Total 264 job vacancies in Swindon, SN3 6BB

1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.3. To be responsible for the assessment of individual patients using the appropriate programme/models of care and ensuring co-ordination and implementation of the discharge assessment process and appropriate multi-disciplinary referrals.4. Responsible for the safe custody and administration of medicines, using a range of routes (once competency achieved) within the NMC Standards for Administration of Medicines and adhering to localpolicy.5. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.6. Promote patient involvement in care planning, Implementing and sustaining communication systems to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress7. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.8. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.9. To document observations, results, decisions and actions etc effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.10. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines11. Assess patients suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex dischargeplanning.12. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.13. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives14. To participate in quality account initiates such as Productive Ward Project, Essence of Care Benchmarking15. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g.: vulnerable adults.16. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.17. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio withevidence of reflective practice.18. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with ward/dept team to develop action plans to address issues.19. To promote best practice and monitor support workers practice.20. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team.21. To act as a role model and promote the Trusts STAR values. Other Factors-Ensure own compliance with mandatory training and PREP requirements-Maintain active status on NMC Register-Act in accordance with NMC Code Of Conduct and guiding documents-Maintain a professional portfolio-Ensure that the correct methods of moving / manual handling of patients and equipment is utilised.-Ability to deal with distressed patients / clients on a regular basis

Specialist Lead 1. Work in collaboration with system wide colleagues to ensure best medicines value for gastroenterology 2. To lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service to gastroenterology specialty within the Trust. This includes setting and monitoring quality standards for clinical pharmacy services. 3 To introduce, maintain and develop a team and specialty-based model for clinical pharmacy service provision. 4. To act as the point of liaison for the specialty and lead on pharmacy-related aspects of the development of services, medicines introduction, horizon scanning and specialist information provision. 5. To regularly meet with the Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager and Medicines Effectiveness team to develop a strategic plan for clinical pharmacy services. 6. To provide the Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager and Medicines effectiveness lead with details of output, performance and activity of the clinical pharmacy service within neurology speciality at specified time intervals in a format agreed by the Pharmacy leadership team. 7. To actively participate in trust wide medicines assurance, governance and specialty meetings to promote the safe effective use of medicines and role of Pharmacy in medicines optimisation. 8. To prepare business cases to support clinical Pharmacy service developments within the speciality. 9. To collaborate in the development of Integrated Care Pathways, clinical guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, Patient Group Directions and any other required policies within the speciality and Pharmacy department. 10. To support the investigation of medication related safety incidents and formulation/delivery of actions plans across the Trust to address problems identified where appropriate. See attached JD for full responsibilities

Ordering Pharmaceutical stock in line with department procedures and rotas. Receiving orders from hospital suppliers To maintain computerised records for stock items in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including stock arriving in Pharmacy. Completing ward top ups as per department procedures. Putting together orders from various hospital clinics, departments and outside units. Sorting and disposing of returned drugs from the wards and departments according to the Pharmacy and Trust policies. Understanding procedures required when encounter potentially hazardous products such as cytotoxics, irritants and poisons etc. Answering the telephone dealing with enquiries as appropriate. Receive, validate and process in a timely manner via the Pharmacy Computerised systems; invoices, credit notes and other authorisations for payment / rebate pertaining to the Pharmacy Department. Please refer to attached JD for full responsibilities

Specialist Lead Work in collaboration with system wide colleagues to ensure best medicines value for Dermatology. To lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service to Dermatology speciality within the Trust. This includes setting and monitoring quality standards for clinical pharmacy services. To introduce, maintain and develop a team and speciality-based model for clinical pharmacy service provision. To act as the point of liaison for the speciality and lead on pharmacy-related aspects of the development of services, medicines introduction, horizon scanning and specialist information provision. To regularly meet with the Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager and Commissioning and medicines value lead, and develop a strategic plan to ensure post achieved medicines value and clinical targets. To provide the Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager and commissioning and medicines value lead with details of output, performance and activity of the clinical pharmacy service within Dermatology speciality at specified time intervals in a format agreed by the Pharmacy leadership team. To actively participate in trust wide medicines assurance, governance and specialty meetings to promote the safe effective use of medicines and role of Pharmacy in medicines optimisation. To prepare business cases to support clinical Pharmacy service developments within the speciality. Full duties can be found on the attached JD.

