Total 168 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Cambridge, Massachusetts

These positions serve as a Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) at VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System. Position is responsible for a wide range of assignments and provides administrative support to the assigned section.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supports clinics regarding clinic profile management.
• Collects and updates insurance information from Veterans, family members and other eligible patients.
• Prepares correspondence and memos as needed.
• Screens/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of request and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Ensures data is entered into VISTA accurately and scans documents into VISTA Imaging within 24 hours of entering the data into VISTA if applicable.
• Promotes Veterans registration for and utilization of MyHealthyVet (MHV) and kiosks usage.
• Follows procedures regarding Community Care referrals.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for units, clinics, patients, call centers, Care in the Community regarding various aspects of patient appointments and referrals.
• Enters Veterans seeking emergent/urgent care, scheduling appointments accurately.
• Pre-Registers Veterans during check-in and utilizing call lists and telephones Veterans before their scheduled visits. Incumbent updates all patient demographics.
• Communicates and interacts with patients in a manner which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift hours, To Be Determined
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Remote: Not Authorized
Telework/Virtual: ADHOC my be authorized
Position Title/Functional Statement #: Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)/F01391
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Notifications:

• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on 03/03/2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be on or about December 31, 2024 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled. Please see the "What To Expect Next" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.
• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• These positions are NAGE Bargaining Unit positions.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Do not submit an award SF-50.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Applicants may be referred over for consideration prior to the close date of this announcement.
• There may not be a vacancy at a listed location. Applicants for those locations will be added to our applicant pool if one should occur.

VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo

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Starting at $45,412 Per Year (GS 6)

These positions serve as a Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) at VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System. Position is responsible for a wide range of assignments and provides administrative support to the assigned section.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supports clinics regarding clinic profile management.
• Collects and updates insurance information from Veterans, family members and other eligible patients.
• Prepares correspondence and memos as needed.
• Screens/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of request and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Ensures data is entered into VISTA accurately and scans documents into VISTA Imaging within 24 hours of entering the data into VISTA if applicable.
• Promotes Veterans registration for and utilization of MyHealthyVet (MHV) and kiosks usage.
• Follows procedures regarding Community Care referrals.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for units, clinics, patients, call centers, Care in the Community regarding various aspects of patient appointments and referrals.
• Enters Veterans seeking emergent/urgent care, scheduling appointments accurately.
• Pre-Registers Veterans during check-in and utilizing call lists and telephones Veterans before their scheduled visits. Incumbent updates all patient demographics.
• Communicates and interacts with patients in a manner which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift hours, To Be Determined
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Remote: Not Authorized
Telework/Virtual: ADHOC may be authorized
Position Title/Functional Statement #: Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)/F01391
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Notifications:

• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on 03/03/2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be on or about December 31, 2024 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled. Please see the "What To Expect Next" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.
• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• These positions are NAGE Bargaining Unit positions.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Do not submit an award SF-50.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Applicants may be referred over for consideration prior to the close date of this announcement.
• There may not be a vacancy at a listed location. Applicants for those locations will be added to our applicant pool if one should occur.

VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

Medical Support Assistant: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-MSA-VA-Career-Flyer.pdf

Starting at $45,412 Per Year (GS 6)

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

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Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf

This social worker is assigned to the HBPC Program and serves as an outpatient social worker in the Providence VA system.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive initial clinical assessments and follow up assessments when clinically indicated or at a minimum annually, in-home assessments of the psychosocial needs and functioning of the patient, caregiver, and their support systems;
• Recognize psychosocial issues impacting the patient/caregiver's ability to achieve optimal outcomes and implementing interventions and provide social work case management to address psychosocial needs to support patient driven goals of care;
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, depression screenings and caregiver burden screenings within 30 days of HBPC admission to determine needs of veterans and family members and participate in the treatment planning process with other disciplines;
• Develop a psychosocial plan of care which may include individual/family counseling, long-term and advance care planning, non-pharmacological pain interventions, stress management, caregiver respite, psycho-educational programs, as well as grief and bereavement counseling;
• Participate in discharge planning with other disciplines and will be responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate;
• Provide individual, family and group counseling as appropriate, as well as provide consultation/education to veterans and families on community resources, advance directives, and VA benefits;
• Act as liaison between VA and community resources, to include marketing and public relation duties as needed;
• Provide case management to veterans and families, as needed, throughout the continuum of care;
• Provide a full range of social work services within commonly accepted standards of social work practice which includes case work, individual, family and group counseling, discharge planning, case management and other services as appropriate;
• Maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with Joint Commission, VA and medical center policy and procedures;
• And other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Part-time, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Tour of duty to be determined.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Jaime.Perez3@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: As determined by the agency policy (Ad-Hoc)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 650-F04263

• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is eligible for coverage by a Bargaining Unit, but is not currently represented.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

Starting at $69,776 Per Year (GS 00-11)

