Clinical Lead (Clinical/Counselling Psychologist), Adult Team Manager Contract: Permanent Hours: up to 35 hours per week (35 hours is full time) Location: Finsbury Park London, in our purpose-built centre and gardens Starting salary: £60,836 - £70,570 Closing date: 18 May 2026 Expected date of interviews: TBC likely dates 3rd-4th June, in person. Job ref: VA784 Join a powerful and passionate human rights organisation and winner of the UK charities 2023 Overall Award for Excellence. This included successfully challenging the UK government on the lawfulness of the Rwanda scheme for people seeking asylum and leading a multichannel, survivor- led campaign to directly compel 4 out of the 6 airlines to rule themselves out of flying refugees to Rwanda, including survivors of torture. Would you like to use your clinical skills to lead a team who provide tailored psychological therapies to help improve the lives and wellbeing of survivors of torture and organised violence? We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Counselling Psychological Lead to work with an innovative and friendly multidisciplinary adult team at our London Centre. You will manage and coordinate a team of highly skilled and dedicated clinicians, in the service delivery of a range of NICE guideline recommended therapy interventions, offered to our clients, who are survivors of torture and organised violence. You will report to the Head of Clinical Services, London and operate as an integral part of the London Clinical Services Team. This is an exciting chance to join us as we place survivor empowerment and movement building at the heart of our strategy, it is based in a centre specifically designed to be a safe and welcoming environment for survivors About the role This is a wide-ranging position, and your key areas of responsibility will include: To manage a multi-disciplinary team, including paid staff and volunteers from different professions and disciplines and provide professional and clinical supervision to qualified clinicians and trainees in the service including, clinical/counselling psychologists. This role may also include providing remote clinical supervision, support and advice as well as line management and guidance around risk and safeguarding to clinicians across our other centres as required. To ensure that Freedom from Torture's clinical model continues to be fully rolled out, with particular emphasis on survivor empowerment and evidence-based practice for addressing PTSD and other mental health impacts of torture. Championing people development as well as influence delivery of evidenced -based practice, clinical standards, quality initiatives and audit-based services. To formulate psychological treatment and management plans for survivors of torture and to provide psychological treatment for a small caseload, using a range of psychological interventions in line with our clinical pathway that draws on a range of evidence based models for the treatment of survivors of torture. Being an effective role model and leader to encourage, develop and enhance skills of others. About you This is an important role within Freedom from Torture. To be successful in this role you must have a high level of commitment to maintaining excellent standards of client care and service delivery. It is a key requirement that you must have knowledge of appropriate clinical standards and external regulatory bodies. You must also have sound financial awareness and experience of balancing the provision of quality care against budgetary parameters. To be considered for this role you must be a Psychologist registered with HCPC and have qualified with a doctorate or equivalent in either clinical or counselling psychology. You must have professional experience of working with clients with complex PTSD and have post-qualification experience of using evidence-based trauma focused therapy models. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum, both in terms of pre-flight experience and the experience of living in exile. You must have previous management and supervision experience and be able to provide demonstrable examples of how you have successfully led and influenced clinical teams within community or health care settings. We also offer access to additional therapy training including NET and EMDR, as well as access to high quality clinical supervision and an opportunity to hold a small case load alongside your management practice You will also have the opportunity to closely with the Head of Clinical Services and to attend a range of forums and working groups to support the clinical development of Freedom from Torture. In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution. (minimum 1% employee contribution) Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality. Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £60,836 - £66,915 To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached JD. huh Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position. Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account, and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK. We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work. Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.) Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. No agencies please.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Clinical Lead (Clinical/Counselling Psychologist), Adult Team Manager Contract: Permanent Hours: up to 35 hours per week (35 hours is full time) Location: Finsbury Park London, in our purpose-built centre and gardens Starting salary: £60,836 - £70,570 Closing date: 18 May 2026 Expected date of interviews: TBC likely dates 3rd-4th June, in person. Job ref: VA784 Join a powerful and passionate human rights organisation and winner of the UK charities 2023 Overall Award for Excellence. This included successfully challenging the UK government on the lawfulness of the Rwanda scheme for people seeking asylum and leading a multichannel, survivor- led campaign to directly compel 4 out of the 6 airlines to rule themselves out of flying refugees to Rwanda, including survivors of torture. Would you like to use your clinical skills to lead a team who provide tailored psychological therapies to help improve the lives and wellbeing of survivors of torture and organised violence? We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Counselling Psychological Lead to work with an innovative and friendly multidisciplinary adult team at our London Centre. You will manage and coordinate a team of highly skilled and dedicated clinicians, in the service delivery of a range of NICE guideline recommended therapy interventions, offered to our clients, who are survivors of torture and organised violence. You will report to the Head of Clinical Services, London and operate as an integral part of the London Clinical Services Team. This is an exciting chance to join us as we place survivor empowerment and movement building at the heart of our strategy, it is based in a centre specifically designed to be a safe and welcoming environment for survivors About the role This is a wide-ranging position, and your key areas of responsibility will include: To manage a multi-disciplinary team, including paid staff and volunteers from different professions and disciplines and provide professional and clinical supervision to qualified clinicians and trainees in the service including, clinical/counselling psychologists. This role may also include providing remote clinical supervision, support and advice as well as line management and guidance around risk and safeguarding to clinicians across our other centres as required. To ensure that Freedom from Torture's clinical model continues to be fully rolled out, with particular emphasis on survivor empowerment and evidence-based practice for addressing PTSD and other mental health impacts of torture. Championing people development as well as influence delivery of evidenced -based practice, clinical standards, quality initiatives and audit-based services. To formulate psychological treatment and management plans for survivors of torture and to provide psychological treatment for a small caseload, using a range of psychological interventions in line with our clinical pathway that draws on a range of evidence based models for the treatment of survivors of torture. Being an effective role model and leader to encourage, develop and enhance skills of others. About you This is an important role within Freedom from Torture. To be successful in this role you must have a high level of commitment to maintaining excellent standards of client care and service delivery. It is a key requirement that you must have knowledge of appropriate clinical standards and external regulatory bodies. You must also have sound financial awareness and experience of balancing the provision of quality care against budgetary parameters. To be considered for this role you must be a Psychologist registered with HCPC and have qualified with a doctorate or equivalent in either clinical or counselling psychology. You must have professional experience of working with clients with complex PTSD and have post-qualification experience of using evidence-based trauma focused therapy models. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum, both in terms of pre-flight experience and the experience of living in exile. You must have previous management and supervision experience and be able to provide demonstrable examples of how you have successfully led and influenced clinical teams within community or health care settings. We also offer access to additional therapy training including NET and EMDR, as well as access to high quality clinical supervision and an opportunity to hold a small case load alongside your management practice You will also have the opportunity to closely with the Head of Clinical Services and to attend a range of forums and working groups to support the clinical development of Freedom from Torture. In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution. (minimum 1% employee contribution) Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality. Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £60,836 - £66,915 To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached JD. huh Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position. Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account, and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK. We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work. Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.) Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. No agencies please.