. To manage a caseload of routine and complex patients requiring specialist hand therapy assessment and intervention. To ensure rehabilitation is based on evidence-based practice by using advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex facts orsituations, with consideration given to all available treatment options.2. To undertake standardised and non- standardised assessment of patients and use advanced clinical reasoning, analytical and communication skills to determine diagnosis andprognosis of condition.3. To interpret findings of assessments and formulate client centred and specialised programmes of hand therapy treatment based on current evidence, and a soundknowledge of available treatment options using advanced clinical assessment andreasoning skills and a knowledge and ability to use different treatment modalities.4. To be proficient in a range of therapeutic treatment modalities including manual techniques (range of motion assessment, therapeutic handling and positioning), splinting, task analysis and compensatory techniques, prescription of medical devices and patient education.5. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required. This will involve determining the patients potential for rehabilitation and future care and support needs.6. To communicate sensitively and reassuringly complex condition and functional risk/limitation related information to patients/carers, to gain consent to and cooperation in assessment and treatment, andin giving specialist advice to patients/carers regarding their options for on-going care needs. Being aware at all times of the sensitive nature of some recommendations, and the potential forpatients/carers to have special communication needs resulting in barriers to understanding.7. To manage clinical risk in relation to your own caseload, seeking guidance and help from senior therapist, as appropriate.8. To maintain accurate, legible and complete clinical records of all patient related interventions, in line with the Trust Documentation Guidelines. To include the computerised patient database system.

Please see the attached JD & person specification for more detailed information, but your main responsibilities will include: Under the supervision of the Lead Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Effectiveness) or nominated deputy: Monitor the teams shared email inboxes and direct queries to relevant team members. Assist in preparing the paperwork necessary to get a new medicine added to the Pharmacy IT system and the Trusts electronic prescribing system. Assist in producing any educational materials needed to support introduction of a new medicine. Assist in producing a monthly Formulary newsletter for distribution to clinicians across the Trust. Ensure all relevant electronic signatures are collected on GWH Formulary Exceptions forms and Unlicensed Medicines forms and maintain a register of completed forms. Maintain a spreadsheet of NICE technical appraisals (TAs) and assist in producing a brief monthly report of new NICE TAs for Pharmacy Board and Medicines Assurance Group. Maintain a spreadsheet of NHS England (NHSE) communications and assist in producing a brief monthly report of new NHSE communications for Pharmacy Board and Medicines Assurance Group.

Are you a healthcare assistant/support worker looking for work in Swindon? We have a variety of hours to cover in various settings in the area so have shifts to suit everyone.

First City Recruitment part of the First City Group are recruiting Care Assistants / Support Workers to work as agency staffing within Swindon and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for experienced Care Assistants wanting either full time or part time flexible work.

We are looking for reliable, empathetic, and caring individuals with 6 months of recent UK care experience to join our friendly and professional team. Our comprehensive induction training program is perfect for those who want to develop the skills needed to provide quality care. We're keen to recruit staff with the right values and behaviours who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience doing:
* Residential Care
* Support Work
* Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
* Care Assistant
* Domiciliary Care
* Homecare
* Working with challenging behaviours
* 1-1 Care
* Autism Support Work

Location: Swindon and surrounding areas

Weekly pay is £12.88 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) paid weekly every Friday.

Working with us you will receive:
* Excellent rates of hourly pay £12.88 - £15.68 (inclusive of holiday pay)
* Refer a friend scheme.
* Weekly pay
* Flexible day or night shifts, 12 hour shifts available.
* NEST pension plan
* Free uniform
* Free Comprehensive and rewarding in house classroom-based training.
* Access to Free health and social care diploma courses
* Enhancements rates of pay on bank holidays and over the Christmas period
* Eligibility to Blue light card - a variety of discounts at your favourite stores, holiday bookings and many restaurants.
* 24-hour support from our experienced office team

Our Requirements:
* You will need to be caring, kind, patient, reliable, honest, and trustworthy.
* Willing to undertake Personal Care tasks including bathing and toileting.
* Be comfortable and confident working as part of a team or lone working.
* A willingness to be flexible to meet the requirements of our client base.
* You must have the right to work in the UK.

Salary: £12.88 -£15.68 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) paid weekly

If you're looking for a new challenge and think you have what it takes to provide excellent care to those in need, get in touch with us today

First City Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of mandatory training.

Since 1999 First City group has been proud to provide care and support people in the local community of Swindon, to achieve their personal outcomes and maintain independence from within the comfort of their own homes.

We are looking for experienced individuals to join our care team out in the community.

Holding an NVQ level 3 or Equivalent in Health and Social Care opens doors to working within a multidisciplinary team and holding more autonomy in your role

It is essential to hold a full driving licence and acess to your own vehicle for this position.

