Total 146 job vacancies in St. Andrews, Fife

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and support. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we'll also rely on you to motivate everyone in your team to be at their best. Put simply, you'll help to make your care home a shining example of a high quality care environment. ABOUT YOUExperience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. We'll also look for a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. A caring nature and good communication skills are important as you'll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our 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 attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our 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 planning and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.

The Role


Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised care plans
Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join our strong staff team on a fixed term contract of one year.

We are a two- form entry school, therefore you will be working as part of the year group team. You will be able to plan engaging lessons following our chosen curriculum and agreed lesson structure. You will be part of the Trust’s exciting &iLearn iPad project with full training and support provided.

What the school offers its staff

Tollgate is committed to working with our families and the local community to develop the children’s academic and social skills. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils.

Tollgate was graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in October 2023 with inspectors noting that the children are happy, safe and well cared for. They also commented on our high expectations of children as we deliver the ambitious CUSP curriculum.

Tollgate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS and all other relevant checks will be required for this post. Visits to the school are encouraged. ECT’s welcome to apply.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a highly reputable organisation based in St Andrews who are looking to appoint a People & Development Administrator to their HR team.
Your new role
In this role you will be responsible for supporting the People & Development Manager with generalist HR duties, including leading on recruitment administration, managing onboarding and exit interview processes, organising training and L&D, providing support on various people and development projects, updating the HR database and improving efficiency and handling general queries of the people team. This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week with flexitime and hybrid working options.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be an experienced HR administrator or assistant, ideally with or working towards a CIPD qualification. You will need to have excellent systems knowledge and technical skills and have the ability to take initiative.
What you'll get in return

• Salary of up to £28,000 dependent on experience
• Permanent contract
• Full-time hours - 37.5 per week (flexitime & hybrid)
• Excellent benefits package including enhanced pension contribution & annual leave entitlement
• This organisation will consider part-time hours for this role.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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We are looking for proactive, eager to learn Nurses who want to develop the exceptional skills and knowledge required to care for critically ill patients in our Intensive/High Dependency Units.

East Sussex Healthcare Trust has 2 Critical Care units: We are currently recruiting for Conquest which comprises of 6 ITU & 5 HDU beds. Critical care bed capacity will be increasing this year.

You will need to have the minimum of six months acute hospital experience.

Are you committed to delivering high standards of nursing care, enjoy a challenge, like working with a like-minded team of individuals? If so, we would like to hear from you.

As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing individualised nursing care to critically ill patients as part of our multidisciplinary team. The care required reflects a holistic approach emphasising the unique and often complex needs of both the patient and their loved ones. We are very proud of our units who were both recognised as "Good" at our last CQC visit. We are striving for excellence at our next visit.

Our nurses are supported by a Practice Educator and clinical skills facilitator. We provide an environment conducive to professional and personal development for all disciplines of staff. In order to fulfil the job role, achieve the essential competencies and meet service needs, successful candidates will be required to work day and night 12-hour shifts on internal rotation.

You will have the opportunity to work in both units developing different skills and experiences. Internal ESHT applicants are welcome to apply.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

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Specialty Doctor Emergency Medicine



We are looking to recruit a specialty doctor to work in the Emergency department at Conquest Hospital.

This post attracts 2 additional Programmed Activities (APAs) 20% paid as a recruitment and retention payment and additional APAs will be job planned for predictable out of hours work.

The posts will commence as soon as possible. We are looking for doctors who have completed at least four year’s full-time postgraduate training ( or its equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in Emergency Medicine.

We have highly motivated and clinically skilled middle grade teams and are looking for like-minded people, with good leadership and teaching skills to join our team.

We have a robust clinical governance structure and pride ourselves on being a forward thinking and proactive in embracing change.


We are particularly interested in candidates who have commitment to all aspects of Emergency Medicine and are keen to develop their careers.



We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. In line with the NHS England vision of a consolidated and collaborative pathology network, our department is proud to be part of the Sussex Pathology Network. We went live with Digital Pathology in November 2023 and are currently completing the clinical validation of digital imaging, positioning us at the forefront of innovation in pathology services.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! **This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified applicants ** Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Responsibility for ensuring all correspondence is accurately and appropriately presented using current methodologies and medical terminology used by the team. To be highly skilled and experienced in the full range of secretarial work practices, software programs, and specialised functional terms. To be highly proficient and expert in care notes, advising and guiding others in team, supporting new users and instructing them as necessary. To use proficient internet skills to access, search and retrieve data relevant to team. To use touch typing, audio and shorthand skills as necessary in daily work to produce work in a timely manner. To use knowledge, and experience to meet the needs of the teams by completing non-routine tasks on a daily basis. To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training. To work unsupervised, on a daily basis, prioritising own workload, using initiative as to what is routine and what is urgent. To use agreed guidelines/procedures and developed knowledge/skills/qualifications when working autonomously and managing own work. To participate in yearly appraisals with supervisor/line manager Clinical Responsibility To give nonclinical advice only Responsible for informing services users of appointments, changes to appointments, cancellations in person, telephone or by letter. To negotiate agreements and co-operation from patients using tact at all times. To be the first point of call for service users, using developed communication skills and liaising with others to ensure the best possible care. Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility To be responsible for the training and development of students/trainees and temporary staff or equivalent others. Financial responsibility To manage and be responsible for petty cash To order non-stock requisitions, researching equipment/products if necessary To regularly monitor stationery levels, ordering as appropriate. To maintain and be responsible for maintaining equipment and reporting faults Service Development and Improvement To take the lead in deciding and implementing relevant changes to own work area. To propose changes to working practices for own work area and negotiate with others where other work areas are affected. To assist the team in research and development activities such as audit To undertake surveys/audits of own work area as necessary To be aware of Trust targets and implement in own work area as necessary. Communications To Communicate effectively with the Team Manager and team To exchange confidential, sensitive information with staff, service users and carers, in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of service users means that persuasive, re-assuring, empathic, counselling skills are required at all times. To use developed communication skills with service users who may have difficulty understanding, and at times to give disappointing information to service users e.g. cancelling appointments To be experienced with a range of communication methods including written, oral, telephone, fax, e-mail and scanner. To provide cover for reception, as required and use effective communication in dealing with service users where there may be barriers to effective communication. Other The Post holder will be expected to manage their workload during any shift period in a reliable and efficient manner. The post holder must be flexible in his/her contribution to delivering the work of the team. The post holder will require standard keyboard skill, and the ability to input accurate data whilst listening and communicating with callers, using audio and typing skills. The Post holder will be required to be able to access information via the Internet and Intranet and through another web-based systems. The Post holder will be required to effectively use scanning / printing machine to assist them in collecting information.

