Total 72 Customer Service job vacancies in MK42 9XE

To provide skilled nursing care under the supervision of the nurse providing care, undertaking routine and specifically identified tasks. This will include but is not limited to patient observation, phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and, ECGs, cannulation removal, scalp cooling therapy. Requesting Blood tests on ICE as per instruction from registered nurses or medical team. To rotate between chemotherapy day unit and phlebotomy clinic, To inform Nurse in Charge of any matters affecting the standard of patient care delivery To support other team members in their professional work. To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust and the Primrose Unit To assist the nurse in charge with the cost-effective use of resources in patient care delivery Monitor and replenish stock levels within the Primrose unit and order as appropriate To take part in the development of practice guidelines within the unit/ward To assist Nurse in Charge in identifying, implementing and monitoring the standards of care To be aware of the patient as an individual and adopt a holistic approach to the delivery of care. Dealing with occasional unpleasant conditions such as bodily fluids and assisting the qualified nurse in dealing with violence and aggression To assist the qualified nurse in the risk assessments of all patients and carry out manual handling as per Trust Policy To communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team throughout the Primrose Unit and Trust To maintain patient confidentiality at all times To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives referring them to the nurses regarding their care, treatment and discharge process. To be aware of the current Trust Health & Safety policies and practice in accordance with these policies To attend yearly statutory training in fire, manual handling, infection control, and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation. To report to nurse in Charge incidents/ accidents to staff, patients and visitors. To report to any defective or faulty equipment to Nurse In Charge as appropriate To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the Primrose Unit. To participate in the in-service training programme (included staff orientation programme) to enhance patient care. To maintain and up-date own development. To ensure statutory and personal development is achieved in line with your Personal Development Plan agreed during your appraisal. To attend and contribute regularly to Primrose Unit meetings To participate in objectives setting and yearly appraisals. To demonstrate trust values on a daily basis.

Our client is looking for a planning support assistant to join their team on a short term contract until the end of November 2024.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing planning support
• Administer/manage the documentation system for all planing applications and appeals
• Dealing with amendments
• Input to database
• Preparing appeal questionnaires
• Managing comments from neighbours
• Dealing with redactions

You will need:

• Previous planning experience
• Experience working with councils

If you have the experience or would like to know more, please apply now!

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Professionalism 1. Maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, undertaking and completing further training and academic qualifications as appropriate to the role and service requirements. 2. Adhere to all trust policies, guidelines and standards ensuring a high standard of personal and professional behaviour and dress is maintained at all times whilst acting as an ambassador for the trust and a role model to others. 3. Manage own time effectively, ensure good time keeping in relation to shift commencement and breaks. 4. Maintain professional boundaries and working relations with patients and colleagues, appropriately declaring any conflict of interest. 5. The post holder may be deployed/expected to work in any part of the organisation should the need arise to ensure patient safety is maintained. Communication 1. Communicate clearly and appropriately with patients, their relatives/friends, colleagues and all other members of the multidisciplinary team, including responding to queries, answering the phone, taking messages, and passing on written and verbal information. 2. Identify patients individual communication needs and assure correct communication support is provided to those who need using available translating services. 3. To comply with the trust information governance policy and patients confidentiality. 4. Provide patients with information and advice ensuring that the information provided is in a format which meets their needs e.g. large, Braille or other languages, complying with AIS standards. 5. Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and ensure effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives, mindful of own and others body language and barriers which may affect communication. 6. Participate in discussions about patients care and ward/clinic/departmental issues at safety huddle /handover meetings.

Bedford Borough Council are looking for ASYE social workers

This will be in a Children services.

JOB PURPOSE:

1. To carry a workload, in accordance with the requirements of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), and the experience and capability of the individual social worker. Supervision will reflect the requirements of the ASYE.

2. To work under guidance within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of Bedford Borough Council (the Council).

3. To work under guidance collaboratively with children, young people and their families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team's service area.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Under guidance and closely supervised to work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.

2. Under guidance and closely supervised to undertake assessments, in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service

3. Under guidance and closely supervised to plan, implement and review a range of interventions for service users in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.

4. Manage a workload in accordance with the requirements of the ASYE.

5. Make pro-active use of supervision in accordance with the requirements of the ASYE in order to support development across the Professional Capabilities Framework and to meet the objectives of Performance Development Reviews.

