Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description and Responsibilities

As one of our General Practice Assistants, you will be responsible for supporting the practice in delivering excellent patient care by effectively providing direct administrative support to our GPs.

MainDuties

Complete patient-related tasks assigned to you by a GP.

Co-ordinate general correspondence on behalf of assigned GPs.

Assist the GPs in completing basic non-clinical and clinical forms; by entering core elements for the GP to approve and sign.

File blood results for assigned GPs, working to an agreed protocol.

Run daily searches to identify and action appropriately laboratory reports; contacting patients with the GPs filed actions, requests and comments.

Monitor GP buddy groups to ensure that tasks, bloods, referrals etc. are all up to date including during periods of holiday.

Code patient data and ensure accurate recording of information in the patient record.

Liaison with Other Agencies

Complete online referrals of patients to other providers (e.g. hospital consultants) at the request of the GP.

Help GPs liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting another health professional on the phone to ask for advice or arrange admission with the GP can continue with their consultation(s).

Meetings

Support GP meetings with preparing agendas, taking minutes and maintaining action trackers (e.g. GP Lead Role Meeting, Clinical Meeting, Clinical Quality Meeting etc.).

Patient Appointments

Arrange appointments, tests and follow up appointments for patients.

Reschedule GP appointments/clinics as required e.g. as a result of GP sickness absence.

Improve attendance and reduce frequency of patient non-attendance.

Planning and Diary Management

Make best use of GP time by effective scheduling of follow up appointments, palliative care home visits etc.

Manage process for future patient recalls e.g. when a patient needs to have a follow-up scan after a period of time.

Quality Improvement

Provide administrative support to GPs in achieving key quality targets (Quality Outcomes Framework, Investment & Impact Fund, and Primary Care Network Direct Enhanced Service).

Support audit and quality improvement activity for assigned GPs.

Undertake projects to collect and improve the quality of information held with regard to patients e.g. preferred means of communication.

Patient Care

Obtain history and basic readings for patients at the request of the GP.

Explain treatment procedures to patients.

Manage effective communications with patients on behalf of assigned GPs (text messaging, calling etc.).

Support the development and implementation of projects and initiatives aimed at improving care for patients.

Identify and address safeguarding concerns.

Identify carers of patients to ensure that they are coded and directed internally or externally for appropriate support.

Team Working

Provide support to other teams within the practice to ensure that quality patient care is always prioritised.

Reporting

Maintain effective records of activity and produce reports as required.

Ensure personal workplan is up to date.

Provide any agreed performance/activity data.

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position and at the request of a GP. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the Practice. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment
• Experience of delivering high quality customer or patient care
• Experience of general administration processes and record keeping

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting, ideally general practice
• Experience of SystmOne clinical system
• Experience of recording notes/actions and minute taking

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• E-learning for Health Social Prescribing Certificate

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Emotionally resilient and able to flag personal support needs to management when required
• Committed to personal development
• Approachable and flexible
• Honest and reliable
• Sensitive to patients needs
• Ability and willingness to work across all Holderness Health sites
• Self-motivated

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literate with an ability to use the required IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to effectively manage own workload
• Able to meet deadlines, work under pressure and balance priorities
• Able to build and sustain relationships at all levels
• Attention to detail ensuring a high level of accuracy
• Emotionally resilient and able to flag personal support needs to management when required
• Committed to personal development
• Approachable and flexible
• Honest and reliable
• Sensitive to patients needs
• Ability and willingness to work across all Holderness Health sites
• Self-motivated

Desirable

• Understanding of patient care needs
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• An understanding and knowledge of the workings of the NHS
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: community services, palliative care, learning difficulties, dementia, care homes, mental health, long-term health conditions, frailty

