Total 262 Senior Executive job vacancies in Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2AL

A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Hello my name is Jessica Wolstenholme and I am the ward 8 Manager. Are you looking for a motivating and rewarding career? Do you thrive on a challenge and want to make a difference to our patients in Lancashire Teaching Hospitals?

Ward 8 at Royal Preston Hospital is a 30 bedded unit, caring for children aged 0 – 16 with medical and surgical conditions, adolescent children with mental health issues and day care patients requiring both medical and surgical procedures. Incorporated on the ward is a busy Paediatric Assessment Unit and High Dependency Unit for children requiring closer observation.

As a Senior Health Care Assistant you will support the qualified nursing staff to provide high standards of care to our patients. You will be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team and support the team with care, assessment and treatment of patients.

Please note you must have NVQ level 2 in Care or equivalent or completed the Internal BNCS course and have GCSE Maths & English grade C or above OR level 2 numeracy skills and level 2 literacy skills already in place to be considered for this role. If you do not have these essential qualifications then any offer of an interview / employment may be withdrawn.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

In this capacity, your role involves delivering a spectrum of personalized care services to both patients and their families, coupled with undertaking various clinical duties under the guidance and supervision of the team leader or nurse in charge.

Your responsibilities extend beyond clinical tasks to encompass the facilitation of a well-functioning ward environment. This includes engaging in a variety of non-clinical activities that contribute significantly to the maintenance of a safe and clean atmosphere, ultimately promoting the overall efficiency of operations.

Crucially, your conduct must consistently align with the Trust's values. Collaborating seamlessly with the ward team, your commitment to upholding these values ensures that patients and their relatives consistently receive outstanding care characterized by compassion. By embodying these principles, you contribute not only to the welfare of individuals in your care but also to the overall success of the healthcare environment.

You will need to be flexible in your working hours to work shifts/unsocial hours including nights as required. Excellent communication skills are essential in this role as well as a passion for delivering excellent care with compassion.

The Trust is committed to personal and professional development and to developing new methods of learning which are flexible and accessible to all staff. You will be fully trained on an induction programme and have the opportunity to work towards further qualifications in a supportive and professional environment.

You must have GCSE Maths & English grade 4-9 or grade C or above OR level 2 functional skills in maths and level 2 functional skills in English BNCS or NVQ in Health Level 2

-Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.

-Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching eg: Urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs, blood sugars.

-Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan.

-Undertake clinical duties relevant to clinical area following achievement of competencies.

-Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

-Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.

-Contribute to maintaining safe, clean, and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

-Maintain and develop own competence.

- Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then Report the outcome to line manager.

- Record Keeping

Please see attached Job Description and Person Spec.




This advert closes on Sunday 6 Oct 2024

Senior Estimator

Civil Engineering (Highways, Structures, Bridges, Energy)

Preston

Prominent Civil Engineering main contractor based in Preston that is looking for a Senior Estimator to become a permanent member of their Pre-construction team. This client of ours is driven by their values - creating a highly supportive work environment for their employees, ensuring they are able and encouraged to achieve their development goals.

About the role of Senior Estimator

As the Senior Estimator, you'll be a part of the Civil Engineering Pre-construction team, and report to the Managing Estimator. Working on Primarily Highways and structures projects across the North of England on various multi-Million £ projects.

Project value range c.£500,000 - £30mill.

Responsibilities for Senior Estimator

• Analyse and interpret information including appraisal of scheme requirements in terms of construction methods, programme and
• Compile a comprehensive net cost estimate for the works, including preliminary
• Prepare and present net cost estimate for internal
• Timely submission of tender, ensuring that the Clients requirements are met.
• Give others an overview of the scheme, highlighting any job specific risks/benefits.

