Total 38 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Banbury, OX16 2EZ

DEPUTY SISTER LABURNUM WARD

Permanent & fixed term contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister to join our friendly team on Laburnum ward at the Horton hospital, to assist & support the unit Manager in providing a quality service for our patients..

Laburnum ward cares for acutely unwell patients with complex medical & nursing needs.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic & motivated nurse looking for a new challenge. The successful candidate will provide leadership & clinical expertise to the unit.

Applicants must have proven ability in providing clinical support & mentorship to junior staff.

In return we can offer a comprehensive induction package, ongoing professional training opportunities relevant to the clinical area.



To deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager in assisting & providing leadership to the ward teams in delivering a high standard of care

Developing & maintaining clinical skills & knowledge necessary to provide person centred evidence based care

Work in collaboration across all professional boundaries promoting effective relationships

Ensure compliance within our clinical governance framework, motivating colleagues, championing service user safety and driving for continuous improvement



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.






• Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.
• Work in partnership with the patients’ family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient.
• Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
• Communicate effective information to patients/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
• Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a mentor and preceptor reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional and Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the department.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
• Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that they are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as agreed.




This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

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An opportunity has arisen in the Cancer Pharmacy Team for a Pharmacy technician to develop their senior and management skills with a Maternity Cover vacancy to join our team based at the Horton Hospital.

You will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, experienced and proactive Pharmacy Technician, with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal Skills, to join Oxford Cancer & Haematology Centre.

We provide day case dispensing in our Satellite pharmacy in Oxford and at Horton Hospital in Banbury and have a team of pharmacists and technicians providing clinical pharmacy services.



The postholder will be required to be able to work cross sites to cover work demand.

Key roles include:

To deputise for the Advanced Cancer Clinical Pharmacy Technician and Operational Manager.
To provide management alongside the Ward Based Technician Manager and Operational Managers.
Delivery and manage the Medicine Management service to adult cancer in-patients, out-patients, and day case patients
Maintain competencies for Accredited Technician Checking (ACT) and Medicine Management training (MMT)
Maintenance of the computerised prescribing system
Involvement for reporting on audits audits and projects taken in the team
Management and delivery of Pharmacy service to Day Treatment Units in Oxford and Banbury.
Dispensary duties
Patient counselling
Opportunity to learn about Cancer drugs and develop CPD
Opportunity for attendance to the Annual British Oncology Pharmacy Association Conference on a rotational basis.



The Oxford Cancer Centre, and its North Oxfordshire pharmacy services provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients with cancer within Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. These services include: Oncology, Clinical Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant unit, In-patient and Outpatient services, Specialist palliative care service, pain relief unit, and a Cancer Research UK Clinical Research unit. The centre is an Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) and a Biomedical Research Centre (BMRC).



Management role
1. To assist the WBT Manager and Advanced Cancer Clinical Pharmacy Technician and Operational Manager in maintaining a safe and effective Medicines Management service to all wards and DTU’s across the Haematology and Oncology Directorate at Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust (OUHFT), coordinating the use of Patients Own Medicines, inpatient medicines and newly dispensed medicines in order to minimise waste and contribute to timely and safe discharge.
2. To contribute to the writing and implementation of comprehensive and consistent pharmacy wide standard Medicines Management policies and procedures, in accordance with the Medicines Policy and in line with national guidelines.
3. To ensure that all ward based technical staff are familiar with and adhere to pharmacy and trust SOPs and policies.
4. To participate in the training and development of ward based technicians, and support them in providing a ward based service.
5. To ensure ward based risks are identified and risk assessed, and ensure appropriate action plans are implemented to avoid or minimise
6. To support the Advanced Cancer Clinical Pharmacy Technician and Operational Manager with Human Resource processes for the ward based technicians including induction, performance and conduct and absence.
7. To be involved in recruitment, induction, training and appraisal of ward based technical staff.
8. To assist in developing and coordinating training programs, incorporating all ward based and patient-facing technical duties, in line with the Clinical Pharmacy SOP and other relevant procedures.
9. To assist in approving records of annual leave and study leave for ward based technicians, in liaison with the site operational managers.
10. To represent the ward based technical service at departmental and Trust meetings, and deputise for the Advanced Cancer Clinical Pharmacy Technician and Operational Manager as appropriate,.
11. To support the Accountable Officer in the management of controlled drugs in all wards and departments including monitoring usage, record keeping, administration, investigation, recording of incidents and regular pharmacy checks through the ward based teams.
12. To assist the WBT Manager and Advanced Cancer Clinical Pharmacy Technician and Operational Manager in the investigation of incident reports and changes to working practice as a result of such investigations.