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Holderness Health

Address

Church View Surgery

5 Market Hill House

Hedon

HU12 8JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.holdernesshealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide cervical screening (smear tests) and sexual health advice.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, and seasonal flu jabs.
• Conduct wound care, dressings, suture removal, and other treatment room procedures.
• Perform ECGs, venepuncture, and NHS Health Checks.
• Provide contraception advice and support as trained.
• Manage and deliver nursing care for patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
• Contribute to infection control and cold chain compliance.
• Deliver culturally sensitive lifestyle advice on smoking cessation, weight management, sexual health, and alcohol/substance misuse.
• Promote self-management of chronic conditions and provide patient education tailored to the needs of the local population.
• Participate in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) monitoring and data entry.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records using EMIS
• Support clinical audits, safeguarding processes, and care planning.
• Attend and contribute to practice and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Professional Requirements

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Experience working in primary care or a similar community-based setting
• Confident in managing chronic diseases and delivering immunisations and screening
• Understanding of the health challenges faced in inner-city or deprived communities
• Cervical cytology training

Skills and Qualities

• Compassionate, culturally aware, and non-judgemental
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work under pressure
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills
• Organised, flexible, and a good team player
• Committed to continuous professional development and improving care quality

Note: The role may involve home visits, participation in extended hours clinics (e.g., evenings or weekends), and working with multidisciplinary teams including social care, health visitors, and mental health services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Additional qualifications in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)
• Cervical cytology training
• Child immunisations training
• Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience of at least 1 year

Desirable

• Primary Care experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Iridium Medical Practice

Address

Iridium Medical Practice

Richmond Primary Care Centre

299 Bordesley Green East

Birmingham

B33 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.iridiummedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

To ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising prescriber.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are appropriately stored and banked, and a record kept of all financial transactions.

To endorse all prescription forms as appropriate, collate and forward the forms in a secure manner to the NHS Prescription Services for processing and reimbursement. The forms should be bundled in accordance with current PS guidelines and include any necessary accompanying paperwork such as the FP34D and invoices as required by the PS.

To promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the Managing Partner or Finance Administrator according to practice policy.

To notify the authorising doctor of any FP10 returns/feedback from the PS so that any appropriate remedial action may be taken.

To operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock

To ensure stock rotation method is used and out of date items are removed from stock

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

Disposal of returned unused medicines

To provide a delivery service to our local branch surgeries, post office and housebound patients

To ensure shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.

To ensure the work areas remain tidy

To take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.

To maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.

Other

• Assist with training of Trainee Dispensers.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral) Strong IT skills High level of organisational skills and effective time management Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment Ability to work within an environment where confidentiality is paramount Committed to patient care and able to empathise with a wide variety of patients Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities The ability to follow procedures and work to deadlines Problem solving skills Interpersonal skills Willingness to develop and learn new skills

Desirable

• Ability to effectively manage stock, including ordering, rotation, disposal etc.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education to GCSE standard or equivalent Familiar with Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Dispensing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience of working with others Experience of using own initiative Experience of customer service

Desirable

• Practical experience of liaising with other health care professionals Experience of working within a Dispensary Environment Practical experience of SystmOne computerised system

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wallingbrook Health Group

Address

Back Lane

Chulmleigh

Devon

EX18 7DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wallingbrook.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing counseling and health education.
• Ensuring appropriate follow up of patients.
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes.
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• Working with and supporting other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary health care.
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
• Promoting the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of health, and Local NHS Trust.
• Play a leading role in the practice achieving agreed QOF and other key performance indicator targets.
• Take lead responsibility for targets and service allocated.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
• Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other key indicator targets.
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data.
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• Assistance with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors and nurses in training as appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post holder will maintain continued education through attendance at any courses and or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for appraisal and revalidation are met. This may include training needed for areas of Practice development.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audits where appropriate.

