Position: Deputy Home Manager Location: Plymouth Salary: circa £54,000 - £58,000pa Benefits for the Deputy Home Manager: Excellent learning and development opportunities and regular free training. A competitive pension. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as counselling sessions, wellbeing support and legal advice. Monthly employee recognition. A cycle to work scheme. Early access wage scheme. A friendly and supportive working environment. A refer a friend bonus. Our client offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support. They are looking for a Deputy Home Manager to join the fantastic and supportive team. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of circa £54,000 DOE. Day to Day: As a Deputy Home Manager you will support the delivery of the quality care we are known for. You will work closely with the Home Manager and take on the Home Management duties in their absence. You will inspire and manage the team and make sure all our residents enjoy the best possible care and quality of life with us. You will liaise with the clinical lead, monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking compliance. Overall, you will set high standards and draw on your experiences and skill set to achieve the Home goal of achieving outstanding care. Requirements for the role of Deputy Home Manager: You would have had previous experience working as a deputy or a senior nurse and experience in caring for residents with different health needs, including advanced dementia. You are a Registered Nurse with an active PIN. You will have experience in managing staff, safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. You will be expected to work within our staff values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and having a positive attitude. Overall, as a Deputy Home Manager, you will be compassionate, an excellent communicator and determined to deliver quality care whilst inspiring your team around you. Real Recruitment Solutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunities across all areas of our business and at all stages in the selection process. Acting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and guidelines given by the REC, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union. From advertising vacancies, conducting candidate searches, selecting CVs, discussing vacancies and submitting details to clients through to interview preparation and at offer stage, Real Recruitment Solutions ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy. Real Recruitment Solutions place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with this policy and consistently review regulations as laid out by the REC to ensure our policy is updated and relevant across all aspects of recruitment in order to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Position: Deputy Home Manager Location: Plymouth Salary: circa £54,000 - £58,000pa Benefits for the Deputy Home Manager: Excellent learning and development opportunities and regular free training. A competitive pension. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as counselling sessions, wellbeing support and legal advice. Monthly employee recognition. A cycle to work scheme. Early access wage scheme. A friendly and supportive working environment. A refer a friend bonus. Our client offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support. They are looking for a Deputy Home Manager to join the fantastic and supportive team. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of circa £54,000 DOE. Day to Day: As a Deputy Home Manager you will support the delivery of the quality care we are known for. You will work closely with the Home Manager and take on the Home Management duties in their absence. You will inspire and manage the team and make sure all our residents enjoy the best possible care and quality of life with us. You will liaise with the clinical lead, monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking compliance. Overall, you will set high standards and draw on your experiences and skill set to achieve the Home goal of achieving outstanding care. Requirements for the role of Deputy Home Manager: You would have had previous experience working as a deputy or a senior nurse and experience in caring for residents with different health needs, including advanced dementia. You are a Registered Nurse with an active PIN. You will have experience in managing staff, safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. You will be expected to work within our staff values and promote these at all times by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and having a positive attitude. Overall, as a Deputy Home Manager, you will be compassionate, an excellent communicator and determined to deliver quality care whilst inspiring your team around you. Real Recruitment Solutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunities across all areas of our business and at all stages in the selection process. Acting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and guidelines given by the REC, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union. From advertising vacancies, conducting candidate searches, selecting CVs, discussing vacancies and submitting details to clients through to interview preparation and at offer stage, Real Recruitment Solutions ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy. Real Recruitment Solutions place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with this policy and consistently review regulations as laid out by the REC to ensure our policy is updated and relevant across all aspects of recruitment in order to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.
Position: Clinical Deputy Manager Location: Leicester, Leicestershire Pay rate: 23 per hour + Excellent Added Benefits Hours: Full time Rizq Recruit is proud to be recruiting for an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join a well-established nursing home located in the heart of Leicester. The home benefits from a stable and supportive management team and a close-knit care staff, with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding care to residents with nursing, dementia, and residential needs. As Clinical Deputy Manager , you will work closely with the Home Manager to support the day-to-day clinical and operational running of the service, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and staff development are consistently maintained. Benefits as a Clinical Deputy Manager: Competitive pay increase with longevity Generous paid annual leave Free onsite parking Free DBS check & NMC renewal Ongoing support & developmental opportunities Employee leisure benefits Requirements as a Clinical Deputy Manager: Active NMC Pin Previous leadership experience within a nursing home setting Are you an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager looking for a fresh opportunity with a supportive and established provider? APPLY NOW to find out more or contact Umay at Rizq Recruit today!
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Position: Clinical Deputy Manager Location: Leicester, Leicestershire Pay rate: 23 per hour + Excellent Added Benefits Hours: Full time Rizq Recruit is proud to be recruiting for an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join a well-established nursing home located in the heart of Leicester. The home benefits from a stable and supportive management team and a close-knit care staff, with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding care to residents with nursing, dementia, and residential needs. As Clinical Deputy Manager , you will work closely with the Home Manager to support the day-to-day clinical and operational running of the service, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and staff development are consistently maintained. Benefits as a Clinical Deputy Manager: Competitive pay increase with longevity Generous paid annual leave Free onsite parking Free DBS check & NMC renewal Ongoing support & developmental opportunities Employee leisure benefits Requirements as a Clinical Deputy Manager: Active NMC Pin Previous leadership experience within a nursing home setting Are you an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager looking for a fresh opportunity with a supportive and established provider? APPLY NOW to find out more or contact Umay at Rizq Recruit today!
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, registered nurse to support and lead our nursing unit in the absence of the Unit Manager or Deputy Unit Manager. The post holder will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, promote professional standards, and ensure a collaborative, supportive environment for residents, families, and staff. This role includes clinical leadership, staff supervision, and contribution to practice development in line with NMC regulations and Nightingale policies. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management Act as the lead nurse in the absence of the Unit Manager/Deputy, ensuring the smooth operation of the unit. Support with rota planning, staff deployment, and management of nursing teams. Contribute to recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing professional development of staff. Ensure effective communication across internal departments and with external professionals, residents, and families. Promote a culture of respect, empathy, and professionalism, in line with Nightingale s values and Jewish cultural observances. Support in managing complaints, incidents, and staff concerns following Nightingale procedures. Clinical Practice Coordinate, deliver and evaluate high standards of resident care in line with CQC and regulatory standards. Maintain safe administration and control of medications. Promote and model effective multidisciplinary communication. Engage in clinical practice regularly to maintain clinical skills and support staff on the floor. Contribute to continuous improvement in nursing practice, patient outcomes, and resident satisfaction. Service & Practice Development Work with the Unit Manager to implement changes and innovations in clinical care. Participate in quality assurance, audits, and evaluation of care standards. Ensure safe, effective, and up-to-date practices based on current research and clinical guidelines. Foster a learning environment for staff and students on placement. Mentor staff and support development of specialist skills in elderly care. Education & Research Take responsibility for your own professional development and NMC revalidation (where applicable). Conduct bi-monthly 1:1 supervisions with allocated staff members. Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to training and development sessions for team members. Participate in service improvement initiatives and research where appropriate. Health & Safety / Compliance Uphold Nightingale s policies on fire safety, health and safety, infection control, and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, medicines management, and legislative frameworks governing adult social care. Site Cover Participate in the site-wide cover rota, including occasional out-of-hours responsibilities and working opposite the Unit Manager to ensure continuity of care and leadership. Essential Criteria Registered Nurse with valid NMC PIN. Experience in elderly care or a similar setting. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills. Understanding of CQC standards and person-centred care. Commitment to cultural sensitivity and values of Nightingale. Desirable Previous experience in a senior or acting-up role. Mentorship or teaching qualification. Knowledge of Jewish cultural practices (training can be provided). Sponsorship Please note that this role doesn't provide sponsorship. If you now or in the future require a visa sponsor, please do not apply.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, registered nurse to support and lead our nursing unit in the absence of the Unit Manager or Deputy Unit Manager. The post holder will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, promote professional standards, and ensure a collaborative, supportive environment for residents, families, and staff. This role includes clinical leadership, staff supervision, and contribution to practice development in line with NMC regulations and Nightingale policies. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management Act as the lead nurse in the absence of the Unit Manager/Deputy, ensuring the smooth operation of the unit. Support with rota planning, staff deployment, and management of nursing teams. Contribute to recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing professional development of staff. Ensure effective communication across internal departments and with external professionals, residents, and families. Promote a culture of respect, empathy, and professionalism, in line with Nightingale s values and Jewish cultural observances. Support in managing complaints, incidents, and staff concerns following Nightingale procedures. Clinical Practice Coordinate, deliver and evaluate high standards of resident care in line with CQC and regulatory standards. Maintain safe administration and control of medications. Promote and model effective multidisciplinary communication. Engage in clinical practice regularly to maintain clinical skills and support staff on the floor. Contribute to continuous improvement in nursing practice, patient outcomes, and resident satisfaction. Service & Practice Development Work with the Unit Manager to implement changes and innovations in clinical care. Participate in quality assurance, audits, and evaluation of care standards. Ensure safe, effective, and up-to-date practices based on current research and clinical guidelines. Foster a learning environment for staff and students on placement. Mentor staff and support development of specialist skills in elderly care. Education & Research Take responsibility for your own professional development and NMC revalidation (where applicable). Conduct bi-monthly 1:1 supervisions with allocated staff members. Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to training and development sessions for team members. Participate in service improvement initiatives and research where appropriate. Health & Safety / Compliance Uphold Nightingale s policies on fire safety, health and safety, infection control, and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, medicines management, and legislative frameworks governing adult social care. Site Cover Participate in the site-wide cover rota, including occasional out-of-hours responsibilities and working opposite the Unit Manager to ensure continuity of care and leadership. Essential Criteria Registered Nurse with valid NMC PIN. Experience in elderly care or a similar setting. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills. Understanding of CQC standards and person-centred care. Commitment to cultural sensitivity and values of Nightingale. Desirable Previous experience in a senior or acting-up role. Mentorship or teaching qualification. Knowledge of Jewish cultural practices (training can be provided). Sponsorship Please note that this role doesn't provide sponsorship. If you now or in the future require a visa sponsor, please do not apply.
