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Our Values

The governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer an Early Years Practitioner Role within our Phoenix Nursery team as soon as possible. The role is permanent for 37 hours per week term time only. There is however a possibility of part time for the right candidate.

Wyken Croft provides an excellent environment for all of the stakeholders of the school. Although we are a large primary school in Coventry, we pride ourselves on knowing each child and family individually allowing our children to achieve their maximum potential. We have our ‘Seven Steps to Success’ embedded within our culture which we believe enable our children to be happy, engaged and positive about their futures, striving to be the very best they can be

What is the job role?

You will join a highly enthusiastic and well-established team within our Phoenix Nursery. The successful candidate must be able to provide a caring and stimulating environment for all children within the nursery setting and support the nursery manager in delivering the early years curriculum to all of the children.

You need to be motivated have a positive attitude and be able to facilitate development through play promoting inclusion for all children within the busy nursery and hold the relevant qualification.

For the successful candidate we can offer;-

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff
• Excellent pupil-to-adult ratios
• A school that is committed to the well-being, work-life balance and professional development of all staff
• A team that works together effectively to drive improvement and sustain quality in the school
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the community we serve.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will work alongside senior practitioners in the daily operation of the nursery and must;- Have the ability to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to all children Be able to monitor children's development and progress and plan for next steps Be motivated and have a positive attitude working within a team Have excellent communication links with parents/ carers of children within your key group Be able to recognise the individual needs of the children and work with them in groups or one to one activities, encouraging their stages of development Create a happy and safe environment for our children to flourish. Be able to ensure children’s individual needs are met Be able to provide high quality care and education Be able to deliver stimulating activities that promote children’s learning and development. Must have Level 3 Qualification in Childcare

Interview Dates: Week commencing 9th December 2024

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.

Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

Are you a dedicated and passionate Social Worker / Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner with a drive to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and families looking to join an Ofsted "Good" authority?

We are on the lookout for an Advanced Social Worker (Advanced Practitioner) who shares our commitment to providing the best possible support to our Children, Young People and Families to join us on a full time permanent basis in our East area Help and Protection team.

As an Advanced Social Worker, you will oversee a caseload of the most complex cases in children's services and will play a pivotal role in providing coaching, mentoring, and support to both Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and experienced Social Workers. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding and offering professional wisdom in situations of high complexity.

At Coventry City Council, your wellbeing is our priority. We offer flexible working options, including a flexible nine-day fortnight, to ensure you have more time for what matters most.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

The children, families and young people we work with come from a variety of backgrounds and in order to deliver the best possible care it is vital that we have a workforce that is culturally competent, representative and understands their unique experiences and perspectives.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented at Advanced Social Worker level and encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

You will be committed and passionate about practice, sharing learning and knowledge and developing others. You will have a solid understanding of and be an advocate for the principles of diversity and inclusion in relation to workplace culture and service delivery.

You will possess a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and Social Work England registration. You will have experience in working with children and families in a statutory social care setting and demonstrable experience in decision making on case work from Children in Need to Permanency Planning, including Court Work.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Lisa Gunstone - lisa.gunstone@coventry.gov.uk

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s):

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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Are you an experienced Clinical Endoscopist (Nurse Endoscopist) looking to provide world class and compassionate care to our community?

UHCW would like to offer you a warm welcome to the University Hospital Coventry Endoscopy team. Our JAG Accredited service provides a range of both diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures to a population of over a million people across Coventry and Rugby.

Its an exciting time to join UHCW as we work through our new Community Diagnostic Centre Programme (CDC), which provides patients with more convenient access to vital diagnostic procedures with shorter waiting times. As part of the CDC programme a new Endoscopy Unit opened at the Hospital of St Cross. The includes three fully-equipped Endoscopy procedure rooms and facilities with separate male and female waiting and recovery areas, improving privacy and comfort for patients. This is in addition to the 5 procedure room unit on the Coventry site.

