Total 229 job vacancies in Swindon

Location: Swindon
Start Date: January 2025
Pay Scale: NQT / MPS / UPS (all levels welcome to apply)
Working Hours: Full-time or part-time considered

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a Swindon-based SEND school to appoint a Primary SEND Teacher for January 2025. If you are an inspiring educator seeking a new and rewarding opportunity, this role could be your perfect fit.

This is a dynamic and expanding special school that supports students with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs. The school adopts a person-centred approach to learning, empowering students to maximise their independence and achieve their aspirations.
- Designs and delivers differentiated learning experiences.
- Celebrates and values progress, no matter how small.
- Responds calmly and empathetically to children's needs.
- Motivates students who may find social interaction challenging.
- Believes in every child's potential and encourages their growth.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of child development and experience teaching pupils with SEND. Teamwork and a willingness to continue learning are essential attributes for this role.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development, including CPD sessions in Team Teach, Cover Supervisor Training, and CV building.
- PAYE payment with no hidden fees.
- Access to free social and networking events.
- A generous refer-a-friend scheme (£50 for every successful referral).

We are proud to hold a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award (2022), is REC audited, an Investor in People, and a CPD member. We take pride in connecting schools with talented educators who bring diverse skills, experiences, and passions to their roles.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply via this advert. We welcome applicants from a variety of educational backgrounds, including aspiring teachers with transferable skills.

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out thorough safeguarding checks in line with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This includes online searches as part of our due diligence for shortlisted applicants.

All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Free safeguarding and Prevent Duty training is provided to all registered candidates.

Apply today to join a dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of students with SEND!

We need passionate and skilled SEND Specialist Tutors to deliver tailored one-to-one tuition for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), who are currently unable to attend mainstream education.

This is a unique opportunity to provide meaningful support and make a real difference to young learners.

Many of the pupils you will work with may feel disengaged from their education, struggle with anxiety, or have not had their needs fully met in traditional school settings.

As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you will:
- Create and deliver bespoke 1:1 lessons to bridge gaps in learning and boost attainment.
- Re-engage pupils with their education by offering structure, building confidence, and supporting their return to a school environment.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of pupils, delivering sessions that may replace standard school hours on a part-time basis.
- Location: Various locations across Swindon.
- Position: SEND Specialist Tutor.
- Type of Work: Contract, tailored tuition packages.
- Start Date: Immediate.
- Duration: Until the pupil is ready to reintegrate into a mainstream or specialist school.
- Contract Type: Temporary.
- Hours: Part-time, with a minimum of 10 hours per week per student.
- Pay Rate: From £27 per hour (negotiable based on experience).
- Schedule: Flexible, based on the pupil's and family's availability.
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching in UK classrooms or working with young people in a therapeutic or creative capacity.
- A patient, flexible, and creative approach to teaching.
- Experience working with disengaged learners or managing challenging behaviours.
- PECS/Makaton training (desirable but not essential).
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS certificate (child barred list) registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
- Two professional child-related references.
- Work closely with a supportive team dedicated to helping you succeed in this role.
- Flexible hours to suit your availability and the needs of the pupils.
- Make a tangible impact on the lives of young people, helping them re-engage with learning and achieve their potential.

To learn more about this opportunity or apply for the SEND Specialist Tutor position, please send your up-to-date CV.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo rigorous checks in line with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', which may include an online search for shortlisted candidates.

Join us and help shape brighter futures for SEND learners in Swindon. Apply now!

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a Performance and Operations Manager overseeing General Medicine and DOPs (Care of Elderly)

The successful candidate with work in collaboration with Clinical Leads, Senior Nurses, Midwifes and operational managers to support with operational functions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please get in touch with James Curtis, Deputy Divisional Director via email james.curtis5@nhs.net.

We look forward to hearing from you!

In collaboration with the Clinical Leads, Senior Nurses, Senior Midwives and AGM, the post holder is responsible for all operational functions within the department, supporting the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective provision of services to patients.

The post holder is responsible for resourcing the department with the required capacity to meet all service
demands.

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.

1. To manage the effectiveness and efficiency of the designated specialties within the Division, ensuring the
relevant standards are achieved.

2. To monitor the operational performance of the department, escalating issues where appropriate. This
may involve the analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations and may involve the comparison
of a range of options.