Registered Care Home Manager Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester Salary: 65,000 per annum Contract: Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) We are working in partnership with a forward-thinking and rapidly growing care provider to recruit an experienced Registered Care Home Manager for a purpose-built, state-of-the-art care home in Leigh. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, values-led leader to take ownership of a modern service, shape the culture and team, and make a genuine impact on the lives of people receiving complex care. The provider offers excellent autonomy, innovative digital systems, and industry-leading leadership development, enabling managers to focus on quality, people, and outcomes rather than excessive administration. The Service The home is a newly developed, purpose-built service, designed around smaller, self-contained units to create a homely and responsive environment. It supports individuals with complex nursing and long-term care needs, offering high-quality, person-centred care in a modern setting. As a newer service, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to embed best practice, build a high-performing team, and work toward achieving a strong first CQC rating, with clear aspirations for Good or Outstanding . The Role As Registered Care Home Manager, you will be fully accountable for the clinical, operational, and commercial performance of the service. This is a highly autonomous leadership role with responsibility for both internal performance and external relationships, including commissioners and key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Leading and embedding high-quality, person-centred nursing care Driving quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance Recruiting, developing, and retaining a skilled multidisciplinary team Managing referrals, occupancy, and relationships with commissioners Overseeing financial performance, budgets, and KPI delivery Using data effectively to monitor performance and inform decision-making Acting as a visible, inspirational leader within the home and wider organisation Promoting the service to support long-term sustainability and growth The Ideal Candidate We are seeking an NMC-registered nurse with a valid PIN and a strong background in care home leadership, ideally within complex care or nursing environments. This role would suit: An experienced Registered Care Home Manager, or A confident Deputy Manager ready to step into their first Home Manager role Essential requirements: First-level nursing qualification with active NMC registration Minimum 3 years' management experience (ideally in complex care) Strong knowledge of CQC standards, governance, and legislation Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop large care teams Excellent communication skills, particularly with commissioners and professionals Strong organisational, digital, and operational capability A values-driven approach aligned with integrity, teamwork, responsiveness, and success What's on Offer 65,000 salary Competitive bonus scheme linked to KPI achievement Excellent pension scheme Bupa private healthcare Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance Paid access to RCNi Learning Platform Comprehensive leadership and management development programmes 24/7 wellbeing, counselling, and support services Retail and lifestyle discounts Blue Light Card eligibility Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Registered Care Home Manager Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester Salary: 65,000 per annum Contract: Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) We are working in partnership with a forward-thinking and rapidly growing care provider to recruit an experienced Registered Care Home Manager for a purpose-built, state-of-the-art care home in Leigh. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, values-led leader to take ownership of a modern service, shape the culture and team, and make a genuine impact on the lives of people receiving complex care. The provider offers excellent autonomy, innovative digital systems, and industry-leading leadership development, enabling managers to focus on quality, people, and outcomes rather than excessive administration. The Service The home is a newly developed, purpose-built service, designed around smaller, self-contained units to create a homely and responsive environment. It supports individuals with complex nursing and long-term care needs, offering high-quality, person-centred care in a modern setting. As a newer service, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to embed best practice, build a high-performing team, and work toward achieving a strong first CQC rating, with clear aspirations for Good or Outstanding . The Role As Registered Care Home Manager, you will be fully accountable for the clinical, operational, and commercial performance of the service. This is a highly autonomous leadership role with responsibility for both internal performance and external relationships, including commissioners and key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Leading and embedding high-quality, person-centred nursing care Driving quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance Recruiting, developing, and retaining a skilled multidisciplinary team Managing referrals, occupancy, and relationships with commissioners Overseeing financial performance, budgets, and KPI delivery Using data effectively to monitor performance and inform decision-making Acting as a visible, inspirational leader within the home and wider organisation Promoting the service to support long-term sustainability and growth The Ideal Candidate We are seeking an NMC-registered nurse with a valid PIN and a strong background in care home leadership, ideally within complex care or nursing environments. This role would suit: An experienced Registered Care Home Manager, or A confident Deputy Manager ready to step into their first Home Manager role Essential requirements: First-level nursing qualification with active NMC registration Minimum 3 years' management experience (ideally in complex care) Strong knowledge of CQC standards, governance, and legislation Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop large care teams Excellent communication skills, particularly with commissioners and professionals Strong organisational, digital, and operational capability A values-driven approach aligned with integrity, teamwork, responsiveness, and success What's on Offer 65,000 salary Competitive bonus scheme linked to KPI achievement Excellent pension scheme Bupa private healthcare Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance Paid access to RCNi Learning Platform Comprehensive leadership and management development programmes 24/7 wellbeing, counselling, and support services Retail and lifestyle discounts Blue Light Card eligibility Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Nursing Home Manager Location: Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland Salary: 45,000 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent We are recruiting on behalf of an established care provider for a Nursing Home Manager to lead a nursing home in Loanhead, Midlothian. This is a key leadership role for an experienced nurse manager who can provide strong clinical oversight while ensuring the smooth operational running of the service. The successful candidate will play a central role in maintaining high standards of care and supporting the continued development of the home and its team. The Service The home provides 24-hour nursing care for adults with a range of needs, including long-term conditions and complex health requirements. It has an established staff team and a settled resident group, offering a stable platform for a manager to embed best practice and drive continuous improvement. The Role As Nursing Home Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the service, including clinical, operational, and people leadership. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining high standards of clinical care and governance Ensuring full compliance with Care Inspectorate Scotland regulations Leading, mentoring, and developing nursing and care teams Recruitment, supervision, and performance management of staff Managing budgets, rotas, and staffing levels Overseeing admissions, referrals, and occupancy Building strong relationships with families, professionals, and stakeholders Driving quality improvement and positive inspection outcomes The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be an NMC-registered nurse with previous management experience in a nursing home or similar setting. Essential requirements: Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with active NMC PIN Experience as a Nursing Home Manager or Deputy Manager Strong knowledge of Care Inspectorate Scotland standards Confident leadership and people management skills Excellent organisational and communication abilities A calm, professional, and solutions-focused approach What's on Offer 45,000 salary Company pension scheme Ongoing training and professional development Supportive senior management structure Annual leave entitlement Employee wellbeing support Free on-site parking Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Nursing Home Manager Location: Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland Salary: 45,000 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent We are recruiting on behalf of an established care provider for a Nursing Home Manager to lead a nursing home in Loanhead, Midlothian. This is a key leadership role for an experienced nurse manager who can provide strong clinical oversight while ensuring the smooth operational running of the service. The successful candidate will play a central role in maintaining high standards of care and supporting the continued development of the home and its team. The Service The home provides 24-hour nursing care for adults with a range of needs, including long-term conditions and complex health requirements. It has an established staff team and a settled resident group, offering a stable platform for a manager to embed best practice and drive continuous improvement. The Role As Nursing Home Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the service, including clinical, operational, and people leadership. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining high standards of clinical care and governance Ensuring full compliance with Care Inspectorate Scotland regulations Leading, mentoring, and developing nursing and care teams Recruitment, supervision, and performance management of staff Managing budgets, rotas, and staffing levels Overseeing admissions, referrals, and occupancy Building strong relationships with families, professionals, and stakeholders Driving quality improvement and positive inspection outcomes The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be an NMC-registered nurse with previous management experience in a nursing home or similar setting. Essential requirements: Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with active NMC PIN Experience as a Nursing Home Manager or Deputy Manager Strong knowledge of Care Inspectorate Scotland standards Confident leadership and people management skills Excellent organisational and communication abilities A calm, professional, and solutions-focused approach What's on Offer 45,000 salary Company pension scheme Ongoing training and professional development Supportive senior management structure Annual leave entitlement Employee wellbeing support Free on-site parking Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Join Us as Chief Information Officer and help shape the Future of Cancer Care at The Christie The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our digital transformation and information strategy. This is a unique opportunity to lead Digital Services and drive innovation at one of Europe's leading cancer centres, as we deliver our ambitious Future Christie programme - a 10-year vision to create a patient and staff focussed, intelligent, data-driven hospital. As CIO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for digital services, ensuring technology and data are harnessed to deliver safe, efficient, and personalised care. You will champion cutting-edge initiatives such as Joint Analytics for Cancer (JAC) - our flagship platform unlocking real-time insights for clinical decision-making, research, and operational excellence. Working at the heart of our digital strategy, you will shape systems that integrate care, research, and innovation, enabling The Christie to remain at the forefront of cancer treatment. If you are passionate about transforming healthcare through digital innovation and want to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes, join us and help build the hospital of the future. Main duties of the job What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of a Trust-wide digital strategy aligned with national priorities. Develop and implement the Trust's digital strategy, ensuring systems support integrated care, research, and performance improvement. Champion innovation, including AI and machine learning, to enable evidence-based decision-making and personalised care and deliver the ambition of the Future Christie programme. Lead digital service delivery across software development, clinical applications, infrastructure, user support, and cybersecurity Ensure robust digital governance and compliance with NHS and legal standards. Provide assurance to the Senior Management Committee and act as delegated Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) when required Manage and support the Digital Services team, including deputy CIO, Chief Clinical Information Officers, and departmental leads. Foster a culture of collaboration and digital literacy across clinical and operational teams What We're Looking For We're seeking a visionary leader with proven digital experience in senior data leadership, ideally in healthcare or public sector. You will have strategic insight and technical expertise in data platforms, governance, and analytics and a passion for innovation, curiosity, and solving complex system-wide challenges. You will have the ability to influence at executive level and inspire multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to equity and sustainability. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Job responsibilities CORPORATE Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Committee ensuring all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the meetings. Provide updates to the board of directors as required on the digital strategy, programmes and risks. Undertake the role (delegated by the Director of Future Christie) of SIRO and support the work of the Information Governance and Caldicott panels providing expert knowledge and assurance ensuring that highly sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately. Ensure that the Senior Management Committee and Future Christie Director/Medical Director are briefed on the benefits and risks of new digital related projects. Ensure effective working relationships and engagement within the organisation particularly with all divisional, corporate, clinical, and operational teams. Provide digital leadership to the Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Alliance, support the development of GM system digital cancer strategy Ensure effective working relationships and engagement outside the organisation particularly with third party suppliers, NHS bodies, academic institutions, and other external bodies. Participate effectively in local and national CIO networks. Produce action plans and implement policies to meet all requirements for risk management, audit, controls assurance, health & safety and information governance relating to the work of the digital service. Ensure there is continual improvement and learning within the digital service and that all decisions are based on an assessment of risk. STRATEGY Develop and lead implementation of a digital strategy which supports the overall trust strategy and the associated strategies for clinical services, research and innovation and education. Remain up to date on digital trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of services through changes to digital services and technology. Contribute actively to the development of strategies and plans for other departments ensuring that the contribution of digital technology is incorporated DIGITAL SERVICES PROVISION Ensure provision of modern digital infrastructure, software, and services that fully support the operational, clinical, and business needs of the trust. Oversee the delivery of an effective digital service desk and set of comprehensive and proactive digital support services. Ensure the effective management of digital assets, including all hardware and software, ensuring that these are actively monitored. Ensure the provision of effective digital security measures to adequately protect and maintain systems and data. Ensure the support, maintenance, and development of the core clinical systems, including the procurement and implementation of clinical systems ensuring that benefits are maximised, and functionality fully supports the delivery of excellent patient care. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Work collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer to develop an information management service and oversee the infrastructure required for data storage. Manage and develop approaches to data integration, including for clinical systems. Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers and developers. Manage the project management services that support the delivery of the digital strategy and trust service transformation activities GOVERNANCE Ensure implementation of appropriate digital governance systems which conform to legal and NHS requirements and fit within the wider governance systems of the trust. Ensure maintenance of an effective digital risk register, manage identified risks and escalate risks as required. Ensure the reduction, identification, management, and reporting of untoward digital incidents. Ensure compliance with the requirements of information governance, data protection and freedom of information guidance and legislation. Ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Ensure that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weakness identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented. Ensure compliance of the clinical systems with Safety of Health Systems standards, appropriate NHS Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) notices. As SIRO, oversee Information Asset Owners (IAOs) providing assurance on risks and compliance ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and NHS standards) and promote good information governance practices across the organisation. Working with the CDO, maintain an Information Asset Register, and oversee data security, integrity, and availability. MANAGEMENT OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE Manage and lead the digital services team in line with the trusts workforce and related policies, standing financial instructions and scheme of delegation, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develop and achieve annual objectives for digital services within the framework of the Trusts objectives and agreed digital strategy. Manage the digital budget within the requirements of the Trusts Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions. Produce an annual rolling investment plan for digital infrastructure including capital, revenue and staffing resource. Plan, deploy, and maintain the Trusts digital systems and operations. Manage the Trusts software development needs. Develop and implement digital policies and procedures in line with requirements and best practice. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT Adhere to impeccable standards of personal conduct and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Ensure personal professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers. Implement systems and processes, so that in the event of absence . click apply for full job details
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Join Us as Chief Information Officer and help shape the Future of Cancer Care at The Christie The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our digital transformation and information strategy. This is a unique opportunity to lead Digital Services and drive innovation at one of Europe's leading cancer centres, as we deliver our ambitious Future Christie programme - a 10-year vision to create a patient and staff focussed, intelligent, data-driven hospital. As CIO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for digital services, ensuring technology and data are harnessed to deliver safe, efficient, and personalised care. You will champion cutting-edge initiatives such as Joint Analytics for Cancer (JAC) - our flagship platform unlocking real-time insights for clinical decision-making, research, and operational excellence. Working at the heart of our digital strategy, you will shape systems that integrate care, research, and innovation, enabling The Christie to remain at the forefront of cancer treatment. If you are passionate about transforming healthcare through digital innovation and want to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes, join us and help build the hospital of the future. Main duties of the job What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of a Trust-wide digital strategy aligned with national priorities. Develop and implement the Trust's digital strategy, ensuring systems support integrated care, research, and performance improvement. Champion innovation, including AI and machine learning, to enable evidence-based decision-making and personalised care and deliver the ambition of the Future Christie programme. Lead digital service delivery across software development, clinical applications, infrastructure, user support, and cybersecurity Ensure robust digital governance and compliance with NHS and legal standards. Provide assurance to the Senior Management Committee and act as delegated Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) when required Manage and support the Digital Services team, including deputy CIO, Chief Clinical Information Officers, and departmental leads. Foster a culture of collaboration and digital literacy across clinical and operational teams What We're Looking For We're seeking a visionary leader with proven digital experience in senior data leadership, ideally in healthcare or public sector. You will have strategic insight and technical expertise in data platforms, governance, and analytics and a passion for innovation, curiosity, and solving complex system-wide challenges. You will have the ability to influence at executive level and inspire multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to equity and sustainability. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Job responsibilities CORPORATE Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Committee ensuring all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the meetings. Provide updates to the board of directors as required on the digital strategy, programmes and risks. Undertake the role (delegated by the Director of Future Christie) of SIRO and support the work of the Information Governance and Caldicott panels providing expert knowledge and assurance ensuring that highly sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately. Ensure that the Senior Management Committee and Future Christie Director/Medical Director are briefed on the benefits and risks of new digital related projects. Ensure effective working relationships and engagement within the organisation particularly with all divisional, corporate, clinical, and operational teams. Provide digital leadership to the Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Alliance, support the development of GM system digital cancer strategy Ensure effective working relationships and engagement outside the organisation particularly with third party suppliers, NHS bodies, academic institutions, and other external bodies. Participate effectively in local and national CIO networks. Produce action plans and implement policies to meet all requirements for risk management, audit, controls assurance, health & safety and information governance relating to the work of the digital service. Ensure there is continual improvement and learning within the digital service and that all decisions are based on an assessment of risk. STRATEGY Develop and lead implementation of a digital strategy which supports the overall trust strategy and the associated strategies for clinical services, research and innovation and education. Remain up to date on digital trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of services through changes to digital services and technology. Contribute actively to the development of strategies and plans for other departments ensuring that the contribution of digital technology is incorporated DIGITAL SERVICES PROVISION Ensure provision of modern digital infrastructure, software, and services that fully support the operational, clinical, and business needs of the trust. Oversee the delivery of an effective digital service desk and set of comprehensive and proactive digital support services. Ensure the effective management of digital assets, including all hardware and software, ensuring that these are actively monitored. Ensure the provision of effective digital security measures to adequately protect and maintain systems and data. Ensure the support, maintenance, and development of the core clinical systems, including the procurement and implementation of clinical systems ensuring that benefits are maximised, and functionality fully supports the delivery of excellent patient care. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Work collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer to develop an information management service and oversee the infrastructure required for data storage. Manage and develop approaches to data integration, including for clinical systems. Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers and developers. Manage the project management services that support the delivery of the digital strategy and trust service transformation activities GOVERNANCE Ensure implementation of appropriate digital governance systems which conform to legal and NHS requirements and fit within the wider governance systems of the trust. Ensure maintenance of an effective digital risk register, manage identified risks and escalate risks as required. Ensure the reduction, identification, management, and reporting of untoward digital incidents. Ensure compliance with the requirements of information governance, data protection and freedom of information guidance and legislation. Ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Ensure that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weakness identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented. Ensure compliance of the clinical systems with Safety of Health Systems standards, appropriate NHS Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) notices. As SIRO, oversee Information Asset Owners (IAOs) providing assurance on risks and compliance ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and NHS standards) and promote good information governance practices across the organisation. Working with the CDO, maintain an Information Asset Register, and oversee data security, integrity, and availability. MANAGEMENT OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE Manage and lead the digital services team in line with the trusts workforce and related policies, standing financial instructions and scheme of delegation, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develop and achieve annual objectives for digital services within the framework of the Trusts objectives and agreed digital strategy. Manage the digital budget within the requirements of the Trusts Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions. Produce an annual rolling investment plan for digital infrastructure including capital, revenue and staffing resource. Plan, deploy, and maintain the Trusts digital systems and operations. Manage the Trusts software development needs. Develop and implement digital policies and procedures in line with requirements and best practice. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT Adhere to impeccable standards of personal conduct and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Ensure personal professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers. Implement systems and processes, so that in the event of absence . click apply for full job details
ABOUT THE ROLE 24hrs - Night Senior Care Assistant. 2 x 12hrs shifts As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. 8765
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE 24hrs - Night Senior Care Assistant. 2 x 12hrs shifts As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. 8765
Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer We are looking for an outstanding Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer (Deputy CDIO) to join our team and help achieve our vision of working together to deliver exceptional care to our community. Healthcare delivery is undergoing a significant transformation, and this role is crucial in driving the pace and scale of this digital revolution. By advancing the use of technology and fostering the exceptional talent within our organisation, the Deputy CDIO will ensure systems and innovations are effectively harnessed to enhance patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of healthcare technology and champion our ambitious goals. Main duties of the job In partnership with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Deputy CDIO will play a central role in defining and implementing the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) target operating model, driving continuous improvement across services. Acting as a strong advocate for users and a collaborative challenger to the CTO, the Deputy CDIO will ensure the delivery of an immaculateservice. They will lead on building trusted relationships with suppliers through effective service management and oversee the delivery of key programmes. In addition to managing an internal team, the postholder will serve as a key liaison for the DDaT function. About us Diversity is what makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview. If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on or . Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team. Job responsibilities Our ideal Deputy CDIO will embody our values of Compassion, Resourcefulness, Aspiration, and Excellence while leading digital transformation. They will bring expertise in setting priorities, creating effective solutions, and managing supplier relationships with measurable success. Strong communication skills are essential, particularly the ability to navigate sensitive or contentious issues while maintaining trust and building consensus. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to fostering diversity and addressing inequalities within our workforce and the wider community. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity for everyone joining our organisation. Person Specification Qualifications Masters degree in a relevant discipline with significant experience in a senior managerial and leadership role, including IM&T services development, informatic provision in a health environment, and leadership of diverse teams delivering enterprise-wide functions Experience Interpreting national and local strategy to inform development of solutions for NHS requirements. Successful track record of senior roles for successful implementation of major NHS healthcare projects. Managing highly complex competing priorities and delivering on time with restricted resources Co-operative working with suppliers to develop innovative solutions Managing & evaluating clinical, business solutions, to ensure delivery of required benefits. Deputy CDIO in healthcare System working across an ICS at senior level Skills Comprehensive understanding of NHS strategic objectives and drivers. Comprehensive understanding of the NHS structure, organisations & management. In depth knowledge of healthcare workflows & underlying business requirements across all components of an acute NHS Trust and wider health sectors. Knowledge of budget planning, tracking and forecasting of multimillion pound projects. Significant skills in supplier management and contract negotiations. Knowledge of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System or similar Other Demonstrates the Trust values Highly advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to identify & overcome resistance to change. Highly collaborative with strong & inspirational senior leadership capability. 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.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer We are looking for an outstanding Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer (Deputy CDIO) to join our team and help achieve our vision of working together to deliver exceptional care to our community. Healthcare delivery is undergoing a significant transformation, and this role is crucial in driving the pace and scale of this digital revolution. By advancing the use of technology and fostering the exceptional talent within our organisation, the Deputy CDIO will ensure systems and innovations are effectively harnessed to enhance patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of healthcare technology and champion our ambitious goals. Main duties of the job In partnership with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Deputy CDIO will play a central role in defining and implementing the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) target operating model, driving continuous improvement across services. Acting as a strong advocate for users and a collaborative challenger to the CTO, the Deputy CDIO will ensure the delivery of an immaculateservice. They will lead on building trusted relationships with suppliers through effective service management and oversee the delivery of key programmes. In addition to managing an internal team, the postholder will serve as a key liaison for the DDaT function. About us Diversity is what makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview. If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on or . Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team. Job responsibilities Our ideal Deputy CDIO will embody our values of Compassion, Resourcefulness, Aspiration, and Excellence while leading digital transformation. They will bring expertise in setting priorities, creating effective solutions, and managing supplier relationships with measurable success. Strong communication skills are essential, particularly the ability to navigate sensitive or contentious issues while maintaining trust and building consensus. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to fostering diversity and addressing inequalities within our workforce and the wider community. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity for everyone joining our organisation. Person Specification Qualifications Masters degree in a relevant discipline with significant experience in a senior managerial and leadership role, including IM&T services development, informatic provision in a health environment, and leadership of diverse teams delivering enterprise-wide functions Experience Interpreting national and local strategy to inform development of solutions for NHS requirements. Successful track record of senior roles for successful implementation of major NHS healthcare projects. Managing highly complex competing priorities and delivering on time with restricted resources Co-operative working with suppliers to develop innovative solutions Managing & evaluating clinical, business solutions, to ensure delivery of required benefits. Deputy CDIO in healthcare System working across an ICS at senior level Skills Comprehensive understanding of NHS strategic objectives and drivers. Comprehensive understanding of the NHS structure, organisations & management. In depth knowledge of healthcare workflows & underlying business requirements across all components of an acute NHS Trust and wider health sectors. Knowledge of budget planning, tracking and forecasting of multimillion pound projects. Significant skills in supplier management and contract negotiations. Knowledge of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System or similar Other Demonstrates the Trust values Highly advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to identify & overcome resistance to change. Highly collaborative with strong & inspirational senior leadership capability. 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.
Deputy Head of Operations - Paddock Wood We are pleased to invite applications for the role of Deputy Head of Operations (DHoO) for Paddock Wood, an exciting opportunity to support the ongoing transition to our new Clinical Operating Model and help shape the future of operational leadership within the division. As Deputy Head of Operations, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe and effective services across the Operating Unit. You will support the Head of Operations in leading teams, driving performance, strengthening clinical and operational oversight and embedding the divisional approach. This is a pivotal leadership position at a time of significant improvement and development across the service. Main duties of the job The Deputy Head of Operations will: Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight across Paddock Wood Support the delivery of the divisional approach, ensuring consistent standards and high-quality care Lead and develop OTLs and operational teams through change Work closely with the ACL, HOoS, DHOoS and wider leadership teams Drive proactive operational performance, workforce planning, wellbeing and culture Support incident and risk management, quality governance and escalation pathways Champion continuous improvement and service resilience This role requires a leader who is confident, visible, influential and committed to supporting colleagues through transition while maintaining safe and effective operational delivery. Colleagues who previously interviewed for DHoO roles as part of the Organisational Change process are not eligible to apply for this position. This ensures fairness, transparency and consistency with the agreed organisational change approach. About us Option to join NHS pension scheme A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service. Personal and professional development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. Access to occupational health and counselling services. Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed. Job responsibilities We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate: Strong operational leadership experience Ability to lead teams through change with compassion and clarity Excellent communication, decisionmaking and problemsolving skills A focus on proactive leadership and collaborative working Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and staff experience Confidence in managing performance, quality and governance Ability to build trust, influence others and deliver results Person Specification Qualifications Professional knowledge acquired through Degree supplemented by Diploma Level specialist training, management qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience. Full, driving licence, valid in the UK and with no more than 3 penalty points. Evidence of post qualifying and Continuing Professional Development. Qualified Tactical Commander, or willing to complete within the next 12 months. Have completed, or be willing to complete, Blue Light Driver Course to enable a response to a Major or Critical Incident Knowledge Must have an understanding of the background to, and aims of, current Healthcare Policy, and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the department of Health, NHS England, and individual provider, and commissioning organisations. Experience Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Experience of undertaking formal investigations and hearings. Experience in producing reports and analysing data to support decision making and recommendations. Skills Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with Staff on difficult and controversial issues Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills. Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes, and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales. Take decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. 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. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearp.a. AFC Section 2
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Deputy Head of Operations - Paddock Wood We are pleased to invite applications for the role of Deputy Head of Operations (DHoO) for Paddock Wood, an exciting opportunity to support the ongoing transition to our new Clinical Operating Model and help shape the future of operational leadership within the division. As Deputy Head of Operations, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe and effective services across the Operating Unit. You will support the Head of Operations in leading teams, driving performance, strengthening clinical and operational oversight and embedding the divisional approach. This is a pivotal leadership position at a time of significant improvement and development across the service. Main duties of the job The Deputy Head of Operations will: Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight across Paddock Wood Support the delivery of the divisional approach, ensuring consistent standards and high-quality care Lead and develop OTLs and operational teams through change Work closely with the ACL, HOoS, DHOoS and wider leadership teams Drive proactive operational performance, workforce planning, wellbeing and culture Support incident and risk management, quality governance and escalation pathways Champion continuous improvement and service resilience This role requires a leader who is confident, visible, influential and committed to supporting colleagues through transition while maintaining safe and effective operational delivery. Colleagues who previously interviewed for DHoO roles as part of the Organisational Change process are not eligible to apply for this position. This ensures fairness, transparency and consistency with the agreed organisational change approach. About us Option to join NHS pension scheme A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service. Personal and professional development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. Access to occupational health and counselling services. Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed. Job responsibilities We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate: Strong operational leadership experience Ability to lead teams through change with compassion and clarity Excellent communication, decisionmaking and problemsolving skills A focus on proactive leadership and collaborative working Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and staff experience Confidence in managing performance, quality and governance Ability to build trust, influence others and deliver results Person Specification Qualifications Professional knowledge acquired through Degree supplemented by Diploma Level specialist training, management qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience. Full, driving licence, valid in the UK and with no more than 3 penalty points. Evidence of post qualifying and Continuing Professional Development. Qualified Tactical Commander, or willing to complete within the next 12 months. Have completed, or be willing to complete, Blue Light Driver Course to enable a response to a Major or Critical Incident Knowledge Must have an understanding of the background to, and aims of, current Healthcare Policy, and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the department of Health, NHS England, and individual provider, and commissioning organisations. Experience Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Experience of undertaking formal investigations and hearings. Experience in producing reports and analysing data to support decision making and recommendations. Skills Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with Staff on difficult and controversial issues Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills. Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes, and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales. Take decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. 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. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearp.a. AFC Section 2