As an established Nurse Endoscopist you will work in collaboration with the gastroenterology and endoscopy departments across both our University Hospital, Coventry and Hospital of St Cross, Rugby sites. Main duties of the job will:
• Manage a caseload of patients, supporting patients their families and clinical staff throughout the diagnostic process
• Mole model and provide clinical support for junior members of the team
• Be independently competent in undertaking diagnostic endoscopy (OGD, Flexible sigmoidoscopy and / or Colonoscopy).
• Be willing to undertake TNE and support the development of this service.
• Collaborate with the management teams within the gastroenterology and endoscopy departments

In return we offerJAG and HEE accredited training as well as opportunities to develop your learning through the local Universities.

We are a great supportive team that value and respect each other, so if you have the drive and motivation to work in this busy environment then we need to meet you.

We are also offering a Golden Hello payment of £5,000 (T&Cs apply). This is open to external candidates submitting new applications.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

The post holder will manage a caseload of patients, supporting patients their families and clinical staff throughout the diagnostic process, and providing clinical support for junior members of the team.

As an established Clinical Endoscopist competent in delivering education, supported with audit and research, the post holder will take personal responsibility for the setting of professional standards and the monitoring of performance against the agreed local and national standards for the Service, in collaboration with the management teams within the gastroenterology and endoscopy departments.

The role involves working across multiple sites.
1. To be competent in the delivery of endoscopy including OGD, FOS, Colonoscopy.
2. The promotion of clinical excellence in his / her practice through the implementation of research evidence based care and NICE guidelines.
3. Being responsible for the day to day function of their own caseload, assessing, implement ting and directing endoscopy cases. To include liaison with all members of the MDT, patients and their families, and in nurse/non-medical led endoscopy sessions.
4. Work autonomously as a Clinical endoscopist to deliver a differential diagnostic GI endoscopy service including delivering life-changing diagnoses, initiating treatment, and breaking bad news. The option to develop therapeutic GI endoscopy could be discussed.
5. Administer local anaesthetic and IV sedation to patients undergoing endoscopy in accordance with Trust policies and group protocols.
6. Take endoscopic biopsies and request histopathology reports in order to form an accurate diagnosis.
7. Establish safe practice in the delivery of a broad range of therapeutic endoscopic procedures including highly complex interventions. Provide accurate endoscopy reports to enable appropriate treatment and care.
8. Refer patients to other Health care providers to ensure patient care is continued. Including independent referral for radiological intervention such as x-ray, CT and MRI.
9. The establishment and maintenance of effective collaboration and co-operative relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team, working towards the optimisation of high standards of care in endoscopy.
10. To work in collaboration with partners across the local system, contributing to and developing system pathways for the benefit of patients referred via GI 2WW pathways.
11. Provide practical guidelines for the treatment/management of patients including setting of policies and protocols that direct both medical and non-medical practice.
12. Continue to provide Clinical excellence through his/her practice that remains up-to-date through training and mentorship.
13. Develop and maintain an appropriate knowledge base of anatomy in order to distinguish between normal and abnormal endoscopy findings.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated advanced practitioner to join our team of advanced practitioner. Your key focus will entail plain film reporting.

You will be expected to :

To carry out full range of imaging examinations pertinent to specialist area to a consistently high standard, ensuring compliance with imaging protocols.

To teach and supervise radiographers, students, apprentices and SPR’s

To assume responsibility for reporting own workload and access associated patient pathways. To liaise with other staff and to be responsible for the day to day organisation of associated speciality area in accordance with Trust/departmental protocols and provide management guidance during the absence of the Lead Radiographer.

