London E1 (Aldgate)
£35,000 - £44,153 per annum (full time equivalent)
21, 28 & 35 hours per week considered
- Are you a passionate nurse with a special interest in asthma looking for your next challenge?
- Are you interested in working with a team of nurses that provide advice & support through multiple digital channels in a constantly evolving organisation?
- Do you have great ideas and want the opportunity to put them into practice for providing advice & support to lots of people with Asthma?
What we do at Asthma UK really matters. The better, deeper and longer relationship we have with people with asthma and their long-term condition, the more lives we save. It’s that simple. Through this role, you’ll have a unique opportunity to make a real difference on a massive scale for the one in five households affected by asthma.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about maximising the opportunities for engaging with users digitally.
- Is not afraid to learn new platforms and develop their digital skills.
- Cares about the quality of services and takes pride in trusted, evidence-based advice & support provided to people with Asthma.
- Is interested in looking at data and insight and sees opportunity to create services.
- Is committed to making a real difference to the quality of people’s lives with asthma.
If that sounds like you and you want to bring your insight, knowledge and passion into an environment where it will make a real difference, namely stopping asthma attacks and curing asthma, this is the role for you.
We are committed to supplying the best possible experience to those who can benefit from our support, then translating this experience into financial support so we can continue to save lives. Our board and senior team are externally recognised for their commitment to digital innovation in achieving our mssion.
What the role involves:
- To work as a member of the services team providing individualised information, advice and support to people affected by asthma and healthcare professionals who contact Asthma UK’s services.
- To respond to incoming calls as part of our ‘on demand’ helpline service, make call-backs to people who leave voicemail messages, and input relevant caller information on the service database.
- To respond to written enquiries from service users by email and other channels.
- To participate in other ways of supporting people with asthma using social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter.
- To contribute to content and publications produced by Asthma UK.
- Use multiple platforms to provide advice & support such as WhatsApp.
- You will also be required to feature in short videos for our website as directed by the line manager.
- Contribute to checking safety of content written for people with asthma and share insights from people with asthma to the rest of the organisation.
- Knowledge of key trends in healthcare how to take advantage of creating products and services to support more people with asthma
This is a great place to work
At approximately 80 people, we’re a tight team working together successfully to stop asthma attacks and cure asthma. We offer substantial benefits, including 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Our recent staff survey shows that alongside having a high-performance culture, Asthma UK is a great place to work, with excellent opportunities for development.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Asthma UK website or click on the Apply button now!
Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 27 September 2019
First interviews: Tuesday 8 October 2019
Second interviews: Tuesday 15 October 2019
Please ensure you are available for interview on these dates.
Deputy Manager
Location: The Moorings Supported Living - Preston
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Days
Salary: £12.38 per hour / £24,207 per annum
Closing Date: 11th October 2019
Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?
As a Deputy Manager of our client Supported Living unit, based in Garstang, you will support the Manager in the day to day operation of the service. This includes deputising in their absence and responsibility for the direct supervision and line-management of staff. You will be accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical / personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice of their residents.
You will:
- Have a level of professional development and registration (may include level 5 leadership in health & social care qualification).
- Have experience of providing direct personal and social care.
- Be experienced in managing a team of support staff.
- Have experience of working with customers who have physical and / or learning disabilities.
- Be able to work flexibly in accordance with rostered hours.
In return they offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!
Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. They therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
You may have experience of the following: Deputy Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager, Deputy Residential Home Manager, Nurse, Nursing, Registered Nurse, Charity, Not for Profit.
Ref: 89159
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Vet Nurse to work alongside our Vet caring for our onsite animals. We rescue, rehome & rehabilitate over 2000 animals a year including exotic birds, chelonians, dogs, cats, wild fowl and equine. The successful applicant will work 30 hours a week, no weekends required. Experience of shelter medicine is preferred but not essential.