There may be adjustments to this post, not included here, which may be added following consultation with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• GMC Full registration
• Vocational Training Certificate or Equivalent.
• MRCGP
• Membership of recognized defence union.
• Currently on performers list
• No past history of removal from performers list for a detrimental reason.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Understands the importance of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness.
• Evidence of recent self directed learning.
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
• Excellent communication skills- oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Good time management.
• Excellent keyboards and computer skills.
• Problem solving and a solutions focused approach.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues.
• Strong interest in education
• Ability to relate to the interviewing team.
• Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Initiative and Drive
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure
• Self motivated and positive.
• Empathetic, honest, caring, adaptable and forward looking.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Diplomatic and considerate.
• Hard working, willing and flexible.
• Observant of strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Flexibility of working hours/able to work at desired times.
• Good sickness record.

Desirable

• DRCOG
• DFP
• DCH
• IUD Fitting
• Implanon Trained
• Recognised qualifications for GpR Training.
• Minor Surgery.
• Baby Clinic experience
• Use of SystmOne
• Use of SystmConnect
• Non Smoker.
• Driver

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Grove Medical Group

Address

1 The Grove

Gosforth

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 1NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thegrovemedicalgroup.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To respond quickly to all referrals for patients who have fallen or at risk of falling, arranging to visit them as soon as possible.
• To visit patients in their own home or place of residence.
• To complete a comprehensive, evidence-based falls assessment and identify any equipment, additional care or support required to enable the person to remain at home safely.
• To support the Luton Falls Team in delivering all aspects of the falls strength and balance classes/ group programme as necessary to include: patient reviews, exercise assessment, education and psychological support.
• To support delivery of all elements of the falls strength and balance group program: namely- face to face groups, virtual sessions both live and pre-recorded, and home exercise sessions.
• To analyse facts and make judgements within own competency level. This will involve the use of skills to evaluate the patients condition and adapt the assessment and recommendations as necessary.
• To work with service users and their carers to design packages of care that meet assessed needs, promote independence and choice, respect service users dignity and rights and meet cultural needs. To communicate information to the relevant services to support the smooth implementation of care.
• To assess for, provide and demonstrate basic mobility equipment and equipment to aid activities of daily living.
• Based on the falls assessment, to make recommendations to patients and their carers that will reduce the risk of further falls.
• To make referrals to other services where this will reduce the risk of further falls and promote patients independence.
• To follow up patients to ensure that equipment has been delivered and care is in place.
• To maintain and update patient records in a timely manner using an electronic system and to work closely with the Falls Coordinator to collate and analyse associated data.
• To undertake related administrative duties completing notes and onward referrals in timely manner to Social services, safeguarding, Community rehab, Assistive Technology Services, Age concern, Total Wellbeing, Fire Service, Medequip and other specialist services with EEC
• To be responsible for planning and prioritising own workload.
• To work autonomously according to service protocols, procedures and pathways.
• To contribute to the development of efficient operational procedures and local pathways and participate in service development projects and initiatives. To comment on proposals for changes in own area.
• The post holder may be required to organise and run group activities.
• To support team Lead in completing Audits
• To support team in promotion activities within Luton through other service partners

Person Specification

Training and Education

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc,MSc or Diploma entry level qualification into the Physiotherapy profession.

Desirable

• Training related to Falls prevention
• Training related to Strength and balance exercises/OTAGO/Taichi/FaME

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the community setting/Home visits
• Experience in facilitating strength and balance groups
• Equipment risk assessment, ordering and installation of assistive devices and mobility aids

Desirable

• Experience in SystmOne or other similar electronic patient records
• Working in Falls related cases

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills, written, verbal, report writing skills
• Time management, ability to organise and prioritise own work
• Car owner and UK licence driver

Desirable

• Skills in providing education and advice
• IT Skills in using Excel/Word/Powerpoint

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.

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Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Unit 2-3

The Poynt, Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information regarding the job role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration / Customer Service or equivalent knowledge and experience
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with others
• Experience of using ones own initiative
• Experience of customer service environment
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within a General Practice office
• Experience of using SystmOne

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.