General role
1. To be a role model for ward based technical staff and ensure that the team is motivated to provide a ward based service.
2. To be familiar with all aspects of the dispensary computer and automated systems.
3. To maintain expertise, necessary knowledge and skills of the technical aspects of pharmacy and ensure it is recognised as an important part of the pharmacy strategy.
4. To be an accredited checker for dispensed and general products.
5. To be accredited as an assessor for trainee ward based technicians, pharmacy technicians, assistants and apprentices as needed.
6. To be aware of training and competency assessment of pre-registration pharmacist trainees, diploma pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacy technicians, and participate in their training and competency assessment as required.
7. To work as part of the dispensary team to facilitate the efficient and effective discharge of patients from their clinical area out of the hospital environment by participation in the dispensary rotas, including a minimum of 25% of your time providing daily dispensary support.
8. To be accredited to receive intrathecal chemotherapy (according to site).
9. To be an authorized signatory for time sheets and back-up for purchase orders (where applicable).
10. To document and audit financial drug savings and returns, and to produce reports.
11. To participate in early, evening, weekend and bank holiday working according to rota.
12. To act as team leader for a weekend shift and ensure tasks are delegated and completed.
13. Any other reasonable duties as requested.

Ward and Day Treatment based role
1. To be an accredited technician in Medicines Management.
2. To be an accredited accuracy technician checker.
3. To be part of the Pharmacy team providing a near-patient medicines management service to clinical areas (wards and day treatment units).
4. To assess PODs according to the Trust’s criteria, and to implement and maintain the POD scheme according to Trust policies.
5. To train nursing, medical and pharmacy staff regarding the POD scheme.
6. To initiate the supply of non-stock items for one-stop/full pack dispensing.
7. To complete medicines reconciliation using a variety of available sources.
8. To aid discharge planning in conjunction with the clinical pharmacist and ward staff.
9. To undertake patient counselling on selected patients e.g. warfarin initiation, inhaler counselling.
10. To work with the clinical pharmacist to counsel patients on their discharge medication.
11. To become accredited to complete controlled drug checks for selected wards within the Directorate.
12. Refer interventions to the Clinical Pharmacist, and to report and investigate incidents where appropriate.
13. Work with the ward team to ensure safe storage of medicines at ward level, including temperature checks and appropriate storage of controlled drugs.
14. To liaise with ward staff over any relevant medicines management issues.
15. To participate in the audit of the medicines management service, as well as departmental and Trust-wide medication audits, as requested by the Clinical Pharmacist Manager or Ward Based Technician Manager.
16. To participate in a reciprocal cover arrangement to maintain the medicines management service.

Oncology & Haematology Directorate Role
17. To line manage Cancer Pharmacy Team Technician staff
18. To provide MMT services to Oncology and Haematology Directorate Clinical Areas, including Day Treatment Units.
19. To ensure effective cancer pharmacy satellite management.
1. To liaise with external agencies to ensure safe, timely, and appropriate supply to patients eg Homecare companies where appropriate.
2. To be responsible for ensuring that expiry date and stock level checks are carried out in Cancer Satellite Dispensary and DTU pharmacy trolleys.
3. To supervise the preparation of all rotas for cancer technical and support staff.

Professional Role
1. To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
2. To maintain an up to date Continuous Professional Development (CPD) record.
3. To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
4. To be professionally accountable for actions and advice.
5. To follow departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
6. To take part in annual appraisals with the Ward Based Technician Manager.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Please note that we cannot provide sponsorship for this post.

Healthcare Support Worker (previously known as Nursing Assistant)

#OneTeamOneOUH

We operate a centralised approach to our Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment. This means that as a candidate you only need to apply once but can be considered for multiple roles across our Trust.

Please note that this advert may close early depending on the volume of applications we receive.

We have multiple job opportunities available at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). This is a great time to join and be part of a team that is motivated and works together to deliver high-quality care to make a difference to the health and well-being of our patients.

We have full-time opportunities for both experienced and aspiring Health Care Support Workers (HCSW), to work in safe and supportive environments under the guidance of healthcare professionals. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and hard-working individuals to join our teams across the Trust in MRC (Medicine, Rehabilitation and Cardiac)

If you have a particular interest, please add this to your supporting statement.

Full training is provided, no previous experience as a Nursing Assistant / Healthcare Support work is required.