6. Maintain accurate and up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures.

please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk

Remain composed at all times. Show empathy when dealing with emotionally distressed patients or those receiving bad news. Be able to concentrate whilst working in a busy, potentially noisy environment. Prepare all relevant documentation for clinics, making sure patient labels, new referrals and results are all available in the patients notes. Maintain relationships with clinical staff. Liaise with consultants and secretaries regarding queries with clinics and booking teams for copies of referral letters. Ensure PIMS is fully maintained, all patient information up to date and clinics are appropriately cashed up and patients added to waiting lists where appropriate. Arrange for patients records are tracked and returned to the Records Library or relevant secretary after each clinic session. Ensure that the Reception area is well maintained at all times, this may involve liaison with Domestic and Estates departments. Book results in to clinic Assist in covering the absences of other Reception staff as and when required in all areas of the Trust. This may involve working across different areas. Arrange photocopying as required. Deal with daily internal and external post. Any other duties relevant to the area of work.

Work with CNS team to manage the corporate caseload at Bedford Hospital. New patient assessments and medical support to the nursing team. In conjunction with medical colleagues, carry out daily management of patients ensuring they receive appropriate medical assessment and care. Review patients regularly with medical colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team and agree a management plan liaising closely with the ward teams. Participate in multidisciplinary ward team meetings Attend to the needs of individual patients, their families and/or carers, attending family meetings and case conferences as required. To liaise with, and provide advice to, General Practitioners, and other members of the Primary Healthcare Team in assisting in the support of patients in the community Provide medical advice and consultation to the hospital and follow up outpatient consultations for colleagues as required. Keep accurate, professional and contemporaneous records. Ensure that all prescribing is in accordance with Bedfordshire Hospital policies and statutory requirements. Liaise with other health professionals in a variety of contexts to plan and review care required. Support the CNS team including any nurse prescribers with clinical and education supervision. Provide guidance on ethical issues emerging in relation to patient care. Work with the Governance and Clinical teams in overseeing and maintaining Support the End of Life Strategy by contributing to teaching programme

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. Main responsibilities: The post holder will welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the department and provide advice or guidance, information or assistance as appropriate. They will work as part of a team providing front line administration services to the department, welcome patients and visitors to the department, the booking of outpatient appointments, ensuring medical notes and appropriate documentation is prepared and available for all clinics, answering the telephone to both internal and external callers and arrange patient transport as required. Well-developed interpersonal skills, remaining composed at all times. Show empathy when dealing with emotionally distressed patients or those receiving bad news. Be able to concentrate whilst working in a busy, potentially noisy environment. Prepare all relevant documentation for clinics, making sure patient labels, new referrals and results are all available in the patients notes. Liaise with consultants and secretaries regarding queries with clinics and copies of referral letters. Ensure PIMS is fully maintained, all patient information up to date and clinics are appropriately cashed up and patients added to waiting lists where appropriate. Ensure that the Reception area is well maintained at all times, this may involve liaison with Domestic and Estates departments.

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity for a driven pharmacist to lead on the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the 12 bed critical care unit, recovery units and operating theatres at our Bedford Hospital site, which treats a diverse range of medical and surgical patients requiring multiorgan support. You will also be one of our lead pharmacists contributing to the running of our clinical pharmacy service including line-management and training responsibility.

We are looking for dynamic, organised and motivated pharmacist who has experience in a variety of clinical specialties, including critical care, and will be supported to further develop their skills further in this lead role.

You must possess the vision, energy, enthusiasm and influencing skills to deliver the safest possible care to our patients. The ability to engage, motivate and work in close collaboration with medical, nursing, pharmacy and General Manager colleagues will be essential.

As a GDE site we are a digitally advanced trust with electronic prescribing already in place for inpatient prescribing on our wards and our critical care unit. Part of your role would include supporting, and helping develop, additional digital innovations within critical care at the Trust.

