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Surgical First Assistant Up to £55,000 South Buckinghamshire This is a superb prospect to join one of Britain's leading providers of independent healthcare. Being part of a larger group offers great career progression as well as opportunities across the UK. Located in South Buckinghamshire, The Hospital also has fantastic transport links. Applications are welcome from either Nurses or ODPs. Duties and responsibilities: To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team, taking on the role of Surgical First Assistant. You will provide continuous competent and dedicated assistance under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon throughout the procedure and be responsible for the management of the equipment, instrumentation, and standards within the designated specialty and the role. To act as a scrub nurse when SFA role if not required. Desired skills and experience: Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Surgical First Assistant course Mentorship Qualification Benefits: Private Medical Insurance Private Pension Scheme 25 days holiday a year increasing to 30 days Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave Employee Referral Scheme Learning and development; free courses and industry recognised qualifications Friends & Family Hospital Discounts NHS Blue Light Discount Card Plus much more To be considered for this position please send over your CV using this link or get in touch with Jamie Carroll at

Theatre Team Lead - Scrub 37.5 Hourse Up to £50,440 + Enhancements South West London Join this independent private hospital in their theatres. This opportunity would be perfect for someone looking for a genuine work life balance with family friendly hours. You will gain access to industry leading training and development routes and will work to excellent nurse to patient ratios meaning that you can truly deliver the highest standards of patient care. Specialities: General/ Gynae /Urology and a general knowledge of Orthopaedics, ENT, Spinal, Vascular, Breast, Plastics- reconstructive surgery eg. DIEP Requirements Qualifications RGN or ODP Recognised post registration course relevant to Theatres Degree or Diploma in Nursing / Healthcare Teaching and assessing qualification Evidence of CPD A recognised Surgical First Assistant course Benefits: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Health & Dental Non-contributory life insurance Perkbox To find out more about this position, please contact Issy Eaden on or email

Registered Mental Health Nurse Permanent - York £40,600 per annum - depending on experience plus a Welcome Bonus! Our client is a multi-award-winning and specialist hospital, providing inpatient and day care services to adult patients. As a Mental Health Nurse, you will have a valid NMC registration (RMN) with no restrictions, and be working clinically in a healthcare setting (primary care, eating disorders or mental health). This role would see you ensure that the highest standard of evidence-based nursing care is delivered to all patients and their families and act as patient advocate, ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality are met throughout their time with us. Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, which increases with the length of service Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Paid emergency leave Professional development opportunities so that you can build your career with us Contributory pension scheme with Royal London Enhanced Private Medical Insurance with BUPA including access to a private GP service, free screening, and the inclusion of pre-existing conditions. Dental Cover Recognition schemes for employees Eye care scheme with Specsavers Online benefits portal with high street and online shopping discounts Winter flu jabs EAP assistance on a range of topics and concerns To be considered for this role, please apply today by following the link or sending your CV over to Will Mellor or Reference: INDSOUTH Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £40,600.00 per year Additional pay: Signing bonus Benefits: Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Work Location: In person

Quality Assurance Business Partner North of England Including Scotland Services Up to £44,446.56 DOE per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Why join us? Are you a Registered Manager of a care home with experience in ABI care and are looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for driving high standards and making a positive impact on ABI care quality across services? Do you want to step away from day to day operations and use your expertise to improve quality and outcomes across multiple services? My client is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Their assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. They treat people with a range of brain injuries - sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more - to recover and meet their personal goals. MAIN PURPOSE: Quality Partners will work closely with Regional Managers to provide an effective and pro-active QA service driving our Services towards outstanding quality. This will be achieved through updates, oversight and analysis of the services within the Region for reporting on service compliance. Ongoing analysis and planned quality review visits will identify areas for quality improvement and highlight good practice. From these visits, Quality Partners will produce reports outlining key areas for improvement, collaborate with the service managers in delivering those areas for improvement and in devising ways of working to continuously improve quality. Our approach to personalisation will be at the centre of any improvements. Quality Partners will support the delivery of the quality strategy within the overarching governance frameworks. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Use the agreed structure to provide regular timely oversight and analysis of quality within all services across your designated region; using a range of methodologies assess and identify risk, develop agreed priorities and plan to assess the quality of designated services. Use the agreed structure to monitor the services across the region, visit services and assess the quality of designated services, identifying opportunities for learning and improvement and providing early warning information to the governance framework. Visit all the designated services to ensure standards are maintained on a schedule to be agreed with the Regional Manager. Produce timely reports outlining levels of compliance and key areas for managers to focus on following a quality assurance visit. Provide practical guidance and assistance to improve quality in areas visited and in own areas of expertise to the operational managers in services Collaborate with the operational managers in devising updated ways of working to improve quality - singly and in an agreed defined group Gather, evaluate and analyse data relating to quality measures using Datix and other sources with the purpose of improving quality. Generate intelligence regarding a service to identify assurance and any threats to reaching an outstanding level of quality. Ensure that any identified risks to the statutory requirements of our services are actively managed in collaboration with the appropriate stakeholders. Work closely with Regional Managers to develop a pre-visit plan in order to target any specific areas of identified risk to the quality of the service and carry these out on an agreed schedule. Plan quality review visits in liaison with key stakeholders utilising the intelligence that has been gathered about a service. Adopt a 'critical friend' and 'coaching' approach to foster a continuing, productive relationship with Managers of Services Monitor and support the consolidation of change towards an outstanding level of quality Encourage services to innovate, ensuring their good practice is shared and success is celebrated. Assess and monitor the delivery of outstanding practice using an objective standards framework and highlight points of risk of this not being achieved Analyse information regarding incidents in order to learn lessons and share this learning both with the appropriate operational managers and the QA team where appropriate Drive the use of Quality Improvement Plans to effect positive change through services Champion the involvement of service users throughout the quality improvement process and maximise service user involvement. Use the perspectives of service users and their carers to inform the understanding of 'quality' across all the organisation's operational and support services. ABOUT YOU: Qualification in a quality improvement related field or equivalent skills within another qualification Educated to level 5 NVQ or equivalent in a Health & Social-care related subject Level 5 Diploma in Management n or equivalent management experience including quality improvement Registered Managers Award (Level 4) Health & Social Care - Professional qualification Nursing/Social Work or allied field. Expertise in measuring improvements in complex systems In depth knowledge of statutory requirements for the Care sector, healthcare regulations and guidance Ability to analyse complex data and investigate problems to develop a range of solutions Experience of being Registered Care Home Manager with one of the UK regulators (CQC/CIW/CIS) Experience of operating at a senior level with other senior managers across numerous functions Full driving licence and or with the ability to meet the travelling requirements of the post via public transport. Willing and able to drive to any of our service users around the UK and stay away overnight when required Willing to visit services including evenings and weekend when agreed Benefits include: Competitive salary up to £44,446.56 DOE per annum Car Allowance £4700 per annum All expenses covered during service visits Mileage for car users covered at 25p a mile Receive laptop and mobile phone 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave Health Cash Plan Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance Eye voucher scheme Free parking Company Pension Long Service and Staff Awards If you are interested in this role, please apply to this advert or get in touch with Issy Eaden on or