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Practice Limited

Address

Bransholme Health Centre

Goodhart Road

Bransholme

HULL

HU7 4DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.marfleetlanesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time vacancy of 44 hours per week. As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and youll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team. Ideally, youll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent, a background in person centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. Whats essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. Youll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, youll be truly considerate and kind.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.

To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.

Well provide full training, so its a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your dependents under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Desirable

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Experience

Essential

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Desirable

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Additional Criteria

Essential

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Desirable

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

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.

Employer details

Employer name

HC-One

Address

9 Stanhope Road

Jarrow

Tyne and Wear

NE32 3UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for dispensing and checking all medicines, safely and accurately and in line with dispensary procedures.
• Putting together dosettes and checking dosettes dispensed by other members of the team to help ensure 100% accuracy
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering stock for the dispensary. Checking goods received on twice daily deliveries against invoices, unpacking and shelving goods. Ordering dispensary supplies
• Receiving and storing supplies in accordance with current policy.
• Ensuring controlled drugs are dispensed in accordance with practice policy
• Safe disposal of returned and/or out of date medicines
• Ensuring all repeat prescriptions are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with SOP.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
• Maintain accurate records at all times, read coding entries appropriately
• Prescription collection: dealing with patients who call to collect their medicines. Checking patient exemption, taking appropriate prescription fees and accounting for these using the till. Balancing the till every day.
• Monthly accounting for prescriptions and sending them to the NHS Prescription Pricing Authority
• Assisting / undertaking an annual stock check and valuation.
• Supporting the practice reception and other admin support team roles when necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - NVQ 2 for Dispensing or equivalent
• - Previous experience within a Dispensary
• - Excellent Communication and people skills
• - The ability to work under pressure
• - The ability to work as a team player

Desirable

• - Previous experience within a GP Practice

Experience

Essential

• NVQ 2 for Dispensing or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience within a GP Practice

Employer details

Employer name

Cotswold Medical Practice

Address

Moore Road

Bourton-on-the-water

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL54 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cotswoldmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will work across the interface between Primary Care and Mental Health Services to provide advice and support, assessment, treatment, education and problem-solving approaches to the Local Primary Care Teams, Service Users and Carers.

The role aims to improve the experience for our patients with mental health needs who would otherwise have seen a GP and the postholder will manage a caseload. The focus will be providing continuous assessment and treatment to people with mental health difficulties. This will include recovery co-ordination and care management functions, liaison with statutory and non-statutory organisations. The post holder will be an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will preferably have the ability to prescribe depression, anxiety etc., and be able to undertake interim reviews with our patients with the possibility of having CBT exercise and be able to hold CBT sessions.

Please see attached JD and person spec for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• ACP with prescribing for depression, anxiety etc., ability to do interim reviews, CBT sessions, and QoF.
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Qualification in therapeutic interventions
• Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults in a Mental Health setting
• Evidence of providing brief, effective treatment to adults.
• Evidence of effective triage/care plan and management.
• The desire to work in a primary care setting

Desirable

• Work with voluntary agencies.
• Experience of acting as a mentor.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialised knowledge
• Knowledge and practice of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of the NHS FYFV, NSF, and other relevant documentation
• Knowledge of community care
• Awareness of stepped care approaches
• Understanding of common mental health problems and their management in primary care
• Understanding of management of risk in primary care
• Understanding of application of confidentiality in primary care
• Care programme approach

Desirable

• Training in SFT
• Training in Systematic Approaches
• IT skills

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Vertis Health

Address

38 Kenilworth Close

Crabbs Cross

Redditch

B97 5JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.vertishealth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

• Experienced medical secretary - at least 2 years experience

Desirable

• Primary care experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Woodbank Surgery

Address

Woodbank Surgery

2 Hunstanton Drive

Brandlesholme, Bury

Lancashire

BL8 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.woodbanksurgery.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job1. Medicines Management

• Support and manage repeat prescription processes, ensuring accuracy, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

• Conduct basic medication reviews under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist.