3. In collaboration with the Assistant General Manager, ensure all performance indicators and national
standards are achieved (e.g. RTT, DM01, Cancer Wait times and Time in ED) to deliver a high quality,
effective service, where patient experience and patient safety is central.

4. Compile reports and statistical information in line with the Trust’s reporting framework.

5. Provide detailed feedback of performance from a variety of information systems at Trust wide and monthly
performance meetings.

6. To support with data entry and lead data validation.

7. To lead data quality assurance and manage appropriate databases.

8. To support the demand and capacity modelling process, ensuring all capacity is published 6 weeks in
advance.

9. To liaise with outpatients to ensure full utilisation of clinics and managing capacity.

10. To support the investigation of and response to patient complaints, which may be of a sensitive and
complex nature.

Please see the attached JD for further details.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are working with a well-established Social Housing Contractor who specialise within decarbonisation/retrofit of Social Housing properties. The company are passionate about reducing fuel poverty by making homes warmer and more energy efficient.

The company are well established, having been specialist retrofit Contractors for several decades. They have an exciting growth plan in place and have seen their turnover increase steadily over the past several years. The company also have a healthy order book of work throughout the region.

The company are really passionate about internal promotion and developing their employees - there is a real opportunity to develop your career with this company.

In order to sustain their recent growth, they are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their Southern team. Experience of working within Social Housing refurbishment is ideal, along with some experience of working on decarbonisation contracts.

Reporting into a Commercial Manager, you will be covering refurbishment schemes throughout the area with some travel to sites required which are in Reading & Swindon, and some in the Worcester area.

The company will pay a salary of up to £55k plus car, or allowance, travel expenses and yearly bonus.

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided, or call 01204 554 884 (option 3) and ask for Steph

1. To manage the effectiveness and efficiency of the designated specialties within the Division, ensuring therelevant standards are achieved. 2. To monitor the operational performance of the department, escalating issues where appropriate. Thismay involve the analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations and may involve the comparisonof a range of options. 3. In collaboration with the Assistant General Manager, ensure all performance indicators and nationalstandards are achieved (e.g. RTT, DM01, Cancer Wait times and Time in ED) to deliver a high quality,effective service, where patient experience and patient safety is central. 4. Compile reports and statistical information in line with the Trusts reporting framework. 5. Provide detailed feedback of performance from a variety of information systems at Trust wide and monthlyperformance meetings. 6. To support with data entry and lead data validation. 7. To lead data quality assurance and manage appropriate databases. 8. To support the demand and capacity modelling process, ensuring all capacity is published 6 weeks inadvance. 9. To liaise with outpatients to ensure full utilisation of clinics and managing capacity. 10. To support the investigation of and response to patient complaints, which may be of a sensitive andcomplex nature. Please see the attached JD for further details.

1. Take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating neonatal nursing care on a shift by shift basis consistent with evidence based practice for babies and their families within the special care, high dependency and intensive care nursery, ensuring that fundamental needs for individual babies and parents are met and that care is evaluated and care plans are up to date and relevant. 2. Ensure the safe dispensation of drugs, within Trust and NMC guidelines and maintain knowledge of side effects and other contra-indications. 3. Maintain clinical skills and competencies ensuring ability to meet the needs of the patient. 4. Co-ordinate the effective admission, transfer and discharge of individual children in line with Trust policy. 5. Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care e.g. feeding methods, audiology checks, blood transfusion, and new-born screening programme. 6. Adhere to the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that knowledge and practise enables children to be safeguarded. 7. Promote the importance of the modification of the environment, taking into account the individual developmental needs of the infant e.g. positioning and minimal handling of very low birth weight babies. 8. Work with all members of the team to participate and respond to suggestions and complaints, evaluate patient and carers experience of the service, liaise with the sister in charge, make recommendations and develop the service within the clinical area, implementing agreed actions to improve services. 9. Actively participate in link roles providing verbal and written updates to the team. 10. Promote and actively participate in the Trust and Childrens Services Nursing Strategy 11. Participate in the development of a programme of continuing education for all staff within the team. Act as a mentor to new staff and students and provide a suitable learning environment and provide educational and developmental opportunities, supporting staff in achieving professional competencies and knowledge and ensuring practice within the unit is evidence based. 12. Demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with Trust Policies and the NMC Code of Professional conduct.

Job advertisement is for the recruitment of two Consultants. The appointed candidates will join an existing team of 6 senior medical staff including Consultants. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients. As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision to our junior colleagues. As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing, you will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trusts Health and Wellbeing team has won a National Award during 2020 for the work they have done locally.