Offer for Senior Estimator

• £60,000 - £65,000 p/a
• £6450 car allowance
• Hybrid working 2 days per week
• 26 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Exceptional additional benefits package
• Fantastic Progression, support, and training opportunities

If you want to hear more about this Senior Estimator role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV

Job title: Communications Executive
Salary: Up to £25,250 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Site: Lancashire Adult Learning
Closing date: Sunday 29 September 2024
Interview date: TBC

‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’

Our Organisation
Nelson and Colne College Group is made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning and Accrington & Rossendale College. Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as ‘Outstanding’ under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, Employer Training and Adult Learning Provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

Lancashire Adult Learning is an Adult Education College providing opportunities for individuals to learn, develop, work and prosper, at all stages of life. The College is focused on making Lancashire a place where everyone matters; a place where everyone can enjoy equal and quality life chances and be respected in their communities.

The Exciting Role
The College Group is looking for a Communications Executive to join our expanding Marketing and Communications Team. This role will be predominantly based at Lancashire Adult Learning however flexibility is required in this role as the successful candidate will also be required to travel across any of the College campuses (Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College).

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supporting the Head of Communications in the delivery the Group’s communication strategies to support learner attraction and protect and enhance reputation.
• Developing engaging content across multiple channels including press releases, web copy, case studies, blog posts, email and campaign copy.
• Co-ordinating media calls and pitching for media interviews.
• Developing and delivering creative and engaging media and communications campaigns.
• Contributing to department reports evidencing the impact of all communications activity.
• Working with the Head of Communications to deliver an internal communication strategy for colleagues to increase engagement and understanding of the organisational vision and business priorities.
• Working closely with the marketing team to manage content for NCCG’s digital channels, including websites, social channels and SEO.
• Drafting award entries to celebrate the success of our learners and colleagues and raise the profile of the Group.
• Use innovative multimedia channels to engage and enthuse key audiences and stakeholders across the Group.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree Level Qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience of dealing with the media.
• Experience of delivering impactful integrated communications campaigns.
• Experience of using analytics tools to measure the impact of communications activity.
• Experience of creating engaging content across multiple channels for a wide and diverse audience.
• Experience of internal communications.

What We Offer in Return:
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year
• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

Still Interested?
How to Apply:

If you're interested in this post then please click apply and complete an application form.

Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/

Further questions: Please contact our friendly HR Team by emailing h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk

* Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website.

Please note: All our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children, should you wish to discuss this further please get in touch with the HR Team.

The closing date for applications to this role is 29/09/24.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This role is for a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent to lead the Education and Organisational Development team to plan, organise and deliver clinical and non clinical education, training and organisational development across the Hospice, ensuring compliance with national legislation. You will build strong links with external education providers, broadening the reach of the hospice education and training offer, to support high quality palliative and end of life care and seek to expand our income generating activities by proactively identifying opportunities for education and partnerships to ensure there are sustainable income streams. You will work in conjunction with the Higher and Further Education Institutions and other establishments to develop, plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate programmes at all academic levels. You will work in collaboration with senior clinical colleagues to plan and ensure our clinical workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care to our patients. You will deliver specialist clinical programmes to clinicians at all levels utilising your clinical knowledge and expertise. Lead and manage the Education and Organisational Development team to deliver high quality training both internally and externally. Manage the education and organisational development budget effectively. Deliver specialist clinical training programmes to clinicians at all levels. Develop and update educational policies to reflect local and national policy Contribute to Hospice Board and Committees to support the achievement of relevant business plan objectives and organisational strategy. Work with the Hospice Medical Director, and in collaboration with the Higher Education institutions, to deliver modules and develop learning opportunities for all Hospice colleagues. Develop relationships with local colleges to build links for partnership working Support the development of career pathways across the Hospice. Lead the development of education programmes for staff and volunteers, based on development needs Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across the Hospice. Explore diverse funding opportunities via grants and bids as required. Oversee the organisation of placement students across the Hospice. Lead on the promotion and uptake of apprenticeships across the Hospice. In conjunction with the clinical educator, develop and deliver clinical competency based training Work in collaboration with the Corporate Engagement Partners and Clinical Educator to develop various external training packages. Work with the Medical Director to develop and oversee external courses and conferences to support income generation and education Represent the hospice at local, regional and national meetings/groups as identified by line manager Maintain high level clinical skills. Expand income generating activities to ensure a sustainable income stream. Lead a peer support quality assurance process to ensure education is developed and delivered to a high standard. In conjunction with clinical leads, audit the educational programme on an annual basis. Ensure all programmes of education are culturally sensitive and consider the needs of under served communities Any other duties commensurate with grade and role as required by the CEO and Directors team.