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Night Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Night Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Night Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Night Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Night Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Night Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd
Bampton, Oxfordshire
If youre a Deputy Manager with a nursing qualification who wants real authority, clinical influence, and the chance to lead a well-established nursing home, this role offers exactly that. Youll step into a senior leadership position where quality, people, and standards genuinely come first. This Deputy Manager role gives you the space to lead clinically, support and develop staff, and deputise con click apply for full job details
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
If youre a Deputy Manager with a nursing qualification who wants real authority, clinical influence, and the chance to lead a well-established nursing home, this role offers exactly that. Youll step into a senior leadership position where quality, people, and standards genuinely come first. This Deputy Manager role gives you the space to lead clinically, support and develop staff, and deputise con click apply for full job details
The Senior Support Worker is the lead practitioner within their designated intensive support domestic abuse refuge, providing day-to-day operational oversight and support to staff, volunteers and bank staff. Working closely with the Refuge Manager and Deputy Refuge Manager, the postholder ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The role acts as the main point of continuity within the refuge, supporting staff induction, maintaining standards of practice, and contributing to a safe, stable and supportive environment. Why work for us? Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy. We have a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery with an eye on growth. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans. It s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey. We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups. We offer the following benefits: 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata) A competitive pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role. About Pathway Project We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire. We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations. We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear. Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year. We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice. We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us. Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led. Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please ntoe we may close this application early if we receive sufficient applications
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
The Senior Support Worker is the lead practitioner within their designated intensive support domestic abuse refuge, providing day-to-day operational oversight and support to staff, volunteers and bank staff. Working closely with the Refuge Manager and Deputy Refuge Manager, the postholder ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The role acts as the main point of continuity within the refuge, supporting staff induction, maintaining standards of practice, and contributing to a safe, stable and supportive environment. Why work for us? Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy. We have a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery with an eye on growth. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans. It s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey. We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups. We offer the following benefits: 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata) A competitive pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role. About Pathway Project We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire. We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations. We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear. Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year. We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice. We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us. Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led. Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please ntoe we may close this application early if we receive sufficient applications
As Deputy Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for providing the leadership, operational management, supervision, training and support of the senior HI CBT therapists, LI CBT therapists and counselors in Mind in Bexley IAPT working closely with the Head of Psychological Therapies and Clinical Lead and Service Lead in delivering the objectives of the service. You are required to work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team. In addition, to utilize research skills for audit, policy and service development and to propose and implement policy changes within the area served by the team/service. We are looking for a highly experienced clinician with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, who will provide clinical supervision, management and leadership to the senior clinicians and ensures that the service operates in accordance with NICE guidelines. The post involves being able to work flexibly and to be able to work at least one evening session (i.e. 12am 8pm one day). Main responsibilities Oversee clinical caseloads of clinical staff and report findings in management meetings as requested. Support the Step 2 and Step 3 leads within the office and staff working remotely in ensuring the safe and clinically effective case management of cases, including the oversee of duty supervision. Ensure that the fidelity of treatment across the service is upheld and any issues reported Ensure the consistency of supervision decisions across the service and to escalate any reported problems Ensure that staff are regularly informed of any chances to service policies and adhere to protocols. Provide a specialist psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to staff in primary care, contributing directly to client s formulation and treatment. This will include assessment, individual and group interventions, risk management and referral on to other mental health services as required. Provide specialist advice on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management and including liaising with staff across all sectors of care (for example primary care, secondary care and specialist/tertiary services). This will include support for all staff at Mind in Bexley when present in the office. Support the Head of Psychological Therapies IAPT and Clinical Lead and Service Lead with service performance responsibilities and representing the service at the external meetings, e.g. with G.P s and ICB commissioners and other meetings as needed. Support the Safeguarding Lead with Safeguarding staff queries across the organisation with documentation and management. This includes regular attendance at the local safeguarding meetings as required. Support the Head of Psychological Therapies as a senior clinician, manager and leader for a team of psychologists, psychological therapists and trainees. This will include governance responsibilities, creating and implementing polices, service development, recruitment, performance reviews etc. Working closely with the Head of Psychological Therapies IAPT and the Service Lead to maintain electronic systems for referrals, appointments, activity and outcome monitoring for performance management, including continuous audit and evaluation of service. Ensure appropriate use and administration of such systems by other members of staff within the service and provide support when needed. Communicate across language and cultural barriers, including working for sustained periods of time by communicating with patients, carers or groups through professional interpreters or advocates. Be responsible for recording, monitoring and reporting on clinical work and communicating in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex, sensitive or contentious information concerning the assessment, formulation, treatment plans and progress of patients in both verbal and written formats. Support the implementation of national standards for competencies in CBT and Counselling practice across primary care teams by ensuring that team members make use of appropriate supervision, training and outcomes monitoring. Work closely with the Head of Psychological Therapies and Clinical Lead in motivating, evaluating and developing high and low intensity services and counselling services. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health. Employ a broad theoretical knowledge of psychology and specialist clinical skills to develop and support the psychological skills of others (including graduate mental health workers, trainee and qualified psychologists, and members of other staff groups) through the development and delivery of teaching, training and supervision programmes. Ensure that all members of multidisciplinary teams have access to a psychologically based framework for the understanding and care of patients and families/carers referred to the service, through the provision of advice and consultation and the dissemination of psychological research and theory. Work closely with The Head of Psychological Therapies on developing service areas, including development of referral pathways, delivery of group and individual interventions and systematic governance of psychological practice within the service. Ensure the development and articulation of best practice in psychology within the service area and contribute across the service by exercising the skills of a reflective and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular clinical and professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines. Contribute to departmental governance and service management activities such as data collection and reporting of outcomes within community services, commissioners and other stakeholders as appropriate. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holder s professional and service managers in the field of IAPT and related disciplines. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology plus further post graduate level diploma qualification training in a psychological therapy which may be CBT or another IAPT appropriate evidence based therapy (i.e. IPT) and/or Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course or equivalent of BABCP accredited Post Graduate CBT training course. Accredited as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist by the British Association of Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP) or nearing completion of accreditation process. Minimum four years post qualification and significant experience working as a fully qualified psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required. Significant experience of working within primary care psychology and/ or Talking Therapy service Formal training in supervision and experience of training and supervising qualified and pre -qualification psychologists, and/or high intensity and low intensity CBT therapists and counsellors. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, both as a clinician, supervisor and team coordinator. Experience of work in a multi -cultural setting, including working with interpreters. Managerial experience and experience in leading a team of therapists and counsellors Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Managerial qualification Experience of teaching prequalification psychological therapists and other NHS staff. Knowledge of key service development issues including mental health and primary care mental health/ IAPT Counselling, EMDR and top up LTC training Skills and Abilities Essential Able to lead a team and make decisions and judgements about the best possible way forward in a complex work environment where the evidence base is evolving. Extensive experience of providing CBT to clients with a wide range of mental health problems across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity in primary care, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Computer literate, able to use Word and Excel, ability to use of IAPTus
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
As Deputy Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for providing the leadership, operational management, supervision, training and support of the senior HI CBT therapists, LI CBT therapists and counselors in Mind in Bexley IAPT working closely with the Head of Psychological Therapies and Clinical Lead and Service Lead in delivering the objectives of the service. You are required to work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team. In addition, to utilize research skills for audit, policy and service development and to propose and implement policy changes within the area served by the team/service. We are looking for a highly experienced clinician with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, who will provide clinical supervision, management and leadership to the senior clinicians and ensures that the service operates in accordance with NICE guidelines. The post involves being able to work flexibly and to be able to work at least one evening session (i.e. 12am 8pm one day). Main responsibilities Oversee clinical caseloads of clinical staff and report findings in management meetings as requested. Support the Step 2 and Step 3 leads within the office and staff working remotely in ensuring the safe and clinically effective case management of cases, including the oversee of duty supervision. Ensure that the fidelity of treatment across the service is upheld and any issues reported Ensure the consistency of supervision decisions across the service and to escalate any reported problems Ensure that staff are regularly informed of any chances to service policies and adhere to protocols. Provide a specialist psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to staff in primary care, contributing directly to client s formulation and treatment. This will include assessment, individual and group interventions, risk management and referral on to other mental health services as required. Provide specialist advice on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management and including liaising with staff across all sectors of care (for example primary care, secondary care and specialist/tertiary services). This will include support for all staff at Mind in Bexley when present in the office. Support the Head of Psychological Therapies IAPT and Clinical Lead and Service Lead with service performance responsibilities and representing the service at the external meetings, e.g. with G.P s and ICB commissioners and other meetings as needed. Support the Safeguarding Lead with Safeguarding staff queries across the organisation with documentation and management. This includes regular attendance at the local safeguarding meetings as required. Support the Head of Psychological Therapies as a senior clinician, manager and leader for a team of psychologists, psychological therapists and trainees. This will include governance responsibilities, creating and implementing polices, service development, recruitment, performance reviews etc. Working closely with the Head of Psychological Therapies IAPT and the Service Lead to maintain electronic systems for referrals, appointments, activity and outcome monitoring for performance management, including continuous audit and evaluation of service. Ensure appropriate use and administration of such systems by other members of staff within the service and provide support when needed. Communicate across language and cultural barriers, including working for sustained periods of time by communicating with patients, carers or groups through professional interpreters or advocates. Be responsible for recording, monitoring and reporting on clinical work and communicating in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex, sensitive or contentious information concerning the assessment, formulation, treatment plans and progress of patients in both verbal and written formats. Support the implementation of national standards for competencies in CBT and Counselling practice across primary care teams by ensuring that team members make use of appropriate supervision, training and outcomes monitoring. Work closely with the Head of Psychological Therapies and Clinical Lead in motivating, evaluating and developing high and low intensity services and counselling services. