Total 196 Senior Executive job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LX

Senior Quantity Surveyor Ready to elevate your career?
Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility engineering contractors, delivering cutting-edge civil engineering solutions across power, water, telecoms, and rail sectors. Due to continued growth and new contract wins, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost and contractual aspects of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of critical infrastructure projects and make a significant impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

About the Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll bring expertise in cost management, procurement, and contract administration to ensure projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to the highest standards. You’ll also provide leadership to project teams, fostering collaboration and mentoring junior staff to achieve shared success.

Key Responsibilities Cost Management

- Prepare and oversee cost estimates and detailed project budgets.
- Monitor project costs, identify savings opportunities, and manage variances.
- Deliver regular cost reports and forecasts to stakeholders.

Contract Administration

- Lead the preparation, negotiation, and management of construction contracts, including handling variations, claims, and disputes.
- Ensure all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and client requirements.
- Provide strategic guidance on contractual matters, resolving issues efficiently.

Procurement

- Oversee the tendering process, including preparing documents, evaluating bids, and selecting suppliers.
- Negotiate contract terms with subcontractors to achieve optimal outcomes.

Risk Management

- Identify and mitigate risks such as cost overruns and delays.
- Develop and implement strategies to manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership

- Mentor and coach junior Quantity Surveyors, promoting professional development.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

What You’ll Bring Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Chartered status with RICS or equivalent (essential).
- Extensive experience managing complex construction projects.

Skills

- Expertise in cost management, procurement, and construction contracts.
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities.
- Proficient in quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office.
- Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach.
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

About Our Client Established in 1994, this business is a leading utility engineering contractor with a proven track record of delivering customer-focused solutions. Their mission is to lead the energy transition with innovation and sustainability at the core of what they do.

Apply Now Are you ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping the UK’s infrastructure? Submit your CV today and join a company that is united by a commitment to excellence, growth, and success.

The must haves for this role: 1. Diploma or degree level professional qualification, and registered for practice through NMC or HCPC2. Understanding of psychosis and NICE recommended interventions for this client group3. Experience of being a tailoring care plans and formulations.4. Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Jacqui Short on 07721237093 or email: jacqui.short@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