As the Healthcare Support Worker you will:
• Provide personal care for our patients, including washing, dressing, toileting and assisting with mobilising and feeding
• Assist registered members of staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients in the ward/clinical area demonstrating compassion, kindness, and sensitivity.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Work as part of the team, under the supervision of trained nurses, assisting with delivery of planned health care, to meet physical, psychological, and social needs of the patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks
• Evidence commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Please refer to the full job and person specification for full details. The healthcare support worker will be expected to undertake the following duties under the supervision of a registered practitioner:



Patient Care
• Assist all patients with their personal care needs, empowering patients or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needs for individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
• Perform clinical observations (following appropriate assessment of proficiency and under the direction of a registered practitioner where agreed.) and accurately record using agreed electronic national early warning signals such as SEND and report and escalate any concerns appropriately by reporting to the registered practitioner immediately.
• Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary.
• Participate in the initial assessment of patients’ needs, under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.
• Observe and report the patient’s condition to a registered practitioner as required.
• Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety and wellbeing and reporting to a registered practitioner as required.
• Assess and monitor the patient’s skin integrity and report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition.
• Assist patients to meet their food and fluid intake giving attention to special diets, supplements and cultural requirements. In order to avoid malnutrition, ensure an age appropriate nutritional assessment is undertaken (e.g. MUST). All food, nutritional supplements and fluid intake to be recorded accurately as required.
• Actively encourage all patients, families/carers to share the responsibility for the maintenance of their health and to promote healthy living where appropriate and identified as part of the care plan.
• Assist patients to mobilise safely, taking account of development/physical needs using equipment and techniques as prescribed and recorded in the plan of care contributing to the falls and moving and handling risk assessment. Undertake patient transfer and escort duties between departments as appropriate and as per policy.
• Recognise when a patient’s condition changes and seek advice and expertise from registered practitioners in accordance with Trust policy.
• Assist in the care of a patient requiring end of life care in accordance within their spiritual and cultural needs.
• Assist as appropriate in the support of families/carers of patients receiving end of life care.
• Assist with the collection of specimens as requested such as mid-stream urine, stool, sputum, urine analysis and hospital acquired infections ensuring accurate labelling and transportation as per trust policy and in accordance with the training provided.

Communication
• Contribute during handover process to ensure continuity of care and to accurately feedback to a registered practitioner the care given to patients during the shift and of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers, using all methods of communication. Where there are barriers to understanding, arrange access to information, support and other services to aid effective communication.
• Greet all patients and visitors to the department with courtesy and respect, being mindful of age specific body language and tone of voice, demonstrate sensitivity and empathy.
• Help patients, families/carers and visitors orientate themselves to their surroundings when admitted to the ward/department providing written and verbal information as required.
• Answer telephone calls (and bleeps) appropriately and efficiently, accurately relaying messages to both colleagues and patients using SBARR as appropriate.
• Use paper and electronic systems to retrieve and record patient information in line with Trust documentation standards and operational systems. Ensure information is accurate and securely maintained.
• Apply the principles of information governance and patient confidentiality to all aspects of your role.
• Obtain age/capacity appropriate consent from the patient/family or carer/guardian before any clinical intervention is undertaken; where this is not given, report this to a registered practitioner.
• Participate in discussions about ward and departmental issues at ward/departmental meetings.
• In instances when a patient/family, carer or visitor feels the need to raise concerns or complain seek support from a registered practitioner.
• Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Ensure patients, families and carers are kept informed of delays with their treatment, investigations and clinic times as required when known.


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

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Seeking Female Drivers for Support Work in Adderbury

Are you a female wanting to work in the care industry? Do you hold a manual driving licence? Do you live within an hour commute of Adderbury?

Would you like to work in a friendly team? Where are suppported in your role? Do you consider yourself to have a good sense of humour?

Are you active in the community and would like to make a difference in people lives?

Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role at Brandon. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexible, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life!

The support you provide will be centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs, which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.

Here at Adderbury, we have 6 apartments with people of all abilities and needs. We are based in a nice rural setting with lots of scenery and local wildlife, close to Banbury. Our house has a fun and casual environment. At Brandon, we work at the pace of the people we support. To help them achieve what they want to do and live the life they want to live. Every day is different. For more information a casual chat contact Emma 07811502006 or Sonia 07493867183.

This role would suit a support worker, health care assistant, care professional, or learning support assistant. play worker, carer, teaching assistant, home carer, health and social care professional or someone looking to start a career in care.

This role would not suit someone who requires sponsorship to work in the UK.

No day is ever the same, visit our website for more information.

Benefits

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68- £12.01 per hour) 

• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate. 

• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications 

• Contributory Pension 

• We cover the cost of DBS checks 

• Rota's are planned in advance

• Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings.

• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership 

• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment 

• Access to wellbeing helplines. 

• Health Cash Plan

You will:

• Hold a full manual driving licence (essential)

• Have good communication skills

• Have a positive and patient approach

• Be resilient and respect people’s differences

• Be able to build professional relationships

• Work well as part of a team

Your responsibilities:

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead

• To develop daily living skills.

• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships

• To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans.

• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.

• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support

Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.