Regional Director - Care Home Group - Southern Region High-Performance Leadership Role Transformational Impact Executive-Level Autonomy Are you the kind of leader who thrives on turning chaos into clarity and strategy into execution? Do you love building high-performing teams, crushing KPIs, and driving operational excellence that actually moves the needle? We're searching for a Regional Director to lead a portfolio of premium care homes across the Southern Region. This isn't a role for the faint-hearted or the status-quo maintainer. We want a builder, a fixer, and a coach-someone who leads from the front, inspires accountability, and gets tangible results. This is your chance to step into a critical executive-level role where your decisions drive outcomes, your leadership shapes culture, and your impact is seen and felt across the region. What You'll Be Responsible For Leading a multi-site operational team to deliver top-tier care, CQC excellence, and strong financial performance Coaching and mentoring Home Managers into confident, self-sufficient leaders Driving occupancy, reducing agency dependency, and maximising EBITDA Transforming underperformance into standout success stories Leading from the front on compliance, governance, and service delivery Making smart, fast decisions that align with both strategic vision and real-world realities What We're Looking For A proven operator-someone who's led multi-site care or healthcare services and delivered hard results You've sat at the decision table, owned a P&L, and know what it takes to hit demanding targets You're as comfortable in a boardroom as you are on the floor coaching a struggling manager You understand regulatory pressure, people dynamics, and the urgency of performance delivery A natural leader of leaders, with a track record of building cohesive, motivated, outcome-driven teams What You Get Executive-level autonomy and visibility-your work won't go unnoticed The opportunity to shape a high-performing region and be part of a larger leadership mission A culture that values bold action, accountability, and real leadership-not politics or platitudes Competitive compensation, professional development, and a chance to leave a legacy Ready to Lead, Drive, and Win? If you're tired of being micromanaged, stuck in corporate quicksand, or held back by mediocrity-this is your shot. Apply now and bring your leadership where it will truly matter.

Registered Manager - Children's Services Oldham, Manchester £52,000 + Benefits + some flexibility Full-Time, Permanent LINQ are partnered with an ambitious care provider opening a brand-new, purpose-built children's home in the heart of Oldham. With a modern environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a passionate care team, the site will be providing exceptional care for children with emotional behavioural difficulty (EBD), this is a 3 bedded service. We are now seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead this and establish it as a benchmark for quality care in the region. As Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful launch and ongoing management of the home. While a clinical background is not essential, strong leadership, operational expertise, and a track record of building relationships and understanding children's services would be ideal. You will be responsible for: Registering with the OFSTED as the Registered Manager. Driving occupancy and building the home's reputation locally. Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Creating a warm, person-centred culture where residents feel valued and respected. Working closely with local authorities and community services to promote the home and secure placements. What You Need: Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a children's home setting. Exceptional knowledge of OFSTED regulations and best practices. Strong networking and relationship-building skills, especially with local authorities and commissioners. Commercial awareness with a focus on growing occupancy and maintaining financial health. Compassionate, approachable, and inspirational leader. Interested? Please apply today or contact Emily on for more info. INDSOUTH