Residential Childcare Support Worker Location : Wigton Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Specific Hours : 42 hours per week - shift pattern Salary: Unqualified: A base salary of 27,781.80 per annum with the potential to earn up to 31,039.08 with sleep in shifts Qualified: A base salary of 28,719.60 per annum with the potential to earn up to 31,976.88 with sleep in shifts (Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare) North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. As a Residential Support Worker there is a high expectation placed on you to be "strong, committed and passionate" about your role. The young people are at the centre of everything we do - both for and with them. You are a role model, a listening ear, a warm and approachable person and potentially someone who could inspire and make a massive and significant impact on a young person's life, their choices, who they are and who they can be! You need to promote, support and facilitate the creation of "happy memories" and have fun with them to do so. We are currently seeking permanent Support Workers to join our team who have a warm and approachable manner, and feel they can make a significant impact on a young person's life in how they recover from early life experiences. Main Duties In each home we have detailed shift planners/diaries/handover documents that will outline the specific daily duties and tasks that you will be required to complete, these will be specific to whether it is term-time (school days) or during holiday periods as some of the tasks will differ. The following is a summary of some of your duties during term-time Supporting all of the boys daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene routines, meals, either school runs or activities Supporting room cleans/developing of life skills/independence, promoting socialisation and supporting bed-time routines Attending medical/other appointments Supporting the plans on the activity planners Completion of day sheets for the boys and working with them on their targets Completing handover documents/ tasks Completion of all daily paperwork Completing budgeting requirements Completion of daily room checks and daily housecleaning tasks Complete any food/other shopping needs, including meal preparation and kitchen hygiene/laundry duties Completion of any specific checks such as COSHH, Fire Checks/Car checks Liaising and building appropriate relationships with the families, working to find out about special dates for boys and ensuring these are noted/marked, sorting and planning family time contacts As well as completing the daily tasks, your role will also include being a Keyworker. This should be a privileged role for you with our boys, try to think out of the box and do that little bit extra to help create special occasions and opportunities for them, build strong bonds, show and display warmth, empathy and genuine care. All Applicants must have: Flexibility in your availability is a must as the role will involve sleep in nights and shift work of 14 hours - typically 2 full days on, 2 days off. Rotating start times of 08:00, 12:00, 14:00 Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established Children's service who will offer you: A sleep-in allowance of 62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to 3257.28 Up to 6 week's holiday per year A rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm) All meals on duty are provided Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Access to qualifications (Including Diploma 3/Diploma 5) Promotion opportunities Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Residential Childcare Support Worker Location : Wigton Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Specific Hours : 42 hours per week - shift pattern Salary: Unqualified: A base salary of 27,781.80 per annum with the potential to earn up to 31,039.08 with sleep in shifts Qualified: A base salary of 28,719.60 per annum with the potential to earn up to 31,976.88 with sleep in shifts (Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare) North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. As a Residential Support Worker there is a high expectation placed on you to be "strong, committed and passionate" about your role. The young people are at the centre of everything we do - both for and with them. You are a role model, a listening ear, a warm and approachable person and potentially someone who could inspire and make a massive and significant impact on a young person's life, their choices, who they are and who they can be! You need to promote, support and facilitate the creation of "happy memories" and have fun with them to do so. We are currently seeking permanent Support Workers to join our team who have a warm and approachable manner, and feel they can make a significant impact on a young person's life in how they recover from early life experiences. Main Duties In each home we have detailed shift planners/diaries/handover documents that will outline the specific daily duties and tasks that you will be required to complete, these will be specific to whether it is term-time (school days) or during holiday periods as some of the tasks will differ. The following is a summary of some of your duties during term-time Supporting all of the boys daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene routines, meals, either school runs or activities Supporting room cleans/developing of life skills/independence, promoting socialisation and supporting bed-time routines Attending medical/other appointments Supporting the plans on the activity planners Completion of day sheets for the boys and working with them on their targets Completing handover documents/ tasks Completion of all daily paperwork Completing budgeting requirements Completion of daily room checks and daily housecleaning tasks Complete any food/other shopping needs, including meal preparation and kitchen hygiene/laundry duties Completion of any specific checks such as COSHH, Fire Checks/Car checks Liaising and building appropriate relationships with the families, working to find out about special dates for boys and ensuring these are noted/marked, sorting and planning