All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check. 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

This role is open to female applicants only, as the requirements of the role qualify as an occupational requirement under the Equalities Act 2010

Please note we do not offer sponsorship with this vacacy

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Applications are invited from well-motivated State Registered Biomedical scientists for the above post in a Biochemistry Laboratory that is part of a busy UKAS accredited department. The successful applicant will join the senior biochemistry BMS team of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and will be expected to work in each of the sections, as required, by service requirements.

Applicants should hold an MSc in a Clinical Chemistry related subject or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Key responsibilities will be team management including appraisals, equipment management and method performance monitoring/control.The post position is currently in Biochemistry at the Horton Hospital in Banburyand the successful candidate will provide oversite of this section. They will play an important role in training new staff and developing existing staff to meet current and future service needs.

Key attributes of the successful applicant will be the ability to lead and motivate coupled with a strong grounding in the discipline as evidenced from appropriate CPD activities.

To supervise/organise staff/work within a section, ensuring work is completed within acceptable timescales and co-ordinate the training of all levels of staff within the section.

To perform, analyse, interpret, document and report both routine and highly complex laboratory investigations of a highly specialised nature commensurate with the professional grade that will impact directly on patient care.

The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.

To liaise/cooperate with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, suppliers/manufacturers and their agents.

Participate in the strategic development of the section and deputise for their line manager in their absence.

Develop highly specialist skills in all sections of the laboratory via internal rotation.

The work will include a requirement to work some weekend, night and evening duties as required by departmental rotas. This requires a flexible approach to the hours of employment subject to terms and conditions.

Clinical Biochemistry is part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We provide services to primary, secondary and tertiary services throughout Oxfordshire, and also neo- and antenatal screening services to a wider geographical area.

There are three laboratories within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry, at the John Radcliffe, Churchill and Horton General hospitals. Processes on all three sites have been harmonised through use of common equipment, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and information management.

The laboratory website is here: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/biochemistry/

Principal responsibilities:

Organise/supervise the work/conduct of all staff within the section and assess staff competence within the section in collaboration with other senior staff.

Organise/supervise the training of laboratory, medical, clerical and ancillary staff within the section in collaboration with other senior staff.

Ensure appropriate testing procedures are followed and use experience and knowledge to request any further tests that may be required to aid in diagnosis by clinicians.

Ordering/stock control of reagents, chemicals, quality control materials, equipment spares/parts and consumables.

Co-ordinate staff rotation and absence management, including use of e-rostering to manage holidays, shift, and absences including sick leave, in collaboration with other senior staff.

Motivate staff within the section and help to resolve staff related grievances / problems.

Liaise with departmental clinicians, consultants, BMS staff of all grades, nurses, NEQAS, manufacturers, suppliers and support staff.

Ensure general and highly complex equipment within the section is maintained and calibrated, troubleshooting where necessary.

Attend advanced training course(s) for use / maintenance / repair of equipment as required.

Ensure that accreditation standards (ISO15189) within own area of responsibility are maintained, including the preparation/revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and compliance with current national/local guidelines

Use I-passport to review, archive and update all documentation including standard operating procedure (SOPS)

Monitor technical integrity of assays undertaken through day to day review of internal quality control.

Review in conjunction with the Chief Biomedical Scientist, the longer term quality of assays through review of internal quality control data and external quality assessment returns.

Participate in and support Research & Development initiatives, including clinical research and evaluation/implementation of new methodologies, automation and working practices, in conjunction with line manager and clinical staff.

Ensure Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines are followed and that work is carried out safely and promote good laboratory practice.

Assist in improving departmental quality in conjunction with line manager and the quality manager.

Record Quality Incidents and contribute to their resolution

Participate in departmental audit programmes

Demonstrate higher specialist skills and professional knowledge through post registration academic and continuing professional development, including attendance at relevant local/national scientific meetings and providing educational/scientific presentations internally and externally.

Horton specific

The senior at the Horton is responsible for managing the day-to-day workload of the department.

Responsible for the day-to-day support of IT Hardware in pathology with support from Pathology IT at the John Radcliffe.

Maintain/manage Horton site point of care testing computer and liaise with POCT equipment users. Liaise with other Pathology disciplines to facilitate and support POCT implementation at the Horton.

Training officer/Co-ordinator for Horton laboratories, work place tutor for BSc student/trainees and Apprenticeship tutor for LSW's

Carry out advanced maintenance procedures/ troubleshooting on department analysers, arrange service visits to cause minimal disruption to workflow and maintain stocks of spares and consumables.

Analyses potentially infectious samples using a range of highly specialised laboratory procedures, by either manual or automated techniques, to produce results of a quality consistent with excellent patient care. Undertakes these duties in all areas of Clinical Biochemistry.