Exclusive Rate: £13.16ph + 35p Mileage

Hours Available:

Morning shifts - 7am - 2:30pm

Evening shifts - 2:30pm - 11pm

Monday - Sundays

Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends

Location: Swindon and surrounding areas

Duties can include:

• Supporting and encouraging independence
• Support customers with their daily routine
• Assisting with personal care such as showering, bathing, incontinence care
• Helping with mobility
• Administering medication
• Preparing meals, Shopping Calls and Light domestic tasks
• Individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan.
• Supporting new staff
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals

It is true that no two days are ever the same. It's that variety that our teams love and that motivates them to treat every day as a new opportunity. Alongside the exposure to a wide range of roles across the Health and Care sector, First City aim to provide additional training, upskill, and support all staff with progression.

"This experience has not only strengthened my passion for nursing but also equipped me with essential skills and knowledge for my future career"

"Working with First City helped me understand how community care worked and what happens when a person is discharge from hospital back to their own homes"

Essential for this role:

• Hold a NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in health and social care
• Have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Have at least 1 year's recent experience in health and social care

Desirable

• Previous experience in community-based care

At First City we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• A supportive office team with an open-door approach
• 28 Days Holiday pro rata
• Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts (subject to contract type)
• Free uniform
• Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression
• Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
• Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
• Workplace pension with Nest
• Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
• Refer a friend scheme
• Temporary company pool car

PLEASE NOTE: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 3 or Above in health and social care.

If you apply for this role and you are not suitable a member of our team may direct you to a different role, this can affect the pay rate and duties, multiple applications are not required.

This role is NOT open to applications from those who reside outside the UK. Should you apply for this role and be found to live outside the UK, your application will be rejected.

ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING

Working in the community as a care assistant means you will need to be quick thinking, kind hearted and put the people we support first promoting their independence with a person centred approach.

Rate: £13.04 + 35p Mileage

PLEASE NOTE: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 2 or above in Health and Social Care.

We are a friendly, local, family run homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset.

This role will involve:

• Supporting people in the local community to live independently at home.
• Support customers with their day to day routine;
• Assisting with personal care such as showering, bathing, continence care
• Helping with mobility
• Administering medication,
• Preparing meals
• Light domestic tasks
• Individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan.

First City Group are looking for committed staff to embrace our company ethos and values and provide excellent standards of care to our clients.

If you have experience as a Care Assistant/ Support Worker we would love to hear from you.

However, experience isn't necessary, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply.

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role as well as commitment for morning shifts, evenings and some weekend commitment.

First City Group are proud to support the local community, operating in and around Swindon, including but not limited to; West Swindon, North Swindon, Town Centre, Wroughton, Chiseldon and Highworth.

Hours Available:

Morning shifts - 7am - 2:30pm

Evening shifts - 2:30pm - 11pm

Monday - Sundays

Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends

At First City we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary (Guaranteed hours available T&C's apply)
• Welcoming colleagues and a supportive office team with an open door approach
• 28 Days Holiday pro rata
• Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts (subject to contract type)
• Free uniform
• Paid 35p per mile between calls
• Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression
• Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
• Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
• Workplace pension with Nest
• Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to company pool car

What our carers feel about being in this role:

"I like engaging with the clients and providing care that is beneficial to their needs and in their own setting."

"I took a break from care and explored other careers but have come back as that is what I enjoy and find it very fulfilling."

"I like being an important part of a clients daily routine and also seeing different people's faces and the flexibility with First City."

"Working with First City helped me understand how community care worked and what happens when a person is discharge from hospital back to their own homes"

Please use the below link that will take you to our website where you will find more information.

Kind, personalised care for a happy, fulfilling life. (firstcitynursing.co.uk)

ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING

PLEASE NOTE: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 2 or Above in health and social care.

If you apply for this role and you are not suitable a member of our team may direct you to a different role, this can affect the pay rate and duties, multiple applications are not required.

This role is NOT open to applications from those who reside outside the UK. Should you apply for this role and be found to live outside the UK, your application will be rejected.

MEDICAL SECRETARY - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
1-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

We are seeking a Medical Secretary to join the Women's and Children's Administrative team.

To work as part of a team providing a full secretarial and administrative support service to the Division, clinical staff, and Safeguarding team within Women and Children’s Administration.

To facilitate the smooth running of the department and the service by acting as the main point of communication with patients and their families, GP’s and other health care staff.