Duties will include managing the clinic to RCVS practice standards with appropriate records maintained, carrying out examinations, vaccinations and treatment as necessary. Ensure appropriate drugs are selected, anaesthesia is monitored and documented, and appropriate post-operative care is given. Performing surgical/dental procedures/medical investigations including imaging and laboratory work as clinically necessary.
Working alongside our animal care staff and volunteers as well as receiving external visitors to the surgery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin -ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We've been here since 1921 and we'll be here as long as they need us.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide a great customer service and support
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so then we would like you hear from you ....
The Role
In partnership with Dementia UK, we are looking to add to our team of successful and highly-valued Admiral Nurse Service and are now looking to appoint an Admiral Nurse in Hampshire.
You will work with and support families and carers of people with dementia, by using a range of interventions to help people live positively with the condition and develop skills to improve communication and maintain relationships. Working collaboratively with other professionals, Admiral Nurses seek to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers.
We are looking for someone who has the compassion, focus and desire to become real ambassadors for dementia care. Based at home,you will provide a peripatetic service, visiting people in their homes and community settings. The successful candidate will support the Lead Admiral Nurse in providing this service. You will be a RMN or RGN (with an accredited dementia qualification) and have had a minimum 2 years post qualification experience in dementia care and experience of working with carers of people with dementia and their families.
Your professional development will be additionally supported by Dementia UK's comprehensive practice development framework which includes monthly facilitated peer group supervision and practice development session.
These are exciting opportunities for focused individuals to assist in developing and providing this new service. In return we offer a competitive salary, company car,employee assistance programme, and on-going professional development.
The role is subject to relevant employment checks, includingEnhanced DBS Clearance.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking "apply online"
Closing date for this role is the 29th September 2019.
We have a priovisional interview date of 15th October.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Internationally Mobile
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join Save the Children as an Emergency Health Unit (EHU) Paediatrician and provide and support inpatient and outpatient paediatric services in humanitarian crisis settings.
In our Humanitarian department, we fight for children every single day. We integrate emergency and development work, through our country programmes. We increase our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.
As EHU Paediatrician you will provide both direct medical care and technical leadership, supervising a multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will provide paediatric consultations, treatment, and follow up services according to internationally accepted standards, conducting daily rounds on patients, initiating case discussions and monitoring and documenting patient progress. Competent at managing all paediatric emergencies, you will advise if further testing or advanced care is required and initiate the referral process. In addition you will:
- Ensure referral systems are established and adhered to and that staff are fully aware and use the protocols
- Ensure notifiable disease reporting and follow-up system is used if required
- Collect and analyse medical service data to adjust project objectives and activities as needed
- Provide technical support with proposal development, concept notes and internal and external reports and evaluations.
To be successful you will have current clinical experience of at least 3 years, with specialist paediatric experience of ST5 or equivalent. You will have full GMC or Irish Medical Council Registration or a transcript of training, with at least 2 years post registration experience in acute general medicine or accident and emergency. You will be adaptable and self-motivated with a minimum of three months’ work volunteering in developing countries, as well as experience of training and supervising clinical staff. In addition you will have:
- Advanced life support, paediatric life support and neonatal life support training
- The ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively, alongside political and cultural sensitivity
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances with limited resources
- Previous experience of NGO work in humanitarian settings
- Diploma level of training in tropical medicine and/or infectious disease (desirable).
The post holder must be willing to deployed at short notice (<72 hrs) for up to three months at a time.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing date: 29th September 2019
What we do
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Nurse
Location: Bromley- Kent
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Working, 3 nights for 36 hours per week to include weekends.
Salary: £17.51 per hour / £32,868 for 36 hours (£34,238 per annum FTE 37.5)
Closing Date: 13th October 2019
Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?
As a Nurse with our client you’ll be responsible and accountable for providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support, while promoting independence and choice to their customers. Leading a team of support staff you will ensure the smooth and efficient management of the shift, prioritising, planning and delegating activities for the support team.
You will:
- Be a registered nurse (current registration with NMC).
- Have thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a qualified nurse (level 5).
- Be able to demonstrate effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
- Work flexibly within rostered hours and on-call rota as required.