Ensures efficient use and maintenance of resources, is aware of stock levels and rotation, storage conditions, batch numbers and expiry dates, thus ensuring the viability of the reagents used.

Exercises own initiative and works in co-operation with other staff members to ensure that the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner.

Is fully conversant with departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO 15189 and other professional standards.

Carries out troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on highly complex automated systems. Ensures appropriate records are kept and liaises with service engineers where appropriate.

Matches samples with request forms and inputs patient and test information into the laboratory computer system, requiring complete accuracy.


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Seeking support workers for Banbury with UK manual driving licence.

Do you enjoy walking, swimming, watching movies and horse riding?

Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life!

The support you provide will be centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.

No day is ever the same, visit our website for more information.

Benefits

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68 -£12.01 per hour) 

• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate. 

• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications 

• Contributory Pension 

• We cover the cost of DBS checks 

• Rota's are planned in advance

• Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings.

• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership 

• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment 

• Access to wellbeing helplines. 

• Health Cash Plan

You will:

• Hold a UK manual driving licence (Essential)

• Have good communication skills

• Have a positive and patient approach

• Be resilient and respect people’s differences

• Be able to build professional relationships

• Work well as part of a team

Your responsibilities:

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead

• To develop daily living skills.

• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships

• To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans.

• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.

• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support

Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.

All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check. 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

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This is an ideal development post for a newly qualified pharmacist or for a pharmacist wanting to take their first steps into a hospital pharmacy career in a vibrant, nurturing and supportive setting. The Horton Hospital, is part of the Oxford Universities NHS Foundation Trust, based in the centre of Banbury.

You will have the opportunity to apply your pharmaceutical knowledge across a variety of different specialties and to continuously build both your confidence and knowledge base through formal and informal learning within a friendly team. You will rotate through a variety of acute clinical settings which will include both medical, surgical and paediatric clinical specialties with opportunities to apply your knowledge to support treatment of patients in the emergency department and the busy ambulatory unit. In your new role you will be taking responsibility and using initiative in managing your own workload blended with being a team player and knowing your limitations and asking for help and support as needed. You will be encouraged and supported in undertaking leadership tasks and to be involved in quality improvement and service development.



OUH is a leading edge Trust and one of the Shelford group accredited Trusts. It has a well earned reputation for being a great place to work.

It has a huge diversity of specialisms and long history of academic and clinical excellence.

As well as being patient centred it is also staff centred and they have an array of staff support services.



Complete a local induction programme including core training, and maintain core skills throughout employment.
1. Act as a role model for pharmacy within the Trust, demonstrating Pharmacy Professional Standards and our Trust values
2. Deliver compassionate excellence via a patient focused clinical pharmacy service, in accordance with national medicines optimisation principles and local clinical pharmacy procedures.
3. Analyse prescriptions, alongside technical resources, patient records and information from patient consults to form an opinion on the most appropriate course of action and communicate this is in a way that supports shared decision making.
4. Participate in and promote antimicrobial stewardship activities.
5. Accurately and sensitively communicate medicines related information to a variety of healthcare professionals and patients including those with language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities.
6. Plan and organise your own workload in alignment with professional and organisational priorities.
7. Delegate and escalate appropriately.
8. Support compliance with medicines related legislative and regulatory requirements, including maintaining the security and quality of medicines stock.

10.Undertake Audits and Quality Improvement Projects to support our culture of continuous improvement.

11. Report any unexpected or untoward events via the Trusts incident reporting system.

12. Where relevant to a rotation complete training in clinical trials and support the supply of investigational medicinal products.

13. Undertake a program of study leading to a Postgraduate Clinical Diploma.

14. Support the training and mentoring of our trainee pharmacists and technicians, as well as colleagues who are new to the Trust.

15. Participate in unsociable hours weekend and bank holiday working according to the service needs.

16. Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Clinical Director of Pharmacy, or Associate Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Service.

Please also refer to our Job Description.
Person specification

Essential
• Masters Degree (4 year MPharm or equivalent) in Pharmacy
• Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council before starting in post
• Application pharmacy knowledge to benefit patient care
• Medication reconciliation at transfer of care
• Working with other health care professionals
• Service improvement
• Patient consultations
• Organised and methodical in approach
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to all sites including the use of public transport
• Acts in accordance with the Trust values
• Adaptable and resilient
• Professionalism at all times


Desirable criteria

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Member of relevant professional group Such as UKCPA
• Knowledge and experience in clinical pharmacy
• Hospital experience
• Audit/Quality improvement
• Electronic prescribing systems
• Prioritisation
• Leadership






This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

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Registered Nurse Associate- Band 4

We are looking for exceptional Band 4 Registered Nurse Associates to join the friendly Day Case team at the Horton Hospital in Banbury.