• Support medicines optimisation activities and implement formulary or prescribing policies.

• Perform medication switches or dose adjustments as directed by prescribers or pharmacists.

• Assist with medication queries from patients, care homes, community pharmacies, and prescribers, and forward recommendations for alternatives.

• Co-ordinate medication review appointments and any changes of medication as advised by the clinical team.

• Undertake medicines reconciliation for patients after hospital discharge or transfer of care.

• Liaise with community pharmacies, hospitals, and other care providers to ensure continuity of care.

• Update electronic health records accurately and promptly.

• Support implementation of MHRA alerts, safety updates, and prescribing audits.

• Participate in audits, incident reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Utilise GP practice clinical systems (e.g., EMIS) to conduct prescribing audits.

• Participate in practice and multidisciplinary meetings to promote safe, effective prescribing.

• Provide education and advice to patients about safe and effective use of medicines (within scope of practice).

• Signpost patients to appropriate services or self-care options where suitable.

• Support initiatives to improve patient understanding and adherence to prescribed treatments.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of medicines management systems within the practice.

• Support QOF, IIF, and other contractual or quality frameworks related to prescribing.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and share learning with colleagues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a pharmacy technician in primary care, hospital, or community pharmacy setting
• Experience with medicines management processes

Desirable

• Experience in a GP practice or PCN environment
• Experience of medicines reconciliation or repeat prescribing audits

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent qualification in medicines management, dispensing, or healthcare science)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Chiswick Medical Practice

Address

95 Burlington Lane

Chiswick

London

W4 3ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chiswickmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please be aware that you must have fully completed a Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post.

Are you an experienced Learning Disabilities Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Bradley Complex in Grimsby and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Staff Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing:

As a qualified Staff Nurse (RMN or RNLD), you will ensure adults with learning disability and autism needs in this Learning Disability and Autism service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including days, nights and weekends on rota basis. 40 hours per week.

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location: Bradley Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 0AA

Bradley Complex Care provides a specialist service for men and women living with complex needs who may have a primary diagnosis of learning disability, mental health issue or personality disorder.

We are able to support people with complex conditions, needs and risks who display behaviours of concern and pose challenges for services, including those with highly complex and severe challenging behaviour.

Bradley Complex Care is located in Bradley, Grimsby, and North East Lincolnshire. The location provides a more relaxed local environment than a busy inner-city setting to enable patients to engage in their therapeutic programme, thus increasing the pace of recovery and speeding up discharge. Bradley is just 90 minutes by car from York, Sheffield and Mansfield.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £36,832
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Subsidised meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Grimsby

DN37 0AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional with leadership experience and a passion for creating safe, well-maintained environments? Join our team as a Maintenance Lead and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of two specialist healthcare services, making a real difference to the experience of patients, staff and visitors every day.

Working closely with the Support Services Manager, you will lead and support a housekeeping team at Barnet Lane Clinic. You will oversee day-to-day maintenance activities, prioritise workloads, review work schedules and ensure repairs and maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will support the organisation and completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes, ensuring all statutory and compliance requirements are met. You will coordinate contractors on site, providing guidance and local support to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the required standard. You will also identify, prioritise and respond to faults, damage and maintenance issues, ensuring buildings and facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

As Maintenance Lead, you will be responsible for promoting a strong health and safety culture, ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out in line with organisational policies, procedures and statutory regulations. You will also support administrative processes, including purchase orders, invoice approval and budget monitoring, while contributing to Health & Safety, Clinical Governance and Senior Management Team meetings as required.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous maintenance experience in a hospital or similar environment.
• To have a City & Guilds qualification in Electrical, Plumbing or in Building.
• Can demonstrate good managerial and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt – be practical.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and have good physical health.
• To be conscientious and team focused.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation e.g. fire, electrical and health & safety.
• English language skills – verbal and written to GCSE level D or equivalent numerate GCSE level D.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• To have knowledge of plant within a hospital environment.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £34,000 (Depending on Experience)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and parking

Where you will be working:

Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU

Barnet Lane’s Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous maintenance experience in a hospital or similar environment. City & Guilds qualification in Electrical, Plumbing or in Building. Managerial and communication skills. Adaptability and physical health. Team focus. Statutory legislation knowledge. English language and numeracy skills at GCSE level D. Initiative and assertiveness. Troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of hospital plant.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Borehamwood

WD6 3QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please be aware that you must have fully completed a Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post.