We are committed to personal development and you will also have the opportunity to undertake further training and will be supported to obtain additional qualifications relevant to this role.
• Work with, supervise, and be a role model for other pharmacists in order to lead, plan and develop an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service, which is consistent with the priorities and needs of the relevant Clinical Service Line (CSL). This should be in line with local and national policies and best practice including compliance with legislation. This will ensure the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff resources.
• Be responsible for delivering the defined service KPIs and include close working with other Lead or Specialist Pharmacists.
• Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including (where applicable) non-medical prescribing in line with the agreed scope of practice, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with clinical guidance.
• Support the CSL and Pharmacy department in meeting its risk management, financial management and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines.
• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy audit and practice research within the critical care. To take an active part in projects to support patient safety.
• Undertake clinical supervision of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacists.
• Act as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.
• Be a source of specialist advice for critical care for other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

• Work with, supervise and be a role model for other pharmacists in order to lead, plan and develop an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service, which is consistent with the priorities and needs of the relevant Clinical Service Line. This should also be in line with local and national policies and best practice including compliance with Medicines legislation. This will ensure the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff resources.
• Be responsible for delivering the defined service Key Performance Indicators and include close working with other Lead or Specialist Pharmacists.
• Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including (where applicable) non-medical prescribing to a defined caseload of patients, in line with the agreed scope of practice, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with local and national clinical guidance.
• Support the Clinical Service Line and Pharmacy department in meeting its risk management, financial management and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines.
• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy audit and practice research within the critical care, anaesthetics and theatre fields. To take an active part in projects to support patient safety.



This advert closes on Friday 26 Jul 2024

Responsible for organising own workload, work is managed rather than supervised. Liaise with Consultant, mortuary and BMS staff regarding investigations to be performed.Liaise with hospital staff, the Bereavement Officer, Police and Coroners Officers, funeral companies. Communicate with bereaved families.Supervises junior Anatomical Pathology Technicians.Maintains computer and written records relating to the deceaseds admission and discharge, property, valuables, post-mortem consent forms and cremation forms.Assist in the completion of Cremation forms.Implements policies and procedures within Mortuary, comments on existing and proposed policies and procedures which affect other departments and areas.Responsible for maintaining supplies in Mortuary.Responsible for the safe use of equipment within the Mortuary.Attends departmental meetings as/when applicable or required.Daily receipt and release of bodies ensuring that they meet quality standards of identification and documentation as defined in Standard Operating Procedures. Assisting the Pathologists at Post-mortem, including the preliminary dissection of bodies, the correct labelling, weighing and treatment of specimens taken for laboratory examination, tissue sampling collection and data collection. Frequent physical and cosmetic reconstruction of bodies after post-mortem for subsequent viewing by relatives, including bodies suffering trauma after accidents. Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and best practice within the post mortem suite and associated areas. Undertake daily computer data entry and ensure that accurate records of patient information are maintained at all times. Take part in any mortuary on-call service.Participates in internal quality control and external quality assurance. Maintains Mortuary equipment, benches and storage space in a clean and tidy state. Occasionally participates in equipment testing and new techniques. Report any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced APT to come and further develop their skills in a fast paced environment. Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported in developing their professional skills further, including in house training and official courses.

This is a cross-site post; working at both Bedford Hospital & the Luton & Dunstable Hospital.

There are over 2,500 admissions per annum, with approximately 550 post mortem examinations. Bedford site deals with all Forensic cases and is in piloting a PM CT service for the county of Bedfordshire.

We are a small dedicated team of ten staff delivering the Mortuary & Bereavement Service to the hospitals and our community, promoting the Trusts’ THRIVE values.

As well as having the level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology you will need extensive experience of working in a busy mortuary environment; including post mortem examination skills.

The successful applicant will have a sympathetic and respectable mature attitude and be vigilant of strict confidentiality required for this role. You will need an understanding of and respect for the requirements of the diverse population of Bedfordshire.

To assist the mortuary & bereavement team with providing a professional Mortuary service for Bedfordshire Hospitals, liaising with all members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the care of the deceased & with service users.

To assist the mortuary management team with the maintenance of the quality management system documentation for the provision of the mortuary service to UKAS & HTA standards.
To carry out post mortem procedures, both routine & advanced.
Prepare deceased patients for & assisting with viewings.
The post holder will ensure dignified, sympathetic & empathetic mortuary service in line with the laws & codes of practice relating to the mortuary.
Duties will be undertaken across both hospital sites; mortuaries at the Luton & Dunstable& Bedford Hospital sites.
The post holder will assist in providing training for new members of the mortuary team , promoting excellence throughout practice.
The post holder will assist the Bereavement Support Office Team in co-ordinating the day-to-day functions of the Bereavement Support Service.
Providing correct, informative, support & advice to bereaved relatives.
To advise staff about the administrative procedures following death including medical and nursing teams.
Contribute to maintaining a high quality service through evaluation & monitoring.
Assist the Bereavement Support Officer team in developing the service in response to Trust requirements & national initiatives.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Responsible for organising own workload, work is managed rather than supervised.