The role would include working alongside a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality, patient centred care to a wide range of patients that come in for surgical procedures and infusions for IBD conditions. The successful candidate would need to be motivated, organised and possess outstanding communication skills. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to work.

We are a nurse-led unit and work closely with the theatre teams and other Specialist Nurses. There are opportunities for extra training and progression. If you are forward thinking and looking for a new challenge, then this could be the job for you.

You will need to be in possession of your NMC qualification or about to qualify.

Informal visits are encouraged.

The unit is rapidly expanding, caring for patients undergoing a variety of Day Case surgical procedures for a variety of specialities. These patients need to be admitted on the morning of surgery and then recovered and discharged post-operatively. We also have ambulatory patients requiring infusions for Irritable Bowel Disorders, blood transfusions and other interventions suitable for daily admissions.

We are currently open between the hours of 07.30 and 20.30 Monday to Friday.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

The role would include working alongside a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality, patient centred care to a wide range of surgical and infusion patients. The successful candidate would need to be motivated, organised and possess outstanding communication skills. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to work.


This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Oct 2024

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We are looking for a Band 3 Nursing assistant to join a friendly Day Case Team. The role will include working alongside a multidisciplinary team providing high quality patient centred care to a wide range of patients. The successful candidates would need to have the care certificates be able to cannulate, be motivated, organised and possess outstanding communication skills. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment. Work well under pressure and have flexible approach to work. There maybe a need of cross site cover although the primary base will be at the Horton.



Due to the high volume of applications we receive, this advert may close early.

The unit is rapidly expanding caring for patients undergoing a variety of day surgery procedures for a number of different specialities and ambulatory care requiring infusions for irritable bowel disorders, blood transfusions and other interventions suitable for day admissions. We are currently open between the hours of 7.30 am till 8.30 pm Monday to Friday.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

The role will include working alongside a MDT team providing high quality patient centred care. To assist with the admission of patients to the wards and supporting the registered nurses on the units with patient care post operatively. Successful candidate will also be competent with cannulation in order to support the registered nurses in the infusion side of the unit.


This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Oct 2024

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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Community Team Leader for the Horton Midwifery Led Unit and Banbury Community Midwifery Team

Band 7 Team Leader

37.5 Hours (job shares considered)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as the Team Leader for the
Horton Midwifery Led Unit and Banbury Community Midwifery team.

You will be responsible for leading a team of Midwives and Maternity Support Workers in the Banbury area to provide a community midwifery service and 24/7 cover of a stand alone birth centre based at the Horton General Hospital.

You will work closely with the Matron for Community Services and Deputy Head of Midwifery for Community, Public Health & Safeguarding.

We are looking for someone passionate about community midwifery and women centred, individualised care. The post holder will need to be invested in nurturing the team to encourage a positive working environment.

If you believe you have the required expertise for this position, we would love to hear from you.

For further information please contact:

Wendy Hill - Matron for Community Services Wendy.Hill@ouh.nhs.uk

Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders.

The team lead has continuing responsibility for the management of the community team and services in their area or equivalent sphere of midwifery practice. This includes assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and
the setting of standards.

The Midwife will facilitate innovative and evidence based midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.

The Midwife will have managerial responsibility for a group of staff working within their practice area.

The Midwife will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower staff to develop personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.

The Midwife will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to women, their baby's and family's care to promote the close integration of community and hospital-based care.

The Midwife will report directly to and develop close working relationships with the Matron for Community and the Deputy Head of Midwifery on operational and general management issues and clinical issues relevant to their practice area/team.

The Midwife will liaise with members of the OBU Midwifery Education Team to develop an effective learning environment for students.

The Midwife will assist the Director of Midwifery / Deputy Head of Midwifery in achieving the strategic objectives for the Maternity service.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Working as a midwife the post holder will:

Professional / Clinical Practice
• Fulfil the role of a midwife as defined by the World Health Organisation and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Midwifery Rules and Code of Practice and reflect the Trust's guidelines, policies and standards of practice.
• Manage a clinical caseload / area and be accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, responding to the individual needs of women and their babies.
• Maintain and extend clinical skills in all aspects of midwifery practice that are relevant to current developments in the maternity services.
• Participate in and support the development of evidence based clinical practice, ensuring agreed policies, guidelines and standards are implemented and monitored.
• Motivate staff to submit ideas to improve care and in collaboration with colleagues implement change, monitoring and discussing outcomes with relevant personnel.
• Act as a role model in clinical practice and be proactive to implement local, regional and national midwifery policies.
• Liaise with OUH colleagues and other professional and non-professional agencies relevant to the needs of women to ensure health and social care needs are addressed as appropriate.
• Liaise with the Clinical Governance Team on aspects of unsafe practice that do not meet agreed professional standards and take appropriate action as necessary.
• Liaise with the Transformation Midwife to implement and support changes in practice.
• Co-ordinate the day to day running of the team / area.
• Participate in the community maternity service bleep holder rota and to be available for additional clinical advice and operational decision making
• Demonstrates and respects the Trust guidelines and policies that promote equality and diversity.
• Liaise with the Maternity Voices Partnership to ensure services are improved in conjunction with service users