Main duties Include:
1. To provide the plain film service with high quality clinical reports for Inpatient Outpatient and GP service
2. To perform examinations and imaging, in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and within radiology and multidisciplinary teams. Liaising with medical nursing and other staff as appropriate.
3. Be responsible for the operational supervision and management of allocated area, assessing and managing workflow to utilise available resources to deliver prompt efficient and effective service
4. To participate in request validation, vetting and justification in accordance with departmental protocols.
5. To check patient identification and documentation and ensure the appropriate radiographic/imaging examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
1. Manage all “designated” procedures to assess patient's needs, adapting and modifying imaging techniques according to the patient's condition. Attending to patients' welfare and safety at all times
2. To evaluate resultant images for quality, instigating remedial actions as appropriate and alert clinicians of any abnormality as appropriate,
3. To be accountable for own professional actions and to act as a role model within the department, setting and maintaining high standards of professionalism and patient care and encouraging the development of a strong and flexible multi-disciplinary team.
4. Regularly helping to develop and draft changes to Plain film protocols, ensuring best practice through evidence-based information
5. To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of the highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice especially with reference to minimising radiation exposures.
6. To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
7. To give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, Apprentices, Student Radiographers and trainees, both Radiographic and Medical.
8. To assist with departmental induction of newly appointed staff.
9. To participate in the 'Out of Hours' and 'On call' rosters, in line with the departmental agreement, to support full service delivery.
10. To support 7 day working service delivery.
11. To support booking/reception staff when responding to queries generated by patients or staff regarding requests for specific modality examinations.
12. To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including participation in annual appraisal/review systems.
13. Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patient’s condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised.
14. To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity, audit and Capacity and demand analysis. Recording patient dosimetry in compliance with local requirements for dose reference levels.
15. To attend specialist MDT meetings and Radiologist audit meetings, contributing to peer review and specialist service redesign/modernisation planning.
16. To actively pursue individual CPD maintain specialist awareness of imaging development and promote wider education/CPD by holding tutorials with Radiographic staff

Professional autonomy and accountability:
• Able to practise within the legal and ethical boundaries of their profession.
• Able to practise in a non-discriminatory manner.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and obtain informed consent.
• Able to exercise a professional duty of care.
• Know the limits of their practice and when to seek advice.
• Recognise the need for effective self-management of workload and be able to practise accordingly.
• Understand the obligation to maintain fitness to practise.
• Understand the need for career-long self-directed learning

Professional Relationships:
• Know the professional and personal scope of their practice and be able to make referrals where appropriate.
• Able to work, where appropriate, in partnership with other professionals, support staff, patients, clients and users, and their relatives and carers.
• To contribute effectively to work undertaken as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues, patients, clients, users, their relatives and carers.
• Understand the need for effective communication throughout the care of the patient, client or user

Identification and assessment of health and social care needs:
• Able to gather and use appropriate information.
• Able to use appropriate assessment techniques.
• Able to undertake or arrange clinical investigations as appropriate.
• Able to analyse and evaluate the information collected.

Clinical Governance:
• To participate in Clinical Audit and Research.
• To participate in the department Quality Assurance Programme.
• To be aware of the implications of COSHH and the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure their guidelines are followed.
• To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
• To participate in the investigation of complaints and untoward incidents.

Education, Training and Development:
• To participate in pre and postgraduate training of qualified staff where appropriate.
• To regularly contribute to the departments CPD programme.
• To provide supervision to support staff as appropriate.
• To ensure that professional and technical knowledge and expertise is kept up to date by attending meetings and study days and by reading professional journals.
• Participate in Departmental Audit.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic trained nurse to join our established Coventry & Warwickshire Community TB Service. You will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing high quality TB care in collaboration with other services within both the acute and primary care setting to provide a seamless service for people receiving TB treatment, their contacts and the wider community in accordance with nationally and locally agreed guidelines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a suitable candidate wanting to develop their TB knowledge and to develop skills to become an autonomous practitioner within a specialist area of Tuberculosis. You must have the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will have their own case load of patients and will run nurse led clinics for treatment initiation and monitoring of patient with latent TB. As part of the TB team you will be involved with contact tracing, BCG clinics and New Entrant Screening. Also be able to carry pot outreach and Awreness work as required. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work with people with diverse health and social needs are essential.

A full and valid UK driving licence with daily access to a car for work purposes is essential for this post.