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health. Employ a broad theoretical knowledge of psychology and specialist clinical skills to develop and support the psychological skills of others (including graduate mental health workers, trainee and qualified psychologists, and members of other staff groups) through the development and delivery of teaching, training and supervision programmes. Ensure that all members of multidisciplinary teams have access to a psychologically based framework for the understanding and care of patients and families/carers referred to the service, through the provision of advice and consultation and the dissemination of psychological research and theory. Work closely with The Head of Psychological Therapies on developing service areas, including development of referral pathways, delivery of group and individual interventions and systematic governance of psychological practice within the service. Ensure the development and articulation of best practice in psychology within the service area and contribute across the service by exercising the skills of a reflective and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular clinical and professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines. Contribute to departmental governance and service management activities such as data collection and reporting of outcomes within community services, commissioners and other stakeholders as appropriate. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holder s professional and service managers in the field of IAPT and related disciplines. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology plus further post graduate level diploma qualification training in a psychological therapy which may be CBT or another IAPT appropriate evidence based therapy (i.e. IPT) and/or Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course or equivalent of BABCP accredited Post Graduate CBT training course. Accredited as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist by the British Association of Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP) or nearing completion of accreditation process. Minimum four years post qualification and significant experience working as a fully qualified psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required. Significant experience of working within primary care psychology and/ or Talking Therapy service Formal training in supervision and experience of training and supervising qualified and pre -qualification psychologists, and/or high intensity and low intensity CBT therapists and counsellors. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, both as a clinician, supervisor and team coordinator. Experience of work in a multi -cultural setting, including working with interpreters. Managerial experience and experience in leading a team of therapists and counsellors Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Managerial qualification Experience of teaching prequalification psychological therapists and other NHS staff. Knowledge of key service development issues including mental health and primary care mental health/ IAPT Counselling, EMDR and top up LTC training Skills and Abilities Essential Able to lead a team and make decisions and judgements about the best possible way forward in a complex work environment where the evidence base is evolving. Extensive experience of providing CBT to clients with a wide range of mental health problems across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity in primary care, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Computer literate, able to use Word and Excel, ability to use of IAPTus
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Deputy Divisional Director of Operations The Deputy Divisional Director of Operations is a senior leadership role within University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, providing strategic and operational leadership to support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care. Reporting to the Divisional Director of Operations and working closely with the Directorate Clinical Director and Directorate Matron, the postholder plays a key role in delivering a clinically led, operationally delivered healthcare system. The role includes direct accountability for the operational management of an assigned Directorate, alongside broader Divisional responsibilities, and regularly deputises for the Divisional Director of Operations at Divisional and Trust level. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job The postholder is responsible for providing day-to-day operational leadership of the Directorate, ensuring delivery against national and local performance standards including elective and urgent care targets, cancer pathways, diagnostics, workforce metrics and financial plans. Key duties include overseeing demand and capacity planning, managing operational escalation, leading service improvement and transformation initiatives, supporting digital and pathway redesign, and contributing to Divisional and Trust-wide performance management. The role also includes participation in the senior manager on-call rota, leading responses to site pressures and major incidents, and representing the Trust at internal and external meetings when required. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities 1. Strategic & Business Planning a) Developing and leading clear service visions and strategic plans for the Directorate in considering all relevant Departments and Services, which are set within the context of the wider Divisional plan and overall direction of the Trust. b) Develop the annual Directorates Business Plan in conjunction with the Departments and Service level teams. c) Ensuring that the Directorates Senior Management team focuses on the most critical areas; these include the development of key staff groups, processes to facilitate the ongoing achievement of access targets (including the RTT and cancer targets), and efficiency improvements to enable the Directorate to achieve its financial obligations. 2. Operational Management a) Lead responsibility with the Directorate for the development of the Business Plan and monitoring progress. b) Lead responsibility for Department/ Service level viability which will include the implementation of the Business Plan and progress monitoring. c) Responsible for all aspects of the operational management of the Directorate. d) Ensure the delivery of all performance targets contained in the Business Plan including waiting lists, finance and CQC standards, analysis of highly complex, multi- stranded data in order to shape interventions/ address shortfalls in performance. e) Responsible for dealing with and responding to complaints, in line with local protocols. f) Lead a range of service improvement projects across the Directorate to deliver improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of services. g) Ensure that clinical and support processes are mapped, bottlenecks are identified and solutions to these are implemented in order to maximise opportunities for service improvement. h) Workforce plans in place that ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of staff i) Take part in the managers on call rota. For further details please see attached JD&PS. Person Specification Qualifications Degree in a relevant subject (or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience) Proven evidence of commitment to continuing professional development. Post-graduate qualification to master's degree/MBA or equivalent demonstrable experience, plus significant further proven knowledge and demonstrable experience as above to doctorate level Knowledge & Experience Proven management skills including effective team and people management demonstrable experience Demonstrable experience of successful operational management at a middle/senior management level within a complex organisation. Understanding of Payment by Results and its impact. Confident in cross-divisional collaboration and matrix management. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to distil key themes and trends from complex information. Manage clinical and business risks, developing action plans to improve performance. Ability to analyse highly complex data and formulate reports. Able to work in a busy environment and to tight deadlines. Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others including clinicians, managers, staff and users of services. Good team player, capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels. 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.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Deputy Divisional Director of Operations The Deputy Divisional Director of Operations is a senior leadership role within University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, providing strategic and operational leadership to support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care. Reporting to the Divisional Director of Operations and working closely with the Directorate Clinical Director and Directorate Matron, the postholder plays a key role in delivering a clinically led, operationally delivered healthcare system. The role includes direct accountability for the operational management of an assigned Directorate, alongside broader Divisional responsibilities, and regularly deputises for the Divisional Director of Operations at Divisional and Trust level. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job The postholder is responsible for providing day-to-day operational leadership of the Directorate, ensuring delivery against national and local performance standards including elective and urgent care targets, cancer pathways, diagnostics, workforce metrics and financial plans. Key duties include overseeing demand and capacity planning, managing operational escalation, leading service improvement and transformation initiatives, supporting digital and pathway redesign, and contributing to Divisional and Trust-wide performance management. The role also includes participation in the senior manager on-call rota, leading responses to site pressures and major incidents, and representing the Trust at internal and external meetings when required. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities 1. Strategic & Business Planning a) Developing and leading clear service visions and strategic plans for the Directorate in considering all relevant Departments and Services, which are set within the context of the wider Divisional plan and overall direction of the Trust. b) Develop the annual Directorates Business Plan in conjunction with the Departments and Service level teams. c) Ensuring that the Directorates Senior Management team focuses on the most critical areas; these include the development of key staff groups, processes to facilitate the ongoing achievement of access targets (including the RTT and cancer targets), and efficiency improvements to enable the Directorate to achieve its financial obligations. 2. Operational Management a) Lead responsibility with the Directorate for the development of the Business Plan and monitoring progress. b) Lead responsibility for Department/ Service level viability which will include the implementation of the Business Plan and progress monitoring. c) Responsible for all aspects of the operational management of the Directorate. d) Ensure the delivery of all performance targets contained in the Business Plan including waiting lists, finance and CQC standards, analysis of highly complex, multi- stranded data in order to shape interventions/ address shortfalls in performance. e) Responsible for dealing with and responding to complaints, in line with local protocols. f) Lead a range of service improvement projects across the Directorate to deliver improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of services. g) Ensure that clinical and support processes are mapped, bottlenecks are identified and solutions to these are implemented in order to maximise opportunities for service improvement. h) Workforce plans in place that ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of staff i) Take part in the managers on call rota. For further details please see attached JD&PS. Person Specification Qualifications Degree in a relevant subject (or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience) Proven evidence of commitment to continuing professional development. Post-graduate qualification to master's degree/MBA or equivalent demonstrable experience, plus significant further proven knowledge and demonstrable experience as above to doctorate level Knowledge & Experience Proven management skills including effective team and people management demonstrable experience Demonstrable experience of successful operational management at a middle/senior management level within a complex organisation. Understanding of Payment by Results and its impact. Confident in cross-divisional collaboration and matrix management. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to distil key themes and trends from complex information. Manage clinical and business risks, developing action plans to improve performance. Ability to analyse highly complex data and formulate reports. Able to work in a busy environment and to tight deadlines. Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others including clinicians, managers, staff and users of services. Good team player, capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels. 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.