“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”

Work as part of a team providing a full secretarial service. This will include the following:
1. Prioritise workload according to service requirements and urgency; working on own
initiative and referring to the appropriate manager as required.
2. Using Microsoft Office IT packages and databases to provide efficient, high quality admin
services including audiotyping.
3. Type correspondence relating to other areas of the Consultants’ work.
4. Complete administrative tasks and typing relating to Oncology, including organising
appointments following MDT.
5. Ensure each patient who has an episode of care in the Department has all the relevant
details relating to his/her care – correspondence, diagnostic investigation reports etc. –
documented and filed appropriately in the notes, as soon as is practicable, upon
receipt/despatch.
6. Arrange appointments as necessary.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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Ensure that theatre lists are booked to full capacity two to six weeks ahead, maximising theatre time efficiency. Analyse and report any shortfalls to the responsible manager before problems escalate. Manage Theatre cancellations Please find attached a full job description and person specification

Work as part of a team providing a full secretarial service. This will include the following:1. Prioritise workload according to service requirements and urgency; working on owninitiative and referring to the appropriate manager as required.2. Using Microsoft Office IT packages and databases to provide efficient, high quality adminservices including audiotyping.3. Type correspondence relating to other areas of the Consultants work.4. Complete administrative tasks and typing relating to Oncology, including organisingappointments following MDT.5. Ensure each patient who has an episode of care in the Department has all the relevantdetails relating to his/her care correspondence, diagnostic investigation reports etc. documented and filed appropriately in the notes, as soon as is practicable, uponreceipt/despatch.6. Arrange appointments as necessary.

We are recruiting a smart reliable Cook/ Chef for a client (Residential home for older people living with dementia). The candidate should have experience in cooking for older people including various specialist nutritional meals in a in a care home setting.

About the role

Nutrition is an important part of providing the perfect care to service users, and the Cook does just this! You will have all dietary requirements/ cultural requirements, and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the service users, to serve up meals following the guidelines.

Responsibilities
- Preparing nutritious meals for service users in line with guidelines/ requirements.
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and equipment.
- Maintain inventory of kitchen equipment and produce.
- Interaction with service users to reflect their food choices.

Key skills
- Food hygiene level 2 certification.
- Previous experience of food preparation in a commercial/ domestic/ hospital or care setting.
- Warm, approachable personality to engage with service users and vulnerable adults with ease
- Confident managing kitchen alone including cleanliness

NB: The candidate must have a clean enhanced DBS (ready to undergo apply for another if its not listed on the DBS update service) and other relevant trainings.

• The worker must be eligible to work in the UK (No sponsorship for this role)

Elective Admissions Booking Clerk - Band 3
Full Time 37.5 hours per week

**Previous applicants need not apply**

We are looking for an enthusiastic Elective Admissions Clerk to join our team here at the Great Western Hospital.

You will provide a patient- focused, accurate and efficient surgical admissions service for elective patients, in line with Trust values and in accordance with the Elective Access, Booking and Choice of Date policy, working together with colleagues in other departments to provide the best service for patients, fully utilising all available pre-op and theatre sessions.

To deliver a specialty surgical booking service in accordance with key national and Trust-wide performance indicators, such as Referral To Treatment targets.
1. Communicate and negotiate with patients and relatives, on the telephone, in person and in writing, to make certain the surgery date is booked with patient agreement. Ensure patients and relatives understand information conveyed regarding surgical admission.
2. Meet weekly with Speciality Consultants to ensure cases and patients are booked to appropriate lists, whilst adhering to the Trust policy on Elective Access, Booking and Choice of Date and other guidelines and targets.
3. Understand and interpret Trust waiting list information, and utilise this to ensure that speciality operating lists are booked appropriately and in target timescales.
4. Monitor and update speciality wait list information as work progresses, and provide feedback to responsible manager.
5. Understand and utilise a good working knowledge of national Referral To Treatment (RTT) rules and Cancer waiting times. Maintain knowledge of local and regional variations, including Interventions Not Normally Funded (INNF) and Independent Sector outsourcing/transfer guidelines

Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
• Service We will put our patients first
• Teamwork We will work together
• Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
• Respect We will act with integrity
• Ensure that theatre lists are booked to full capacity two to six weeks ahead, maximising theatre time efficiency. Analyse and report any shortfalls to the responsible manager before problems escalate.
• Manage Theatre cancellations

Please find attached a full job description and person specification


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated professional, with drive and ambition, to join us as a Teacher of English at Abbey Park School.

See job description for full details.

What the school offers its staff

Abbey Park School

Our facilities are excellent and we learn in a clean, modern and stimulating environment. Our sports facilities are second to none in the area, we have extensive ICT provision and our buildings and grounds are maintained to a high level. This safe and stimulating environment enables young people to enjoy their school experience and make the most of their unique talents.

Located near the natural beauty of the Wiltshire Downs and the Cotswolds, we are also within easy reach of the university towns of Bath, Bristol and Oxford and just under an hour by train from London. Our ideal location means that our students benefit from a wide range of curriculum-enhancing opportunities.

The Park Academies Trust

The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, Bridlewood Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy and Kingfisher CE Academy. The Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.

The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra, that little pat on the back:

• Doctor Care Anywhere
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Let’s Connect – Salary sacrifice Technology
• My Gym Discounts

Commitment to safeguarding

The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require satisfactory references.