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinates for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs.
• Hears and resolves grievances and employee complaints, reviews serious disciplinary cases.
• Ensures police staff are properly trained to operate a variety of equipment and/or security systems.
• Interprets security policies and procedures and provides guidance to senior facility leadership, other service chiefs, program managers, and others within the medical center's catchment area.
• Keeps facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborates with leaders to address concerns, resolve program issues and resource needs.
• Serves as designated liaison, subject matter expert and consultant with federal law enforcement agencies such as the Office of the Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Division (OIG-CID), FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, state and local law enforcement agencies, etc.
• Assists in the development and modification of new Veteran-specific policies and procedures with focus on improving relationships between Veterans and Police.
• Responsible for the protection of the civil rights of all individuals while on VA controlled property.
• Assists with developing and implementing procedures for the detention or arrest of individuals suspected of violations committed against criminal laws.
• Plans, directs, and updates the crime prevention program and exercises direction and control of investigations into criminal activities.
• Manages the procurement and accountability of equipment and firearms used.
• Performs related duties as required.

Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
Work Schedule: Standard tour is Monday-Friday. Actual work hours to be determined at time of selection. Schedule may be adjusted to support facility needs.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Security Officer/PD99955S

Starting at $97,979 Per Year (GS 12)

Provide skilled paediatric nursing care to children and young people within their own home, school or nursery settings to ensure families are supported in the care of their children in the community. Ensure continuity of care is established and appropriate support available for children, young people and families, with the aim of preventing unnecessary admission or attendance at hospital and facilitating earlier discharge where appropriate from both local and tertiary hospitals. Act as a named nurse for a caseload of generic children and young people responsible for planning and co-ordinating care, delivering and evaluating the care given as well as on going complex case management. Must be able to use own initiative and work autonomously to provide skilled care. Supervision and support available from Lead Nurse. Promote the health, comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life for children young Work within the limits of the NMC code and guidelines, Trust policies, service operational policy and own professional competence. Liaise with other members of a multi-professional multi-agency team regarding clinical management of patients to ensure effective treatment, by organising, liaising and coordinating care, taking the lead in decision making when appropriate. Ensure prescribed nursing care is carried out in line with local and national policies including administration of SC / IV / Central IV treatments, taking of blood samples or specimens as required. When appropriate ensure prescribed medication is administered correctly and safely (single checker procedure). Clinicians with a V300 or V100 qualification are required to undertake a prescribing function within the role, which will include; maintaining their current registration with their professional body. Ensure they register with the Trust prescribing administrator. Fulfil all relevant continuing Professional development requirements. Identify their own development needs in regard to prescribing. Work in accordance with the Trust Medicines Policy (DN014) and relevant procedures. Competently deliver / advise on specialist evidence based practice within the community setting as required e.g. wound management / gastrostomy care / oxygen dependency / portacaths / technology dependent children. Provide skilled, evidenced based, sensitive care to children and young people who require end of life care. Providing them with comprehensive care through the 24 hour period. Liaise closely with other agencies to ensure good care assessment and delivery allowing the child, young person and family choice at the end of life stage.

Medical Photography The clinical photography service includes routine clinical photography and video records, both in the studio and on location, photography and video in clinical trials, photography and video of operative and post mortem procedures, gross specimens, personal injury photography and photography of stillbirths. Media Studio provides a comprehensive photography, design and video service with senior photographers taking responsibility for the maintenance and deployment of specialist skills. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th December 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 17th December 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to continuous improvement in patient care and service excellence. Our departments primary focus is the safe and efficient preparation of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory standards. Join us, and be part of a forward-thinking team that encourages innovation, promotes development, and prioritises patient-centred service. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment. This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd December 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 17th December 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employmentThis vacancy will close at midnight on 8th December 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 16th December 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is only suitable for applicants holding current General Pharmaceutical Council registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the UK or pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians expecting to register within the next 6 months. *** NOTE: Applications which do not meet this criteria will not be accepted *** Are you looking for an exciting new job role? Do you want to gain experience working in a hospital pharmacy environment? A chance to enhance your Pharmacy career and expand your skillset? Are you a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician looking to start your Pharmacy career? Or are you just unsure of where youd like to specialise? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Want to move into Hospital Pharmacy from another sector and havent got UK Hospital Pharmacy experience? Thats not a problem, successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop and undertake a supportive induction programme, with regular 1:1s and support to a progress into a Band 5 post once the relevant competencies have been achieved. So come join us! We are an innovative and forward-thinking department and have a great record of growing our own talented workforce, ensuring we invest in our staff to improve their own development. As a Rotational Pharmacy Technician, we aim to provide support and encouragement to pursue development opportunities liaising with our Pharmacy Education and Training team for you to expand and enhance your professional career and achieve personal goals. Whether it be to gain a national certification in Final Accuracy Checking (ACPT), Medicines Management (MM) and Medicine Reconciliation (MR) or further advanced courses specific to your role. Additional opportunities include attendance at a range of personal skills and training sessions delivered within the Trust. We will also provide opportunities for you to shadow and work with Specialist Pharmacy Technicians / Pharmacy team members within the department. As a staff member in a large teaching hospital, you would be expected to support our various trainees where appropriate and to act as a role model demonstrating the Trust values and leadership skills and behaviours. Our department is proud to prioritise the inclusion of all staff and we support everyone to achieve their potential. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 2nd December 2024 Interview date - To be confirmed Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Pharmacy Manager

Are you looking for a rare and exciting opportunity outside of the usual community Pharmacy Manager role?