Create, design and compile financial spread sheets, use pivot tables to summarise data to create graphs and produce reports for audit purposes. Match up and process invoices ready for payment; obtain missing invoices, query price changes -authorised to allow price increases. Request quotes, add new suppliers and products onto database. Raise invoice and cheque requests. Responsible of monthly stock take of non-stock products. Responsible for maintaining an accurate record of weekly deliveries and collections made. Responsible for various financial reports to show quarterly and yearly spend with suppliers. Provide holiday and sickness cover for Business Support team when required. Utilise financial IT system to search payments made. Attend Prescriber User Group meetings (and take minutes). Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers. Please see the attached job description for full information

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Panel Beater with3 years' experience in panel work to join a leading, multi-award-winning accident repair centre. This full timeroleoffersexcellent benefits and competitive salary.

As a Panel Beater, you will report to the Bodyshop Manager and repair or replace vehicle bodywork panels based on job card instructions.

They will consider both qualified and non-qualified Technicians.

You will be responsible for:

- Dismantle and repair damaged vehicles by fixing or replacing panels as needed.

- Operate tools and equipment, such as jigs and welding equipment, according to qualifications and safety standards.

- Ensure careful handling of vehicles, maintaining customer satisfaction, and keeping tools in good condition.

- Follow manufacturer guidelines for chassis and panel repairs, attending training to stay updated on new techniques.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as aPanel Beater, Panel technician, Bodyshop Technician, Body technician or in a similar role.

- At least 3 years' experience in panel work.

- A commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer care.

Shift:

- Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

What's on offer:

- Competitive salary (OTE Up to £52k including bonus)

- 30 days holiday, including public holidays

- Company pension

- Bonus scheme

- Cycle to work scheme

- Free on-site parking

- Long service awards and colleague recognition programmes

- Referral bonus for recommending fellow technicians

- Health cash plan, allowing you to claim back on medical expenses

- Discounts on high street products through a rewards platform

Apply now for this exceptional Panel Beater opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Waste Collector needed in Swindon, £11.59ph PAYE - Reference: OR3106

Job Purpose:
• To maintain a high standard in the collection of domestic waste and recycling.
• To promote recycling to encourage participation to achieve 50%.
• Visit and collect refuse and recycling from upwards of 1000 properties per day.

Key Accountabilities:
1. Ensure all waste is loaded into the vehicle in a considerate, safe and proper manner to comply with all relevant health and safety procedures.
2. Role demands a high amount of physical and repetitive working.
3. Report daily to the supervisor at the start and finish of every shift.
4. Compile any relevant paperwork and ensure that it is placed for easy retrieval when required.
5. Identify the reason of non-collection of waste materials to the driver.
6. Identify and sort different acceptable materials and ensure they are placed in the correct hopper to maintain a constant clean level of recycling material.
7. Maintain mandatory training and establish any training and discuss needs with line manager.
8. Employee is responsible to demonstrate and advise skills and relevant procedures (Assisted Collections) to new starters and temps and assist and monitor until the crewmember reaches the required standard. .
9. To be aware of any potential conflicts with the public or property whilst assisting the driver in reversing of the vehicle and to be aware of you’re surroundings.
10. Maintain a considerate and courteous manor to all customers at all times.
11. Report any accident damage, or near miss to property, persons, the vehicle and/or containers as soon as possible to the driver.
12. Operate vehicle/plant machinery in the manner it was intended, observing and carrying out all safety regulations/procedures.
13. Maintain complete customer care whilst collecting and ensure all gates are closed and any spillage is cleared up.
14. Ensure that any identified personal training needs are discussed with immediate supervisor.
15. To maintain the A card list for the round and provide the highest level in customer care in line with Service standards.
16. Establish the route with the driver to maintain the regular and reliable collection of waste.
17. Duties may entail working outside normal working hours, including weekends and bank