1/ To provide an integrated clinical leadership to a small team of nurses within the Service Team in order to care for patients with cancer to the highest possible standard and develop practice with the support of the ward manager. 2/ The post-holder works as a skilled practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in his/her clinical area. 3/ When working at Bracknell Clinic or West Berkshire Community Hospital, the post-holder manages the chemotherapy service on a day-to-day basis reporting to Ward manager at RBH. 4/ To assume responsibility for the operational management of staff and resources in order to provide a safe environment; in the absence of the ward sister, taking a lead in a specific aspect of ward management. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Job Title: Senior Mental Health Practitioner Trust :- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location: Resource House Pay Rates: Day £ 22.99 per hour Sat/Nights £29.89 per hour Sun/Bank Hols £36.79 per hour Contract length: On going full time Shift Patterns: Monday-Friday 9-5 About the Trust Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life. Why might this job interest you? Being a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What you can add: Clinical :- The post holder will be responsible for the formulation, execution and evaluation of a care plan for a designated number of patients who may present with significant complexity within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will ensure that each individual plan is developed in consultation/agreement with the patient and informed by the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be responsible for identifying the specific interventions and skills required from the multidisciplinary team to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes with are evidence based and lead to recovery and minimise risk The post holder will be responsible for devising a risk and safety plan with each individual patient and alerting the crisis/home treatment team services as required The post holder will operate within the principles of recovery and as such support each patient to develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan and reduce dependence on Secondary Mental Health Services enabling a planned integration into local community facilities and the discharge as part of the patients recovery plan. GENERAL :- This is a varied role where youll be expected to undertake the range of responsibilities specified above, working together with your line manager and colleagues to ensure that the activities of this post make a real difference to our patients. Your line manager may ask you to undertake other reasonable duties to facilitate the smooth running of your service or team. We are an equal opportunities employer and youll be expected to role model equality of opportunity, live the values and always operate in accordance with our Equal Opportunities Policy. Health and Safety at work is important to us and we would like you to role model the highest standards of behaviour and go above and beyond by adopting excellent practice where it links to the health and wellbeing of our colleagues. It is important that you cooperate with us to ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: qualification/experience: Qualifications: Qualified Psychiatric Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist with +2-year post registration experienced preferred. Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as MS Outlook, MS Office, MS TEAMs and the internet). Experience: Previous knowledge and experience of working in the community and with service users who have complex mental health needs. Knowledge and experience of applying evidence-based strategies and psycho-social interventions to effectively engage with service users and their carers. Experience of formulating risk assessments. Experience of working with mental health services (or able to demonstrate transferable skills). Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students. Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Specialist knowledge acquired through training in a specialised discipline. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the health and social care systems and operating frameworks, clinical observations and the Mental Health Act. A clear understanding of complex needs support issues such as homelessness, substance misuse and offending. Knowledge of safeguarding protocols. Knowledge and understanding of how to deal with challenging individuals. Effective and competent interpersonal, influencing, communication, observation, and reporting skills. Strong organisational skills and the ability to analyse situations and be able to make the right decisions. Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances. Ability to cope in pressurised environment and apply practical problem-solving skills in everyday situations. Ability to manage risk. Demonstrate an ability to maintain clear boundaries. Demonstration of Psychological awareness of others strengths and weaknesses. Demonstration of an ability to have flexibility in their coping style and an awareness to see problems from a different perspective. Ability to work effectively in a team, work on own initiative, work unsupervised and manage own workload. *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Title: - Senior Specialist ADHD Nurse Trust: - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location: Wokingham Community Hospital Pay Rate: Day £ 22.99, Night: £ 29.89, Sun/Bank Holiday : £ 36.79 Shift Pattern: -Monday to Friday, 9-5pm About the Trust Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life. Why might this job interest you? This flexible role as a Senior Specialist ADHD Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating. What you can add: To assess children and young people for ADHD and as part of this assessment to ascertain if there are other co-morbidities. Assessment will include Interpretation and evaluation of neurocognitive measurements and activity measurements (Qbtest) Assessment will also include consideration of impact, differential or co-occurring conditions and a risk assessment. Post-diagnostic advice, psychoeducation and support To offer regular medication reviews to children and young people prescribed medication for ADHD, with monitoring of treatment response. To complete physical observations of children and young people as part of their medication review (height, weight, blood pressure and pulse) To care coordinate assigned cases and will manage these cases within a supportive MDT environment. To develop relationships with child, young person and their families (where appropriate) within a designated child, young person and their familys group to establish an effective therapeutic relationship that enables the communication and sharing of complex and sensitive information. The post holder as care coordinator will be responsible for the liaison and coordination of care delivered by them and the wider MDT and other services, the setting of goals and review in collaboration with the child, young person and families. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality, accurate and timely recording on Trust electronic systems, e.g., RiO, of clinical information such as assessment, formulations, progress notes, care plans, risk assessments, outcomes and discharge. The post holder will be responsible for making recommendations to the wider CFAA teams on additional assessment or interventions and skills required to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes which are evidenced based and lead to recovery and minimise risk. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: Education/ Qualifications & Training :- Registered professional qualification in Mental Health, Nursing (RMN) or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or Certified School Nurse or Paediatric Nurse Post qualifying Child & Adolescent Mental Health training or qualifications in therapeutic approaches with children, young people and families. Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology and teaching. Assessing and mentoring of students Preceptorship training Previous Experience :- Ability to manage risk and understanding of child safeguarding procedures. Worked with children and young people. Effective communication skills, written & verbal Good organisational skills, ability to analyse sit Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :- Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding child development and the impact it can have on meeting the five Every Child Matters outcomes, the Childrens Act 1989 and The Mental Health Act 2007. Effective communication skills, written & verbal Good organisational skills, ability to analyse sit Additional Requirements :- Anility to travel to other sites *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £14,29 per hour & other fantastic benefits

Location: Wallingford, OX10 9EG

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Care Assistant at a care home, you’ll look after the different needs of our client's residents to enable to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that’s warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join as a Senior Care Assistant. We’ll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We’re looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there’s no limit to how far you can go. Many of our client's Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Click to Apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5348

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As a Business Development Executive, you'll join a rapidly growing industry where technological innovation is accelerating. Companies are heavily investing in software and IT services to improve efficiency and seize opportunities.Your main role will be to acquire and manage new customers, fostering relationships and generating repeat business. You'll also present new ideas and sales strategies. Your focus will be on selling consultancy services and software tools from partners like Atlassian, monday.com, and JFrog. The industry's dynamism offers the potential for generous commissions.Additionally, you'll have the chance to earn accreditations and specialise in technologies from our partners, becoming the "go-to" expert within AC.
Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify and close sales leads with new and existing customers.
• Maintain strong relationships with key contacts.
• Write detailed proposals with technical colleagues.
• Attend online and in-person events.

