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We are looking for a Locum Practice Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Abingdon Medical Centre, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

This is a locum role (30.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Job Description – Service Requirements
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC) services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR).
• To be responsible to the Senior Medical Officer / Lead Clinician / Senior Nurse and provide routine clinics as directed to meet the needs of the organisation and the PAR.
• To be involved in the development and implementation of local programmes of care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; conducting electronic searches and performing audit to promote quality improvement.
• To assist in the supervision of untrained staff within the practice, under the guidance of the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician and within individual scope of practice.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.
• To maintain patient safety and support healthcare governance activity.
• To undertake training and demonstrate competence to issue medications via Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), in accordance with Joint Service Policy and as determined appropriate by the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician.


Essential Requirements / Qualifications / Experience
• Must be Registered Nurse (Adult) Level 1 with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and hold a valid, in date Personal Identification Number (PIN) and not be subject to any restrictions of practice.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must have a minimum of one year’s post registration experience working as a Band 5 or higher grade in a Primary Healthcare (PHC) setting (within the last three years).
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Must have completed Immunisation and Vaccination Foundation Training in accordance with national immunisation and vaccination standard training requirements (Public Health England) and either:
- be able to provide certification; or
- be able to provide proof of clinical competency of the same from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current and practicing GMC or NMC Registrant, for Immunisation and Vaccinations (dated within the last 12 months).
• Must be in date for Immunisation and Vaccination annual update e-learning training (to include young children if engaged within a family practice) and be able to provide certification.
• Must be in date for venepuncture and able to provide certificates of training/qualification/update, as undertaken within the last three years, and/or be able to provide proof of clinical competency of the same from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current and practicing GMC or NMC Registrant, for venepuncture.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A disclosure check PVG membership in Scotland or Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this post.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements and a current DBS.

We reserve the right to remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.

Please note that MMP does not provide working visas. You must possess valid leave to remain and have UK work experience.

Are you a Health and Safety Professional embarking on a career in health and safety? I am delighted to be working with a North East based construction company on the appointment of a Health and Safety Assistant who will be joining an existing team.

This role will be to join an existing health and safety team and you will be involved in monitoring audit actions, inspections and incident investigations. You will produce monthly reports on key health and safety initiatives and programmes, including taking a lead on information updates. You will be involved in attending regular health and safety meetings and take minutes, issue actions accordingly. You will oversee and manage incident investigations and provide regular updates.

To succeed in this role, you will have previous experience within a health and safety role and have completed your IOSH Managing Safely as well as gained relevant health and safety experience.

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Tasks & Activities: · To provide a welcoming and responsive reception and telephone service to all patients and visitors ensuring enquiries are dealt with efficiently and waiting times kept to a minimum. · To book appointments and give advice with respect to the services offered by the Practice. · To deal with requests for repeat prescriptions and provide information on test results according to agreed Practice procedures. · Assist in the administrative tasks of the Practice, including internal and external post, scanning letters and reports, photocopying, receive and record payments for private medical services, making up folders for incoming patients, handling returns to Primary Care Support Services and compiling new patient records. · Respond to requests for assistance from the medical staff where reasonable and within the competence of the jobholder. · To use initiative to deal with issues as they arise, solving problems where possible or referring to others e.g. Reception Team Leader, Practice Manager or Duty Doctor or Practice Nurse as necessary Communication: To handle all incoming telephone calls in a friendly and courteous manner, taking appropriate actions including the accurate recording of messages To be able to communicate clearly both written and verbally To inform the Reception Team Leader or Practice Manager of any difficulties that arise during the course of work. Organisation / Quality Understand and follow the requirements of patient confidentiality, Data Protection and the Freedom of Information Act. Follow Practice policies, including Health & Safety, Security and Confidentiality. Ensure that patients are correctly identified and that entries to the clinical system are accurate. Evaluate the quality of work completed and, in discussion with the Reception Team Leader / Practice Manager implement improvements where required.

Here at Sugarman Health and Wellbeing, we are looking for a passionate and caring candidate, who are willing to provide care that promotes independence and giving the client the best quality of life. This client is very ambitious, and are looking for somone who are very outgoing, inspiring, and with a good sense of humour.

• Role: Live In Care Assistant
• Location: Manchester
• Shifts: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
• Monday to Sunday
• Contract: Full Time
• Speciality: Complex Care
• Start Date: ASAP on completion of recruitment process
• PPE Provided

You would become an essential part of the existing part of the existing care team in this fufilling and rewarding role.

Theory and practical trainign will be provided to ensure you have the correct skills to support this individual. This is an amazing oppurtunity in order to learn and expand your knowledge with new care skills, to help develop your career and experience exciting new oppurtunities.