Working within the wider HUC unscheduled care division and with local healthcare providers, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner will complete the assessment and treatment of patients at a Nurse led Integrated Urgent Care Hub (IUCH), who may present with acute and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury; in order to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge. Successful applicants will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including remote GPs, other ANPs/ENPs/ECPs (Urgent Care Practitioners) and operational staff. All staff are expected to contribute to meeting Key Performance Indicators mandated by the service within the time frames identified. The post holder will work the full complement of the rota as required by the service. Principle Responsibilities will Include: To autonomously undertake clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge patients over the age of 1 with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, that have been triaged and referred by the patients own GP or 111. This includes but is not limited to: Interpretation of ECGs Wound Closure Diagnosis and management of minor illness presentations Diagnosis and management of minor injury presentations Minor ENT and Ophthalmic presentations Management of uncomplicated fractures To offer advice and health education as appropriate To support access for patients within the UCH opening hours and facilitate a clear patient pathway Enable patients to carry out self-care as appropriate, through effective communication of health care advice Following agreed Patient Group Directions administer simple analgesics to patients whilst awaiting senior clinical review if clinically indicated Recognise the acutely ill patient and the need for urgent/emergency treatment acting appropriately with other clinical support as required Identify any safeguarding concerns and make appropriate referrals following safeguarding processes To be committed to working in a changing environment, responding positively to new demands and changes and to be willing to be flexible to the changing needs of the service To promote and facilitate audit and research-based practice as required To direct patients appropriately to the right professional within appropriate time frame To assess and priorities presenting patients in terms of acuity whilst maintaining patient safety at all times. To support clinicians and other members of the team to ensure timely care to patients. Professional To recognise and work within own limitations at all times. Adhere to NMCs - The Code Participate and work to the policies and quality standards set by HUC Ensure that all the requirements of revalidation are met To have a personal development plan to include supervision and professional portfolio To identify own learning needs as part of individual development process Communication To work closely with all members of the HUC team and the out of hours team within the clinical hub as appropriate. To communicate professionally and effectively with patients /relatives / carers /colleagues To keep accurate and contemporaneous records of all health enquiries, including assessment, treatment, and advice regarding patient care. The documentation must clearly reflect the assessment and findings in the consultation in line with current practice and in accordance with The Code as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council To attend and participate in UTC meetings as required Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, therefore full right to work in the UK is required for this role. No agencies please.

The Department of Health called for reform of the current death certification process. Based upon the Inquirys findings, the DH proposed that a new role of Medical Examiner be established within healthcare environments. Medical Examiners will be appropriately trained senior doctors who will verify clinical information on Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs), to ensure appropriate referrals to the Coroner and accuracy and consistency of MCCD content. They will be responsible for the scrutiny of the documentation and circumstances arising from deaths in West Suffolk Hospital. It is anticipated that all deaths in primary and secondary care will be scrutinised by the medical examiner in the future, and as a national endeavour Medical Examiners will scrutinise all deaths in England and Wales.Medical practitioners must be registered with a license to practise in the UK by the GMC, with at least five years experience. The candidate must have been registered as a medical practitioner throughout the previous five years as at the date of appointment. Medical examiners will need the agreement of their current service/practice managers to be flexible in their roles. Please ensure you have the approval of your relevant manager as the role will require a degree of prospective cover as well as time to attend further CPD/training and meetings of National. Regional and local ME forums as well as occasional coroners inquests.

This Job Description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time consistent with the responsibility of this role. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. This Job Description is subject to periodic review and development. The following are the core responsibilities of this role: a. To be responsible for checking all medicines dispensed, ensuring there are no discrepancies, as per prescription. b. Dispensing medicines to the entitled population safely and accurately c. Collecting prescription charges and patient signatures d. in accordance with dispensary protocol e. Maintaining stock levels within the dispensary to agreed levels f. Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy, including stock rotation, ensuring the cold chain is maintained where applicable g. Conduct stocktakes and agree with management and the team of the frequency. h. Work closely with senior partner and clinicians to maximise profitability i. Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed and disposed of, in accordance with practice policy j. Safe disposal of returned and / or out of date medicines k. Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed within a 72-hour timeframe l. Providing patients with advice regarding all prescription matters m. Process prescription requests via email, phone, face-to-face and online n. Daily recording of fridge temperatures o. Preparation of monthly returns p. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times q. Maintain accurate records at all times r. Collection and accurate processing of all monies received s. Share the provision of cover during absences within the team in a fair way, following internal process t. Fully observe legal requirements relevant to the dispensing practice and HA regulations and controlled drugs u. Ensure that all drug safety alerts and notices are acted upon in a timely manner v. To go through prescriptions monthly not picked up and unlikely to be picked up to remove the details from the patient records and then destroy the prescription

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.