Liaise with Consultant, mortuary and BMS staff regarding investigations to be performed.
Liaise with hospital staff, the Bereavement Officer, Police and Coroner’s Officers, funeral companies. Communicate with bereaved families.
Supervises junior Anatomical Pathology Technicians.
Maintains computer and written records relating to the deceased’s admission and discharge, property, valuables, post-mortem consent forms and cremation forms.
Assist in the completion of Cremation forms.
Implements policies and procedures within Mortuary, comments on existing and proposed policies and procedures which affect other departments and areas.
Responsible for maintaining supplies in Mortuary.
Responsible for the safe use of equipment within the Mortuary.
Attends departmental meetings as/when applicable or required.
Daily receipt and release of bodies ensuring that they meet quality standards of identification and documentation as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.

Assisting the Pathologists at Post-mortem, including the preliminary dissection of bodies, the correct labelling, weighing and treatment of specimens taken for laboratory examination, tissue sampling collection and data collection.

Frequent physical and cosmetic reconstruction of bodies after post-mortem for subsequent viewing by relatives, including bodies suffering trauma after accidents.

Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and best practice within the post mortem suite and associated areas.

Undertake daily computer data entry and ensure that accurate records of patient information are maintained at all times.

Take part in any mortuary on-call service.

Participates in internal quality control and external quality assurance.

Maintains Mortuary equipment, benches and storage space in a clean and tidy state.

Occasionally participates in equipment testing and new techniques.

Report any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure


This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jul 2024

Finance Manager (Capital & Technical)
Location: Bedfordshire
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
Rate: £650-750 per day umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
*Mostly Remote Working*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Bedfordshire for a Finance Manager (Capital & Treasury) on a temporary basis. The postholder will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the fixed asset register, management of the capital programme, reviewing business cases, technical accounting, responding to auditor queries. The role is also responsible for the management of three staff.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide high quality financial management on closure of accounts, technical financial advice, capital accounting and financial control.
• To prepare and present reports and financial information and direct support to Portfolio Holders, Directors, Assistant Chief Executives and Chief Officers to ensure there is effective financial control across the service.
• To support budget preparation including the annual capital budget process and provide financial advice and guidance on financial developments.
• To provide support and a robust challenge throughout the financial year in relation to Capital budget monitoring complying at all times with agreed timetables. Support Budget Managers through direct contact and responding to budget queries arising in a timely manner.
• To support the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, External Auditors and management of the fixed asset register complying with agreed timetables and ensuring at all times that working papers are of an appropriate standard as determined.

Candidate Criteria

• CCAB/CIMA/CIPFA Qualified Accountant
• Experience in a Local Government finance environment specifically with in a technical accountancy role
• Experience of maintaining a fixed asset register, managing a capital programme and reviewing business cases
• Experience of managing staff members in a financial environment
• Great communication skills and ability to work professionally and adapt to any team fit.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity for a driven pharmacist to lead on the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the 12 bed critical care unit, recovery units and operating theatres at our Bedford Hospital site, which treats a diverse range of medical and surgical patients requiring multiorgan support. You will also be one of our lead pharmacists contributing to the running of our clinical pharmacy service including line-management and training responsibility.

We are looking for dynamic, organised and motivated pharmacist who has experience in a variety of clinical specialties, including critical care, and will be supported to further develop their skills further in this lead role.

You must possess the vision, energy, enthusiasm and influencing skills to deliver the safest possible care to our patients. The ability to engage, motivate and work in close collaboration with medical, nursing, pharmacy and General Manager colleagues will be essential.

As a GDE site we are a digitally advanced trust with electronic prescribing already in place for inpatient prescribing on our wards and our critical care unit. Part of your role would include supporting, and helping develop, additional digital innovations within critical care at the Trust.

