About The Role As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them. About You To join us as a Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. 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 attention to detail 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.. Location : Montrose, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Overview We are currently looking for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist within Kensington and Chelsea for Nile Ward, a multi-award-winning Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit dedicated to the treatment of male patients experiencing the most acute phase of their mental illness. The ward has a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering holistic care based on evidence-based guidelines and adhering to RCPsych standards to ensure the highest standards of intensive clinical care. The ward has twelve beds, a de-escalation room and has access to two seclusion rooms within the hospital. Patients benefit from a variety of facilities both within and outside the hospital. The ward collaborates closely with local organisations and charities to provide a range of therapeutic activities for patients, both on hospital grounds and in the community. The team’s quality improvement initiatives have been recognised nationally and internationally, and staff proactively engage in various quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and experiences. *Job Description pending Royal College approval* Main duties of the job To provide consultant psychiatric input to a 12 bedded, male PICU ward as part of a multi-disciplinary service. The role is to provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment package of care to acutely unwell patients with a view to facilitate early transfer to an acute (open) ward and discharge from hospital. The role involves working closely with colleagues in the Acute Services to continuously improve the quality of acute care. The ward is admitting male patients experiencing the most acute phase of their mental illness from the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster. Working for our organisation Kensington and Chelsea is an inner London area with a mixed, diverse population with some of the most wealthy and most deprived areas of London. There is a high mental health morbidity and the local CCG is committed to a high spend on mental health services. Kensington and Chelsea (K+C) adult mental health service provides a range of mental health services for adults across the age range within the community and in hospital settings. These are integrated health and social care services. These are based at: St Charles Hospital with 8 inpatient wards; two adult PICUs, 4 adult acute wards and two Older Adult wards Community Mental Health Hubs (CMHH) - north and south community team bases for adult MH services including Psychology and Psychotherapy services South Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Centre, next to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with the liaison service, health psychology, therapies team, memory service, older and younger adult psychiatric liaison services Early Intervention Service Home Treatment Team (HTT) Mental Health Act Team (AMHP Team) Psychology and Psychotherapy Services including Clinical Psychologists embedded in the CMHHs and inpatient unit, Arts Psychotherapy, and other specialist family and individual psychotherapies RE-FOCUS Team (community forensic service) at Hathaway House Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The post holder will have principal duties to provide clinical care to Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster residents admitted to Nile Ward. They will be supported by the MDT team that includes a Higher Specialty Trainee (ST- currently two part time STs), 2 Core Trainees (CT 2-3), as well as Occupational therapist, pharmacist and psychologist. The post holder will provide joint leadership with the ward manager, for the performance culture of the ward, ensuring best practice is employed across the ward, and that the Trust’s quality and productivity targets are met. They will promote good clinical care for all patients for both their mental health and physical health. A key feature of the Acute Service vision is that in-patient care is delivered by an integrated multi-disciplinary team with a shared sense of ownership for the ward environment as well as the clinical services provided. The post holder will adopt a pragmatic leadership style as a way of promoting this type of ward environment, thus ensuring collaborative working both at a clinical and an operational level. The post holder will be expected to participate in Quality Improvement and service evaluation projects and will be encouraged to undertake any research which may be relevant to either short or long-term service improvement. Together with the Matron and ward manager the post holder will provide overall clinical leadership for the Ward Multidisciplinary team as well as direct clinical assessments and consultations for the Team, including the following: Medical input, consultation and clinical leadership to the ward, and overall clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the unit. Medical input and leadership in care planning and risk assessment for patients’ subject to the care planning process. Responsible Clinician with responsibilities of attendance at and report-writing for Mental Health Tribunals and Managers hearings. Regular clinical liaison with Community Mental Health Teams including forensic community services, prison services, the Home Treatment Team to ensure timely discharge of patients. Medical input and clinical leadership in line with the Trust’s strategic objectives as described on the page 10. Person specification Educational And Professional Qualifications Essential criteria Primary Medical Degree Full GMC Registration Inclusion on the Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) Section 12 MHA Approved AC approval Desirable criteria MRCPsych (or equivalent) Higher degree (MSc, LLM, MD or PhD) Management and leadership training. Management qualification and/or extensive knowledge and expertise acquired through training and experience up to doctoral level. General Knowledge/experience & Core Skills Essential criteria Experience of assessment and treatment of mental disorders in an acute psychiatric setting Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams Proficient in risk assessment and management. Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in an inpatient psychiatric setting Evidence of completed clinical audit projects Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate trainee teaching Desirable criteria Experience of working on PICU Experience of service development/business planning Completed research projects Publications in peer-reviewed journals High level knowledge of planned developments at a national level to improve efficiency and deliver quality services Experience of teaching non-medical staff/carers Other attributes Essential criteria Good communication and interpersonal skills Sound organisational skills Desirable criteria Evidence of evidence based medicine training, teaching and implementation Training and experience of relevant therapies Demonstration of ability to innovative practice and service improvement. Location : London, England, United Kingdom

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Kitchen Team Leader at Toby Carvery - Cleadon Village, you will support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of. You will be the master of the menu with a passion for serving great food and training great people. Does this sound like you? Join us at Toby Carvery, they don’t call us the ‘home of the roast’ for nothing! Our Toby Carvery family make every visit personal; we love having fun and we truly care about making great memories for our guests. If you love Yorkies as much as we do, we want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Flexible shifts to fit around you. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family. Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it. Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications. Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN TEAM LEADER YOU’LL… Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of. Be driven to smash targets with your team. Support with food ordering, food preparation and stock control. Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu. Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations. Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply. Location : Cleadon, , SR6 7PG

Job summary 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. Main duties of the job 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. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services across the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and independent living services, employing over 17,000 people. Their focus is on delivering person-centred care that enables residents to live fulfilling lives. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £16.39 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1288763869 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Guildford GU3 3FF Job description Job responsibilities 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. 0854 Job description Job responsibilities 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. 0854 Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Guildford GU3 3FF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Guildford GU3 3FF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Barchester Healthcare, GU3 3FF Guildford, United Kingdom

In this role you will be at the forefront of delivering new models of care through transformation that meets the needs of our community, and will be able to contribute to the creation of what that looks like as well as positively impacting and enhancing the experiences of our patients in the diverse community of Brent. You will provide day-to-day specialist clinical care in a supported environment and within a dynamic team, to a diverse group of patients. You will work to embed biomechanics within the service across our caseloads and carry some operational management duties supporting the Clinical Team Lead. Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable. You will need to demonstrate effective leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through reflective practice, active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership. If this is an environment you could contribute to, help shape and excel in, and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we eagerly anticipate receiving your application! Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you: • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role • Single occupancy accommodation in Central London – (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit) • Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply • Flexible working options • Annual travel card loan • Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits • The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for podiatric biomechanics in their local team. You will lead on and educate your colleges and junior staff regarding biomechanical and the musculoskeletal (MSK) interventions, theories and Podiatry treatment plans being the main contact for this area within your team. Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. This advert closes on Saturday 10 May 2025. Location : London, NW10 8RY

Are you an innovative pharmacist passionate about antimicrobial stewardship? If so why not join the University Hospitals of Leicester as a Principal Pharmacist in Antimicrobials and lead initiatives to enhance patient care, reduce resistance, and promote cost-effective prescribing across our Trust. Hours: Full time Location: Leicester Royal Infirmary (Base), Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital Key Responsibilities: Deliver advanced clinical leadership in antimicrobial use, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and national standards (e.g., NICE guidelines). Shape strategic decisions as a key member of the Antimicrobial Working Party and Infection Control Committee . Develop and implement clinical protocols, antimicrobial policies, and stewardship strategies across three hospital sites. Collaborate closely with microbiology, pharmacy, and clinical teams to optimise evidence-based prescribing, including therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and active participation in ward rounds. Analyse annual antimicrobial expenditure (£5.5 million) and drive initiatives to improve cost-efficiency and prescribing practices. Lead research, audits, and educational programmes, delivering training to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff. Engage with regional and national stakeholders to align practices with emerging NHS priorities and antimicrobial trends. We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres. Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Key Responsibilities Statutory Professional Responsibilities Practice within the boundaries described within the latest version of the Medicines, Ethics and Practice issued by the RPS. Undertake and record activities contributing to continuing professional development annually as required by the GPhC. Professional Duties To provide clinical Pharmacy leadership for use of antimicrobial agents. Clinical Responsibilities To have an active presence on the wards, working jointly with the Director for Infection Control, to ensure best use of anti-infective drugs according to Trust antibiotic policies. Provide an advanced level of clinical pharmacy service in line with the clinical pharmacy standards and objectives. - Assess patient’s pharmaceutical care needs and plan to meet them - Provide specialist medicines advice and information to improve prescribing to all healthcare staff and especially doctors and nurses - Manage the risk associated with the use of medicines. - Carry out therapeutic dose monitoring to ensure dose adjustment of high risk drugs. - Provide specialist advice to advise on dose/regimen changes to meet patient needs and best practice. - Ensure implementation of Trust and national medicines policies - Ensure prescribing matches Trust and national guidelines - Provide advice to patients and carers regarding the safe and appropriate use of medicines and assist in developing a concordant approach to medication regimes - Communicate with other health care professionals within primary and secondary care to ensure consistent and accurate transfer of information relating to pharmaceutical aspects of patient care. Attend regular microbiology ward rounds to assist in the rational and safe use of antimicrobial agents. To be available to pharmacy staff to answer queries relating to individual patients and provide leadership for anti-infective protocols and policies. To maintain computer records of all referrals for specialist advice on antimicrobial therapy. To work closely with the microbiology and pharmacy departments to facilitate best practice in the use of anti-infectives, including TDM of antibiotics. To liaise with the formulary pharmacist in updating the antimicrobial section of the formulary. Develop appropriate areas for supplementary/ independent prescribing or patient group directions. Strategic Management To be an active member of the Trust Infection Prevention Committee, Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee and Antimicrobial Working Party, to advice on antimicrobial matters where they relate to the Trust's overall strategic issues. Interpret broad clinical/profession polices and NHS guidance to ensure that the relevant antimicrobial components of the Trust's strategic plans are appropriately updated. Business Planning To monitor expenditure and usage of antimicrobials within the Trust and provide information on expenditure and usage to specific directorates. To liaise with Clinical Pharmacists in developing control mechanisms for expenditure on antibiotics and seek improved efficiency in prescribing and use. Liaise with clinicians and Pharmacy Procurement staff to ensure clinical and procurement policy are linked to ensure the most cost-effective use of antimicrobials. Teaching, Training and Research Assist with audit and research in the use of medicines, as appropriate in line with service requirements within the department To deliver training internally to Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Staff. To assist in the development and to undertake projects to review and optimise anti-infective use in Directorates and Specialities across the Trust. To liaise and co-ordinate meetings for staff from Directorates, Microbiology Consultants and Ward Pharmacists, to produce reports and feed back audit results and change practice where required. To take the lead in pharmacy based research related to antimicrobials. To contribute articles on antimicrobials for pharmacy and microbiology bulletins for healthcare staff, and to provide regular reports on audits/achievements to senior pharmacists and microbiology. Clinical Governance To contribute to TDM aiming to reduce the risk associated with non-adherence to guidelines and additionally to reduce wastage associated with inappropriate tests. To develop and maintain appropriate information gathering mechanisms using the Pathology computer system, APEX , JAC and statistical software. To use this information in the development of procedures and policies. To work closely with the Director for Infection Control in the development and implementation of evidence based Trust antibiotic policies, and the maintenance of established protocols and policies.. Location : Leicester, City of Leicester

Job Title: Hygiene Operative, Nights Hours: 8pm - 6am Location: Alness, Inverness (Local applicants only) Pay: £15.13 per hour, 12 week temp opportunity About Us: Brook Street is working with a factory in the Alness area to make sure their food production is safe and high-quality. We are looking for a Hygiene Operative to join the team and help maintain clean and safe working areas. What You'll Do: Clean and disinfect equipment, utensils, and factory areas every day. Follow the cleaning schedule for daily and weekly tasks. Keep track of cleaning tasks by filling in daily/weekly cleaning records. Help with cleaning the factory, including the break areas and tray washing. Follow cleaning instructions to keep everything clean and hygienic. Follow safety rules when using cleaning chemicals and equipment. Meet hygiene targets set by the company. Help your Line Manager with other tasks to keep the factory clean and safe. What We're Looking For: A team player who can get along with people from all departments. Enjoys working with others in a diverse and multicultural environment. Reliable, honest, and on time. Able to follow instructions carefully and work in a practical, hands-on way. Passionate about cleanliness and food safety. Has an eye for detail and can spot hygiene problems. Follows hygiene and safety guidelines carefully. Able to communicate clearly to follow cleaning instructions. Flexible and willing to take on different cleaning tasks, including extra hours when needed (like overtime during busy times or when colleagues are on holiday). Physical Requirements: The job involves manual work, such as lifting, bending, standing, and pushing. We provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), but you'll need to wear warm clothing because the factory is cold. Important Note: You must live locally in the Alness/Inverness area. We cannot accept applications from outside this area. If you're a hard worker and want to join a great team, apply today! Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.. Location : Alness, Highlands, IV17 0PJ

Poole Community Mental Health Team, Older Persons are recruiting for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity to join our well established integrated team. If you are an RMN with experience of working with people suffering with severe mental illness whether this be inpatient or community based we would love to hear from you. The service is a specialist team providing assessment, treatment and support for individuals suffering from organic and functional mental health illness. Experience of working with older adults with organic / functional mental illness in an inpatient or community setting would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working, with a positive approach to delivering high quality care to the older person and be willing to work collaboratively with carers and other professionals. You will carry a defined caseload and manage this with the support of the team leader and the wider team. There will be opportunities for you to develop your own clinical assessment skills, whilst risk assessment and management will remain at the forefront of everything you do. Being a learning organisation, we are happy to support you in advancing your own skill set using additional learning opportunities. The post holder will hold a UK driving licence and have their own transport. We work with a multitude of services across the Poole Locality to ensure the mental health needs of the older adult population is met. This job is challenging but the team is well established and supportive. We are looking for someone who is reliable, committed and motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise their caseload alongside balancing service demands. The post holder will work as part of an established integrated multi-disciplinary team including Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational therapist, Psychologist, Social Services , Support Time Recovery Workers and an administration team . The primary role responsibility is to act as dedicated Care Coordinator for a caseload of patients with whom you would provide person centred, holistic care to assist in aiding their wellbeing and recovery. This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact ***************@nhs.net. Location : Poole, Borough of Poole

Job summary Discover Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) as we seek a visionary and inspirational Director of Communications & Engagement. This role will be instrumental in leading on communications and stakeholder engagement to support the delivery of our Trust strategy which provides the clarity we need for ourselves, our communities, and our partners about what we are trying to achieve and where we will focus our efforts over the next five years. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic leadership, professional advice, and expertise whilst crafting, executing, and managing comprehensive communication strategies and robust stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally. In short, you will be a senior communications and engagement expert, adept at storytelling, and highly capable of building and maintaining strong relationships. What is more, you will be broadly developed in implementing effective communications and engagement strategies, including social media and be sound in crisis communications. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will have a proven track record as an inventive, driven, and compassionate leader, with the ability to elevate our practices to unprecedented levels of excellence, innovation, and impact. This is a rare and unique opportunity to lead our story, showcasing how we are delivering outstanding care for the people of Manchester and beyond, while working in one of the most complex and vibrant NHS Foundation Trusts in the country. Main duties of the job Acting as the key advisor to the Trust Leadership Team and the Board of Directors, you will be savvy to the economic, political, and environmental landscape and use this to provide professional advice to inform key reputational decisions. Thinking laterally and creatively, you will develop, implement, and manage comprehensive communication strategies that align with our strategic objectives, values, and vision, ensuring inclusive, accessible, and compelling messaging to patients, the public, external bodies, and our staff. You will build and nurture strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders across the national and local health and care system, and with media outlets, politicians, community leaders, and key opinion leaders maximise positive coverage to promote public confidence in MFT. Aligning with Chief People Officer, you will develop and implement internal communications and staff engagement strategies, delivering consistent messaging to achieve buy in to key programmes and enhance staff engagement. Developing and implementing a robust evidence-based approach, you will monitor and analyse communication metrics and campaign effectiveness, using data-driven insights to refine strategies and tactics for optimal results, sharing feedback and successes. Finally, with a commitment to fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration, you will work with the Clinical Groups and teams across the Trust to ensure cohesive and integrated communications. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience Attractive Remuneration Package Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-COR-7149860* Job locations Cobbett House, Trust Headquarters Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about MFT and full details of the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. For more information, and to request a copy of the Candidate Information Pack including details of how to apply, please copy and paste the following into the web browser: https://www.thembsgroup.co.uk/opportunity/director-of-communications-and-engagement-manchester-university-nhs-foundation-trust-mft/ Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about MFT and full details of the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. For more information, and to request a copy of the Candidate Information Pack including details of how to apply, please copy and paste the following into the web browser: https://www.thembsgroup.co.uk/opportunity/director-of-communications-and-engagement-manchester-university-nhs-foundation-trust-mft/ Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Specialist communications qualification or equivalent experience and knowledge. Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience. Experience Essential Experience at advising the Board in communications/media, preferably in an NHS, healthcare or related setting. Experience of devising and implementing effective communications and engagement strategies including social media. Experience of leading a team. Experience of crisis communications. Experience at a senior level of leading engagement, preferably within an NHS, healthcare or related setting. Experience of developing and promoting an organisation's brand. Experience of working across organisations and systems working. Desirable Board level experience. Skills, Ability and Knowledge Essential Deep understanding of the NHS landscape, policy and developments or a demonstrable ability to learn. Knowledge and experience of managing formal public consultation on service change. Knowledge and experience of high-profile media issues management. Clear verbal and excellent written communication skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of people at all levels internally and externally. Ability to think laterally and creatively. Negotiating/influencing skills. Political astuteness. Highly developed organisational skills. Ability to handle highly sensitive and complex information IT and digital literacy and competency. Ability to build personal credibility. Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied and often challenging workload. Confident and positive approach to work. Understanding of effective patient, or similar, and public engagement practices. Personal Attributes Essential Commitment to NHS and the Trust's values Ability to travel as required Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Specialist communications qualification or equivalent experience and knowledge. Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience. Experience Essential Experience at advising the Board in communications/media, preferably in an NHS, healthcare or related setting. Experience of devising and implementing effective communications and engagement strategies including social media. Experience of leading a team. Experience of crisis communications. Experience at a senior level of leading engagement, preferably within an NHS, healthcare or related setting. Experience of developing and promoting an organisation's brand. Experience of working across organisations and systems working. Desirable Board level experience. Skills, Ability and Knowledge Essential Deep understanding of the NHS landscape, policy and developments or a demonstrable ability to learn. Knowledge and experience of managing formal public consultation on service change. Knowledge and experience of high-profile media issues management. Clear verbal and excellent written communication skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of people at all levels internally and externally. Ability to think laterally and creatively. Negotiating/influencing skills. Political astuteness. Highly developed organisational skills. Ability to handle highly sensitive and complex information IT and digital literacy and competency. Ability to build personal credibility. Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied and often challenging workload. Confident and positive approach to work. Understanding of effective patient, or similar, and public engagement practices. Personal Attributes Essential Commitment to NHS and the Trust's values Ability to travel as 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Cobbett House, Trust Headquarters Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Cobbett House, Trust Headquarters Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Cobbett House, Trust Headquarters, Oxford Road, M13 9WL Manchester, United Kingdom

About The Role Housekeeper, £12.35 per hour Full time 30 hours per week Shifts between 08.00 am-18.00pm Includes alternate weekend working We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join the team at Fern Brook Lodge, our newly refurbished residential care home, which is a hub for the community in Gillingham and the surrounding villages of North Dorset. As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include: - Blue Light Shopping Discount Card - Reward and Recognition Schemes - Employee Assistance Programme - Industry Based Qualifications What you will be doing: - Ensuring our home is kept clean, safe and comfortable throughout for our residents - Supporting with the cleaning of communal areas and residents own rooms - Provide some support to the laundry team to include washing, drying and ironing of residents clothing Who are we looking for: Previous experience within a care home setting is not essential, but we want you to come in and enjoy housekeeping. A real desire to create a fresh and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors to enjoy. Flexible in the hours that you work and happy to join in as part of a larger housekeeping team. If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team! About The Company PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us. For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.. Location : Gillingham, South West, SP8 4qd