Benefits working for Sugarman Health and Wellbeing:

• Enhancing the Service Users quality of life
• Ongoing training and development oppurtunities
• Ongoing support from other carers, the Nurse Care Manager, and Registered Manager.
• Weekly Pay
• Paid via PAYE or Umbrella
• Holiday Pay (PAYE)
• Lucrative refere a friend scheme *Terms and Conditions Apply*

What are your duties as a Healthcare Assistant in this package?

• Able to support in Moving and Handling & Personal Care
• Support and maintain all clinical needs
• To be respectful and maintain professional boundaries
• Someone who will go above and beyond for the Service User and staff involved in the package.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 months proffessional care experineces
• The right to work in the UK and have the correct documentation for this
• A full enhanced DBS
• An up to date CV with full working history

Interested in applying for this role?

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

We are looking for a Locum Healthcare Assistant to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Abingdon Medical Centre, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

This is a full-time locum role (37 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Job Description – Service Requirements

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing basic ward-based nursing care within a Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) bedded down facility, to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR)
• To provide general basic nursing care under supervision and direction of the Lead Practice Nurse, undertaking tasks and duties delegated by a suitably qualified and registered healthcare professional.
• To provide medical administrative support as required.
• To assist the Medical Officer’s (MOs) and practice nurse teams within Primary Health Care clinics, Occupational Health assessment clinics, chronic disease clinics and with health promotion.
• To record a range of clinical observations, tests and measurements such as, visual acuity, recording Electrocardiograms (ECGs), venepuncture, peak flow readings, spirometry, urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation, whilst working within individual scope of competence and following DMS and DPHC policy and procedures.
• To communicate effectively with patients in specific clinical situations and work collaboratively with the nursing team and administrative staff to meet the needs of patients.
• To comply with infection, prevention and control requirements.
• To use equipment in accordance with local equipment care directives and comply with Health and Safety policy and regulations.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.


Essential Requirements/ / Qualifications / Experience

• Must have a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ/SVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent Healthcare related NVQ).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years recent experience within the last 3 years of working in general practice or other healthcare environment as an HCA.
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
• Must be able to provide certificates of training, as undertaken within the last three years, and/or be able to provide proof of clinical competency from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current registered healthcare professional, in:
- Recording ECGs
- Performing Venepuncture
- Performing urinalysis
- Preparation of specimens
- Undertaking simple dressing procedures
- Using aseptic technique
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 2 training.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Contribution towards your continued professional development (CPD) if applicable
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A disclosure check PVG membership in Scotland or Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this post which will be paid for by us
• Free blood tests and fitness to work certificates (if required)
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application who will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements and a current DBS.

Please note: MMP does not provide working visas, and you must possess valid leave to remain and have UK work experience.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the document section for further information.Pleaseensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD for the Learning Disability OT role.

You will be responsible for providing specialist speech and language assessment and therapy, including the assessment and implementation of both low-tech and high-tech AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) for individual service users. You will manage an independent communication caseload and will also be responsible for delivering specialist communication training to families, support staff and other professionals in the North of Oxfordshire and supporting with the running of our communication groups. We are passionate about continued professional development; offering both external and internal training opportunities and regular continued professional development sessions within the service to support this. You will be offered regular support and supervision from a clinical supervisor, alongside the Speech and Language Therapy clinical Lead and North Team manager.

Registered General Nurse

Job title: RGN Nurse (Registered General Nurse)
Location: Abingdon OX14
Rate Of Pay: Up to £43,000 per year + Overtime
Shift Patterns: Full time 40 hours per week
Information about the Role:
Working as an RGN Nurse (Registered General Nurse)

• Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, and long term service users.
• Behave in a professional and discreet manner at all times and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
• Be competent and confident in managing people with long term health conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for service users??with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for service users (as appropriate).
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist service users in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Recognise and work within own competence level
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of service user interaction and consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support, manage and guide support workers on a daily basis.
• Continual personal development to develop oneself and the role.

Necessary Experience or Qualifications:
Someone who has a real passion for caring and helping people.

• Hold a valid NMC Pin
• Ability to work on shift/rota pattern.
• Have the right to the work in the UK

If you are interested in applying please contact Scott Marsh on 01772 208963 or send your CV to scott.marsh@servicecare.org.uk

THIS ROLE IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED NURSES ONLY

About the Role

Join us as a Registered Nurse at Maria Mallaband Care Group, where you will be empowered to be your best self every day and experience firsthand the transformative power of your care.

As an advocate for our residents, you will play a crucial role in planning daily activities, creating tailored care plans, and ensuring individualised needs and choices are met. Your skills will shine as you champion dignity and safety, serve as a role model to your colleagues, and provide a true sense of purpose to those living with us.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Medication administration and care planning
• Providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to our residents
• Ensuring principles of safeguarding are maintained
• Taking responsibility of shifts as Nurse in charge
• Team management and shift planning
• Infection prevention and control
• Liaising with General Practitioners and Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Upholding clinical governance standards

About you

Being one of our Registered Nurses means demonstrating compassion, dedication, and commitment towards enhancing the quality of life for others. Your communication skills and attention to detail set you apart, and you continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop your clinical skills. You take every challenge in your stride and your goal is to always achieve the best outcomes.

