evidence collected and to sensitively and appropriately challenge presented information and recommendations made. To provide assurance to Eligibility and Provision Panel that proposed package is collaborative and proportionate to need, equitable, promotes family resilience and independence whilst using creative solutions collaboratively to meet any gaps in care provision. As part of local resolution to identify when evidence has not been used correctly or gaps in evidence. To identify when the CCC process has not been correctly followed and proactivity address child/young person/family concerns and queries to de-escalate a potential appeal/complaint and/or to find an amicable resolution. Line Management of Nurse Assessors To provide induction to new team members supporting them through the induction pack and their probation competencies. Whilst coaching and supporting staff to develop and identifying the training needs of team.

alling all exceptional, "Nurse Advisors!" Are you an experienced Nurse Advisor at Band 7+ level, ready to embrace a new and exciting challenge? If so, we want to hear from you! 18 Week Support is actively recruiting Nurse Advisors with expertise in Oral & Maxillofacial. This is your opportunity to apply your advanced clinical skills and shape the future of healthcare in your field. What Youll Do: Clinical Expertise: Provide expert guidance in Oral & Maxillofacialspecialty, advising on both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Service Development: Help shape service specifications, patient pathways, and staffing models, with a focus on enhancing Oral & Maxillofacial competencies for nurses, nursing associates, and healthcare assistants (HCAs). Strategic Support: Collaborate with the sales team to deliver Oral & Maxillofacial service contracts, support tendering processes, and contribute to business growth. Quality Assurance: Lead audits, update policies, and ensure excellence in Oral & Maxillofacial services. Innovation & Growth: Drive continuous improvement and innovation within your specialty. Leadership & Collaboration: Engage in quarterly Senior Practitioner Forums and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise service delivery. Why Join Us? Flexible Hours: Work on your terms with ad hoc scheduling. Remote & On-Site Options: Choose to work from home, conduct on-site visits, or join us at our London office. Professional Impact: Play a key role in shaping healthcare services and advancing your specialty. If you're excited about this opportunity, lets connect! Send me a message to discuss how you can make a difference as part of our team.

alling all exceptional, "Nurse Advisors!" Are you an experienced Nurse Advisor at Band 7+ level, ready to embrace a new and exciting challenge? If so, we want to hear from you! 18 Week Support is actively recruiting Nurse Advisors with expertise in Urology. This is your opportunity to apply your advanced clinical skills and shape the future of healthcare in your field. What Youll Do: Clinical Expertise: Provide expert guidance in Urologyspecialty, advising on both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Service Development: Help shape service specifications, patient pathways, and staffing models, with a focus on enhancing Urologycompetencies for nurses, nursing associates, and healthcare assistants (HCAs). Strategic Support: Collaborate with the sales team to deliver Urologyservice contracts, support tendering processes, and contribute to business growth. Quality Assurance: Lead audits, update policies, and ensure excellence in Urologyservices. Innovation & Growth: Drive continuous improvement and innovation within your specialty. Leadership & Collaboration: Engage in quarterly Senior Practitioner Forums and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise service delivery. Why Join Us? Flexible Hours: Work on your terms with ad hoc scheduling. Remote & On-Site Options: Choose to work from home, conduct on-site visits, or join us at our London office. Professional Impact: Play a key role in shaping healthcare services and advancing your specialty. If you're excited about this opportunity, lets connect! Send me a message to discuss how you can make a difference as part of our team.

Registered General Nurse RGN - Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: Days, 37.5 Hours per week - Weekends on a rota basis (Shift Times 07:45-20:15)
We are looking for a proactive, passionate, and ambitious Nurse (RGN) with a valid PIN, to support us in creating the best person-centred environment for our residents.
Nestled in Kempston, Bedfordshire, our nursing home extends a warm greeting from the moment you step inside. With expertise in nursing, residential, dementia, and respite care, the home accommodates up to eighty residents.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT FAMILY We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE NURSE RGN ROLE (NIGHTS)
Our Nursing Teams are highly valued, skilled, friendly and naturally kind- and warm-hearted individuals who thrive in their roles, by mentoring others whilst focussing on the personal needs of our residents, empowering and delivering the care they deserve.
You will have a wide range of responsibilities to include making critical clinical decisions, assessing and developing person centred care plans, safely providing nursing care including administering medication, dressings and management of resident’s medical conditions.
Supporting each other is vitally important - we thrive when we work together to create a safe environment for all.
ABOUT YOUAs an experienced qualified nurse RGN, who shows the most up to date knowledge of clinical practices, you will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills, be keen in developing yourself and others and able to build good close relationships with residents and their families.
You will be driven and determined to deliver continuous improvement, with an enthusiastic approach and the ability to be highly responsive under pressure. It is also important that you share our same family care values, be a team player and committed to ensure the very best of care is delivered to our wonderful residents.
IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and working alongside a real team-spirited group of people. You’ll also benefit from our generous range of benefits which include*:

Free DBS Check and reimbursement for Annual Nurse RGN PIN Registration cost
Free Parking
Free Uniform
Paid Breaks
A rewarding job with exciting opportunities for career progression
Enhanced Bank Holiday rates at Christmas and New Year at Double time, all other bank holiday paid at Time and a Half
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme *
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

Plus many more benefits!
*Subject to Terms and Conditions.Interested? Apply today with your CV
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