family time contacts As well as completing the daily tasks, your role will also include being a Keyworker. This should be a privileged role for you with our boys, try to think out of the box and do that little bit extra to help create special occasions and opportunities for them, build strong bonds, show and display warmth, empathy and genuine care. All Applicants must have: Flexibility in your availability is a must as the role will involve sleep in nights and shift work of 14 hours - typically 2 full days on, 2 days off. Rotating start times of 08:00, 12:00, 14:00 Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established Children's service who will offer you: A sleep-in allowance of 62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to 3257.28 Up to 6 week's holiday per year A rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm) All meals on duty are provided Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Access to qualifications (Including Diploma 3/Diploma 5) Promotion opportunities Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Mathematics Leadership Salary: Leadership Scale (negotiable depending on experience) Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Apply By: 6th March 2026, 12.00pm Job Overview Are you an ambitious, passionate, and forward thinking leader looking for your next challenge in Mathematics? We are seeking an inspiring senior leader to join our highly skilled and dedicated team as we work towards our goal of providing exceptional education at the heart of our community. Securing strong literacy and Mathematics outcomes is central to our mission, and we are looking for an exceptional colleague to help drive us towards our ambitious goals. Oasis Academy Don Valley delivers "Excellence by all, for all." We are a dynamic and vibrant Academy with enthusiastic, committed, and high performing staff. This is an exciting time to join us, with significant opportunities for professional development and career progression across the city. Our mission is to ensure that every student, staff member, and family is entitled to an exceptional educational experience. Don Valley is a wonderful place to work, strengthened by excellent partnerships with our students, their families, and the wider community. In 2021, we launched our Horizons project, providing every student with a dedicated iPad for use in the classroom. This transformative initiative has opened new opportunities for digital learning, and we are seeking a Mathematics leader who can champion the use of interactive technology to enhance numeracy provision. We are investing heavily in digital Mathematics resources and want a leader who will help position our Academy at the forefront of innovation within the Trust. As part of Oasis Community Learning (OCL), the Academy follows a pre resourced, Trust wide curriculum, offering exceptional pedagogical development and support from our National Lead Practitioner for Mathematics. Benefits We Offer Exceptional CPD, including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy and department CPD, and termly Trust wide CPD A fully resourced, pre planned curriculum with autonomy to adapt for your students A centralised Culture for Learning policy that enables teachers to teach and students to learn, supported by strong Pastoral and SEND teams A streamlined, workload conscious feedback and assessment policy Opportunities to undertake fully funded National Professional Qualifications and access to the Apprenticeship Levy The chance to run an extra curricular club of your choice iPad access for all staff and students, enabling high quality digital assessment and learning Clear career progression pathways within the Trust, including potential National Lead Practitioner roles Eye care vouchers and Cycle to Work scheme Access to the Health Shield Cash Plan (GP access, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody) Policies supporting work/life balance, including Time Off Work, Menopause, Flexible Working, and Sabbatical policies Trust wide recognition of mental health challenges and support from our National Mental Health Team Confidential counselling services for staff and their households Job / Person Summary We are seeking an inspirational and outstanding Mathematics leader to strengthen the leadership capacity of this core department. The successful candidate will: Teach Mathematics to the highest standard at KS3 and KS4 Lead and line manage the Mathematics Department Contribute positively to Academy life and culture Support and promote the Academy ethos Engage in and support extra curricular activities If you are committed to professional growth and excited by the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our Academy, we would be delighted to receive your application. Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Mathematics Leadership Salary: Leadership Scale (negotiable depending on experience) Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Apply By: 6th March 2026, 12.00pm Job Overview Are you an ambitious, passionate, and forward thinking leader looking for your next challenge in Mathematics? We are seeking an inspiring senior leader to join our highly skilled and dedicated team as we work towards our goal of providing exceptional education at the heart of our community. Securing strong literacy and Mathematics outcomes is central to our mission, and we are looking for an exceptional colleague to help drive us towards our ambitious goals. Oasis Academy Don Valley delivers "Excellence by all, for all." We are a dynamic and vibrant Academy with enthusiastic, committed, and high performing staff. This is an exciting time to join us, with significant opportunities for professional development and career progression across the city. Our mission is to ensure that every student, staff member, and family is entitled to an exceptional educational experience. Don Valley is a wonderful place to work, strengthened by excellent partnerships with our students, their families, and the wider community. In 2021, we launched our Horizons project, providing every student with a dedicated iPad for use in the classroom. This transformative initiative has opened new opportunities for digital