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• Strong degree (2:1 minimum).
• Relevant sales experience.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Personable and enthusiastic.
• Passion for learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Interest in the technology sector.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Atlassian software (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).

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About the Role of Senior Quantity Surveyor:

Long term freelance opportunity for an Senior Quantity Surveyor in Slough paying competitive day rate

I am currently assisting a market leading brand in their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Team. This is an opportunity to be site based working on a £20m office new build, As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will benefit from working with the existing construction team and have full support from a commercial Manager and Construction Director.

Our client take pride in the developments they deliver and have regenerated various other schemes across London in the sectors of new build, fit out and refurbishment.

This is an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a freelance basis, for a minimum of 12 months. They are looking for someone that has a proven track record working providing support with a Main Contractor.

The ideal candidate for Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Commercial experience
• New build experience
• Main Contracting experience

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald. We need a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team and support us deliver clean and wastewater projects for the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will:

- Lead and manage the mechanical engineering aspects of design and build projects in the water sector for Thames Water, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, UK water industry standards and industry best practices.
- Utilise your extensive knowledge and experience in the water sector to provide expert technical guidance and support to junior engineers and team members.
- Conduct thorough technical reviews of mechanical designs, calculations, and specifications ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements.


Candidate Specification :


- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Extensive experience working in the UK water sector, including hands-on experience in the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and related infrastructure.
- Knowledge of the Designer and Principal Designer duties under CDM2015 is essential



What we can offer:
At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:


- Pension matched by employer up to 7%
- Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
- Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
- 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
- Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
- Gym Membership discounts UK wide
- Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available



Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mott MacDonald
Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

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Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving? Join our team to support the creation of the 'Intelligent Client' driving our AMP7 ambitions and beyond. Your role will involve leading complex design processes in the water and wastewater industry, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with stringent design codes.

As a critical team member, you will conduct root cause analysis investigations, provide technical input into project briefs, and oversee the development of new technologies for research projects. Additionally, you will be crucial in establishing a 'Centre of Excellence' for engineering and nurturing a sustainable engineering structure from graduate to industry experts.

Join us in shaping Thames Water's future of engineering. Your expertise and leadership will ensure our success in AMP8 and beyond.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Engineer

- Complete the design of complex engineering processes in the water and wastewater industry.
- Support multidisciplinary teams in developing solutions to engineering challenges for operational plants to ensure adherence to stringent design codes.
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for mechanically biased projects.
- Undertake equipment failure root cause analysis investigations to establish failure methods and reduce the impact and future occurrence.
- Provide technical input into project definition briefs.
- Provide mechanical input into asset surveys, plant condition assessments, feasibility studies, optioneering, whole-life costing, and preliminary designs.
- Provide technical sign-off and assurance during technical delivery, including handover.
- Ensure we are compliant with engineering-based regulatory requirements in their area.
- Support testing and development of new technologies for implementation in research projects
- Provide the technical sign-off (accountability) and assurance that the project needs will be fulfilled during technical delivery, including handover and commissioning.
- Develop new tools (software, programs, Apps, etc.) to enhance the Engineering team's capabilities.
- Support the establishment of a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for engineering.
- Support establishing a cohesive, sustainable engineering structure from graduate to industry experts that leads Thames Water’s engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond.

Hybrid – Clearwater Court, you will be required in the office and on-site 2-3 days a week and as the business requires.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

It is helpful to have a driver's licence and access to a vehicle for this role.

What you should bring to the role

- Be a recognised senior engineer (Chartered or close to achieving Chartered Status) in Mechanical Engineering with considerable experience in the water industry or a closely related equivalent sector.
- Be degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
- Have design engineer knowledge of a detailed design level.
- Provide background on supporting quantity surveyors/cost estimating teams in the scope development for cost modelling and budgetary proposals.
- Knowledgeable in pumps/pipe systems, sludge, gas/CHP systems, or water/wastewater treatment process equipment.
- Understand the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary from £48,080 to £72,120 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The must haves for this role: Good general education qualifications, including English and Maths at GCSE grade C or equivalent. IT literate Previous experience working as a Band 2 support worker in a mental health acute care setting. Ability to work in a stressful environment. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Stella Kigozi, Ward Manager on 01189605257 or email: stella.kigozi@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

6 ROLES AVAILABLE

Rowan Ward in Prospect Park Hospital is a mixed 20 bed Ward that provides care for older adults with mainly dementia and other mental health conditions such as depression. Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the ward works closely with patients and families to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness, and compassion.