Quality:
• Ensure all staff are aware of and comply with the Trust’s values.
• Ensure that staff within the clinical area have access to and are aware of current national and local policies that impact upon and effect the delivery of midwifery care.
• Contribute to the clinical audit programmes.
• Ensure that clinical risk management is integral in the practice area / relevant clinical team.
• Assist with the monitoring of the quality of care in the practice area and participate in audit programmes as required.

Managerial Practice:
• Utilise available staff resources effectively ensuring the clinical area / clinical unit is safe and adequately staffed with the appropriate skill mix at all times.
• Contribute new and practical ideas to improve efficiency across the service.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Co-ordinate and participate in the staff appraisal scheme to ensure all staff have an agreed personal development plan.
• Investigate defects in equipment / supplies and reporting outcomes in accordance with OUHFT Trust policies.
• Assist the Director of Midwifery / Community Matron to investigate complaints from women, visitors and staff and report the findings in accordance with the Directorate's Comments and Complaints policy.
• Collect and record statistical data for audits, research projects as required by local, regional or national bodies.
• Competently record information on the maternity data system and retrieve relevant information from the Information Technology systems.
• Take part in the maternity service bleep holder rota for community to ensure safe staffing on a day-by-day basis across community including support with clinical decision making
• To participate in flexible rostering, including an on-call roster, to provide a safe ‘woman centred’ maternity service.
• Monitor the budget for the clinical area / clinical unit and highlight any issues to the Matron for Community
• Participate as required in local, regional and national developments on behalf of the SUWON Directorate.
• Assist the Director of Midwifery / Deputy Head of Midwifery in achieving the goals and objectives of the maternity services and OUHFT NHS Trust.

Professional development, Education and research:
• Actively participate in the preceptorship of newly qualified midwives and new midwifery staff in liaison with the OBU education staff / Practice Development Midwives.
• Work with the OBU education staff to develop an effective learning environment.
• Identify own personal development needs in association with line manager via the annual appraisal process. Agree a personal develop programme congruent with personal, Directorate or Trust needs that addresses further development in managerial and leadership skills and responsibilities.

Health and Safety:
• Reports and investigate accidents / untoward incidents involving service users and / or staff following OUHFT Trust policies and inform the Deputy Head of Midwifery / Matron for Community as appropriate.
• Be responsible for Health and Safety within own practice area, ensuring that the Trust's Health and Safety Policy is adhered to, safeguarding the environment for service users, staff and visitors.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the OUHFT Trust's Confidentiality Policy.



This job description is not definitive or restrictive in any way and should be regarded only as aguideline to the duties required. During a time of rapid change with the NHS otherresponsibilities may be added as determined by the Director of Midwifery, Clinical Director orDivisional Director. The job description does not form part of the contract of employment.


This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

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Hello!

My name is Jane Yarnell, my role as the Lead Practitioner Development Technician for the OUHFT Pharmacy Department means that I am privileged to lead the training for our fantastic team of Pharmacy Level 2 apprentices, enabling them to gain the skills necessary to become a Pharmacy Assistant within one of our departments across the trust. Pharmacy Assistants are essential members of the pharmacy team working under the supervision of a Pharmacist and alongside Pharmacy Technicians to provide pharmaceutical care for the patient. The duties are varied, and it is not simply a matter of counting tablets. I am currently looking for a level 2 Pharmacy apprentice to join the Horton General Hospital Pharmacy department.



During your 15-month contract full practical in-house training will be provided, you will undertake a level 2 Specialist Btec in The Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff, this will provide you with the skills to work as a Pharmacy Assistant, alongside the knowledge you will need to support your pharmacy career. You must be a team player, keen to further your education, and have a good attention to detail as well as the ability to work accurately in a busy environment and be able to communicate clearly with patients and staff.

It is desirable that you have 4 GCSEs of 3 or above, but we can help with functional skills.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the role, then I would be pleased to speak to you! Please feel free to contact me on the numbers below or via my email.

For further information contact me, Jane Yarnell Practitioner Development Technician on 01295 229652 or Abigail Ford – Horton Pharmacy dispensary Manager on 01295 229005

Some posts will be subject to criminal records bureau checks.