For further details/informal visit contact:

Kam Hallett TB Lead Nurse – 024 7696 4169

Email: kamlesh.hallett@uhcw.nhs.uk

Being able to have a caseload and support team with thier caseloads. Leading and supporting Outbreak work and TB complex cluster work. Supporting and managing TB clinics such as Screening, BCG and New Entrant Work. Collaborating with UKHSA and TB case findings. Lead and support CoHort review.
• Works collaboratively with the multi professional team to develop and maintain a strategy relating to the care of patients in specialist area.
• Works both as an independent practitioner, and as an effective member of the wider interdisciplinary clinical team. Demonstrates excellent communication ability.
• Utilises an agreed service plan as a framework for service delivery. Leads clinical audit in own area.
• Uses data from audit / quality monitoring/ patient satisfaction questionnaires /service review to inform clinical governance. Utilises information to ensure that services are responsive to patient needs. Ensures patients are consulted in the development of services.
• When appropriate, manages people and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team for which he/ she is responsible.
• Is responsible for ensuring own clinical practice complies with Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• Assists in maintaining standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well maintained ward / department environment.
• Actively promotes diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorate’s services and in the management and development of staff within the clinical area. Generates and sustains relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.
• Holds own defined caseload.
• Communicates complex, sensitive information effectively and empathetically to patients and relatives. Maintains personally generated observations in records.
• Assesses, develops and implements evidence based specialist nursing care programmes, and advice for patients and relatives.
• Work as an expert practitioner in given area, acting as a resource for other interdisciplinary healthcare professions. Maintains a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for good practice.
• Works with professional groups and other agencies in both primary and secondary healthcare settings. Assumes a central role in problem solving and service co-ordination to ensure patients and carers receive high standards of seamless quality care.
• Works with non-specialist interdisciplinary practitioners to compliment their care, and the quality of the service provided.
• When appropriate, participates in the establishment /running of nurse-led clinics. When trained, undertakes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures pertinent to specialist role.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Acts on clinical incidents pertinent to area, to reduce clinical risk

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

I am currently working with a private sector client near the Coventry area who are looking for an IT professional to join their growing business. This role will operate within the IT department underneath the IT Director with the ability to grow, upskill and build a career within a fast-paced environment.
- This role will offer - £32,000 p/a
- 5 days working on site in the West Midlands Area
- You must hold a valid UK DL and access to a car full time

Essential experience

• Working knowledge of an IT service desk
• ServiceNow
• Strong technical knowledge/understanding of IT Infrastructure
• O365
• Proven experience of working with suppliers and internal customers
• Project Management Accreditation
• ITIL/Service Management
• Relevant Microsoft technical certifications
• Navision
• VMWare, Veeam
• Desktop virtualisation
• HP & Cisco Switch management
• Project coordination or project management experience

What you will get:
- Company Car Allowance
- Company pension (7.5% employer contribution)
- Life Assurance x4
- 25 days plus BH & service days
- Non-contractual Bonus

What you need to do now
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Your new role
Do you enjoy working with young people?
Are you passionate about the way in which animals can help young people to make sense of the world, and help us learn?

We have a farm with many different animals. Our specialism is supporting children and young people with complex SEMH needs.

What we are looking for

We need friendly, energetic, positive problem solvers who are familiar in working with a range of needs to join our team.This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person. We are particularly looking for people who have some established skills in working with a whole range of animals, with the skills to teach/instruct young people who can present disengaging and challenging behaviours.

About the role
The Animal Instructor will take responsibility for oversight of animal care, and the animal care learning as part of the wider curriculum at this SEN school. This includes taking responsibility for the overall well-being of the animals

This role will also work under the direction of teachers and other staff, alongside a range of support staff, as part of running animal care learning sessions with groups of young people.
This role requires resilience to deal with disengagement, mistrusting and testing behaviours from vulnerable young people who have often been let down by the system, professionals, carers or professionals. You need to be emotionally and physically robust with an established self care mechanism for maintaining your resilience and motivation when working with a range of behaviours that can test your motivation.
You will get up close with a whole range of animals every day, from walking goats and ponies, to undertaking animal care tasks with young people. The key skill is how to engage children and young people who are often disengaged and struggle with motivation and building and maintaining positive relationships.
What we offer