One thing that we can promise you, is that no two days will ever be the same! We are also not going to shy away and say that this role will be easy; sometimes the role will be tough, you will see and be involved in some difficult things involving our patients. Whilst personal care will form a large part of your role, you will also take samples from our patients for testing or dispatching, youll undertake clinical duties relevant to the area you are allocated, such as monitoring patients vital signs, accurately calculating Early Warning Scores, recognising signs of unwell Patients, and escalating in a timely manner. Patient safety is in the essence of everything that we do here at the Trust, so maintaining a certain standard of care is so important. Due to these requirements, we ask that all our Senior Healthcare Assistants have a minimum of GCSE Grade C or above (Grade 4 9) in both English and Mathematics. You will need to provide evidence for your qualifications. A level 2 in Health and Social Care is also an essential requirement for our external candidates. If you are working with us(LTHTR) as band 2 HCA for more than 12 months, you are exempted from having Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification requirement. Non-UK nationals are expected to sit for an internal English assessment with us. If you do not have NVQ 3 in Health and Social you will need to undertake and complete Trust internal Level 3 training programme course. Please check your eligibility for the apprenticeship program. Click below. Check Eligibility for Apprenticeship

Duties to include but not be limited to: Communicates all relevant clinical trial information to members of the clinical trial pharmacy team, wider pharmacy team, colleagues within R&I, trial participants and service users, and with external organisations as required Deliver as part of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, all duties required in relation to the service To ensure all clinical trial prescriptions are dispensed correctly within the required timescales Liaises with Senior Clinical Pharmacists in their review of clinical trials within their speciality Act as an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Accuracy Checker Oversees all elements of stock management, for IMPs and NIMPs, ensuring tasks are carried out comprehensively and accurately, in a timely fashion Minimises medicines wastage and medicines spend within clinical trials service and wider pharmacy service Reviews and advises on financial costings for new studies in feasibility stages, liaising with other pharmacy areas or external departments as necessary Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice, policies and legislation Supports the training and development of pharmacy team Contribute to the formal handling and investigating of complaints, error reports, accident/incident reports and monitor for preventative and/or corrective action and improvement For more information please see job description.

New Senior Support Worker Opportunity!
Full Time Permanent Position available
Generous salary plus benefits!

-Are you seeking a new permanent opportunity as a Senior Support Worker to help provide support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs?
-Would you like to join a team where you are offered excellent training and support?
Working for an established provider of care and support to adults with profound learning and physical disabilities, you will be working for an organisation that puts people at the centre of all they do.

The role:

• Providing excellent effective care and support to adults with profound learning disability and complex needs
• Assist the RM in general care/health care administration matters within the service, including cover for staff holidays/other absences, individual care plans
• Promote independent living skills and working in a person -centred way
• Action and work with all care and support plans tailored to the needs of each individual.
• Support with personal care needs where required and ensure that staff are trained and have the support needed to complete their tasks.

The good bit:

• Excellent training and induction programme including NVQs
• Annual leave, pension scheme
• Incentives and awards incl discount schemes + yearly bonus schemes
• A structured career development programme
• Competitive salary and pay reviews.

About You:

• You will be a positive, proactive and passionate person who has the desire to want to support vulnerable adults with learning disability and complex needs.
• You will work in a person -centred way and ideally have experience of working in the social care sector preferably in a similar setting and have senior and supervisory skills
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Your flexible approach to work will be key and be able to work between the hours of 8am -22.00 Monday to Sunday working occasional weekends.
• Ideally you will be a car driver with access to your own vehicle.

