Total 241 job vacancies in Stevenage, SG1 3LJ

We are recruiting for a Highly Specialist Optometrist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

You will work closely with the line manager to deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care. You will participate in the delivery of certain highly complex specialist optometric services that meet the changing needs of the Trust and other outside agencies.

You will need a BSc in Optometry, GOC registration and be able to demonstrate post registration experience. You will also be supporting specialist services in paediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, medical retina and emergency eye care, therefore post graduate qualifications and/or experience in these areas would be advantageous. We promote continuous professional development, training and development will be supported in these specialist areas. Ideally the post will be held by a single candidate, however sessional appointments would also be considered.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Cover general optometry practice and the opportunity for extended role in the Ophthalmology Service providing clinics in the Paediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Medical Retina and Urgent Eye Clinics.

To undertake administrative duties as agreed with the line manager.

To undertake clinical audit as agreed with the line manager.

To provide teaching and training at post graduate level for multiple disciplines within ophthalmology both internally and externally.

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:
• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

We are recruiting for a Head of Planning and Contracts who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The role is an unique opportunity to lead the Trust's role in population health management, contract negotiation and management and both short-term and long-term strategic and annual planning cycles. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively across the health and care system, engaging in and influencing the development of system-wide plans and collaborative projects.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.



Leading the negotiation, development and management of key commissioning contracts and supporting contracts and sub-contracts, ensuring that the terms and contents of any contracts reflect the Trust’s best interests;
Providing a high level of technical expertise on contracts, ensuring the latest national health and care policy is communicated and implemented within the Trust;
Co-ordinating and leading the development of a coherent series of annual and longer-term strategic business plans;
Working closely with Trust colleagues across corporate, clinical and operational teams, and with wider system partners, to ensure plans are aligned and developed in a consistent manner;
Developing a strategic prioritisation framework that aligns with the Trust’s agreed strategic objectives, and that allows a consistent approach to the consideration and prioritisation of business cases and provider intentions within the Trust;
Engagement in the development of population health management;
Day-to-day management of and leadership to other members of the Planning and Contracts team.

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:
• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full details of the role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Supporting Educational Needs

• Develop strategies and approaches to meet the child’s Special Educational Needs, including one to one support and small group work


• Assist in the delivery of a differentiated and well balanced curriculum


• Use a multisensory approach to develop the child’s cognitive skills


• Develop strategies to promote communication, learning, physical, social and self-help skills


• Support with the delivery and evaluation of individualised learning plans


• Liaising with teachers, TAs and other SNAs


• Support the child with friendship groups, social skills and group work


• Support any other children, small group or provide support in whole classes as required by the school.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join The Quill CofE Trust?

Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates. Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates. Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package. Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff. Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs. Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being. Inspiring Students: Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life. A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

About The Role
Please note that we have both day and night shifts available.

In your role as a Care Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value kindness above all. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell.

By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Right now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at our care home. Whether we're providing long or short-term, convalescence, respite or palliative care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times.

As a Care Assistant under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.
Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart. It’s about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. And, whether you’re helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you’ll always have their well-being in mind above anything else.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.
To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on.
We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.
Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care – and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being:

- Great work life balance
- An hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
- Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
- GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
- Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
- Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one with full support provided on your journey.