As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents' needs. This means you'll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents' day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: A 2000 Golden Hello NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 0508
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents' needs. This means you'll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents' day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: A 2000 Golden Hello NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 0508
Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use and Public Health. We are currently recruiting for a Senior SUMH (Substance Use Mental Health) Nurse (RMN) to work in our Wakefield Inspiring Recovery, Inspiring Futures and Inspiring Families Integrated Substance Use Service, where you'll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people, we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your nursing career within a social enterprise. So, if you're ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you. Main Responsibilities You will undertake a diverse role including developing the mental health knowledge and links between the community teams and external partners. Supporting case advocacy or incident escalation with other partner agencies after liaising with our Principal Clinical Psychologist, attending the complex case meetings to engage in the discussion of young people and adult clients presenting with complex needs, and linking with our partner agencies to advocate for those clients and foster good standards of care. You will have a real opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to delivering clinically excellent services. The Ideal Candidate You will need to be a qualified nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council . As an employee you will have access to RCNi to assist with revalidation, indemnity insurance and support and supervision from the nurse manager and clinical lead. Ideally, the right candidate will have Substance Use Knowledge and experience of working with Adults or Young People in a mental health setting. And of course, we're looking for a Nurse who loves talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience. Driving is essential to be eligible to apply for this role About Us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 25 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents Senior SUMH Nurse role profile .pdf Apply
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use and Public Health. We are currently recruiting for a Senior SUMH (Substance Use Mental Health) Nurse (RMN) to work in our Wakefield Inspiring Recovery, Inspiring Futures and Inspiring Families Integrated Substance Use Service, where you'll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people, we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your nursing career within a social enterprise. So, if you're ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you. Main Responsibilities You will undertake a diverse role including developing the mental health knowledge and links between the community teams and external partners. Supporting case advocacy or incident escalation with other partner agencies after liaising with our Principal Clinical Psychologist, attending the complex case meetings to engage in the discussion of young people and adult clients presenting with complex needs, and linking with our partner agencies to advocate for those clients and foster good standards of care. You will have a real opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to delivering clinically excellent services. The Ideal Candidate You will need to be a qualified nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council . As an employee you will have access to RCNi to assist with revalidation, indemnity insurance and support and supervision from the nurse manager and clinical lead. Ideally, the right candidate will have Substance Use Knowledge and experience of working with Adults or Young People in a mental health setting. And of course, we're looking for a Nurse who loves talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience. Driving is essential to be eligible to apply for this role About Us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 25 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents Senior SUMH Nurse role profile .pdf Apply
Job Introduction Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement. At Turning Point, we have been supporting people for over 60 years. As a community based Non-Medial Prescriber (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber at our Herefordshire Recovery Service, you'll make a real difference as you empower and enable people to change. Passionate about people, you'll receive support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team. Our integrated community drug and alcohol service offers support to individuals across Herefordshire in the West Midlands. You will work within a busy prescribing service under the supervision of our Clinical Services Manager and Clinical Lead, alongside our Clinical Team, Team Leaders, specialist Recovery Workers and Volunteers to improve the wellbeing of a wide range of individuals. Role Responsibility As a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber, you will be involved with opiate substitute treatment (OST) interventions, benzodiazepine reductions, alcohol and opiate detoxifications and relapse prevention medications. You will also provide support for health care assessments, administering detoxification medication for clients, administering IM thiamine, completing alcohol and opiate detoxification assessments, providing Blood Borne Virus (BBV) screening and vaccinations and will work closely with mental health, physical health and social care services. This role will lead on the prescribing of Injectable buprenorphine throughout the country of Herefordshire. You'll also help to create a collaborative approach that links Turning Point ever closer to outside professionals and agencies. You will attend a local prescribers meeting, one to one clinical supervision and national prescriber/clinician meetings which will also support your learning and continuous professional development. Full training and supervision is provided from our Clinical Services Manager and Clinical Lead. You will have a real opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to delivering clinically excellent services. As an employee you will have access to RCNi to assist with revalidation, indemnity insurance and support from the Clinical Lead, Clinical Services Manager, Turning Point's Head of Nursing and Head of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services. The Ideal Candidate Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or a qualified Pharmacist and already a qualified independent prescriber, you will need to be confident managing all aspects of prescribing for opiates and managing alcohol detoxifications. You will join an established team in Herefordshire, you will need to be an excellent communicator and highly organised, you will have the ability to develop support packages that are creative, flexible, and tailored to the needs of everyone. You'll be able to stay on top of a busy service and use the resources and support around you to achieve great outcomes. The role will involve running planned clinics and delivering interventions throughout various Herefordshire locations and outreach activities within core service hours with some out of hours; therefore, the ability to work flexibly and be a car owner and travel is essential. And of course, we're looking for someone who loves talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Across the varied regions, sectors, and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. We run all our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents NNP Role Profile Apply
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Job Introduction Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement. At Turning Point, we have been supporting people for over 60 years. As a community based Non-Medial Prescriber (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber at our Herefordshire Recovery Service, you'll make a real difference as you empower and enable people to change. Passionate about people, you'll receive support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team. Our integrated community drug and alcohol service offers support to individuals across Herefordshire in the West Midlands. You will work within a busy prescribing service under the supervision of our Clinical Services Manager and Clinical Lead, alongside our Clinical Team, Team Leaders, specialist Recovery Workers and Volunteers to improve the wellbeing of a wide range of individuals. Role Responsibility As a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber, you will be involved with opiate substitute treatment (OST) interventions, benzodiazepine reductions, alcohol and opiate detoxifications and relapse prevention medications. You will also provide support for health care assessments, administering detoxification medication for clients, administering IM thiamine, completing alcohol and opiate detoxification assessments, providing Blood Borne Virus (BBV) screening and vaccinations and will work closely with mental health, physical health and social care services. This role will lead on the prescribing of Injectable buprenorphine throughout the country of Herefordshire. You'll also help to create a collaborative approach that links Turning Point ever closer to outside professionals and agencies. You will attend a local prescribers meeting, one to one clinical supervision and national prescriber/clinician meetings which will also support your learning and continuous professional development. Full training and supervision is provided from our Clinical Services Manager and Clinical Lead. You will have a real opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to delivering clinically excellent services. As an employee you will have access to RCNi to assist with revalidation, indemnity insurance and support from the Clinical Lead, Clinical Services Manager, Turning Point's Head of Nursing and Head of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services. The Ideal Candidate Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or a qualified Pharmacist and already a qualified independent prescriber, you will need to be confident managing all aspects of prescribing for opiates and managing alcohol detoxifications. You will join an established team in Herefordshire, you will need to be an excellent communicator and highly organised, you will have the ability to develop support packages that are creative, flexible, and tailored to the needs of everyone. You'll be able to stay on top of a busy service and use the resources and support around you to achieve great outcomes. The role will involve running planned clinics and delivering interventions throughout various Herefordshire locations and outreach activities within core service hours with some out of hours; therefore, the ability to work flexibly and be a car owner and travel is essential. And of course, we're looking for someone who loves talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Across the varied regions, sectors, and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. We run all our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents NNP Role Profile Apply
About the Role About the role What was it that made you decide to become a nurse? Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need? Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving? Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded. Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones. We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits. About You About You In your role as a Clinical Lead at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. As a Clinical Lead that will mean making sure the level of clinical care we offer goes beyond just professional standards and statutory, regulatory and legal requirements. It will mean providing specialist nursing support and advice, taking responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager's absence and supervising/coaching colleagues to provide a service that's unparalleled in its empathy for resident issues. You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC. You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours. You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About the Company About The Company At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We have a dedicated and professional workforce that strives to always deliver outstanding nursing care. We care about our talented teams and support them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. At HC-One, we ensure that your career is fulfilling and varied so that you feel empowered in your practice and delivery of evidence-based Kind Care. We are a diverse and inclusive company and we focus on learning from and with each other. Rewards and Benefits Rewards and benefits Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a nurse at one of our HC-One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day. To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include: Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG Free uniform Homemade meals whilst on shift Company pension scheme - 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent) Group life Assurance cover Wagestream financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications. GP online a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app available to you and your children under An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
About the Role About the role What was it that made you decide to become a nurse? Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need? Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving? Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded. Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones. We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits. About You About You In your role as a Clinical Lead at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. As a Clinical Lead that will mean making sure the level of clinical care we offer goes beyond just professional standards and statutory, regulatory and legal requirements. It will mean providing specialist nursing support and advice, taking responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager's absence and supervising/coaching colleagues to provide a service that's unparalleled in its empathy for resident issues. You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC. You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours. You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About the Company About The Company At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We have a dedicated and professional workforce that strives to always deliver outstanding nursing care. We care about our talented teams and support them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. At HC-One, we ensure that your career is fulfilling and varied so that you feel empowered in your practice and delivery of evidence-based Kind Care. We are a diverse and inclusive company and we focus on learning from and with each other. Rewards and Benefits Rewards and benefits Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a nurse at one of our HC-One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day. To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include: Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG Free uniform Homemade meals whilst on shift Company pension scheme - 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent) Group life Assurance cover Wagestream financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications. GP online a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app available to you and your children under An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