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Churchward School is a special school for children and young people (CYP) aged 11-19 years with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Social Communication Interaction Difficulties (SCID). We are pioneers for both academic and pastoral health.
We are in search of a Learning Mentor who:
Is nurturing and empathetic
Has a great sense of humour
Is adaptable and collaborative
Puts the needs of the CYP at the heart of everything they do
If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team.
What it's like to work at Churchward:
"Coming from different settings, I have never felt as supported or valued as a teacher as I do at Churchward. I love working with the staff and students and enjoy coming to work every day. Each day is different, and I like the variety that brings."
"I enjoy working at Churchward School because I like to feel that I and my work colleagues are making a difference to the lives of our students. These are students that now have a place to thrive and mix with others who are in some ways like them, they have a sense of belonging and acceptance. No student is the same but all have the same from staff and that is a caring family."
"Seeing smiling faces, laughs and enjoyment of being at school is a great achievement for the majority of our students. Knowing that we as staff will try our hardest to give them the best education and support to achieve their goals, aspirations and a way to cope in the wider world. It's a great pleasure to work at Churchward and to call this my family."
Churchward School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.
Hours: 32.5 per week
Interviews: 16.12.24
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
Benefits
Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:
Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
Excellent pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Annual pay progression opportunities
Continuous Service date honoured
You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

front of house team member | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. whether you’re looking to start a career in hospitality or just looking for a noodle inspired side hustle this could be the role for you. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, we’re on a mission to nourish us all from bowl to soul

the role |

as a front of house team member, you’ll play a key role by providing a brilliant experience for our guests. working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst creating memorable moments for our guests

if you...

• would love to provide exceptional service to our guests, greeting and seating them when they arrive + ensuring they feel looked after
• have a genuine passion for our food, and bringing our menu to life through recommendations
• like buzzing environments, are proactive, organised + have great attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• bring your own style – uniform powered by pangaia, customised by you
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

Company Description

Regional Culinary Lead

Central region - M4 Corridor, Stevenage, Swindon , Reading & Oxford

Competitive + Company Car Package

Benefits:

• 35 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Company car scheme or car allowance
• Secondary career leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• BUPA family cover
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Our Regional Culinary Leads are the shining stars of ‘Obsessed’, they lead in their respective regions the foundations of Craft, Creativity, Community and of course Cheer.

They are our ‘foodie mavericks’, passionate about people, food and service. They support teams to fuel their individuality whilst being that driving force for our non negotiables, no boundaries and most definitely ‘NO BEIGE’ approach to our ‘rules of engagement’.

Our taste revolution is brief… to give creative freedom to every ‘Chef & Bevista’ within our businesses to shake things up with a Morning, Noon and Night mindset.

Job Description

• Supporting the Head of food to deliver our obsessed manifesto across the region.

• Provide strong culinary leadership and expertise to multiple locations within the region, ensuring adherence to quality standards, recipes, and culinary guidelines.

• Collaborate with the culinary teams to develop innovative and appealing menus that meet customer preferences, dietary restrictions, and regional market trends.

• Train, mentor, and motivate culinary staff to achieve excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service. Conduct regular training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.

• Maintain strict quality control standards across all locations, ensuring consistency, taste, and presentation of dishes. Conduct regular inspections and evaluations to address any issues and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards. Implement and enforce proper food handling and storage procedures.

• Manage food and labor costs within budgetary constraints. Analyze financial reports and implement strategies to minimize expenses while maintaining food quality.

• Foster strong relationships and effective communication with other departments, such as operations, marketing, and procurement, to align goals, streamline processes, and ensure a cohesive approach.

• Stay updated on culinary trends, emerging techniques, and new ingredients. Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and enhance the dining experience for customers

Qualifications

• Food’s provenance is critical to you and the closer to your kitchen, the better
• You understand that being a great chef is not just about cooking but the ability to work with a team, and build relationships
• You will have proven experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level
• Have an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above
• Team player
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Now is a particularly great time to be joining us. With several exciting new developments on the horizon, including a new Emergency Department set to open in Summer 2024, become an integral part of an organisation committed to continuous improvement, professional growth, and high-quality patient care.

We are seeking enthusiastic Acute Medical Consultants to join our dynamic Acute Medical department and support the developing service within our new Integrated Front Door. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance our Same Day Emergency Care offerings and facilitate smooth patient flow through Acute Medicine. Both full time and part time applications will be considered.

As a service, we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships between our clinical, nursing, and management teams. We also have a fantastic working relationship with our supporting services, which includes the 'Front Door Team' (Physio/OT), Frailty Team, Specialty HOT clinics and input from associated clinical specialties.

We recognise the importance of our team maintaining specialist interests in other medical specialties. To support this, there is an opportunity for the successful candidate to receive a dedicated session offered as part of the role (1 PA). We are also keen to support professional skills and development, this could be through attendance at conferences, being an education supervisor or opportunities to lead improvement projects.

