Practitioner Volunteer Roles

• To deliver complementary therapies to patients, their carers and people who are bereaved
• To provide therapy within an outpatient setting in a fit for purpose clinic room
• To provide therapy on the inpatient ward at ellenor

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Do you have expertise in finance and a desire to contribute to a cause that positively impacts lives? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Finance Trustee for our esteemed charity which is going through a period of renewal! We are developing a series of social enmterprise hubs across the country.

At Toc H, we are dedicated to serving local people through our social enterprise hubs across the country. Our organisation has been serving the community for over 100 years, providing essential services and support to those in need.

Role Description: As a Finance Trustee, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and sustainability of our charity. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the financial management and reporting processes.
• Reviewing and approving budgets, financial statements, and financial policies.
• Providing strategic guidance on financial planning, and risk assessment.
• Collaborating with the finance team and fellow trustees to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Representing the charity at finance-related meetings and events.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Previous experience serving on a board of trustees or similar governance role preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management practices and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the charity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Why Join Us:

• Make a meaningful impact: Your expertise will directly contribute to advancing our mission and helping those in need.
• Professional development: Gain valuable experience and expand your skill set in nonprofit governance and finance.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow trustees, staff members, and community partners who share your passion for making a difference.
• Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing that your contributions are making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Join us in our commitment to creating positive change and building a brighter future for our community.

Age restrictions - 18+

We are looking for volunteers to join our Complementary Therapy team and donate their time and professional skills as a therapist to support our hospice patients. This role will make a huge difference to the lives of those requiring end-of-life care. Examples of the complementary therapies we are looking to offer may include Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Hypnotherapy, Massage (Holistic/Indian Head /Remedial), Reflexology, Reiki, Yoga and Relaxation Techniques, and the HEARTS Process. 

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Provide a rounded approach to patients and their families to ensure the highest quality of care is given
• Be aware of patients’ diagnosis, treatment and care before giving complementary therapies 
• Able to adapt a therapy, when required
• Keep to the code of ethics and practice laid down by the governing body of the therapy and to Marie Curie’s policy for complementary therapists
• Continue your professional development to refine or learn new skills
• Attend any relevant or training sessions held by the Day Care Unit or Hospice

What skills or experience do you need? 

• A recognised diploma or degree level qualification
• Registration with a recognised professional body with the relevant code of practice
• Your own professional indemnity insurance cover of £1 million
• A minimum of one year’s experience of professional practice
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to deal sensitively in providing therapies
• An understanding of the needs of those requiring end-of-life care
• Reliability and a commitment to not letting patients down
• Discretion and an awareness of the importance of confidentiality

In our online application we only need your basic information (name, address, phone number and email address), an emergency contact, and 2 references that we can contact. 

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Role description

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) is setting up a pharmaceutical company to carry out research and produce drugs/medicines and vaccines for patients in Africa. Patients and healthcare providers are all dependent on pharmaceutical companies for the treatment of diseases. Over 80% of drugs/medicines and over 90% of vaccines used in Africa come from outside the continent. AHO is working hard to end this by setting up a new pharmaceutical company to produce drugs/medicines and vaccines in the continent. The purpose of the company is to study diseases, research, and invent new drugs/medicines and vaccines for the diseases. The companies require medical data and reports of patients for researching and discovering new drugs. This is made easier after medical records have gone electronic and are being stored after encryption through blockchain-based applications.

AHO is looking for Specialists in pharmaceutical science to help with setting up the company, registration, governance, board of directors, licensing, production, compliance, regulatory, finance, laboratory, human resources, and marketing.

Roles and responsibilities

• Start-up, registration, governance, licensing, financial, capital, business planning, and lobbying in the UK, US, EU, Asia and Africa.
• Clinical research/clinical trials
• Analysis and pharmaceutical quality,
• biotechnology,
• clinical pharmacology and translational research,
• drug design and discovery,
• formulation design and development and pharmacoengineering,
• pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug metabolism,
• physical pharmacy and biopharmaceutics,
• regulatory sciences, and
• social and behavioral pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology, and pharmaceutical outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, biology, chemistry, medicine, engineering, epidemiology, or similar scientific subject if combined with further education and training such as the MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Studies such as MBA and Marketing.
• Registered General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Member or/& HCPC/ RPS or willing to register.

Desirable

• Technical qualification such as Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Quality Control, Engineering, Manufacturing.
• Post graduate certificate or diploma in a relevant pharmaceutical field.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and the regulations surrounding Pharmaceutical Manufacture.
• Knowledge of clean room design and functioning.
• Highly developed Professional knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes including equipment and facility design, construction, validation and testing.
• Knowledge of:- o Aseptic preparation of medicines o Terminal Sterilisation processes o QA/QC services
• An understanding of medicines management procedures
• Knowledge of product licensing and medical devices registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of product development
• Evidence of working within GMP/GDP guidelines.
• COSHH Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Evidence of significant, relevant and on-going personal CPD

Skills

Essential

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Planning and organisational skills; ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload of self and others
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate with a range of people such as technicians, pharmacists, engineers, clinicians and customers

Desirable

• Change management
• Project Management skills

Other

Essential

• Capable team worker with ability to create and sustain good relationships.
• Able to deal with constant interruptions, multiple pressures and at times aggression.
• Methodical with attention to detail

Permanent Early Years Educator L3 Vacancies - Camden Community Nursery.

Camden Community Nurseries is a not for profit charity which provides affordable high quality care and education in three Nursery sites within the London Borough of Camden.

Full time position of 40 hours per week, hours are between 7.45am to 6.00pm.

An extra day off for your birthday and a minimum of 3 training days per year.

You will be responsible for providing a high level of care and appropriate learning opportunities for children in the nursery.

You must genuinely enjoy working with children and have a warm ,caring, positive and outgoing nature.

You will need:

Experience of working with children aged 0-5 and their families in a nursery or crèche environment.

Experience of working as a key person and working knowledge of the EYFS.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as working in professional manner with both adults and children.

Good verbal and written skills.

A positive attitude and good timekeeping.

Qualifications, Early Years Professionals, NVQ or CACHE level 2/3 or equivalent in Education and Childcare.

Camden Community Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care. We will ensure that safeguarding is of paramount concern to all employees and as a business we adopt and adhere to safe recruitment practices. All roles within Camden Community Nurseries are subject to enhanced DBS checks and two satisfactory references.

If you are interested please send your CV or if you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,500.00-£23,500.48 per year