ABOUT THE ROLE As Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, you'll need be a Registered Nurse (RN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring/supervision qualification. Experience in helping residents with different health needs is important too, as is a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for some HR experience, a strong knowledge of sales and marketing, an understanding of budget management, and a track record of supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, you'll need be a Registered Nurse (RN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring/supervision qualification. Experience in helping residents with different health needs is important too, as is a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for some HR experience, a strong knowledge of sales and marketing, an understanding of budget management, and a track record of supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use and Public Health. We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Services Lead to work in our Integrated Substance Use Service as a Clinical Services Manager, where you'll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So if you're ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you. Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care - and our people. So, if you're ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge, progress your career with a sector leader. Main responsibilities As a Clinical Services Manager, your vital role will involve a wide range of clinical duties, managing the prescribing and wellbeing clinics, completing audits and ensuring safeguarding. You will also take the lead for aspects of the clinical governance of the service and some key performance indicators. You will lead your team to deliver the same high standards that you do, by providing clinical supervision to nurses, completing appraisals, delivering training and of course, ensuring that all they do is in line with the clinical code of conduct. You will have a real opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to delivering clinically excellent services. The Ideal Candidate An inspiring role model, we'll expect you to already be a senior nurse with clinical experience in a drug and alcohol setting. Building relationships with colleagues, commissioners and service users alike will be a big part of what you do, we're also looking for a Clinical Services Manager who can confidently engage and influence people. A working knowledge of safeguarding, substance use issues and legislation is key - as is the ability to recognise indicators of substance use and the issues that service users might face. NMC registered with an active PIN. In addition to the above we are seeking to appoint an individual who can also bring Turning Point's core values to the role: We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn and make choices We all communicate in an authentic and confident way that blends support and challenge We are here to embrace change even when it is complex and uncomfortable We treat each other and those we support as individuals however difficult and challenging We deliver better outcomes by encouraging ideas and new thinking We commit to building a strong and financially viable Turning Point together About Us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Clinical Services Manager.pdf Apply
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use and Public Health. We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Services Lead to work in our Integrated Substance Use Service as a Clinical Services Manager, where you'll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So if you're ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you. Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care - and our people. So, if you're ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge, progress your career with a sector leader. Main responsibilities As a Clinical Services Manager, your vital role will involve a wide range of clinical duties, managing the prescribing and wellbeing clinics, completing audits and ensuring safeguarding. You will also take the lead for aspects of the clinical governance of the service and some key performance indicators. You will lead your team to deliver the same high standards that you do, by providing clinical supervision to nurses, completing appraisals, delivering training and of course, ensuring that all they do is in line with the clinical code of conduct. You will have a real opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to delivering clinically excellent services. The Ideal Candidate An inspiring role model, we'll expect you to already be a senior nurse with clinical experience in a drug and alcohol setting. Building relationships with colleagues, commissioners and service users alike will be a big part of what you do, we're also looking for a Clinical Services Manager who can confidently engage and influence people. A working knowledge of safeguarding, substance use issues and legislation is key - as is the ability to recognise indicators of substance use and the issues that service users might face. NMC registered with an active PIN. In addition to the above we are seeking to appoint an individual who can also bring Turning Point's core values to the role: We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn and make choices We all communicate in an authentic and confident way that blends support and challenge We are here to embrace change even when it is complex and uncomfortable We treat each other and those we support as individuals however difficult and challenging We deliver better outcomes by encouraging ideas and new thinking We commit to building a strong and financially viable Turning Point together About Us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Clinical Services Manager.pdf Apply
A healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead. You will oversee quality care delivery, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with care standards. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with experience in safeguarding and clinical risk assessments, combined with HR knowledge and a passion for quality patient care. This role offers a robust rewards package including free development, profit share, and travel discounts.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
A healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead. You will oversee quality care delivery, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with care standards. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with experience in safeguarding and clinical risk assessments, combined with HR knowledge and a passion for quality patient care. This role offers a robust rewards package including free development, profit share, and travel discounts.
SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE Are you an experienced Children's & Young person support worker? We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Children's & Young person's support workers. What we can offer you as a Children's Residential Team Leader at The Cambian Group Full Time hours with overtime available£30 Sleep in rate (2-3 sleep ins per week)Overtime paid at an enhanced ratesShift patterns and Rotas to support your work life balanceFull enhanced children's and adults DBS paid for by The Cambian GroupFull Training provided - 10-day paid intensive induction training course, face to face and online learning to support your development starting immediately3-5 paid shadowing shifts working with an experienced Team Leader or Deputy Manager Working closely and collaborative with clinical and other local authoritiesOpportunity of succession and personal development planning to achieve your full career potential to support you in progressing your career from your leadership team. Free onsite parking, meals and other benefits such as Cycle to work, Dental plans, Casual Dress, Pension scheme, Car leasing scheme, The Cambian Group Rewards full of discounted restaurants and days out for the family! The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself doing a variation of duties such as: Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments. We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Working on a rota basis (average 169 hours a month) plus sleep ins depending on the size of the home. We do understand personal commitments and will be pleased to talk about flexible working Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with OFSTED regulations New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role. Qualifications/Experience/Requirements MUST HOLD A UK DRIVING LICENCE We are looking for people with the ability to assist the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of PurposeTo receive supervision in line with Quality Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needsTo carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy ManagerTo deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager We are creating a family for our incredible Children & Young people therefore we welcome a diverse culture We are the The Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You will find that you are part of a close, supportive team, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone. Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE Are you an experienced Children's & Young person support worker? We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Children's & Young person's support workers. What we can offer you as a Children's Residential Team Leader at The Cambian Group Full Time hours with overtime available£30 Sleep in rate (2-3 sleep ins per week)Overtime paid at an enhanced ratesShift patterns and Rotas to support your work life balanceFull enhanced children's and adults DBS paid for by The Cambian GroupFull Training provided - 10-day paid intensive induction training course, face to face and online learning to support your development starting immediately3-5 paid shadowing shifts working with an experienced Team Leader or Deputy Manager Working closely and collaborative with clinical and other local authoritiesOpportunity of succession and personal development planning to achieve your full career potential to support you in progressing your career from your leadership team. Free onsite parking, meals and other benefits such as Cycle to work, Dental plans, Casual Dress, Pension scheme, Car leasing scheme, The Cambian Group Rewards full of discounted restaurants and days out for the family! The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself doing a variation of duties such as: Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments. We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Working on a rota basis (average 169 hours a month) plus sleep ins depending on the size of the home. We do understand personal commitments and will be pleased to talk about flexible working Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with OFSTED regulations New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role. Qualifications/Experience/Requirements MUST HOLD A UK DRIVING LICENCE We are looking for people with the ability to assist the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of PurposeTo receive supervision in line with Quality Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needsTo carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy ManagerTo deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager We are creating a family for our incredible Children & Young people therefore we welcome a diverse culture We are the The Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You will find that you are part of a close, supportive team, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone. Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Job Description Applications are invited for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Prof Hildebrand in the Food, Microbes and Health programme at Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Norwich, UK. Main Purpose of the Job Investigate the impact of fermented, plant based foods on the human gut microbiome and evaluate potential pathogenic interactions with the host to develop new standards for food safety. Analyse taste and texture of fermented foods from fermentation consortia, predict these attributes from microbial community data, and identify microbial species that influence fermentation outcomes. Develop next generation microbial community modelling tools using AI, building on earlier work in the group (doi:10.1016/j.chom.2023.05.024; doi:10.1093/nar/gkaf1388). Work as part of the inter disciplinary FlavourFerm consortium, collaborating with food scientists, machine learning experts, and microbiologists across Europe. Key Relationships Collaborate closely with Prof Falk Hildebrand, Dr Maria Traka, the Traka group at QIB, Syddansk University (Denmark) and the Austrian Institute of Technology, and other FlavourFerm partners. Supervise junior group members and represent the group at training events and consortium meetings. Main Activities & Responsibilities Prepare and analyse metagenomes from in vitro gut models using high resolution, genome resolved metagenomics. Develop statistical frameworks to describe microbiome perturbations (e.g., NMF, network analysis). Apply machine learning approaches to predict the impact of microbes on food fermentation performance. Support the group with outreach, student supervision, and grant writing. Represent the group at collaborative meetings and in line manager discussions. Education & Qualifications PhD in Bioinformatics, Population Genetics, Ecology, Microbiology, or equivalent. Specialist Knowledge & Skills Programming skills in Python, R, or Bash. Experience working independently on research projects. Strong initiative, willingness to learn, and ability to innovate. Proficient troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Machine learning/AI expertise. Proven track record of research output at the appropriate level. Familiarity with DNA sequencing bioinformatics. Experience in metagenomics (high resolution, MAGs). Desirable: experience with fermentation microbiomes, grant writing, and supervising lab members. Interpersonal & Communication Skills Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Reliable, conscientious, and promoting continuous improvement. Additional Requirements Attention to detail. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Willingness to work outside standard hours when required. Openness to training needed for the role. About Quadram Institute Bioscience QIB lies within the Norwich Research Park, a leading hub for food, genomics, and health research in Europe. The institute collaborates with industry, clinical services, and academia to promote scientific excellence and innovation. Closing Information Salary: £37,500-£43,350 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. The position is full time until 30 April 2028, with a closing date for applications on 17 May 2026. The Institute is a registered charity (No. ) and an Equal Opportunities Employer. For more information about the role or visa arrangements, please contact the Human Resources Team.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Job Description Applications are invited for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Prof Hildebrand in the Food, Microbes and Health programme at Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Norwich, UK. Main Purpose of the Job Investigate the impact of fermented, plant based foods on the human gut microbiome and evaluate potential pathogenic interactions with the host to develop new standards for food safety. Analyse taste and texture of fermented foods from fermentation consortia, predict these attributes from microbial community data, and identify microbial species that influence fermentation outcomes. Develop next generation microbial community modelling tools using AI, building on earlier work in the group (doi:10.1016/j.chom.2023.05.024; doi:10.1093/nar/gkaf1388). Work as part of the inter disciplinary FlavourFerm consortium, collaborating with food scientists, machine learning experts, and microbiologists across Europe. Key Relationships Collaborate closely with Prof Falk Hildebrand, Dr Maria Traka, the Traka group at QIB, Syddansk University (Denmark) and the Austrian Institute of Technology, and other FlavourFerm partners. Supervise junior group members and represent the group at training events and consortium meetings. Main Activities & Responsibilities Prepare and analyse metagenomes from in vitro gut models using high resolution, genome resolved metagenomics. Develop statistical frameworks to describe microbiome perturbations (e.g., NMF, network analysis). Apply machine learning approaches to predict the impact of microbes on food fermentation performance. Support the group with outreach, student supervision, and grant writing. Represent the group at collaborative meetings and in line manager discussions. Education & Qualifications PhD in Bioinformatics, Population Genetics, Ecology, Microbiology, or equivalent. Specialist Knowledge & Skills Programming skills in Python, R, or Bash. Experience working independently on research projects. Strong initiative, willingness to learn, and ability to innovate. Proficient troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Machine learning/AI expertise. Proven track record of research output at the appropriate level. Familiarity with DNA sequencing bioinformatics. Experience in metagenomics (high resolution, MAGs). Desirable: experience with fermentation microbiomes, grant writing, and supervising lab members. Interpersonal & Communication Skills Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Reliable, conscientious, and promoting continuous improvement. Additional Requirements Attention to detail. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Willingness to work outside standard hours when required. Openness to training needed for the role. About Quadram Institute Bioscience QIB lies within the Norwich Research Park, a leading hub for food, genomics, and health research in Europe. The institute collaborates with industry, clinical services, and academia to promote scientific excellence and innovation. Closing Information Salary: £37,500-£43,350 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. The position is full time until 30 April 2028, with a closing date for applications on 17 May 2026. The Institute is a registered charity (No. ) and an Equal Opportunities Employer. For more information about the role or visa arrangements, please contact the Human Resources Team.