We offer you a friendly team, an outside work environment, a supportive place work, and future progression opportunities.
What you need to do now
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Your new role
Position:Food Technology Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Location:Small Alternative Provision Secondary School
Contract:Maternity Cover until July 2025
Start Date:Immediate
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Food Technology Teacher looking to make a positive impact in a supportive educational environment? Our small, alternative provision secondary school specialises in catering to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis until July 2025.
Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons tailored to the needs of students with ASD, anxiety, and SEMH.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and creativity.
• Develop and implement individualised learning plans to support student progress.
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
• Monitor and assess student performance, providing feedback and support as needed.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Food Technology, preferably within a special educational needs setting.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by students with ASD, anxiety, and SEMH.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a nurturing and supportive school environment.
• Chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

If you are a compassionate and motivated Food Technology Teacher ready to join a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to help our students thrive and succeed!

What you need to do now
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Your new role
Position:SEN Teaching Assistant
Location:Small Alternative Provision Secondary School
Pay Rate:£13.00 - £14.00 per hour
Start Date:Immediate Contract:Long-term
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Our small, nurturing secondary school specialises in supporting students with anxiety, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant with primary experience to join our team and support our Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with anxiety, SEMH, and ASD.
• Assist in the delivery of individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to enhance student learning.
• Monitor and report on student progress.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN, particularly in a primary setting.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by students with anxiety, SEMH, and ASD.
• Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive school culture.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 - £14.00.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Long-term position with potential for growth.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to contribute to a supportive educational community, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help our students thrive!

What you need to do now
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Manage all designated procedures to assess patient's needs, adapting and modifying imaging techniques according to the patient's condition. Attending to patients' welfare and safety at all times To evaluate resultant images for quality, instigating remedial actions as appropriate and alert clinicians of any abnormality as appropriate, To be accountable for own professional actions and to act as a role model within the department, setting and maintaining high standards of professionalism and patient care and encouraging the development of a strong and flexible multi-disciplinary team. Regularly helping to develop and draft changes to Plain film protocols, ensuring best practice through evidence-based information To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of the highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice especially with reference to minimising radiation exposures. To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led. To give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, Apprentices, Student Radiographers and trainees, both Radiographic and Medical. To assist with departmental induction of newly appointed staff. To participate in the 'Out of Hours' and 'On call' rosters, in line with the departmental agreement, to support full service delivery. To support 7 day working service delivery. To support booking/reception staff when responding to queries generated by patients or staff regarding requests for specific modality examinations. To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including participation in annual appraisal/review systems. Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patients condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised. To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity, audit and Capacity and demand analysis. Recording patient dosimetry in compliance with local requirements for dose reference levels. To attend specialist MDT meetings and Radiologist audit meetings, contributing to peer review and specialist service redesign/modernisation planning. To actively pursue individual CPD maintain specialist awareness of imaging development and promote wider education/CPD by holding tutorials with Radiographic staff Professional autonomy and accountability: Able to practise within the legal and ethical boundaries of their profession. Able to practise in a non-discriminatory manner. Able to maintain confidentiality and obtain informed consent. Able to exercise a professional duty of care. Know the limits of their practice and when to seek advice. Recognise the need for effective self-management of workload and be able to practise accordingly. Understand the obligation to maintain fitness to practise. Understand the need for career-long self-directed learning Professional Relationships: Know the professional and personal scope of their practice and be able to make referrals where appropriate. Able to work, where appropriate, in partnership with other professionals, support staff, patients, clients and users, and their relatives and carers. To contribute effectively to work undertaken as part of a multi-disciplinary team Able to demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues, patients, clients, users, their relatives and carers. Understand the need for effective communication throughout the care of the patient, client or user Identification and assessment of health and social care needs: Able to gather and use appropriate information. Able to use appropriate assessment techniques. Able to undertake or arrange clinical investigations as appropriate. Able to analyse and evaluate the information collected. Clinical Governance: To participate in Clinical Audit and Research. To participate in the department Quality Assurance Programme. To be aware of the implications of COSHH and the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure their guidelines are followed. To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area. To participate in the investigation of complaints and untoward incidents. Education, Training and Development: To participate in pre and postgraduate training of qualified staff where appropriate. To regularly contribute to the departments CPD programme. To provide supervision to support staff as appropriate. To ensure that professional and technical knowledge and expertise is kept up to date by attending meetings and study days and by reading professional journals. Participate in Departmental Audit. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