To be a Registered Nurse for people Learning Disability.(RNLD) or Register Nurse in Mental Health (RMN) To observe and abide by the NMC The Code: Professional Standards of practice and behaviour and all other NMC professional guidance. To meet the N.M.C. Revalidation requirements and CPD as a registered nurse. To work towards the implementation of all national and local policies concerning the care and treatment of people with learning disabilities. To assist in providing and maintaining the management structure of the team. To work as a nurse with a special interest in the promotion of mental health wellbeing & the safe management of challenging behaviour for people with learning disabilities and become proficient in evidenced based positive behavioural support approaches. To work as a member of a specialist multi-disciplinary team (M.D.T.) within the LD and Forensics Service. To support the Clinical Nurse Lead and Community Manager in the development of the nurse team. To have a role in ensuring the smooth running and co-ordination of the service, and monitoring of service activity. To work in liaison with service users, carers, other professionals, in collaboration with other services ensuring a needs-led service. To be involved with and share the responsibility for identifying and developing opportunities for Service Users with learning disabilities to be key to local and Trust wide service operation and development. To work under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Nurse Lead in delivering effective evidence-based practice to adults with Learning Disabilities requiring mental health services. To promote and maintain good working relationships and effective communications / liaison with carers, team colleagues in HPFT, Hertfordshire Health & Community Service and external agents. To carry out health assessments and be competent in reporting back health assessments to the wider MDT. To be supported by the senior nurse team to make recommendations of how to meet those needs, to support the implementation of these recommendations and to monitor, evaluate and review the input and progress. To act in a consultative role to external agencies in relations to clinical interventions, risk assessments & management plans. To maintain appropriate records according to NMC record keeping & HPFT Data Quality policy and guidance. To support the ongoing development of quality services by actively engaging in team audit and other service initiatives. To actively participate and encourage others in quality improvement audits and benchmarking. To work in close liaison with inpatient services To ensure that the Nursing Team within the Community Assessment and Treatment Service works within the Mental Health Act (1983), amended (2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Hertfordshire Safe guarding Adults frameworks. Understanding and adhering to local, regional and national policies / procedures and guidelines, ensuring innovative, evidence based and safe practice within the service. To participate where appropriate in the development and implementation of policies / procedures / standards and guidelines in response to new legislation. To be responsible for the provision of supervision both formal and informal of band 4 Senior Support Workers, Band 5 Nursing staff and student nurses in the team. All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING Essential Registered Learning Disability Nurse Mentoring / Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor training Desirable Additional areas of training through short courses Post Graduation courses Membership of professional bodies PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Significant experience working in an inpatient or community setting with service users who have a Learning Disability Experience in working within Multi-disciplinary Teams and inter-agency working Day to day management of staff at supervisory level. Experience of working with service users with Challenging Behaviour, Epilepsy, and Mental Ill Health. Desirable Experience / Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support process

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

This is a full-time post but applications from candidates wishing to work part time are welcomed. PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role and a wide range of financial and non-financial benefits offer by the Trust.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

The Children Looked After (CLA) & Care Leavers Health Servicework in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) Childrens Services to identify the health needs of CLA and Care Leavers. The post holder will have a pivotal contribution to make in supporting this work by providing an effective and highly confidential administrative role, by coordinating and delivering accurate work in order to meet the timeframes which have been agreed by Commissioners and partner agencies.

To work as an independent practitioner using a specialist level of knowledge and skills in the provision of a dietetic service to a caseload of inpatients in critical careand those requiring parenteral nutrition. To work independently and to be responsible for the provision of a dietetic service to general inpatients in a variety of areas including stroke, eating disorders and gastroenterology. To participate in weekly Nutrition ward rounds with Consultant Gastroenterologist and Nutrition Nurse. To deliver a designated outpatient clinic. To provide support and mentoring to newly qualified / student dietitians. Please see job description attached to this advert for more detail.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

As a Store Manager, you'll have full accountability of leading and developing the team whilst maximising store performance. We recognise people are at the heart of our business. We encourage development and progression from within, and we work hard to create opportunities through initiatives like our management training programme, giving colleagues the scope to accelerate their careers.

What to expect

- Set operational objectives and performance standards by owning and developing a store plan to deliver a safe, legal and high-performing business

- Role model customer service expectations into activity to ensure that the team deliver an exceptional customer experience

- Identify business opportunities and deliver operational performance

- Drive the promotion of Southern Co-op by actively engaging with and supporting local organisations and the community

- Own and deliver a succession plan to ensure the continued and sustainable growth of the business through our people

What you'll need

- Previous management experience within a food retail or similar fast-paced operation

- Able to demonstrate commercial awareness and business planning skills

- Committed to achieving and sustaining exceptional customer service standards

- Proven people management skills

- Able to communicate and influence at all levels

- Committed to promoting collaborative working

- Enthusiastic and flexible with a positive attitude

- Personal Licence Holder (or able to obtain and hold a licence within 16 weeks of appointment)

- Committed to develop own skills and apply learning to improve own performance

- Full UK Driving Licence (desired not essential)

What we can offer you

- Colleague referral scheme

- 20% discount in store

- 34 days annual leave increasing to a maximum of 39 days after 5 years (including Bank Holidays)

- Generous bonus scheme

- Pension scheme

- Share incentive plan

- Paid time off to do charity volunteering

About Us

We're an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We're owned by our members, have over 4,000 colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. This is achieved through investment in our communities, action we take to protect the environment and our support for local food producers.