Job Title: Ad-hoc Occupational Health Nurse Location: South Wales Hours: Ad-hoc Salary: Competitive About Us At MCL Medics, we are at the forefront of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services in the UK. Our commitment extends beyond excellence in service, we are dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing journey of every individual in our care. We believe in healthy high performance, not just in our client organisations, but also among our team. Role Summary We are currently recruiting for experienced Occupational Health Nurses to join our team. These positions offer flexibility as ad-hoc roles, providing on-site support for a diverse range of clients throughout the South Wales area. As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining the health and well being of employees within various workplace settings. If you are committed to delivering high-quality care, we want you to apply and become a valued member of the MCL team. Key Responsibilities Advising and delivering nurse led fitness for work medical assessments. Delivering medical screening results to the physicians for doctor led medical assessments. Providing support for sickness absence management, giving advice as required on the referral process and also promptly triaging referrals into the service for the booking team. Complete accurate reporting to the expected standard of the business and within agreed timeframes/KPI. Recognising and escalating cases appropriately to an Occupational Health Physician either via health surveillance or sickness absence management. Delivering management reports from nurse lead sickness absence consultations addressing the client organisation's needs. Where required making the necessary requests for GP/specialist reports to support the decision making process. Advise clients on their risk assessment process to facilitate delivery of appropriate health surveillance requirements, in line with the appropriate Legislation. Working with IT and the OH Clinical team to develop and take ownership of MCL Medics' electronic health surveillance system. Educating employees on aspects of occupational health, health education and health promotion. Maintaining accurate individual medical records which comply with internal business standards and clinical standards. Maintaining effective communication with colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team, managers, clients and external agencies to ensure a seamless service delivery. Ensuring the safe use and maintenance of equipment. Supporting clinical governance issues and best practice standards including regular clinical audits. Support lead nurses in relation to Client Reviews. Essential Qualifications Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered General Nurse, RN1, RNA Occupational health qualification at Degree level desired but not essential HAVS: a Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) approved training course in hand arm vibration syndrome, or equivalent level of competency desirable but not essential. Noise induced hearing loss: a British Society for Audiology approved course for industrial audiometricians, or equivalent level of competency desirable. Respiratory: Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP) diploma, or equivalent level of competency. Who are we looking for? Previous experience in Occupational Health with a background covering various occupational health settings and environments. Experience of Travel Health or willingness to undertake training in this area. Knowledge and understanding of the Equality Act in relation to Occupational Health Working knowledge of supporting clients with sickness absence management Strong verbal and written English Communications Skills We are committed to support our team to ensure they have the right skills to perform their role and further professional development. MCL Medics is a growing company with a variety of opportunities for career progression. MCL Medics confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Ad-hoc Occupational Health Nurse Location: South Wales Hours: Ad-hoc Salary: Competitive About Us At MCL Medics, we are at the forefront of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services in the UK. Our commitment extends beyond excellence in service, we are dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing journey of every individual in our care. We believe in healthy high performance, not just in our client organisations, but also among our team. Role Summary We are currently recruiting for experienced Occupational Health Nurses to join our team. These positions offer flexibility as ad-hoc roles, providing on-site support for a diverse range of clients throughout the South Wales area. As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining the health and well being of employees within various workplace settings. If you are committed to delivering high-quality care, we want you to apply and become a valued member of the MCL team. Key Responsibilities Advising and delivering nurse led fitness for work medical assessments. Delivering medical screening results to the physicians for doctor led medical assessments. Providing support for sickness absence management, giving advice as required on the referral process and also promptly triaging referrals into the service for the booking team. Complete accurate reporting to the expected standard of the business and within agreed timeframes/KPI. Recognising and escalating cases appropriately to an Occupational Health Physician either via health surveillance or sickness absence management. Delivering management reports from nurse lead sickness absence consultations addressing the client organisation's needs. Where required making the necessary requests for GP/specialist reports to support the decision making process. Advise clients on their risk assessment process to facilitate delivery of appropriate health surveillance requirements, in line with the appropriate Legislation. Working with IT and the OH Clinical team to develop and take ownership of MCL Medics' electronic health surveillance system. Educating employees on aspects of occupational health, health education and health promotion. Maintaining accurate individual medical records which comply with internal business standards and clinical standards. Maintaining effective communication with colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team, managers, clients and external agencies to ensure a seamless service delivery. Ensuring the safe use and maintenance of equipment. Supporting clinical governance issues and best practice standards including regular clinical audits. Support lead nurses in relation to Client Reviews. Essential Qualifications Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered General Nurse, RN1, RNA Occupational health qualification at Degree level desired but not essential HAVS: a Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) approved training course in hand arm vibration syndrome, or equivalent level of competency desirable but not essential. Noise induced hearing loss: a British Society for Audiology approved course for industrial audiometricians, or equivalent level of competency desirable. Respiratory: Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP) diploma, or equivalent level of competency. Who are we looking for? Previous experience in Occupational Health with a background covering various occupational health settings and environments. Experience of Travel Health or willingness to undertake training in this area. Knowledge and understanding of the Equality Act in relation to Occupational Health Working knowledge of supporting clients with sickness absence management Strong verbal and written English Communications Skills We are committed to support our team to ensure they have the right skills to perform their role and further professional development. MCL Medics is a growing company with a variety of opportunities for career progression. MCL Medics confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist in Metaproteomics to join a collaborative team focused on developing next generation computational methods for microbiome and metaproteomics data analysis. The role is primarily computational, involving the analysis and interpretation of large scale metaproteomics datasets, pipeline development and integration with other omics, and close collaboration with experimental researchers. The post holder will work closely with a multidisciplinary group at the Quadram Institute, with access to state of the art metagenomics, metaproteomics and metabolomics infrastructure, and will design, implement and optimise computational pipelines to interpret microbiome function and its impact on host health, including AI assisted approaches. Key Relationships Work closely with Group Leader Kai Cheng, other group members, the Bioinformatics Team and the experimental metaproteomics team led by Prof. Daniel Figeys. Responsibilities Develop, implement and optimise computational pipelines for metaproteomics data analysis. Integrate metaproteomics data with other omics (metagenomics, metabolomics) to generate biological insights. Apply and adapt computational and AI based methods for peptide/protein identification, quantification, functional annotation and biological discovery. Perform large scale data management, curation and computational analyses using high performance computing resources. Prepare results, reports and manuscripts for publication and present findings at scientific meetings. Assist in the preparation of research proposals and grant applications. Support the profile and reputation of the institute through engagement activities. Ensure research is conducted in accordance with best practices, scientific integrity and relevant policies. Contribute to the smooth running of the group, including mentoring and training activities. Carry out other duties commensurate with the nature of the post, as agreed with the line manager. Education & Qualifications PhD in Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or a related field (essential). Specialist Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of proteomics or metaproteomics principles. Experience in metaproteomics or proteomics data analysis (DDA/DIA MS). Ability to interpret omics data in a biological context, particularly microbiome related questions. Proficiency in programming/scripting (Python, R, or Java). Experience with computational workflows for large scale omics data. Knowledge of statistical methods for high dimensional data. Experience with machine learning or AI approaches in biology. Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret proteomics/metaproteomics data. Proven record in scientific writing and publication. Experience developing or applying computational workflows. Experience presenting research at scientific meetings. Contributions to collaborative or open source projects. Desirable: experience in multi omics data integration. Desirable: familiarity with microbiome or clinical datasets. Desirable: experience supervising students or providing technical training. Interpersonal & Communication Skills Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and applying problem solving skills. Ability to work to deadlines. Additional Requirements Attention to detail. Promotes equality and values diversity. Commitment to scientific integrity and best practices. Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute, ensuring a great place to work. Eligible to present a positive image of self and the Institute, promoting its international reputation and public engagement aims. Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriate. Willingness to undertake occasional travel (national and international) related to collaborations and conferences. Benefits & Salary Salary on appointment will be within the range £37,500 to £45,350 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full time post for a 24 month contract. The closing date for applications is 6 May 2026. As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. The Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. ) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist in Metaproteomics to join a collaborative team focused on developing next generation computational methods for microbiome and metaproteomics data analysis. The role is primarily computational, involving the analysis and interpretation of large scale metaproteomics datasets, pipeline development and integration with other omics, and close collaboration with experimental researchers. The post holder will work closely with a multidisciplinary group at the Quadram Institute, with access to state of the art metagenomics, metaproteomics and metabolomics infrastructure, and will design, implement and optimise computational pipelines to interpret microbiome function and its impact on host health, including AI assisted approaches. Key Relationships Work closely with Group Leader Kai Cheng, other group members, the Bioinformatics Team and the experimental metaproteomics team led by Prof. Daniel Figeys. Responsibilities Develop, implement and optimise computational pipelines for metaproteomics data analysis. Integrate metaproteomics data with other omics (metagenomics, metabolomics) to generate biological insights. Apply and adapt computational and AI based methods for peptide/protein identification, quantification, functional annotation and biological discovery. Perform large scale data management, curation and computational analyses using high performance computing resources. Prepare results, reports and manuscripts for publication and present findings at scientific meetings. Assist in the preparation of research proposals and grant applications. Support the profile and reputation of the institute through engagement activities. Ensure research is conducted in accordance with best practices, scientific integrity and relevant policies. Contribute to the smooth running of the group, including mentoring and training activities. Carry out other duties commensurate with the nature of the post, as agreed with the line manager. Education & Qualifications PhD in Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or a related field (essential). Specialist Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of proteomics or metaproteomics principles. Experience in metaproteomics or proteomics data analysis (DDA/DIA MS). Ability to interpret omics data in a biological context, particularly microbiome related questions. Proficiency in programming/scripting (Python, R, or Java). Experience with computational workflows for large scale omics data. Knowledge of statistical methods for high dimensional data. Experience with machine learning or AI approaches in biology. Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret proteomics/metaproteomics data. Proven record in scientific writing and publication. Experience developing or applying computational workflows. Experience presenting research at scientific meetings. Contributions to collaborative or open source projects. Desirable: experience in multi omics data integration. Desirable: familiarity with microbiome or clinical datasets. Desirable: experience supervising students or providing technical training. Interpersonal & Communication Skills Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and applying problem solving skills. Ability to work to deadlines. Additional Requirements Attention to detail. Promotes equality and values diversity. Commitment to scientific integrity and best practices. Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute, ensuring a great place to work. Eligible to present a positive image of self and the Institute, promoting its international reputation and public engagement aims. Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriate. Willingness to undertake occasional travel (national and international) related to collaborations and conferences. Benefits & Salary Salary on appointment will be within the range £37,500 to £45,350 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full time post for a 24 month contract. The closing date for applications is 6 May 2026. As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. The Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. ) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life? Are you an experience leader in residential childcare, passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment? Apply today to join our client s team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day. They are seeking a passionate, experienced Home Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager to oversee the daily running of the home, lead and support the staff team, and ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding are consistently maintained. The Home Manager is a key operational leader who supports the Registered Manager in ensuring safe, therapeutic and high-quality care within dual registered children s homes. This role holds greater responsibility than a Deputy role so it s ideal for a Senior or a Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career. Our client is committed to providing a stable and nurturing home for children and young people, using Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and trauma-informed care as the foundation of everything they do. Location: Ollerton Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary: £45,000 per annum DOE Shift Pattern: Typically, 9am 5pm, though shifts will be required to cover sickness and annual leave What Our Client Offers: Competitive Salary. 40-hour Full-Time Contract. 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Performance bonuses £100 for achieving a Good Ofsted rating and £200 for Outstanding . Therapeutic training, including DDP, to develop advanced skills in trauma-informed care. Continuous professional development opportunities, including structured 1-1 and group managerial training development workshops throughout your probationary period. A supportive, inclusive work culture where diversity is respected and individuality is valued. An organisation guided by the belief that Every Step Forward Matters focusing on progress, growth, and the unique journey of every staff member and young person. What They re Looking For: A minimum of 2 years experience in residential childcare, including leadership responsibilities. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Level 5 is preferred but not required. DDP therapeutically trained or willing to complete the training within the probation period. Strong safeguarding knowledge, understanding of regulatory framework and the ability to respond effectively to concerns. Ability to manage, motivate and develop a staff team. Requirements: Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement). Must have the right to work in the UK. Full manual UK driving license. Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting. A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates. What You ll Be Doing: Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the home and be the main point of contact when the Registered Manager is unavailable. Lead shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and adherence to care plans, routines, and safeguarding procedures. Oversee compliance, service quality and team development, including supervisions, appraisals, and performance management. Oversee the daily operation of the home, ensuring routines are followed, staffing levels are safe, and the environment remains calm, nurturing and well-maintained. Provide leadership to the team and oversee staff deployment and rotas. Ensure the care provided is trauma-informed, person-centred and tailored to the needs of the children and young people. Lead and facilitate staff meetings, ensuring effective communication and team cohesion. Ensure placement plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans are up to date and implemented in daily practice. Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and external agencies to support the young person s care plan, contributing to meetings, providing written reports and ensure communication across the team is clear, timely and accurate. Contribute to Ofsted inspections, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes. Act as a role model for therapeutic and DDP-informed practice, embedding reflective and relational approaches across the team. Provide on-call support and cover when required. About Our Client When you join our client, you become part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in young people s lives. They value your expertise, invest in your growth, and celebrate your achievements, because when their team thrives, so do the young people they care for. They are a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record in empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, they are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children s residential care. This exciting new chapter reflects their commitment to supporting young people with high acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Their new children s homes are designed to offer intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life? Are you an experience leader in residential childcare, passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment? Apply today to join our client s team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day. They are seeking a passionate, experienced Home Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager to oversee the daily running of the home, lead and support the staff team, and ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding are consistently maintained. The Home Manager is a key operational leader who supports the Registered Manager in ensuring safe, therapeutic and high-quality care within dual registered children s homes. This role holds greater responsibility than a Deputy role so it s ideal for a Senior or a Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career. Our client is committed to providing a stable and nurturing home for children and young people, using Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and trauma-informed care as the foundation of everything they do. Location: Ollerton Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary: £45,000 per annum DOE Shift Pattern: Typically, 9am 5pm, though shifts will be required to cover sickness and annual leave What Our Client Offers: Competitive Salary. 40-hour Full-Time Contract. 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Performance bonuses £100 for achieving a Good Ofsted rating and £200 for Outstanding . Therapeutic training, including DDP, to develop advanced skills in trauma-informed care. Continuous professional development opportunities, including structured 1-1 and group managerial training development workshops throughout your probationary period. A supportive, inclusive work culture where diversity is respected and individuality is valued. An organisation guided by the belief that Every Step Forward Matters focusing on progress, growth, and the unique journey of every staff member and young person. What They re Looking For: A minimum of 2 years experience in residential childcare, including leadership responsibilities. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Level 5 is preferred but not required. DDP therapeutically trained or willing to complete the training within the probation period. Strong safeguarding knowledge, understanding of regulatory framework and the ability to respond effectively to concerns. Ability to manage, motivate and develop a staff team. Requirements: Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement). Must have the right to work in the UK. Full manual UK driving license. Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting. A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates. What You ll Be Doing: Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the home and be the main point of contact when the Registered Manager is unavailable. Lead shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and adherence to care plans, routines, and safeguarding procedures. Oversee compliance, service quality and team development, including supervisions, appraisals, and performance management. Oversee the daily operation of the home, ensuring routines are followed, staffing levels are safe, and the environment remains calm, nurturing and well-maintained. Provide leadership to the team and oversee staff deployment and rotas. Ensure the care provided is trauma-informed, person-centred and tailored to the needs of the children and young people. Lead and facilitate staff meetings, ensuring effective communication and team cohesion. Ensure placement plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans are up to date and implemented in daily practice. Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and external agencies to support the young person s care plan, contributing to meetings, providing written reports and ensure communication across the team is clear, timely and accurate. Contribute to Ofsted inspections, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes. Act as a role model for therapeutic and DDP-informed practice, embedding reflective and relational approaches across the team. Provide on-call support and cover when required. About Our Client When you join our client, you become part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in young people s lives. They value your expertise, invest in your growth, and celebrate your achievements, because when their team thrives, so do the young people they care for. They are a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record in empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, they are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children s residential care. This exciting new chapter reflects their commitment to supporting young people with high acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Their new children s homes are designed to offer intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.