If you are excited about a new challenge and have a real interest in the above role please apply now!
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Service Care Solutions are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to work within specialist supported living and residential services for people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Lancashire.

Daily Duties

The successful applicant will assist in the day to day running of the home and to maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors, and other members of staff.

You will deliver care to service users as directed by the service user plan for that individual, reporting any changes or concerns to the senior member of staff on duty.

You will support enabling people to have the most fulfilling lives possible, with respect, caring attitudes and understanding. This includes enabling them to enjoy activities such as swimming, cycling, carriage riding, yoga and much more.

We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic Senior Support Workers who genuinely want to make a difference, providing meaningful high-quality care and support for our service users.

Permanent Contract

1. Senior Support Worker (NVQ 2) - £12.40ph PAYE
2. Senior Support Worker (NVQ3) - £13.20ph PAYE

Day Cover: 08:00 - 22:00

This would be based on a 2 weekly rolling rota working every other weekend.

Person Specification

• The successful Senior Support Worker must have recent employed experience within Learning Disabilities or Mental Health
• The applicant must be prepared to carry out regular personal care with dignity and privacy.
• The successful applicant must have previous Senior Support Worker or Support Team Leader Experience alongside NVQ Level 2 or 3.
• The successful applicant must be flexible to work on the two weekly rota and work every other weekend.

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• CPD Training and Completion of NVQ 3
• Blue Light Card
• Cash Back Health Plan
• £300 Christmas Bonus for Senior
• £15 Call out Rate for any last minute/ emergency shift cover
• Plus, more.

Interested? Please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant to the Headteacher to provide professional and comprehensive administrative support.

The Executive Assistant will act as gatekeeper to the Headteacher and have meticulous attention to detail. They will work confidentially and independently to help run the Headteacher’s office and support the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Personal Assistant or an Executive Assistant.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for full details.

What the school offers its staff

Employees of Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School benefit from:

• National contractual terms and pay: LGGS adopts the national School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (‘Burgundy Book’) for teaching staff, and the National Joint Council (NJC ‘Green Book’) terms for support staff.

• Access to a competitive company pension scheme: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (teaching staff) or Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff).

• Enhanced annual leave allowances for support staff: full-time support staff receive 26 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service), plus 8 statutory bank holidays and 2 extra-statutory days leave.

• Enhanced occupational maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave allowances.

• Access to pro-active health and wellbeing promotion schemes.

• Employee Assistance Schemes including access to advice and counselling.

• Occupational health support such as physiotherapy.

• Retail discounts via BlackHawk Extras.

• Cycle-to-work purchasing scheme and secure cycle storage on-site.

• On-site gym with discounted membership rate.

• On-site canteen.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for full details.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Senior Care Assistant (Nights & Days) based at Aughton Park, Ormskirk

Please note we are only accepting applicants currently living within a 10 mile radiusof the Care Home

Available Hours:

Permanent - Full Time - Part time - 0 - 44 hours per week.

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant at MHA you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. In addition, you will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records. Every day will be different and you'll have the opportunity to use your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About you

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be passionate about caring for older people, have previous care experience and, as a minimum, hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.

You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative. Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important. Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths. So, if you have the ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please email or visit our website mha.org.uk

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About us

MHA is the UK's largest charity care provider and our mission is to 'enable people to live later life well'. Through 90 specialist care homes, 70 thriving retirement living schemes and 62 vibrant community services and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. We have over 7,600 dedicated colleagues and are supported by over 4,000 generous volunteers. All our donations and any surplus we generate is invested into the services we provide for our 18,500 residents and members. Our values underpin our entire approach: we nurture mind body and spirit; we respect every person, treating them with dignity; and we inspire the best in each other.

About the home

Aughton Park is purpose-built care offering residential and dementia care; all our rooms are en-suite and are furnished to a high standard. We are based in a small village called Aughton, just outside of Ormskirk in West Lancashire

Ormskirk town centre is just a short bus or taxi ride from Aughton Park and has a traditional outdoor market twice a week, as well as a lovely array of shops and café bars.