We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change.

With excellent communication and people skills, you will reassure those in your care, discussing distressing and sensitive situations in a kind, calm and respectful manner. Helpful and approachable, you will deliver a seamless service and will be eager to assist with queries both face-to-face and over the phone.
• You will already have substantial experience of working as a support worker in a mental healthcaresetting with the ability to supervise and coach junior staff.

• You have a passion for caring, a warm personality and the resilience to help us transform our patients’ lives.

• Withgreat communicationand people skills, you will ensure that patient dignity is alwaysmaintained.  Collaborating with our warm,friendlyand enthusiastic team, you can play your part in helping us achieve our ambitions to become a ‘Centre of Excellence’.  


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:
• Good general education qualifications, including English and Maths at GCSE grade C or equivalent.
• IT literate
• Previous experience working as a Band 2 support worker in a mental health acute care setting.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Stella Kigozi, Ward Manager on 01189605257 or email: stella.kigozi@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached. For further information please contact Charlotte Duncan, Lead Technician - Pharmacy Homecare Services. Tel: 0118 322 8794 or email: charlotte.duncan@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a clinical role and will have senior leadership responsibilities. They will manage a team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians across the 3 practices. They will provide clinical supervision, training, support and mentorship. They will set objectives within the team that match both the professional development of each team member and the priorities of the three surgeries. They will develop the clinical skills of the Pharmacy Team within their scope of practice and allocate work accordingly, with direction from the 3 practices. Theywill take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities. They will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, medicine reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practices. They will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement, manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services and contribute to the delivery of the local medicines optimisation strategy. They will ensure that the practices liaise with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility Long-term condition patients Telephone consultations with patients with multimorbidities and, in partnership with primary healthcare colleagues, implement improvements to patients medicines, including de-prescribing. Development of long-term condition patient facing clinics including participation in group consultations. Review the on-going need for each medicine to ensure they get the best use of their medicines. Support achievement of relevant targets. Clinical Medication Review Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy and care home residents. Implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests. Support and develop the clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to be able to carry out medication reviews within their scope of practice. Patient facing medicines support Develop patient facing clinics for the Pharmacy Team for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice. Telephone medicines support Provide telephone support for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines. Medicine information to practice staff and patients Act as a source of medicines information for all the practice team and patients. Suggest and recommend solutions. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to highrisk groups of patients Work in partnership with hospital and local provider colleagues to proactively manage patients at high risk of medicine related problems before they are discharged to ensure continuity of care. Signposting Ensuring that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the right care, with an emphasis on training reception teams to help with pathways and liaising with external facilitators where necessary to improve processes. Ensuring that the addition of the pharmacist to the clinical team results in a reduction in workload for other clinicians. Unplanned Hospital Admissions Work with case managers, multidisciplinary review teams, hospital colleagues and virtual ward teams to manage medicines-related risk for readmission and patient harm. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups. Repeat prescribing Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Medicines Safety Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines, including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence from clinical trials. Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners. Medicines Quality Improvement Programme Working with colleagues, identify and provide leadership on areas of prescribing and medicines optimisation. Conduct clinical audits and medicine optimisation projects or work with colleagues such as GP registrars, practice managers etc., feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team. Present results and provide leadership on suggested changes. Contribute to national and local research initiatives. Frailty Take a leading role in the contractual requirements to support frail patients with their medication including medication review and patient identification. Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations Work with the ICB to implement local and national guidelines including NICE etc. Liaise with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists. Education and Training Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Provide training to visiting medical, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare students where appropriate. Supervision Provide support and mentorship to clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Care Quality Commission Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Undertake risk assessment and ensure compliance with medicines legislation. Public Health To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public. Communication The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers. Confidentiality: the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & safety: The post-holder will implement and lead a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate. Additional responsibilities for practice participating in the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme, staff competency recording, development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, and recording and analysis of medication dispensing and prescribing significant events.