The Job: Avon Search and Selection are excited to be working with a newly formed Employee-owned independent care group trust, seeking an experienced and highly capable experienced Home Manager to lead the turnaround of a residential care home. The Service is currently rated as Requires Improvement following a CQC inspection. Reporting to the Director of Care, the post holder will be the Senior Manager in the home, taking full accountability for driving rapid and sustainable improvements in the residential care service for frail older people and those living with a dementia. Career Progression: This role offers a clear progression pathway - Upon successful turnaround of the service, achievement of a Good CQC rating, and demonstrated strategic leadership capability , the post holder will be supported to transition into one of two Director role either Director of Care or Managing Director, aligned with planned retirement of the current post holders within two years. The Person: The successful person must have a minimum of 2 years experience in either a Home Manager or Peripatetic/Support Manager role in a Care Home setting. You will need to be NVQ3 qualified and either be working towards or happy to do your NVQ5. Main Responsibilities: To provide leadership of the Care and Support teams of the Care Home. To ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and that you are aware of the relevant regulations that apply to the service being managed. To manage the services within The Home in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Provider, legislative requirements and relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practices. Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Graduate in clinical profession (RN or equivalent) or Social work degree Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care. Post Graduate qualification in business administration or finance / contract law Experience working at or contributing to senior leadership level. Experience of managing services for residents living with dementia. Familiarity with local authority and Integrated Care Board commissioning arrangements To be considered for this excellent opportunity in Cumbria, please apply and a consultant will contact you.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
The Job: Avon Search and Selection are excited to be working with a newly formed Employee-owned independent care group trust, seeking an experienced and highly capable experienced Home Manager to lead the turnaround of a residential care home. The Service is currently rated as Requires Improvement following a CQC inspection. Reporting to the Director of Care, the post holder will be the Senior Manager in the home, taking full accountability for driving rapid and sustainable improvements in the residential care service for frail older people and those living with a dementia. Career Progression: This role offers a clear progression pathway - Upon successful turnaround of the service, achievement of a Good CQC rating, and demonstrated strategic leadership capability , the post holder will be supported to transition into one of two Director role either Director of Care or Managing Director, aligned with planned retirement of the current post holders within two years. The Person: The successful person must have a minimum of 2 years experience in either a Home Manager or Peripatetic/Support Manager role in a Care Home setting. You will need to be NVQ3 qualified and either be working towards or happy to do your NVQ5. Main Responsibilities: To provide leadership of the Care and Support teams of the Care Home. To ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and that you are aware of the relevant regulations that apply to the service being managed. To manage the services within The Home in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Provider, legislative requirements and relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practices. Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Graduate in clinical profession (RN or equivalent) or Social work degree Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care. Post Graduate qualification in business administration or finance / contract law Experience working at or contributing to senior leadership level. Experience of managing services for residents living with dementia. Familiarity with local authority and Integrated Care Board commissioning arrangements To be considered for this excellent opportunity in Cumbria, please apply and a consultant will contact you.
Operations Director Location: Bournemouth Contract: Full time permanent - 40 hours per week Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 per annum, depending on experience Benefits: Discretionary bonus of up to 10% per annum Car allowance 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme About Us Make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join Budwood. Budwood provides high-quality Registered Children's Homes and Supported Living Homes for young people with complex needs, ranging from single-occupancy to 4 bed multi-occupancy provisions across Dorset and Hampshire. Our ethos is rooted in therapeutic, nurturing, family-style care - ensuring every young person experiences safety, stability and the opportunity to thrive. Driven by compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence, we provide very high-quality services, with our inspection outcomes highly positive. We are continuously developing services that place young people's wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Budwood is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as education, residential and leaving care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For Due to the expansion of Budwood, and more importantly striving for Outstanding Ofsted ratings, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Operations Director to support the Managing Director in delivering our services. If you are a leader who is passionate about transforming the lives of young people and committed to delivering exceptional care, we would love to hear from you. Role Responsibilities As the Operations Director, you will play a vital role in ensuring our homes run effectively and continue to deliver exceptional support. This is a leadership role where you will be a visible presence - coaching staff, championing high standards, and driving continuous service improvement. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the effective running of all homes to ensure high-quality, therapeutic support is consistently delivered. Leading, supervising and developing Area Managers, ensuring strong and motivated teams. Ensuring regulatory compliance and driving towards achieving Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes. Maintaining occupancy levels above 90%. Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, and induction, reducing reliance on agency staff. Supporting the delivery of trauma-informed practice, working alongside clinical teams, therapists and psychologists. Managing budgets, rotas, and operational processes in line with legislation and company policies. Leading multi-agency liaison, chairing meetings and reviews, and ensuring safeguarding is upheld to the highest standard. Building strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and commissioning authorities. About You Minimum of Level 5 qualification in residential childcare. Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children. Experience of managing complex social care/LAC services and trauma-informed practice. Excellent understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, and relevant legislation. Confident leadership skills, robust decision-making and strong written/verbal communication. Ability to manage budgets, oversee rotas and deliver projects effectively. A proactive, solution-focused approach. A commitment to personal development. Full UK driving licence. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Logistics,
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Operations Director Location: Bournemouth Contract: Full time permanent - 40 hours per week Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 per annum, depending on experience Benefits: Discretionary bonus of up to 10% per annum Car allowance 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme About Us Make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join Budwood. Budwood provides high-quality Registered Children's Homes and Supported Living Homes for young people with complex needs, ranging from single-occupancy to 4 bed multi-occupancy provisions across Dorset and Hampshire. Our ethos is rooted in therapeutic, nurturing, family-style care - ensuring every young person experiences safety, stability and the opportunity to thrive. Driven by compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence, we provide very high-quality services, with our inspection outcomes highly positive. We are continuously developing services that place young people's wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Budwood is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as education, residential and leaving care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For Due to the expansion of Budwood, and more importantly striving for Outstanding Ofsted ratings, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Operations Director to support the Managing Director in delivering our services. If you are a leader who is passionate about transforming the lives of young people and committed to delivering exceptional care, we would love to hear from you. Role Responsibilities As the Operations Director, you will play a vital role in ensuring our homes run effectively and continue to deliver exceptional support. This is a leadership role where you will be a visible presence - coaching staff, championing high standards, and driving continuous service improvement. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the effective running of all homes to ensure high-quality, therapeutic support is consistently delivered. Leading, supervising and developing Area Managers, ensuring strong and motivated teams. Ensuring regulatory compliance and driving towards achieving Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes. Maintaining occupancy levels above 90%. Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, and induction, reducing reliance on agency staff. Supporting the delivery of trauma-informed practice, working alongside clinical teams, therapists and psychologists. Managing budgets, rotas, and operational processes in line with legislation and company policies. Leading multi-agency liaison, chairing meetings and reviews, and ensuring safeguarding is upheld to the highest standard. Building strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and commissioning authorities. About You Minimum of Level 5 qualification in residential childcare. Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children. Experience of managing complex social care/LAC services and trauma-informed practice. Excellent understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, and relevant legislation. Confident leadership skills, robust decision-making and strong written/verbal communication. Ability to manage budgets, oversee rotas and deliver projects effectively. A proactive, solution-focused approach. A commitment to personal development. Full UK driving licence. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Logistics,
Go back Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Staff Nurse - Gastroenterology Ward 11B The closing date is 26 April 2026 Ward 11B is a 23 bedded Gastroenterology & General medical ward, with a treatment room for day case procedures. We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse, dedicated to providing high quality, safe care to join our team. As a Staff Member on Ward 11B you will have opportunities to care for a range of patients, with conditions such as; GI bleeds, Elective & Emergency Endoscopy procedures, Palliative care patients, Alcohol dependency, Eating disorders, and Oesophageal and Liver disorders. If you have any experience in working within an environment treating patients with multiplex needs, then we would love for you to apply, although if not please be assured that our staff are fully supported through your induction to ensure each member of the team is adequately equipped and confident to deal with our busy ward environment. The post holders will be expected to deliver care of the highest standard and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The ability to work as part of a team is essential. The Successful candidate will be expected to rotate to both days and nights is to be flexible in their approach to caring for a group of patients. Interview Date - To Be Confirmed Main duties of the job To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans. To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to formulate and review individual patient care plans and to act as 'named nurse' or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager. To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager. To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller. To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required. Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Job responsibilities Communications and relationship skills Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentiallyinformation relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients). Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance. Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as andwhen required. Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students. Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team. Clinical Skills To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuingbasis. To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognizesigns of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol. Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice. To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administrationprocedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements. In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and elevate asrequired To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timelymanner. To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patientsadvocate in order to support the patients pathway. Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines. To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and elevate tothe Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk. Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. Use of Resources To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources andequipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment. Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked. Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the rosterperiod. To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trusts financial framework. Team Development To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality servicedelivery. To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students. To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback. To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeploymentrequirements within scope of practice. Research and Audit To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes. To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department. To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care. Personal Development To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within individualpersonal performance planning and development review. To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes andrevalidation. Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve Person Specification Qualifications 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma) Current NMC Registration Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge & Experience Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code Experience of working in a clinical environment Skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload Ability to de-escalate complex situations Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record Other Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment. Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care Ability to communicate distressing information Ability to communicate in a challenging environment Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department. Potential blood or body fluids exposure. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. . click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Go back Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Staff Nurse - Gastroenterology Ward 11B The closing date is 26 April 2026 Ward 11B is a 23 bedded Gastroenterology & General medical ward, with a treatment room for day case procedures. We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse, dedicated to providing high quality, safe care to join our team. As a Staff Member on Ward 11B you will have opportunities to care for a range of patients, with conditions such as; GI bleeds, Elective & Emergency Endoscopy procedures, Palliative care patients, Alcohol dependency, Eating disorders, and Oesophageal and Liver disorders. If you have any experience in working within an environment treating patients with multiplex needs, then we would love for you to apply, although if not please be assured that our staff are fully supported through your induction to ensure each member of the team is adequately equipped and confident to deal with our busy ward environment. The post holders will be expected to deliver care of the highest standard and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The ability to work as part of a team is essential. The Successful candidate will be expected to rotate to both days and nights is to be flexible in their approach to caring for a group of patients. Interview Date - To Be Confirmed Main duties of the job To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans. To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to formulate and review individual patient care plans and to act as 'named nurse' or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager. To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager. To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller. To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required. Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Job responsibilities Communications and relationship skills Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentiallyinformation relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients). Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance. Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as andwhen required. Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students. Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team. Clinical Skills To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuingbasis. To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognizesigns of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol. Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice. To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administrationprocedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements. In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and elevate asrequired To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timelymanner. To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patientsadvocate in order to support the patients pathway. Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines. To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and elevate tothe Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk. Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. Use of Resources To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources andequipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment. Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked. Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the rosterperiod. To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trusts financial framework. Team Development To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality servicedelivery. To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students. To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback. To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeploymentrequirements within scope of practice. Research and Audit To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes. To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department. To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care. Personal Development To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within individualpersonal performance planning and development review. To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes andrevalidation. Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve Person Specification Qualifications 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma) Current NMC Registration Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge & Experience Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code Experience of working in a clinical environment Skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload Ability to de-escalate complex situations Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record Other Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment. Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care Ability to communicate distressing information Ability to communicate in a challenging environment Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department. Potential blood or body fluids exposure. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. . click apply for full job details
Head of Operations North West £60,000 - £65,000 If you're an experienced operational leader within complex care, this is an opportunity to shape and scale a provider with clear, ambitious growth plans across the North West. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable expansion into new areas without losing sight of quality and compliance. This role would suit a commercially aware clinical leader ideally an RGN who understands both the regulatory landscape and the realities of delivering safe, person-centred complex care in the community. The Role As Head of Operations, you'll take full oversight of service performance across a growing portfolio. You'll balance operational excellence with business development, ensuring growth is structured, compliant, and built on strong clinical foundations. You'll work closely with senior leadership to identify new opportunities, strengthen local authority and ICB relationships, and embed consistent standards across services. Package & Benefits £60,000 - £65,000 salary Senior leadership position within a growing provider Genuine opportunity to shape growth strategy Fast-paced environment with scope to develop your own team About the Company This is an established complex care provider in the North West with ambitious expansion plans for the year ahead. They deliver nurse led and specialist packages to individuals with complex clinical needs in the community. Growth is planned and strategic, with a focus on entering new geographical areas while maintaining strong governance and CQC compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide operational oversight across complex care services Lead and develop Registered Managers and clinical teams Drive business development and support tender opportunities Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and stakeholders Ensure CQC compliance, quality assurance, and clinical governance standards Support expansion into new regions across the North West About You Ideally a Registered Nurse (RGN) with complex care experience Proven senior operational leadership within community complex care Strong understanding of CQC regulated services Commercially aware with experience in business development Confident leading through growth and organisational change If you're looking for a leadership role where you can genuinely influence growth, quality, and long term direction, please reach out today on or send your cv to
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Head of Operations North West £60,000 - £65,000 If you're an experienced operational leader within complex care, this is an opportunity to shape and scale a provider with clear, ambitious growth plans across the North West. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable expansion into new areas without losing sight of quality and compliance. This role would suit a commercially aware clinical leader ideally an RGN who understands both the regulatory landscape and the realities of delivering safe, person-centred complex care in the community. The Role As Head of Operations, you'll take full oversight of service performance across a growing portfolio. You'll balance operational excellence with business development, ensuring growth is structured, compliant, and built on strong clinical foundations. You'll work closely with senior leadership to identify new opportunities, strengthen local authority and ICB relationships, and embed consistent standards across services. Package & Benefits £60,000 - £65,000 salary Senior leadership position within a growing provider Genuine opportunity to shape growth strategy Fast-paced environment with scope to develop your own team About the Company This is an established complex care provider in the North West with ambitious expansion plans for the year ahead. They deliver nurse led and specialist packages to individuals with complex clinical needs in the community. Growth is planned and strategic, with a focus on entering new geographical areas while maintaining strong governance and CQC compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide operational oversight across complex care services Lead and develop Registered Managers and clinical teams Drive business development and support tender opportunities Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and stakeholders Ensure CQC compliance, quality assurance, and clinical governance standards Support expansion into new regions across the North West About You Ideally a Registered Nurse (RGN) with complex care experience Proven senior operational leadership within community complex care Strong understanding of CQC regulated services Commercially aware with experience in business development Confident leading through growth and organisational change If you're looking for a leadership role where you can genuinely influence growth, quality, and long term direction, please reach out today on or send your cv to
Job title: Head of Care Services Hours: Full time or Part Time Location: Hexham, Northumberland. Predominately office based with some home working depending on candidate's preference Benefits: £52,481 - £59,071 FTE (based on experience) per annum, contributory pension scheme; personal development budget; generous annual leave; free car parking on site. About the role We are looking for an exceptional healthcare leader to take our amazing Care Services to the next level and deliver against our ambitious strategy for 2026 and beyond. Building on its strong foundations as a hospice charity that is well-respected and highly regarded by beneficiaries, partners and supporters alike, Tynedale Hospice at Home is committed to increasing its impact over the coming years. This role represents an exciting opportunity to lead our care workforce to deliver this. Tynedale Hospice at Home operates across Tynedale, Ponteland and West Northumberland and is funded predominantly by charitable donations and income from its retail operations. Our services are designed to ensure that everyone in our community who is affected by dying or death receives the support they need, free of charge. Our care staff and volunteers provide four services: Nursing Care Complementary Therapy Patient Transport Family Support The Head of Care will be responsible for working with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to increase the reach and effectiveness of the Hospice's care provision for its local community. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, data-driven Registered Nurse or Senior Care Service Manager with outstanding leadership skills and extensive experience of delivering nurse-led clinical services. The successful postholder will be able to fulfil the role of Registered Manager with the CQC, ensuring that the service meets all legal and regulatory requirements and striving towards taking our current 'Good' rating to 'Outstanding'. Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for more information about the organisation, Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion with Alice Langley, Chief Executive, please contact Mandy Perrie at This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 6 th May. Interviews are due to be held on Tuesday 19 th and Wednesday 20 th May.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Job title: Head of Care Services Hours: Full time or Part Time Location: Hexham, Northumberland. Predominately office based with some home working depending on candidate's preference Benefits: £52,481 - £59,071 FTE (based on experience) per annum, contributory pension scheme; personal development budget; generous annual leave; free car parking on site. About the role We are looking for an exceptional healthcare leader to take our amazing Care Services to the next level and deliver against our ambitious strategy for 2026 and beyond. Building on its strong foundations as a hospice charity that is well-respected and highly regarded by beneficiaries, partners and supporters alike, Tynedale Hospice at Home is committed to increasing its impact over the coming years. This role represents an exciting opportunity to lead our care workforce to deliver this. Tynedale Hospice at Home operates across Tynedale, Ponteland and West Northumberland and is funded predominantly by charitable donations and income from its retail operations. Our services are designed to ensure that everyone in our community who is affected by dying or death receives the support they need, free of charge. Our care staff and volunteers provide four services: Nursing Care Complementary Therapy Patient Transport Family Support The Head of Care will be responsible for working with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to increase the reach and effectiveness of the Hospice's care provision for its local community. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, data-driven Registered Nurse or Senior Care Service Manager with outstanding leadership skills and extensive experience of delivering nurse-led clinical services. The successful postholder will be able to fulfil the role of Registered Manager with the CQC, ensuring that the service meets all legal and regulatory requirements and striving towards taking our current 'Good' rating to 'Outstanding'. Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for more information about the organisation, Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion with Alice Langley, Chief Executive, please contact Mandy Perrie at This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 6 th May. Interviews are due to be held on Tuesday 19 th and Wednesday 20 th May.