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 to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

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

Senior Care Assistant (Nights) based at Heather Grange, Burnley

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 10-mile radius of the Care

Available Hours:

Permanent - Full Time/Part Time/Various hours available

(0 - 44)

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant at MHA you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. In addition, you will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records. Every day will be different and you'll have the opportunity to use your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

About you

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be passionate about caring for older people, have previous care experience and, as a minimum, hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.

You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative. Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important. Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths. So, if you have the ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About us

MHA is the UK's largest charity care provider and our mission is to 'enable people to live later life well'. Through 90 specialist care homes, 70 thriving retirement living schemes and 62 vibrant community services and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. We have over 7,600 dedicated colleagues and are supported by over 4,000 generous volunteers. All our donations and any surplus we generate is invested into the services we provide for our 18,500 residents and members. Our values underpin our entire approach: we nurture mind body and spirit; we respect every person, treating them with dignity; and we inspire the best in each other.

To apply, please email or visit our website mha.org.uk

About the home

Located in a quiet residential area in Burnley, we offer residential and dementia care for 70 residents, within luxurious surroundings.

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 to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

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

This role is for a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent to lead the Education and Organisational Development team to plan, organise and deliver clinical and non clinical education, training and organisational development across the Hospice, ensuring compliance with national legislation. You will build strong links with external education providers, broadening the reach of the hospice education and training offer, to support high quality palliative and end of life care and seek to expand our income generating activities by proactively identifying opportunities for education and partnerships to ensure there are sustainable income streams. You will work in conjunction with the Higher and Further Education Institutions and other establishments to develop, plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate programmes at all academic levels. You will work in collaboration with senior clinical colleagues to plan and ensure our clinical workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care to our patients. You will deliver specialist clinical programmes to clinicians at all levels utilising your clinical knowledge and expertise. Lead and manage the Education and Organisational Development team to deliver high quality training both internally and externally. Manage the education and organisational development budget effectively. Deliver specialist clinical training programmes to clinicians at all levels. Develop and update educational policies to reflect local and national policy Contribute to Hospice Board and Committees to support the achievement of relevant business plan objectives and organisational strategy. Work with the Hospice Medical Director, and in collaboration with the Higher Education institutions, to deliver modules and develop learning opportunities for all Hospice colleagues. Develop relationships with local colleges to build links for partnership working Support the development of career pathways across the Hospice. Lead the development of education programmes for staff and volunteers, based on development needs Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across the Hospice. Explore diverse funding opportunities via grants and bids as required. Oversee the organisation of placement students across the Hospice. Lead on the promotion and uptake of apprenticeships across the Hospice. In conjunction with the clinical educator, develop and deliver clinical competency based training Work in collaboration with the Corporate Engagement Partners and Clinical Educator to develop various external training packages. Work with the Medical Director to develop and oversee external courses and conferences to support income generation and education Represent the hospice at local, regional and national meetings/groups as identified by line manager Maintain high level clinical skills. Expand income generating activities to ensure a sustainable income stream. Lead a peer support quality assurance process to ensure education is developed and delivered to a high standard. In conjunction with clinical leads, audit the educational programme on an annual basis. Ensure all programmes of education are culturally sensitive and consider the needs of under served communities Any other duties commensurate with grade and role as required by the CEO and Directors team.

Salary: Band 8, £31,725 to £34,885 per annum; this is pro-rata for Term Time Only (the full-time equivalent is £33,945 to £36,647).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week), Term Time Only (42 working weeks including 15 days during school holidays)

Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2024, 23:59

Interview dates: Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 October 2024

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.

Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services.

The Service:

The Portage team based at the Civic Offices are an integral part of the Inclusion Service. The Inclusion Service delivers a range of support services that aim to remove the barriers to achievement for all Portsmouth children and young people, in particular those with special educational needs or from vulnerable groups.