Overview and Responsibilities
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Aurora Meldreth & Orchard Manor
Position: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: £45,593.60 - £51,896.00 per annum, depending on skills and experience Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
Aurora Meldreth Manor School is an independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of our students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.The main purpose of the role:
The role is a challenging, but exciting one. It will require you to be versatile in your approach to providing individualised communication and dysphagia support to our specialist population. The post will combine clinical, administrative and supervisory duties. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of senior leadership but will be expected to autonomously manage your caseload including assessment, direct and indirect therapy programmes and line managing a speech and language therapy assistant.
The post holder will provide speech and language therapy services prioritising needs identified by the assessment process as stated in the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or via our MDT assessments of need.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and prioritise a caseload including communication and dysphagia needs
Carry out comprehensive communication, swallowing, eating and drinking assessmentsProvide individual aims for communication and eating and drinking as part of the MDT for Individual Education Plans
Provide individual programmes for communication, assistive technology, swallowing and feeding
Deliver speech and language interventions to individuals, small groups or within the classroom as requiredWork with staff and family members to ensure consistent, joined up communication support
Attend and contribute to reviews, providing written reports where required
Make onward referrals for specialist assessment or advice in respect of AAC or dysphagiaSkills and Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications:
Speech and Language Therapy degree at graduate or masters level
Certificate to practise Speech and Language Therapy
Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
Post-graduate dysphagia training
Competencies at Level C of RCSLT Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework (EDSCF)
Requirement to undertake relevant learning, continued professional development and clinical supervision as required by RCSLT and HCPC
Willingness to maintain clinical links with relevant clinical groups to develop specialist expertise and knowledge relating to the role (such as dysphagia and AAC groups)
Knowledge:
Person-centred approaches to support
Legislation relating to consent and restrictive practice within the Mental Capacity Act
Positive behaviour support planning and interventions
AAC systems and approaches
IDDSI, dysphagia interventions and feeding issues relating to this caseload
Experience:
Working with children and young people with SEND, PMLD and ASD
Working with children and young people with complex communication, swallowing and feeding needs
Working with hi and lo-tech AAC systems
Delivering provision through EHCP process
Working in early years, school, college or residential settings
Working with a dysphagia caseload
Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer:
Opportunities for meaningful career development
Fully funded training and qualifications
Life assurance
Enhanced pension scheme Perk Box- offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Bike to work scheme
Car lease scheme
Apply/Enquiries:
If you are interested in this role, please apply on-line and complete our application form. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


The pre-registration Midwifery programme (shortened) is a Full-time programmeoffered at BSc (Hons) or master’s level at the University of Hertfordshire. It is an innovative, flexible, work-based course for qualified Nurses who want to become Midwives. It will develop your skills and knowledge so that you can become a responsive, confident midwife able to care for women and their babies. Focusing on holistic care, you will gain a sound knowledge of what is normal and healthy in childbearing women, enabling you to recognise and manage problems they might face.

The programme consists of 86 weeks in total, with eight study block weeks, and reading and professional development time included. During your clinical placements, you will be supported through online resources, discussions, group working and reflection sessions. We use a blended approach to theory which includes online and face to face skills sessions.

We have used a variety of learning and teaching strategies to ensure that we maintain a high standard of teaching. Each clinical week comprises of 40 hours and is a combination of 30 clinical hours 10 hours of self-directed theory.



To care for a group of patients during a shift and achieve and maintain a high standard of Midwifery care.

To assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals ensuring a high standard of Midwifery practice at all times

To participate in undertaking a clinical management round of a designated group of patients in order to assess and priorities care.

To communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensuring that their needs for information are met.

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and treatment and that they have sufficient information to do this

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

About the 1:1 Teaching role:    

Hourly Rate: £30 per hour (PAYE)

Location: Bedford and surrounding areas  

Days required: 5 days per week- Monday to Friday (Term time only) 

Flexible working hours: Between 9:00 and 16:30 

Age Group: Key Stage 1-4    

Type of Provision: Face to Face

   

** We are offering a joining bonus of £150!** T&C's apply  

     
Sugarman's Children Services are looking for experienced Teachers to provide face to face alternative provision to SEN / SEND/ SEMH/ children and young people with challenging behaviours in and around Bedford. 

Our Children's Services division specialises in supplying trained and experienced teachers during or after school, including in a student's own home, on school premises or an alternative agreed venue.   

 

Our approach focuses solely on achieving goals for students, supporting growth, knowledge and development to demonstrate progress and harness their potential. To enable us to achieve this, we put significant thought into matching children with the right teaching approach, location and tutor. We find working this way leads to a greater achievement against targets.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, flexible lessons tailored to individual student needs.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage their academic and personal growth.

• Help students re-engage with their education in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

• Use creative strategies to manage challenging behaviour and support emotional well-being.

• Adapt the curriculum to suit individual needs, ensuring students remain engaged and motivated. Regularly assess students' progress and tailor lessons to meet their evolving needs.

 

To be eligible for this role you must have the following:     

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.

• Have a strong subject knowledge (English, Maths, Science and Functional Skills)     

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children / young people in a classroom setting     

• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• Hold right to work in the UK     

• Knowledge and understanding of the Safeguarding Policy     

• Taught in a classroom setting in the UK    

  

If you are looking for a new, rewarding and fulfilled role in teaching, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.  Alternatively, if you have any questions call on 07971542296.  

Sugarman Health and Well-being is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.  

   
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