Dispensing Optician Manager As long as you're a friendly face with buckets of passion and ambition, you can help us make a real difference to people's lives, in more ways than you thought possible. With training and development readily available among a great team of experts, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.Specsavers in Maldon are looking for a Dispensing Optician Manager to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician manager at Specsavers Maldon - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What's on Offer? Salary depending on experience from £35k Store bonus scheme Professional fees paid Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities Support with CPD points Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT Your Birthday off Sick Pay Enhanced Family leave Pension scheme-We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too Eyecare and hearcare discounts - Great savings for you and your family on eyecare and hearcare in store Specsavers Perks- Your portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings Specsavers listed as No.23 in top 50 Best Workplaces in the UK We're proud to have been ranked 16thin the world by Great Place to Work in 2024 - because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place. What we're looking for Ideally you'll be a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you'll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You'll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take that next step in their career. Find out more If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we'd love to tell you more about it. Apply now or contact Chantelle on or email
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Dispensing Optician Manager As long as you're a friendly face with buckets of passion and ambition, you can help us make a real difference to people's lives, in more ways than you thought possible. With training and development readily available among a great team of experts, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.Specsavers in Maldon are looking for a Dispensing Optician Manager to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician manager at Specsavers Maldon - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What's on Offer? Salary depending on experience from £35k Store bonus scheme Professional fees paid Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities Support with CPD points Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT Your Birthday off Sick Pay Enhanced Family leave Pension scheme-We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too Eyecare and hearcare discounts - Great savings for you and your family on eyecare and hearcare in store Specsavers Perks- Your portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings Specsavers listed as No.23 in top 50 Best Workplaces in the UK We're proud to have been ranked 16thin the world by Great Place to Work in 2024 - because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place. What we're looking for Ideally you'll be a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you'll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You'll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take that next step in their career. Find out more If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we'd love to tell you more about it. Apply now or contact Chantelle on or email
Job Title: Endoscopy RGN/ODP/Other Registered Healthcare Professional PURPOSE This role will provide expert care to Endoscopy patients and promote excellence in clinical practice by participation of research and audit processes. They will support the lead nurse in the formulation and implementation of policies, guidelines and protocols, thus ensuring we are adhering to best practice guidelines. They will provide support and training to qualified and unqualified staff members and lead by example. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide safe, quality, evidence-based care within a busy diagnostic Endoscopy Unit. Assess, plan and implement care per local and national policies and guidelines including JAG Participate and assist with endoscopic procedures and the decontamination of endoscopes. Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures. Assume accountability of autonomous practice. To support a culture of continuous quality improvement, evaluating standards of care and leading in the implementation of changes and nursing development. In the absence of the Lead nurse and supporting the lead nurse take charge of the unit, offer advice on nursing practice ensuring the endoscopy team are using current evidence-based practice. Help support nursing research and maintain own knowledge, skills, expertise and experience. Support the lead nurse in the development, maintenance and review of nursing care pathways. Offer ideas and partake in the formulation of the Endoscopy Unit philosophy, strategy and policy under the guidance of the lead nurse. Supervision, teaching/mentoring of nursing assistants, arrangement of training and mandatory study days. Maintain a Personal Professional Portfolio in accordance with the requirements of NMC and HCPC revalidation. To contribute to the implementation and review of Health and Safety and Security procedures for the benefit of staff and patients by liaison with practice health and safety personnel. To contribute to the formulation of infection control policies and ensure compliance. To produce and maintain accurate clinical records of treatments and procedures. Management of medical supplies and stock control. Support each unit by cross site working where there is a service requirement. Participate in regular meetings and attend other meetings as requested Training Access will be provided to internal and external training courses. Support will be available for revalidation Annual appraisals and professional development plans will be conducted annually Ongoing Support This role will have the support of an endoscopy team lead nurse and an endoscopy service manager. Key Relationships This role will link with a variety of key stakeholders including: Managing Directors Director of Operations and Clinical Governance Endoscopy Service Manager Team Lead nurse Registered nurses Gastroenterologists/Colo-Rectal Surgeons/Upper GI Surgeons General Practitioners with Specialist interest in endoscopy Nurse Endoscopists Health care support workers KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Criteria NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP Excellent communication and influencing skills Basic IT skills and ability to work with online programmes such as SystmOne Good time/resource management skills Evidence of Continued Professional Development Desirable Criteria To be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), Knowledge of working within endoscopy unit To have Preparation for mentorship course (ENB998) or equivalent Access to own transportation to support cross site working
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Endoscopy RGN/ODP/Other Registered Healthcare Professional PURPOSE This role will provide expert care to Endoscopy patients and promote excellence in clinical practice by participation of research and audit processes. They will support the lead nurse in the formulation and implementation of policies, guidelines and protocols, thus ensuring we are adhering to best practice guidelines. They will provide support and training to qualified and unqualified staff members and lead by example. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide safe, quality, evidence-based care within a busy diagnostic Endoscopy Unit. Assess, plan and implement care per local and national policies and guidelines including JAG Participate and assist with endoscopic procedures and the decontamination of endoscopes. Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures. Assume accountability of autonomous practice. To support a culture of continuous quality improvement, evaluating standards of care and leading in the implementation of changes and nursing development. In the absence of the Lead nurse and supporting the lead nurse take charge of the unit, offer advice on nursing practice ensuring the endoscopy team are using current evidence-based practice. Help support nursing research and maintain own knowledge, skills, expertise and experience. Support the lead nurse in the development, maintenance and review of nursing care pathways. Offer ideas and partake in the formulation of the Endoscopy Unit philosophy, strategy and policy under the guidance of the lead nurse. Supervision, teaching/mentoring of nursing assistants, arrangement of training and mandatory study days. Maintain a Personal Professional Portfolio in accordance with the requirements of NMC and HCPC revalidation. To contribute to the implementation and review of Health and Safety and Security procedures for the benefit of staff and patients by liaison with practice health and safety personnel. To contribute to the formulation of infection control policies and ensure compliance. To produce and maintain accurate clinical records of treatments and procedures. Management of medical supplies and stock control. Support each unit by cross site working where there is a service requirement. Participate in regular meetings and attend other meetings as requested Training Access will be provided to internal and external training courses. Support will be available for revalidation Annual appraisals and professional development plans will be conducted annually Ongoing Support This role will have the support of an endoscopy team lead nurse and an endoscopy service manager. Key Relationships This role will link with a variety of key stakeholders including: Managing Directors Director of Operations and Clinical Governance Endoscopy Service Manager Team Lead nurse Registered nurses Gastroenterologists/Colo-Rectal Surgeons/Upper GI Surgeons General Practitioners with Specialist interest in endoscopy Nurse Endoscopists Health care support workers KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Criteria NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP Excellent communication and influencing skills Basic IT skills and ability to work with online programmes such as SystmOne Good time/resource management skills Evidence of Continued Professional Development Desirable Criteria To be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), Knowledge of working within endoscopy unit To have Preparation for mentorship course (ENB998) or equivalent Access to own transportation to support cross site working