Previous experience in the role is ideal but not required, and whether you’re a newly qualified nurse or an experienced professional, we are ready to stand by you and support you reach your career goals through tailored training and development.

A few things will be essential to be successful in this role, and these are:

• A Nursing qualification recognised by the UK NMC.
• A valid UK NMC PIN and registration to practice as Registered General Nurse(RGN)/Learning & Disability Nurse (RNLD)/Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as assisting residents with their mobility

To ensure we make safe recruitment choices for those in our care, the role will also be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

What we offer

Join us in our journey to become the best care provider in the UK and your employer of choice! You will be rewarded for everything you do and have access to some fantastic benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Paid annual NMC renewal fee
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition rewards
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

To find our more about our rewards and what makes us great, visit Careers - Maria Mallaband (mmcgcarehomes.co.uk)

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

Our commitment to ED&I

We believe in fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, values, inclusivity, and equity, where everyone’s unique perspective is respected and appreciated. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background.

Next steps

Ready to embark on a truly fulfilling career or to re-discover your passion? Apply today and become an essential part of our team, creating happier futures together for you and those in our care.

Abingdon Court Care Home

Abingdon Court is a purpose-built care home offering nursing and dementia care.

A professional team has furnished the home to a high standard, providing elegance and comfort. The 'home from home' feel at Abingdon Court is created by the dedicated staff who have been selected not only for their professional ability but also for their commitment to truly making a difference for the people in their care.

Residents rooms are spacious and feature en suite facilities. The communal areas are at the centre of what makes Abingdon Court a real community whether it be at meal times or when enjoying activities.

There are no fixed visiting hours so friends and family can come and see residents at any time. The dining experience at Abingdon Court boasts fine home cooking by a professional Chef who has created a menu to reflect the interests and tastes of the discerning residents.

Activities and day trips are an integral part of the residents well being. The activities coordinator encourages and helps residents continue with existing interests and also introduces new hobbies. The minibus is used frequently to take residents on day trips near and a little further from the home.

The trips are very popular and recently, days out to Millets Farm, Notcutts Garden Centre, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Dorchester Abbey have been greatly enjoyed.

Respite care at Abingdon Court is very popular and enables those wishing to experience what the Home has to offer before making a full commitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please see the job description for full details of the role, duties and responsibilities. There are a number of opportunities available and we will consider full time and part time posts.

Our friendly teams are passionate about community nursing and relish the opportunity to use their skills, experience, and knowledge to provide nursing care in peoples own homes. They are enthusiastic and take pride in supporting their team to deliver proactive, caring, safe and excellent standards of patient care to their local communities. Our community nurses work autonomously, delivering high quality and evidence-based nursing care, see problem-solving as a positive challenge, and are creative in many varied and unpredictable clinical situations. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity or would like to know more, then please submit an expression of interest explaining why you would like to be considered for this role, what you bring and what you wish to achieve. These expressions of interest are to be added to your Trac application form in the supporting statement section The District Nursing service in Oxfordshire is at the heart of developments in community care, as per the NHS Long Term Plan. A crucial part of the integrated community plans is recognition of the value of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification for District Nursing Team Leaders, as advocated by The Queens Nursing Institute, The Kings Fund, and the RCN which we can support you to work towards. The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are varied and can be discussed at interview with a flexible approach. Posts are available in various South West district nursing teams. Please review the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role responsibilities. If you are interested in applying, please ensure you have the support of your current line manager.

Key Responsibilities: Forensic sampling (including road traffic act bloods). Signposting and conducting referrals; offering support for vulnerabilities and supporting patients to break patterns of re-offending. Delivering substance misuse therapies. Assessment & care of detainees and staff in custody suites. Acute disease management. Promoting good personal healthcare. Working with Liaison and Diversion to identify any mental health needs. Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full role responsibilities. Company Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Bonus Scheme Life Assurance Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding for higher education courses after one years service £3000 estimated average overtime pay £3000 relocation allowance should they wish to move T&C's apply £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus £500 referral bonus £120 NMC registration fees per year £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year

The Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Abingdon Community Hospital provides specialist rehabilitation for patients in Oxfordshire who have had an acute stroke. We work as a cohesive multi professional team, supporting patients' recovery which will enable them to return home or move to other care settings. Please see attached job description and person specification for more information.

Your skills and experiences This opportunity is available to nurses with proven District Nursing or Community based experience. How we will support you to develop In return we will support your career progression through a District Nursing career progression framework, including advanced clinical practice and leadership training in this area. You will also receive regular 1:1 support and development and annual appraisal, regular group clinical supervision with your peers, and a comprehensive internal training programme around clinical competencies. Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.