The post holder will manage a caseload of patients, supporting patients their families and clinical staff throughout the diagnostic process, and providing clinical support for junior members of the team. As an established Clinical Endoscopist competent in delivering education, supported with audit and research, the post holder will takepersonal responsibility for the setting of professional standards and the monitoring of performance against the agreed local and national standards for the Service, in collaboration with the management teams within the gastroenterology and endoscopy departments. The role involves working across multiple sites. To be competent in the delivery of endoscopy including OGD, FOS, Colonoscopy. The promotion of clinical excellence in his / her practice through the implementation of research evidence based care and NICE guidelines. Being responsible for the day to day function of their own caseload, assessing, implement ting and directing endoscopy cases. To include liaison with all members of the MDT, patients and their families, and in nurse/non-medical led endoscopy sessions. Work autonomously as a Clinical endoscopist to deliver a differential diagnostic GI endoscopy service including delivering life-changing diagnoses, initiating treatment, and breaking bad news. The option to develop therapeutic GI endoscopy could be discussed. Administer local anaesthetic and IV sedation to patients undergoing endoscopy in accordance with Trust policies and group protocols. Take endoscopic biopsies and request histopathology reports in order to form an accurate diagnosis. Establish safe practice in the delivery of a broad range of therapeutic endoscopic procedures including highly complex interventions. Provide accurate endoscopy reports to enable appropriate treatment and care. Refer patients to other Health care providers to ensure patient care is continued. Including independent referral for radiological intervention such as x-ray, CT and MRI. The establishment and maintenance of effective collaboration and co-operative relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team, working towards the optimisation of high standards of care in endoscopy. To work in collaboration with partners across the local system, contributing to and developing system pathways for the benefit of patients referred via GI 2WW pathways. Provide practical guidelines for the treatment/management of patients including setting of policies and protocols that direct both medical and non-medical practice. Continue to provide Clinical excellence through his/her practice that remains up-to-date through training and mentorship. Develop and maintain an appropriate knowledge base of anatomy in order to distinguish between normal and abnormal endoscopy findings. For further details please see the attached job description.

To be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. A knowledgeable clinical nurse specialist, supporting staff, the Oncology Head and Neck Service and policy development within the specialty. To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and Non-Medical prescribing in relation to SACT to ensure optimum patient management. To ensure that the patients holistic needs are considered in the decision-making process. A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes. Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas and ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice. Utilise and ensure that others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available. Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients with intestinal failure, colorectal patients/carers and the multi-professional team. A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team, participating in service/policy development. Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of colorectal patients, including patients who have developed intestinal failure andpatients who require stoma care, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated/audited. Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including resource and bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate. Demonstrate a high level of practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring, assessment and observation of fistula/stoma/bowel function and undertaking defined expanded clinical roles. Develop and educate staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas, participating in supervision and mentorship as required. Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available. Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need. Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g imparting bad news or following an unexpected event. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

1. Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. 2. The post holder will be a designated Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relative and carers in relation to a lung cancer diagnosis and to other health care professionals. 3. To provide emotional support to patients, their families and staff during difficult situations e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event. 4. To be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. 5. Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. 6. A knowledgeable clinical nurse specialist, supporting staff, the Oncology Lung Cancer Service and policy development within the specialty. 7. To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and Non-Medical prescribing in relation to SACT to ensure optimum patient management. 8. To ensure that the patients holistic needs are considered in the decision-making process. 9. A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. 10. Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes. 11. Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas and ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice. 12. Utilise and ensure that others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available. 13. Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need. 14. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. For further details please see the attached job description.

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