We are committed to personal development and you will also have the opportunity to undertake further training and will be supported to obtain additional qualifications relevant to this role.
• Work with, supervise, and be a role model for other pharmacists in order to lead, plan and develop an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service, which is consistent with the priorities and needs of the relevant Clinical Service Line (CSL). This should be in line with local and national policies and best practice including compliance with legislation. This will ensure the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff resources.
• Be responsible for delivering the defined service KPIs and include close working with other Lead or Specialist Pharmacists.
• Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including (where applicable) non-medical prescribing in line with the agreed scope of practice, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with clinical guidance.
• Support the CSL and Pharmacy department in meeting its risk management, financial management and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines.
• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy audit and practice research within the critical care. To take an active part in projects to support patient safety.
• Undertake clinical supervision of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacists.
• Act as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.
• Be a source of specialist advice for critical care for other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

• Work with, supervise and be a role model for other pharmacists in order to lead, plan and develop an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service, which is consistent with the priorities and needs of the relevant Clinical Service Line. This should also be in line with local and national policies and best practice including compliance with Medicines legislation. This will ensure the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff resources.
• Be responsible for delivering the defined service Key Performance Indicators and include close working with other Lead or Specialist Pharmacists.
• Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including (where applicable) non-medical prescribing to a defined caseload of patients, in line with the agreed scope of practice, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with local and national clinical guidance.
• Support the Clinical Service Line and Pharmacy department in meeting its risk management, financial management and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines.
• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy audit and practice research within the critical care, anaesthetics and theatre fields. To take an active part in projects to support patient safety.



This advert closes on Friday 12 Jul 2024

Practice advanced skills of clinical practice in consultation where appropriate with the Consultant in Palliative Medicine, such as: Assessment and advice re pain and symptom control. Advice on titration of drug dosages Nurse led consultation with patients and their carers (own caseload) Advise, support, educate and counsel patients, their relatives and carers, both in person and on the telephone Liaise with community nurses, practice nurses, and GPs re the management of patients in the community, including monitoring of appropriate patient medication. Liaise with and refer to the multidisciplinary team, attend /initiate case conferences. To provide support and advice in distressing circumstances such as imparting news of terminal illness and bereavement

Senior Care Assistant - Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: Nights, 44 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 19:45-08:00)
Nestled in Kempston, Bedfordshire, our nursing home extends a warm greeting from the moment you step inside. With expertise in nursing, residential, dementia, and respite care, the home accommodates up to eighty residents.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLE (NIGHTS)
Within your role as a Senior Care Assistant, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Helping our residents with personal support and care.
Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
Administration and monitoring of medications to residents Supporting residents at meal times
Interacting with our residents on a personal level
Maintaining care plans
Supporting residents at meals time

ABOUT YOUOur fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents. Having those care values is vital to share a happy home, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team.
Be no stranger to working night shifts
Have a friendly & caring attitude.
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have an understanding of people with Dementia
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this.
Great communication skills, both written & verbal.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Senior Care Assistant role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Senior Carer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, nursing, nurse, senior care assistant, SCA, leadership, NVQ level 2, NVQ Level 3, Nurse Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Support, team leader.

A Vacancy at East of England Ambulance Service Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Clinical Advice & Triage Centre (ECAT Team) in one of our EOC sites based in Bedford, Chelmsford or Norwich (negotiable) for an experienced Administrator. The role of an ECAT Assistant is to primarily to assist in the smooth running of a busy triage hub within the Ambulance Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). A varied and busy role, the ECAT Assistants will take calls for clinical staff, relay messages, arrange appointments and take clerical notes for other staff.



You will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent education level and be a competent user of relevant Microsoft office packages including Word and Excel. At least 12 months experience within an administrative role and the ability to communicate effectively are essential. The Trust is looking for someone who is able to multi-task and prioritise as you will be dealing with a high volume of work and a variety of deadlines.



Ensure contractual obligations; punctuality, attendance, attitude, flexibility.

Receive calls and input into Cleric, LowCode or other system.

Support CSD by managing calls into and out of the ECATC, identifying and passing to the correct MDT clinician and/or liaising with line managers.

Support and provide administrative assistance to the clinicians working – relay of call information by multiple methods; email, fax, telephone etc.

Ensure GRS is updated weekly.

Act as contact point for the Clinical staff calling into the ECATC.

Input data using Cleric, LowCode, Microsoft or GRS as required to assist the function of the LowCode.

The successful applicant will provide effective administrative support to the Clinical Coordinator, Specialist Clinicians and other MDT Clinicians by taking routine calls, assisting with the administrative duties and requirements of the Emergency Clinical Advise & Triage Centre (ECATC). You will also receive calls from crews, other EOC staff, ECAT staff and other healthcare agencies to assist the clinical staff with information flow; message taking and general telephony administration.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details on the roles responsibilities.


This advert closes on Monday 3 Jun 2024