The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Clinical Duties:
• Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
• Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
• Development of subspecialty interests that fit in with division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activities
• Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy
• Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
• The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
• Consultants allocated daily to each area as above
• Principle responsibility Post Take WR in all areas
• PTWR in Emergency Department for Medically referred patients
• Consultants rotate senior support – Physician of Day.

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

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

The hospital is conveniently placed on the outskirts of Swindon with excellent travel links, it is just 5 minutes from junction 15 of the M4, 75 miles from London and 35 miles from Bristol. It is in the midst of beautiful countryside, sitting at the foot of the Marlborough Downs and just south of the Cotswolds.

Enjoy a £20,000 bonus recruitment premium and a competitive relocation package of up to £8,000.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities:

All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
• To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Divisional Management Team.
• To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans.
• The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
• As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost-effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
• Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
• Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management
• Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.



Clinical Governance and Audit

All consultants are expected to participate in clinical effectiveness activities. They are expected to maintain and foster improvements in the quality and standards of clinical services. Consultants lead the safeguarding of high standards of care by participating in the creation of environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish.

Consultants are expected to support the Clinical/Medical Leadership teams within their division to achieve the following:
• Production of a Division annual clinical governance plan.
• Production of a Division quality strategy.
• Production of a Division quarterly report to the Trust’s Clinical Governance and Risk Committee.
• Ensuring targets within the plan are met, including:• Adoption of evidence-based practice including compliance with government guidance, e.g., NICE
• Establishment and implementation of a Division clinical audit programme
• Completion of risk assessments as required and compliance with the Trust’s risk management policies and strategies including controls assurance standards
• Encouraging research and development
• Ensuring, through the Divisional Director, in association with the Division of Workforce and Education, that Division staff meet the education and training targets agreed within the Trust’s annual plan.
• Ensuring through the Divisional Director that complaints management is timely and effective including implementing action plans relating to individual complaints.
• Contributing to work force planning to ensure timely availability of appropriate clinical skills to maintain excellence in patient care.
• The department aims to help support and maintain a work life balance. We offer an innovative and sustainable Consultant work pattern. This system balances out of hours work with ample and flexible compensatory time off factored into the job plan. The working week can be arranged for the successful applicant to have a non-working day each week. We can offer job plans of up to 12 PAs on a negotiable basis

Further details can be found on the attached Job Description


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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Assistant Finance Business Partner - Fixed Term 12 Months

This is an important role that is key to the success of both the Divisions and the organisation. The post holder is expected to work at a high level in the organisation demonstrating credibility with the Divisional Management teams, Head of Service and Clinicians at all levels.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the post holder has the following key areas of responsibilities: -
• Preparing and submitting a monthly Management Accounts Pack to the Finance Business Partner and to budget holders, together with a commentary to accompany monthly management accounts.
• Designing, producing, and maintaining budget reports and other spreadsheet-based reports and models in accordance with agreed timetables and departmental policies and procedures.
• Preparing monthly variance reports for specific departments within a division, investigating any variances from the plan and identifying mitigation strategies.
• Meeting regularly with budget holders and providing information and analysis to them regarding their budgets.
• Supporting all the relevant budget holders in the preparation of their annual plan including provision of analysis and projections.
• Advising and supporting budget holders with possible areas for efficiency and productivity improvements
• To act as Business Partner to the directorates, providing financial information and expert advice at Directorate Review Meetings and to Directorate Managers and to the Trust Executive Team as and when required. To provide complex, sensitive, contentious information (financial and non-financial), advice and support to the Division. Present this and other performance information at Divisional and specialty management meetings on a regular basis.
• To produce monthly management accounts which have integrity and support Directorate individually, and consequently the Trust as a whole, in achieving their financial objectives.
• To be the key support for the Finance Business partner on all aspects of financial management within the Division in conjunction with the Divisional Operations team.
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• Support the Finance Business Partner in improving links between activity, capacity and expenditure, in order to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to inform decision making and inform financial plans and forecasting.
• To produce ongoing advice to budget holders on managing and understanding their expenditure variances and ensure by persuasion, negotiation and effective process management that corrective actions agreed by Division and individuals are delivered within the agreed timescales





Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
• 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
• Hold the specialities and services to account for its financial practice and position, challenging poor financial performance and delivery of the efficiency programme, ensuring all services are cost effective, efficient and provide best value.

Please see attached JD for full responsibilities.


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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