Your New Role:

You will assist the team leader in planning, delivery and evaluation of the Portage service, supporting the wellbeing and motivation of the team. You will deliver Portage and Portage Plus to a small caseload of five families, carrying out developmental assessments and identifying goals for learning. You will provide resources, materials and equipment to deliver individualised educational activities in partnership with the parents, carers and settings. You will maintain records, contribute to multi-agency meetings, and act as advocate for parents and carers. You will co-develop and deliver training, mentor Portage Home Visitors, and lead on team sessions to support continuous professional development.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.

What you'll need to succeed:

You are an experienced early years practitioner with substantial experience as a Portage home visitor, ready to take the next step in your career. You can demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the principles of Portage and the application for children 0-5 years with a range of needs, and the educational, developmental and health needs of children with SEND. You understand current pedagogy and early interventions used for children and families, the support needs of families and parents, and safeguarding and child protection policy and practice. You have a minimum early year’s qualification of at least NVQ3 in Early Years or Education or other relevant qualifications with an underpinning knowledge of child development. You have experience of working directly with pre-school children who have special/additional needs or developmental delay, and substantial experience as a Portage home visitor. You have experience of working in partnership with families and early years settings, and evidence of completion of the Portage Workshop.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

What you'll get in return:

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.

Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

Additional Information:

The full job profile is attached here.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Penny Ball, Team Leader, penny.ball@portsmouthcc.gov.uk, 023 92 834 407

A commitment to our values:

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

Application process:

How to complete your application: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement. Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.

If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.

Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Pay up to £89,995, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

As a highly experienced technical leader joining our Cross Boundary Team, you will drive strategy and innovation, leading on the application development and coordination of technical teams to create and maintain products and services for DWP.

You will be a strategic thinker, with the ability to convey complex ideas and plans to both stakeholders and technical teams.

This role requires a technical specialist who can steer communication between a range of technical resources to ensure alignment to standards and business needs, as well as DWP strategy.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? 

• Experience of anticipating and exploiting opportunities, suggesting and reviewing new technologies to ensure they are fit for purpose and utilised in the best way possible.
• Experience of leading a team of engineers, providing experience, advice, and guidance to a wider team.
• Experience of getting solutions through technical governance, in particular architectural design approval, and understanding how technical governance works within wider governance.
• Experience of assuring corporate services by understanding key risks and mitigation through assurance mechanisms.
• Experience of ensuring solutions meet standards of practice and appropriate governance

You and your role

As a member of the Cross Boundary Team's leadership team, you will be accountable for the application development, coordination and leadership of a large technical team (around 100 resources), creating and maintaining products and services for DWP.

Using your deep technical knowledge, you will provide advice and guidance across internal and external relationships reconciling priorities, agreeing on approach and contextualising proposals submitted for approval. You will make balanced recommendations to mitigate problems resultative of change in Departmental policy.

You will work closely with the delivery team to ensure alignment to the wider DWP technical strategy and achieve mutually acceptable solutions across both internal and external interests.

You will have the expertise to contribute to critical business discussions to inform strategy across areas such as software development, engineering, DevOps and solution architecture.

Due to the size and location of the team, there will be an element of travel required to all hub locations, which will contribute to your hybrid working commitment.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: We You'll join us in one of our digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £89,995.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £22,521.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women in IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' 
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.

1. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Job Description

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Hourly Rate: £13.50

Night Shifts

44 hours per week

Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our client's team on night shifts. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will provide essential support and care to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the night.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Health and Social Care or above
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant
• Proven ability to deliver compassionate and person-centered care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations

Benefits:

• Free uniform
• Paid DBS check
• Company pension scheme
• Paid induction
• Generous annual leave
• Onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care to patients
• Providing practical and emotional support to patients and their families
• Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any concerns to the nursing staff
• Assisting with personal care and hygiene tasks
• Supporting patients with mobility and physical activities
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients
• Communicating effectively with healthcare professionals and team members
• Acting as a mentor and providing guidance to junior healthcare assistants

Reference: WILL79752/RE