In return they offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!
Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. They therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
You may have experience of the following: Registered General Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nursing, NHS, RGN, Staff Nurse, Hospital, Nursing, Nurse, NMC, General Nurse, Social Care, Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare, Social Work, Learning Disabilities, etc.
Ref: 88897
We are looking to recruit a Wellbeing Consultant to join the GenesisCare team at their centre in Southampton. The Wellbeing Consultant will work in partnership with GenesisCare to deliver a whole person approach to health and wellbeing. Patients will be attending the medical centre for radiotherapy treatment for cancer.
Job Title: Wellbeing Consultant - Penny Brohn UK at GenesisCare, Southampton
Ref: WBC347
Contract: Part time, permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week (2 days)
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: GenesisCare Southampton, Spire Hospital, Southampton, SO16
Benefits: Free parking near GC centre (5 mins walk), 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata) and additional days over the Christmas and New Year period.
We are recruiting for a Wellbeing Consultant with previous experience as either a registered nurse, health care professional or other health related professional (e.g. Psychotherapist / Counsellor / Complementary therapist), to provide a range of Penny Brohn Living Well services within the GenesisCare Centre in Southampton.
This will include;
Holistic needs assessments, managing complementary therapists, providing information and support services to patients who are undergoing radiotherapy, supporting patients and relatives through relaxation and mindfulness sessions and facilitating Group Support Sessions.
The Wellbeing Consultant will be responsible for ensuring that patients and their relatives have a positive experience as they move through Penny Brohn UK treatment support services at the GenesisCare centre in Southampton.
We are looking for an experienced professional who is able to work in a flexible, intelligent and creative way.
Penny Brohn UK have been working in partnership with GenesisCare UK, a private healthcare company, since 2013. We deliver a Wellbeing service which includes complementary treatment support for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy at nine of their centres across the UK. This wellbeing service is underpinned by the Bristol Whole Life Approach which provides a powerful combination of physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual support that is designed to help anyone affected by cancer, at any stage of the disease.
Timetable for appointment:
Closing date: Wednesday 2 October 2019 at 9am
First interview: Thursday 10 October 2019 at the GenesisCare centre Southampton
Second interview: Monday 14 October at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and application form.
Penny Brohn UK is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
No agencies please.
£30,000 - 35,000 pro rata dependent on experience + excellent benefits
Permanent, 28 hours per week
Location: Northampton, East Midlands
Are you an engaging individual who can help us to improve cancer outcomes and save more lives?
Cancer Research UK are working with partners to improve the prevention and earlier diagnosis of cancer. Primary Care professionals, especially GPs and their practice teams, have a crucial role to play in early diagnosis- but we know this is a complex area. We are also engaging with a range of Healthcare Professionals across the cancer pathway through our programme of Health Professional Engagement, to raise the profile of cancer, identify activities to improve uptake of bowel screening and cancer outcomes more generally and make change happen at a local level.
It's a hugely exciting time to join the Health Professional Engagement Facilitation Team at Cancer Research UK, who are a key accelerator in driving forward our ambitious new .
An opportunity has arisen for a 0.8 FTE Health Professional Engagement Facilitator to join our team in the East Midlands to…
- Build effective relationships with and actively engage all GP practices within the locality to raise the awareness of the importance of early detection and screening
- Work closely with GP Practices to encourage the effective use of GP Practice data and undertake interventions that support the earlier detection of cancer
- Develop, plan and co-ordinate learning events for primary care professionals
- Lead and co-ordinate practice improvement projects
- Work closely with health professionals from primary & secondary care organisations to effect improvements in communication, service delivery and patient experience across the cancer pathway
To join us, we're looking for self-motivated individuals with...
- Experience of partnering with a range of stakeholders to influence and develop sustainable change
- Experience of working with GPs
- Strong understanding of primary care and NHS environments
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
As the role is field based, you'll also need to have tenacity and be comfortable working on your own as well as part of a team.