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 (RGN/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.
Feb 04, 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 (RGN/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.
Associate Director of Design & Construction Projects You can view the candidate brief here NHP Vacancies Band 8+ Frimley Park Hospital is being reimagined as part of one of the UK's most ambitious healthcare projects. This isn't just a rebuild it's a revolution in care, sustainability, and innovation. We're creating a digitally enabled, future-proof hospital that puts patients and staff first, with cutting-edge facilities, green spaces, and flexible design. We are seeking a highly experienced Associate Director of Design & Construction Projects who will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of complex capital projects that meet statutory, NHS, Trust and best-practice standards, while achieving value for money and remaining within budgets. As Deputy to the Design and Construction Director, you will lead the delivery of key projects addressing clinical and operational requirements, managing an in-house multidisciplinary team alongside external consultants and contractors, ensuring robust governance in line with NHS Capital Investment Manual requirements and Trust Standing Financial Instructions. You will provide technical expertise across design, construction and commissioning stages, oversee the development of hospital design briefs, and support procurement of design teams and construction partners. This role requires the ability to interpret complex challenges, make autonomous decisions, and drive programmes forward in support of the New Hospital vision. Main duties of the job To provide senior leadership to the Design and Construction Workstream and deputise for the Design and Construction Director. You will be a key member of the Trust's Design and Construction Workstream with professional accountability for the delivery of all backlog maintenance construction projects on the New Hospital Programme. Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent experience. Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses and/or experience to masters level. Membership of appropriate professional body, e.g., Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institute of Engineers and Technicians (IET), Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM), RICS and/or RIBA. Knowledge of managing: Capital Projects, Strategic Estate Planning. Experienced in leading and managing a team. Experienced in developing Estates IT strategies and managing Estates related IT systems. Experience of budget management and large capital project delivery. Experience of designing and procuring technical/complex external contracts in partnership with procurement professionals. Experience in setting expenditure limits and authorisations relevant to the organisations standard financial instructions (SFIs). Effective change management skills. Environment and political awareness. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Job responsibilities Please find attached the job description and person specification for detailed information on the main responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent experience Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses and/or experience to masters level Membership of appropriate professional body, e.g., Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institute of Engineers and Technicians (IET), Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM), RICS and/or RIBA Experience Previous experience at a senior management level Experienced in developing Estates IT strategies and managing Estates related IT systems Experience of budget management and large capital project delivery Experience of designing and procuring technical/complex external contracts in partnership with procurement professionals Experience of managing multi discipline design teams, support consultants within client standing financial instructions and corporate governance requirements. Experience of Healthcare design development with extensive stakeholder engagement assurance requirements Management of multiple projects within a programme context, providing guidance and direction to project managers Skills and Knowledge Effective change management skills. Environment and political awareness High quality business and service planning skills within management sphere Excellent written and verbal communications and a good presenter; able to express complex issues effectively for a range of audiences Proficient reporting writing skills with the ability create both detailed technical reports and executive summary reports for differing audiences Knowledge of Capital Investment Manual & HM Treasury five case business model requirements PRINCE 2 accreditation or similar APM qualification 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. £93,540 to £107,535 a yearpa inclusive of HCAS
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Associate Director of Design & Construction Projects You can view the candidate brief here NHP Vacancies Band 8+ Frimley Park Hospital is being reimagined as part of one of the UK's most ambitious healthcare projects. This isn't just a rebuild it's a revolution in care, sustainability, and innovation. We're creating a digitally enabled, future-proof hospital that puts patients and staff first, with cutting-edge facilities, green spaces, and flexible design. We are seeking a highly experienced Associate Director of Design & Construction Projects who will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of complex capital projects that meet statutory, NHS, Trust and best-practice standards, while achieving value for money and remaining within budgets. As Deputy to the Design and Construction Director, you will lead the delivery of key projects addressing clinical and operational requirements, managing an in-house multidisciplinary team alongside external consultants and contractors, ensuring robust governance in line with NHS Capital Investment Manual requirements and Trust Standing Financial Instructions. You will provide technical expertise across design, construction and commissioning stages, oversee the development of hospital design briefs, and support procurement of design teams and construction partners. This role requires the ability to interpret complex challenges, make autonomous decisions, and drive programmes forward in support of the New Hospital vision. Main duties of the job To provide senior leadership to the Design and Construction Workstream and deputise for the Design and Construction Director. You will be a key member of the Trust's Design and Construction Workstream with professional accountability for the delivery of all backlog maintenance construction projects on the New Hospital Programme. Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent experience. Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses and/or experience to masters level. Membership of appropriate professional body, e.g., Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institute of Engineers and Technicians (IET), Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM), RICS and/or RIBA. Knowledge of managing: Capital Projects, Strategic Estate Planning. Experienced in leading and managing a team. Experienced in developing Estates IT strategies and managing Estates related IT systems. Experience of budget management and large capital project delivery. Experience of designing and procuring technical/complex external contracts in partnership with procurement professionals. Experience in setting expenditure limits and authorisations relevant to the organisations standard financial instructions (SFIs). Effective change management skills. Environment and political awareness. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Job responsibilities Please find attached the job description and person specification for detailed information on the main responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent experience Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses and/or experience to masters level Membership of appropriate professional body, e.g., Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institute of Engineers and Technicians (IET), Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM), RICS and/or RIBA Experience Previous experience at a senior management level Experienced in developing Estates IT strategies and managing Estates related IT systems Experience of budget management and large capital project delivery Experience of designing and procuring technical/complex external contracts in partnership with procurement professionals Experience of managing multi discipline design teams, support consultants within client standing financial instructions and corporate governance requirements. Experience of Healthcare design development with extensive stakeholder engagement assurance requirements Management of multiple projects within a programme context, providing guidance and direction to project managers Skills and Knowledge Effective change management skills. Environment and political awareness High quality business and service planning skills within management sphere Excellent written and verbal communications and a good presenter; able to express complex issues effectively for a range of audiences Proficient reporting writing skills with the ability create both detailed technical reports and executive summary reports for differing audiences Knowledge of Capital Investment Manual & HM Treasury five case business model requirements PRINCE 2 accreditation or similar APM qualification 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. £93,540 to £107,535 a yearpa inclusive of HCAS
Executive Director Appointment - Chief People Officer Joining us on a twelve to eighteen month fixed term contract/secondment basis as our Chief People Officer, you will play a central role in shaping the future of our organisation and ensuring our people feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver outstanding care. This is a pivotal Executive Board position, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, where your leadership will influence culture, workforce transformation and long term organisational success. We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and forward thinking leader with a strong professional background in HR and Organisational Development. You will bring credibility, confidence and compassion, alongside substantial experience operating at Board level or as a Deputy with some board exposure with a proven track record of leading people functions in a large complex organisation. Your leadership will drive workforce transformation, enabling new ways of working that bring our Trust strategy and the NHS 10-Year Plan to life and ensuring our communities not just today but for future generations to come. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, strengthening a culture that is empowering and genuinely committed to learning and improving. You will join an Executive Team united by a clear sense of purpose and a shared commitment to making University Hospitals Plymouth a great place to work and receive care. Main duties of the job Your Impact As Chief People Officer, you will: Champion and continue to embed our Trust Values, shaping a healthy, compassionate and inclusive culture where colleagues feel a sense of belonging and purpose. Lead workforce redesign and productivity programmes, ensuring our staffing models are fit for the future and aligned to clinical transformation and financial sustainability. Lead the development and delivery of a new, evidence-based People Strategy that strengthens and improves staff experience across the organisation. Drive the future transformation of People Services, using technology, automation and data-driven innovation to improve customer experience for staff and leaders. Advance system working, ensuring our organisation is an active and influential partner across the wider health and care landscape. Strengthen partnership working with trade unions, system partners and community organisations. Provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive and Board, influencing decision-making and shaping workforce strategy at the highest level. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities Workforce Transformation and Delivery Lead delivery of the workforce aspects of the NHS 10-year plan, including exploration and implementation of innovative workforce models that enable and empower left shift (out of hospital, prevention, community care) in partnership with clinical and operational leaders. Partner with system and regional HR leaders to share best practices and accelerate adoption of new workforce solutions. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion a Trust-wide approach to EDI, driving cultural change so University Hospitals Plymouth is an employer where everyone can thrive. Oversee the design and delivery of EDI programmes with impact, from recruitment practices to career progression pathways. Support the Trust in meeting and exceeding statutory equalities duties and foster a workplace free from discrimination and disadvantage. Integrate social value and anchor institution principlesusing the Trusts position to promote local employment, inequalities reduction, apprenticeships, and community impact. HR Systems, Processes, and Manager Empowerment Establish and embed consistently high standards of HR systems and processes that support managers to lead, develop, and support their teams. Drive continued digital innovation in HR, ensuring managers and staff have accessible and effective tools for people management across the employee lifecycle. Work closely with our CDIO on innovative models for process automation to enable more efficient ways of working. Leadership Capability Development Strengthen leadership and management capability at all levels of the Trust through targeted training, development programmes, and interventions. Develop and deliver succession plans and talent pipelines for critical roles. Lead the Board and senior leadership team development, creating an environment of high trust, ambition, and accountability. Digital Transformation and Workforce Analytics Lead adoption of digital HR technologies (e.g., e-rostering, automation, AI-enabled talent management) to enhance operational efficiency and staff experience. Champion workforce analytics, using data to drive decisions on recruitment, retention, wellbeing, and productivity. Organisational Development Lead, model, and enable the Trusts journey toward inclusion and compassionate culturefrom strategy to delivery. Design and commission OD programmes and initiatives that drive organisational change, staff wellbeing and engagement, and outstanding patient care. Adapt reward and recognition frameworks to incentivise and embed Trust values. Teaching and Learning Work closely with the CMO and CNO to create an integrated Education and learning function catering for the needs of all sections of the workforce, to go live in 2026/7, ensuring excellence in clinical, managerial, and professional development. Forge strong partnerships with education providers and system partners to attract, retain, and continually develop the best talent. Workforce Planning and Performance Develop and deliver strategic and operational workforce plans, proactively forecasting needs now and for the future. Oversee recruitment and retention strategies for a diverse, skilled workforce. Monitor and report workforce performance metrics to Board and managers. Staff Voice and Co-production Promote productive partnership working with staff and trades unions. Lead improvements in staff satisfaction through regular engagement and responsive action. Amplify direct staff voice, involvement, and co-production in policy, practice, and culture, going beyond consultation to genuine empowerment. Provide professional leadership, vision, and direction for the Trusts Operational HR Services, Medical Workforce, Employee Relations, EDI, and Organisational Development. Advise the CEO, Board and senior leaders on sensitive workforce matters. Set and monitor the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and compliance in all people actions. Provide executive leadership for People workstreams and projects for the One Devon and working collaboratively with system partners across Devon and Cornwall and beyond. Contribute to and lead elements of the implementation of the system-wide People Plan. Proactively engage with the South West and national CPO networks to ensure engagement and relevant leaning from best practice. Executive Director Responsibilities Contribute fully to the Trusts overall strategy, Board effectiveness, and achievement of strategic and financial objectives including leadership of wider workstreams to support financial sustainability alongside delivery on year-on-year efficiencies within the workforce function. Maintain Board-level oversight and accountability for all corporate HR, organisational development, and EDI matters. Participate in the Executive Director on-call Rota. Maintain eligibility with Fit & Proper Persons Requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development, with project management/leadership being particularly desirable Good knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks, safety, financial procedures and statutory regulations CIPD Fellow Knowledge & Skills . click apply for full job details
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Executive Director Appointment - Chief People Officer Joining us on a twelve to eighteen month fixed term contract/secondment basis as our Chief People Officer, you will play a central role in shaping the future of our organisation and ensuring our people feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver outstanding care. This is a pivotal Executive Board position, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, where your leadership will influence culture, workforce transformation and long term organisational success. We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and forward thinking leader with a strong professional background in HR and Organisational Development. You will bring credibility, confidence and compassion, alongside substantial experience operating at Board level or as a Deputy with some board exposure with a proven track record of leading people functions in a large complex organisation. Your leadership will drive workforce transformation, enabling new ways of working that bring our Trust strategy and the NHS 10-Year Plan to life and ensuring our communities not just today but for future generations to come. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, strengthening a culture that is empowering and genuinely committed to learning and improving. You will join an Executive Team united by a clear sense of purpose and a shared commitment to making University Hospitals Plymouth a great place to work and receive care. Main duties of the job Your Impact As Chief People Officer, you will: Champion and continue to embed our Trust Values, shaping a healthy, compassionate and inclusive culture where colleagues feel a sense of belonging and purpose. Lead workforce redesign and productivity programmes, ensuring our staffing models are fit for the future and aligned to clinical transformation and financial sustainability. Lead the development and delivery of a new, evidence-based People Strategy that strengthens and improves staff experience across the organisation. Drive the future transformation of People Services, using technology, automation and data-driven innovation to improve customer experience for staff and leaders. Advance system working, ensuring our organisation is an active and influential partner across the wider health and care landscape. Strengthen partnership working with trade unions, system partners and community organisations. Provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive and Board, influencing decision-making and shaping workforce strategy at the highest level. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities Workforce Transformation and Delivery Lead delivery of the workforce aspects of the NHS 10-year plan, including exploration and implementation of innovative workforce models that enable and empower left shift (out of hospital, prevention, community care) in partnership with clinical and operational leaders. Partner with system and regional HR leaders to share best practices and accelerate adoption of new workforce solutions. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion a Trust-wide approach to EDI, driving cultural change so University Hospitals Plymouth is an employer where everyone can thrive. Oversee the design and delivery of EDI programmes with impact, from recruitment practices to career progression pathways. Support the Trust in meeting and exceeding statutory equalities duties and foster a workplace free from discrimination and disadvantage. Integrate social value and anchor institution principlesusing the Trusts position to promote local employment, inequalities reduction, apprenticeships, and community impact. HR Systems, Processes, and Manager Empowerment Establish and embed consistently high standards of HR systems and processes that support managers to lead, develop, and support their teams. Drive continued digital innovation in HR, ensuring managers and staff have accessible and effective tools for people management across the employee lifecycle. Work closely with our CDIO on innovative models for process automation to enable more efficient ways of working. Leadership Capability Development Strengthen leadership and management capability at all levels of the Trust through targeted training, development programmes, and interventions. Develop and deliver succession plans and talent pipelines for critical roles. Lead the Board and senior leadership team development, creating an environment of high trust, ambition, and accountability. Digital Transformation and Workforce Analytics Lead adoption of digital HR technologies (e.g., e-rostering, automation, AI-enabled talent management) to enhance operational efficiency and staff experience. Champion workforce analytics, using data to drive decisions on recruitment, retention, wellbeing, and productivity. Organisational Development Lead, model, and enable the Trusts journey toward inclusion and compassionate culturefrom strategy to delivery. Design and commission OD programmes and initiatives that drive organisational change, staff wellbeing and engagement, and outstanding patient care. Adapt reward and recognition frameworks to incentivise and embed Trust values. Teaching and Learning Work closely with the CMO and CNO to create an integrated Education and learning function catering for the needs of all sections of the workforce, to go live in 2026/7, ensuring excellence in clinical, managerial, and professional development. Forge strong partnerships with education providers and system partners to attract, retain, and continually develop the best talent. Workforce Planning and Performance Develop and deliver strategic and operational workforce plans, proactively forecasting needs now and for the future. Oversee recruitment and retention strategies for a diverse, skilled workforce. Monitor and report workforce performance metrics to Board and managers. Staff Voice and Co-production Promote productive partnership working with staff and trades unions. Lead improvements in staff satisfaction through regular engagement and responsive action. Amplify direct staff voice, involvement, and co-production in policy, practice, and culture, going beyond consultation to genuine empowerment. Provide professional leadership, vision, and direction for the Trusts Operational HR Services, Medical Workforce, Employee Relations, EDI, and Organisational Development. Advise the CEO, Board and senior leaders on sensitive workforce matters. Set and monitor the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and compliance in all people actions. Provide executive leadership for People workstreams and projects for the One Devon and working collaboratively with system partners across Devon and Cornwall and beyond. Contribute to and lead elements of the implementation of the system-wide People Plan. Proactively engage with the South West and national CPO networks to ensure engagement and relevant leaning from best practice. Executive Director Responsibilities Contribute fully to the Trusts overall strategy, Board effectiveness, and achievement of strategic and financial objectives including leadership of wider workstreams to support financial sustainability alongside delivery on year-on-year efficiencies within the workforce function. Maintain Board-level oversight and accountability for all corporate HR, organisational development, and EDI matters. Participate in the Executive Director on-call Rota. Maintain eligibility with Fit & Proper Persons Requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development, with project management/leadership being particularly desirable Good knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks, safety, financial procedures and statutory regulations CIPD Fellow Knowledge & Skills . click apply for full job details
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