Equality of opportunity is assured, and we are committed to improving your working life.

Our no smoking policy advances a healthier environment.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.



The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties:


• To complete all work set by your assessor.
• To efficiently undertake basic dispensary duties which may include the following duties as directed:
• To unpack pharmacy medicine deliveries, check the delivery and place for loading into the robot.
• To put away medicines into their correct locations and maintain clean and tidy storage areas.
• To expiry date check medicines and rotate the stocks to ensure medicines are used in date order and avoid waste.
• To provide support to the pharmacy reception including processing payments, filing prescription paperwork and taking in prescriptions from patients.
• To be trained to competently dispense and label medicines for inpatient use in accordance with the dispensary procedures.
• To be trained to use the pharmacy computer system to obtain information and print labels.
• To answer/deal with queries, both face to face and via the telephone, take messages and pass them on to the relevant member of staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
• To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures.
• To assist with the ordering and maintenance of medicine supplies.
• To be a flexible and supportive member of the team.
• To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Attend and take part in team meetings & regular reviews with line manager etc.
• To prepare for and attend assessment meetings and participate in relevant training.
• Throughout the training period the post holder will be expected to complete all training as required including functional skills if required, trust statutory and mandatory training as well as any study sessions provided by the Education &Training team.
• To adhere to the local and national Health and Safety regulations and the organisations Policies and Procedures.
• To sign a learning contract with the training provider and adhere to the agreement.
• To be responsible for the use of physical equipment and to report any defects in equipment as appropriate.





General
• This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.
• The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• You are requested to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to ensure that statutory and departmental safety procedures are adhered to.

Any other duties, which may be requested by the Manager in order to facilitate the smooth running of the Department


This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Oct 2024

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we are looking for a full time band 3 nursing assistant in Gynaecology women day case to support the running of general clinics and all of our diagnsotic services. supporting our two week wait services, hysteroscopy, colposcopy.

you will be expected to chaperone, support doctors, nurses and patients to ensure safe and professional experiences for patients

we are looking for a full time nursing assistant in gynaecology outpatients and diagnsotic suite to support the running of general clinics and all of our diagnsotic services. supporting our two week wait services, hysteroscopy, colposcopy.

you will be expected to chaperone, support doctors, nurses and patients to ensure safe and professional experiences for patients

you will be given a training programme for the first few weeks of employment, carry out the Trust essential training and be given an appraisal every 12 months.



you need to have an interest in womens health and want to join our team to deliver compassionate patient centred care to women who are using our services, often in very stressful times where their anxiey levels are high


This advert closes on Monday 16 Sep 2024

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To work within the Aspire Drug and Alcohol Service providing structured recovery focused interventions within the Aspire Community Reintegration model utilising a phased and layered treatment approach.



The post holder will carry out comprehensive physical health assessments on all patients new into the service.



To link service users with recovery support interventions such as access to support with education, training, employment, debt management, housing, sports and diversionary activities and other wrap around services, building strong links with other statutory and non-statutory organisations to increase physical and economic capital for service users.



To work in cooperation with mutual aid groups, providing facilitated access and assertive linkage to these networks.



To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team using effective communication skills to interact positively with both service users and professionals in order to provide a range of services to problematic drinkers and drug takers, including harm minimisation approaches, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, recovery planning and interventions, health education and promotion, detoxification programmes , pre and post-test counselling for blood borne viruses (BBV’s), brief interventions and group work.



The post holder will carry out comprehensive strength based assessments.



To conduct risk/needs assessment and develop and implement risk management plans in line with policy and procedure, liaising with other health and social care professionals where necessary. To review risk/needs assessment as required.





To initiate and monitor community and home detoxifications in conjunction with the prescribing team and plan



To undertake physical health checks and the management of symptoms through appropriate care planning such as:



o Wound Care

o Vaccines

o ECGS

o Phlebotomy

o Administration of medication

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q





Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

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Seeking support workers for Banbury with UK manual driving licence.

Do you enjoy walking, swimming, watching movies and horse riding?

Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life!

The support you provide will be centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.

No day is ever the same, visit our website for more information.

Benefits

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68 -£12.01 per hour) 

• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate. 

• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications 

• Contributory Pension 

• We cover the cost of DBS checks 

• Rota's are planned in advance

• Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings.

• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership 

• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment 

• Access to wellbeing helplines. 

• Health Cash Plan

You will:

• Hold a UK manual driving licence (Essential)

• Have good communication skills

• Have a positive and patient approach

• Be resilient and respect people’s differences

• Be able to build professional relationships

• Work well as part of a team

Your responsibilities:

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead

• To develop daily living skills.

• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships

• To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans.

• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.

• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support

Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.

All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check. 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

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