If this describes you, join our team as we work hard to beat cancer sooner. For full role details, more about us as a charity and our benefits, please see our candidate pack here:
Closing Date: 25th September 2019, 23:55pm
*The application process will involve uploading your CV and a covering letter as well as answering a few short questions we'd like to ask to find out more about you. Please ensure your CV is no longer than 2 sides of A4.
At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
Please note, from October 2019, our head office will be relocating from Islington to a new office space in Stratford, close to the Olympic Park.
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Our award winning Helpline is looking to appoint a Senior MS Nurse, to join our Helpline as part of a brand new helpline service, providing people with information and support via phone, email and social media.
Position: Helpline Senior MS Nurse
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, NW London
Salary: £39,333 - £44,695 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Grade G, Level 1
Department: Services & Support, Helpline
Reference: DL32
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
Our Helpline runs from 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and experienced Senior MS nurse to embed this new service. This is an extremely exciting role - the Senior MS nurse will not only be answering enquiries on our Helpline, but will be managing a small team of MS Nurses and working across the MS Society to support and provide information and guidance. The successful post holder will also play a key role in liaising with our local and regional MS teams, and external clinical services.
If you are an experienced MS Nurse, are passionate about offering high quality information and support, and would like to be involved in shaping the development of a new helpline service, we really want to hear from you.
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 23rd September 2019
Interview date: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the job description (attached).
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
No agencies please.
Are you a qualified RMN (or RGN) with NMC registration and a good understanding of care plans and named nursing systems? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
Recovery Focus are expert partners with the shared aim to inspire individual recovery nationwide. Between us we have a track record of more than 200 years of developing and running personalised services that work with people with mental health, substance misuse and other complex needs to achieve their ambitions. Each partner organisation has its own rich history of success, but together we believe we can lead the way in evidence-based recovery pathways that we can tailor to meet local and individual needs.
Right now, one of our partners, Richmond Fellowship, is looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the team at Moor View Care Home in Halifax, a registered care home with 24 hour nursing. Your challenge? To help provide excellent nursing care and support to clients and make sure the services we provide are of a high quality. We’ll also rely on you to strive to meet each individual’s needs and aspirations and encourage a participative environment that enables residents to gain increasing independence and develop their full potential. Taking special responsibility for allocated clients/residents by helping them formulate and pursue a positive personal development programme will be important too, as will supervising volunteers and less experienced staff.
Ideally with some nursing experience in residential work or a related field, you’re used to carrying out practical duties and supervising others and committed to meeting client needs. The ability to prioritise and plan work and deal effectively with personal stress is also essential, as is a desire to develop. What’s more, you have excellent communication and team working skills and are comfortable being part of a flexible rota system that includes weekends, evenings, waking nights etc.
We would welcome applications from both Registered Mental Nurses and Registered General Nurses.
The salary for this post is in accordance with Agenda for Change, Band 5, salary scale £24,214.00 - £30,112.00.
In addition, the successful candidates will be paid a £1,500 Golden Hello payment.
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 25 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.
So, get inspired today. Visit our website and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a British, faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
What you’ll be doing:
The Fundraising and Volunteers Co-ordinator is responsible for assisting the Regional Fundraising Manager in developing fundraising activities across the South of the UK. The focus of the role is to maximize income from a diverse range of community and innovative events to achieve agreed income targets.
This will include:
- Coordinating campaigns and fundraising activities at a regional level.
- Raising funds with key stakeholders such as schools, businesses, mosques, community groups and the general public.
- Organising and co-ordinating fundraising and promotional events for the region and replicating those nationally
- Identifying and researching local donor market- strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
- In addition, you will recruit and supervise a targeted number of new volunteers and organise training sessions for volunteers to support fundraising activities.
- Manage the detail of the fundraising volunteer plans, knowing and understanding targets and reporting on these.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have experience in building and delivering a fundraising programme and of securing income across a range of fundraising disciplines, especially from individuals and major donors. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the different types of Muslim organisations and the Muslim community and have experience of direct accountability for financial or other targets.