Rowlands Pharmacy are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Manager to manage our Outpatient Pharmacy in Addenbrookes Hospital, leading the clinical dispensing team to provide a full range of outpatient prescription dispensing.

This role will give you the opportunity to utilise and develop clinical skills while working with a wide range of specialised clinics and medications.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable embracing change and working flexibly in collaboration with Healthcare Professionals, ensuring patient care is at the forefront of every clinical decision made. As well as having overall responsibility for the efficient running of the Pharmacy and team, you will attend Trust meetings and work towards meeting or exceeding targets.

It is essential you possess a minimum NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services.

The Pharmacy address is: Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

The Pharmacy opening hours;

Monday - Friday - 8:30AM - 5:50PM

Monday - Friday - 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VISN1 EDRP Support VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

Duties include but are not limited to:
Screening and Assessment - The Social Worker may be required to assess and screen Veterans in the HUD/VASH program. The assessment is made by meeting with the Veteran, reviewing appropriate VA records, contacting appropriate VA and community providers, and collaborating with family members and supports as necessary.
Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The Social Worker develops psychosocial treatment plans, actively involving the Veteran, family members, and/or significant others. This plan is developed in coordination with interdisciplinary team members, based on the psychosocial assessments, which include goals for clinical treatment.
Referrals to Service Providers - Throughout the course of the Veteran's participation in the HUD/VASH program, the Social Worker will provide appropriate information and referrals to VA and community resources for the Veteran and his/her family.
Resource Development - The Social Worker is responsible for developing and maintaining a catalog of VA and community resources. The worker will meet with individual agencies to introduce the HUD/VASH program, and to develop positive working relationships to facilitate the referral process.
Outreach - The Social Worker performs regular outreach activities to area shelters and other community agencies serving homeless Veterans. The Social Worker conducts field interviews, assessments and makes referrals for appropriate services and care.
Advocacy - Each homeless Veteran has a number of obstacles that get in the way of maintaining permanent housing. The Social Worker's role is to advocate on behalf of the Veteran and work to break existing barriers to treatment.
Crisis Intervention - The incumbent is well skilled in providing crisis intervention. This includes crisis related to substance abuse, behavioral issues, loss of housing, and any other crisis situation.
Education/Health Promotion and Prevention - The Social Worker provide education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, and Advance Directives/Living Wills. The Social Worker will also provide education to the Veteran's family and children.
Coordination of Non-Institutional and Institutional Services -The Social Worker is responsible for the coordination of VA and non-VA services and programs, including inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, mental health, medical services, and in-home services.
Supportive Counseling- As part of the HUD/VASH program, each Veteran will receive supported counseling on an individual and group basis.
Administrative Responsibilities- The Social Worker is responsible for record keeping, data collection, monitoring of patient and program indicators, performance measurements and organization of program procedures.
Evaluation, Education, Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring- The Social Worker will continually monitor and assess the program for best practices and maximum efficiency.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Available Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F04830

Starting at $102,431 Per Year (GS 12)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research. It plays a key role in in the Anglian region Cancer Research Network, and partners with CRUK-CI and University of Cambridge. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close on 9th December 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust We welcome applications from the Armed Forces

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow (ST6+/Senior) in Oncology (Gynaecologic Medical Oncology) with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is available to commence ASAP for 12 months in the first instance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Physician with Oncology experience wishing to extend and deepen knowledge of Gynae Medical Oncology and clinical trials. Extensive experience will be gained in trial design and the management of phase I to III clinical trials, and in the facilitation of translational research at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. We run a diverse trials portfolio spanning the entire range of systemic treatment options (cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted, biological and immunotherapy agents and viral based cancer therapies).

The post is set up to support both research and clinical duties. In order to maintain clinical experience, post holder will be expected to attend outpatient clinics, sub-specialty meetings, and ward rounds as well as support delivery of care to patients receiving treatment in clinical trials.

This post is suitable for Trainees after specialist Oncology training (or equivalent) with PhD (or equivalent).

This post would ideally suit applicants who have CCT in Clinical or Medical Oncology specialist training with evidence of participation in clinical or translational research and post-graduate research degree (PhD or equivalent).

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013).

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research. It plays a key role in in the Anglian region Cancer Research Network, and partners with CRUK-CI and University of Cambridge.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

This Practical Nurse position is in Primary Care services at the Boston VA Healthcare System, located at either Brockton location. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week.

• Participates in the pre-planning of care such as through huddles and follow-up of visits as indicated and participating in the prioritization and coordination of patient care and team communication.
• Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
• Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
• Based on the patient's goals and needs, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention and wellness and may include approaches such as individual or Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) and Face-To-Face or Telephone Care.
• Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment.

Preferred experience: 1 year Primary Care.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 01159/01158/01157/01156
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
EDRP: Authorized for highly qualified applicants. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Notifications:

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf

Starting at $60,618 Per Year (GS 3-6)