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Bradley Complex in Grimsby and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Staff Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing:

As a qualified Staff Nurse (RMN or RNLD), you will ensure adults with learning disability and autism needs in this Learning Disability and Autism service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including days, nights and weekends on rota basis. 40 hours per week.

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location: Bradley Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 0AA

Bradley Complex Care provides a specialist service for men and women living with complex needs who may have a primary diagnosis of learning disability, mental health issue or personality disorder.

We are able to support people with complex conditions, needs and risks who display behaviours of concern and pose challenges for services, including those with highly complex and severe challenging behaviour.

Bradley Complex Care is located in Bradley, Grimsby, and North East Lincolnshire. The location provides a more relaxed local environment than a busy inner-city setting to enable patients to engage in their therapeutic programme, thus increasing the pace of recovery and speeding up discharge. Bradley is just 90 minutes by car from York, Sheffield and Mansfield.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £36,832
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Subsidised meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Grimsby

DN37 0AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Worker in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood as a Healthcare Worker and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What you will be doing

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with complex needs conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. 37.5 hours a week.

Where you will be working

Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU

Barnet Lane’s Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Hourly rate of £13.11 (37.5 hours a week)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A clinical background in treating individuals with autism, complex mental health needs and personality disorder is required.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Borehamwood

WD6 3QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ever imagined being a Head Chef and still having a social life? Experience the blend of being a Head Chef while maintaining a vibrant life outside of work.

You will be leading an established kitchen team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood overseeing the preparation of large-scale meals for the staff and service users. Your role extends beyond the kitchen, as you provide guidance and training to support your team.

There are regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you’ll also cater for – world food day, Christmas, Easter, family day etc. In other words, plenty of chance to be creative and do something different.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

You and your catering team will run the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards, ensuring a smooth operation with a clean kitchen, tasty menu and happy ‘customers’.

Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.

As a Head Chef you will be:

• Coordinating the day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service.
• Ensuring that the catering service meets the nutritional and dietary needs of the service users.
• Ensuring the catering service provides meals to staff and company visitors in accordance with the Company policies and procedures.
• Taking the lead in the production of a menu plan, providing a varied diet within budgetary restraints.
• Ensuring that any maintenance and servicing of catering equipment or the environment is reported to Facilities Manager/maintenance.
• Seek feedback, develop and standardise seasonal menu items to ensure nutritious and high-quality food is produced.
• Responding to any reported complaints or incidents, assisting with investigation and referring any unresolved complaints
• Responsible for stock management and equipment in the production areas, reporting issues or concerns.
• Managing efficient staff rotas, plan agency and overtime cover and ensure absences are covered within agreed budgets.
• Assisting in the completion of monthly audits of the catering provision to ensure standards are maintained.

• GCSE or equivalent English
• Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
• Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Management/Supervisory Qualification
• Previous experience in delivering a service on mass
• Menu Planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Where you will be working

Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU

Barnet Lane’s Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £33,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and free parking

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent English, Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking, Basic Food Hygiene (essential), Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable), Previous experience in a similar environment, Management/Supervisory Qualification, Previous experience in delivering a service on mass, Menu Planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Borehamwood

WD6 3QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Spring Wood Lodge in Guiseley,as a Healthcare Assistant

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What you will be doing

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care for women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.

Where you will be working

Location: 1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Hourly Rate of £13.11
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.