Why you should apply:
If you are self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Fundraiser to be able to lead on, build and develop their part of the wider fundraising strategy. You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field.
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to us.
Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check (Basic, Standard or Enhanced depending on the role). In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.
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Patient and Donor Coordinator, an excellent and rewarding opportunity to join a Global Health Charity, based in West London.
This outstanding and rapidly growing health organisation supports over 8 million donors and patients across 5 countries, focused on registering, matching and facilitating stem cell donations.
You will join a growing Donor Management team who are responsible for liaising with and providing support to donors. Key responsibilities include:
- Notifying donors that they have been identified as a match for a patient and evaluation of their medical suitability and eligibility.
- Guiding and advising donors through all stages of the donation process.
- Preparation and organisation of donation both based in the UK and internationally
- To manage the donor journey process, working predominantly by phone, email and post to communicate with donors and using a bespoke database system.
The ideal candidate for this busy and rewarding role our client is looking for proven skills and experience across areas such as:
- Outstanding customer service skills, ideally within a medical setting.
- Excellent organisations skills and the ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of information.
- Good knowledge of medical terminology, case-note documentation and conducting medical histories is preferred.
- Advantageous though not essential, a degree in Medical or Sciences.
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Health Professional Engagement Facilitator Manager
Contract: 1 year fixed term contract
Salary: £35,000- £40,000 per annum
Location: North of Scotland
Travel: Significant travel within North Scotland Cancer Network boundary. (Post also requires travel to Edinburgh to manage East of Scotland team members)
Closing Date: 21st September 2019, 23:55pm
Assessment Centre Location: 4th October, Summerfield House (NHS Grampian Offices)
Are you an engaging individual who can help us to improve cancer outcomes and save more lives?
Cancer Research UK are working with partners to improve the prevention and earlier diagnosis of cancer. Primary Care professionals, especially GPs and their practice teams, have a crucial role to play in early diagnosis- but we know this is a complex area. We are also engaging with a range of Healthcare Professionals across the cancer pathway through our programme of Health Professional Engagement, to raise the profile of cancer, identify activities to improve uptake of bowel screening and cancer outcomes more generally and make change happen at a local level.
It's a hugely exciting time to join the Health Professional Engagement Facilitation Team at Cancer Research UK, who are a key accelerator in driving forward our ambitious new .
An opportunity has arisen for a Health Professional Engagement Facilitator to manage our team in North & East Scotland to…
- Build effective relationships with and actively engage all GP practices within the locality to raise the awareness of the importance of early detection and screening
- Work closely with GP Practices to undertake interventions that support the earlier detection of cancer
- Develop, plan and co-ordinate learning events for primary care professionals
- Lead and co-ordinate practice improvement projects
- Work closely with health professionals from primary & secondary care organisations to effect improvements in communication, service delivery and patient experience across the cancer pathway
- Manage, train, develop and support Health Professional Engagement Facilitators (including those covering East of Scotland Health Boards)
- Capture our activity and impact in this area
To join us, we're looking for self-motivated individuals with...
- Experience of partnering with a range of stakeholders to influence and develop sustainable change
- Experience of working with GPs
- Strong understanding of primary care and NHS environments
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Experience of managing, developing and motivating others
As the role is field based, you'll also need to have tenacity and be comfortable working on your own as well as part of a team. As indicated the role involves engagement with GP practices in the North of Scotland region which requires frequent travel within the region. We, therefore, expect applicants to be based within this region.
If this describes you, join our team as we work hard to beat cancer sooner. For full role details, please see candidate pack here:
* Please note that the selection process for these roles will involve your application being shared with our third party partners and health professionals. Your application will be treated in strict confidence at all times. The application process will involve uploading your CV and a covering letter as well as answering a few short questions we'd like to ask to find out more about you. Please ensure your CV is no longer than 2 sides of A4.
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New opportunity not to be missed! Farleigh Hospice is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Head of In Patient Unit to join our growing team based in Chelmsford. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £42,763 to £48,182 per annum depending on experience plus excellent benefits.
Farleigh Hospice provides care to people affected by life-limiting illnesses across mid Essex. Since being established in 1982, our hospice and our team of healthcare professionals has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve. We help patients to live as actively as possible from the point of diagnosis to the end of their life, by providing physical and emotional care, free of charge.
The Head of In Patient Unit role:
As our Head of In Patient Unit you will lead, manage and co-ordinate the In-patient Unit within Farleigh Hospice. You will become a member of the Senior Clinical Team of Farleigh Hospice and as such will support clinical effectiveness and clinical strategy development. You will lead the service ensuring patients and carers receive a co-ordinated care package in line with the ongoing hospice vision, mission and strategy.
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
The benefits!
In return for your commitment Farleigh Hospice offers:
- A friendly, team orientated work environment
- A good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership
- 27 days annual leave rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- Subsidised meals
- Structured induction programme
- Clinical supervision and a proactive education department to support with learning and development
- Free Parking at the Hospice (subject to availability)
- Employee Assistance Programme
What are we looking for in our Head of In Patient Unit?
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in relevant subject, Masters in relevant subject or willingness to undertake
- Management qualification/experience
- Teaching qualification/experience
- Extensive post registration experience in hospice/palliative care or relevant setting
- Management position
- Community working
- Effective communication skills - verbal and written
- Knowledge of allied health professional roles
- Experience in preparation of business cases, grant applications and contract negotiations
- Knowledge of Regulatory framework for CQC
- Car driver or access to transport
Closing Date: 20th September 2019
Interview Date: 3rd October 2019 (subject to change)
A career at Farleigh Hospice could be the most rewarding career move you will ever make.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity – click ‘Apply’ now to find out more about becoming our Head of In Patient Unit!
Please note that should the volume of applications be high Farleigh Hospice may decide to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date.
Farleigh Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure.
Charity Registration No: 284670
New opportunity not to be missed! Farleigh Hospice is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Head of Palliative Support and Information to join our growing team based in Chelmsford. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £42,763 to £48,182 per annum depending on experience plus excellent benefits.
Farleigh Hospice provides care to people affected by life-limiting illnesses across mid Essex. Since being established in 1982, our hospice and our team of healthcare professionals has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve. We help patients to live as actively as possible from the point of diagnosis to the end of their life, by providing physical and emotional care, free of charge.
The Head of Palliative Support and Information role:
As our Head of Palliative Support and Information you will lead, manage and co-ordinate Palliative Support and Information Services within Farleigh Hospice. You will become a member of the Senior Clinical Team of Farleigh Hospice and as such will support clinical effectiveness and clinical strategy development. You will manage services to help ensure patients and carers receive a co-ordinated care package in line with the ongoing hospice vision, mission and strategy.
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
The benefits!
In return for your commitment Farleigh Hospice offers:
- A friendly, team orientated work environment
- A good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership
- 27 days annual leave rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- Subsidised meals
- Structured induction programme
- Clinical supervision and a proactive education department to support with learning and development
- Free Parking at the Hospice (subject to availability)
- Employee Assistance Programme
What are we looking for in our Head of Palliative Support and Information?
- Degree in relevant subject, Masters in relevant subject or willingness to undertake
- Management qualification/experience
- Teaching qualification/experience
- Leadership and management experience in a relevant setting
- Experience in service development
- Management position
- Experience of Community working
- Effective communication skills - verbal and written
- Knowledge of allied health professional roles
- Experience in preparation of business cases, grant applications and contract negotiations
- Knowledge of Regulatory framework for CQC
- Car driver or access to transport
Closing Date: 20th September 2019
Interview Date: 4th October 2019 (subject to change)
A career at Farleigh Hospice could be the most rewarding career move you will ever make.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity – click ‘Apply’ now to find out more about becoming our Head of Palliative Support and Information!
Please note that should the volume of applications be high Farleigh Hospice may decide to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date.
Farleigh Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure.
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