learning, and we are seeking a Mathematics leader who can champion the use of interactive technology to enhance numeracy provision. We are investing heavily in digital Mathematics resources and want a leader who will help position our Academy at the forefront of innovation within the Trust. As part of Oasis Community Learning (OCL), the Academy follows a pre resourced, Trust wide curriculum, offering exceptional pedagogical development and support from our National Lead Practitioner for Mathematics. Benefits We Offer Exceptional CPD, including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy and department CPD, and termly Trust wide CPD A fully resourced, pre planned curriculum with autonomy to adapt for your students A centralised Culture for Learning policy that enables teachers to teach and students to learn, supported by strong Pastoral and SEND teams A streamlined, workload conscious feedback and assessment policy Opportunities to undertake fully funded National Professional Qualifications and access to the Apprenticeship Levy The chance to run an extra curricular club of your choice iPad access for all staff and students, enabling high quality digital assessment and learning Clear career progression pathways within the Trust, including potential National Lead Practitioner roles Eye care vouchers and Cycle to Work scheme Access to the Health Shield Cash Plan (GP access, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody) Policies supporting work/life balance, including Time Off Work, Menopause, Flexible Working, and Sabbatical policies Trust wide recognition of mental health challenges and support from our National Mental Health Team Confidential counselling services for staff and their households Job / Person Summary We are seeking an inspirational and outstanding Mathematics leader to strengthen the leadership capacity of this core department. The successful candidate will: Teach Mathematics to the highest standard at KS3 and KS4 Lead and line manage the Mathematics Department Contribute positively to Academy life and culture Support and promote the Academy ethos Engage in and support extra curricular activities If you are committed to professional growth and excited by the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our Academy, we would be delighted to receive your application. Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.
37 hours per week / £32,565 per annum / fixed-term Maternity cover (12 Months) / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-1700, Friday 9.00-16.30. At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. YMCA WiSE (What is Sexual Exploitation) is our specialist project supporting children and young people across Sussex and Surrey who are affected by, or at risk of, exploitation. Through education, awarenessraising and empowerment, we help young people understand healthy relationships, recognise harmful behaviours, and build safety and resilience. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our WiSE team as a Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner . In this vital role, you will work alongside the Service manager, an Early Intervention worker, and two experienced Practitioners. You will be colocated with the Exploitation team at Guildford Police Station , working collaboratively with partner agencies to support young people and contribute to multiagency safeguarding responses. The role involves a significant amount of lone working and frequent travel across Surrey to meet clients and attend meetings, with occasional travel further afield. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. What you will be doing In this role, you will hold a caseload of young people aged 10-25 who are vulnerable to sexual or criminal exploitation, providing intensive, personcentred support. You will work closely with professionals across multiple agencies to promote safety, disrupt exploitation, and empower young people to move towards safer, more stable futures. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of vulnerable young people, helping them stay safe and move away from the influence of perpetrators. Work collaboratively with partner professionals to design and deliver tailored support packages, offering specialist consultation where needed. Maintain accurate case records and contribute to clear, timely, and professional reports. Liaise effectively with Children's Services, Surrey Police, and other agencies to disrupt abuse and support safeguarding and prosecution processes. Deliver training and awareness workshops to professionals, foster carers, and partner agencies to strengthen community understanding and responses to exploitation. Contribute to strategic development, deputising at relevant meetings and helping shape best practice across the service. This is a challenging role; many of the young people you support may not recognise the risks they are facing or the abusive dynamics within their relationships. Supporting victims can at times be emotionally demanding and distressing. To ensure you feel supported and able to deliver highquality practice, you will receive: Onetoone clinical supervision Weekly team meetings Regular line management supervision focused on both casework and wellbeing We recognise the emotional weight of this work and prioritise a reflective, supportive environment for all team members. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we're looking for. Qualifications, experience and knowledge We are looking for someone who brings a strong combination of professional understanding, practical experience, and a commitment to safeguarding young people. You will ideally have: A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or an equivalent field - or significant comparable experience working directly with vulnerable young people. Proven safeguarding experience involving children and young people, with the ability to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns appropriately. Direct casework experience supporting young people aged 10-25, delivering structured, personcentred interventions. Experience facilitating group work that engages, educates and empowers young people. Experience delivering and riskassessing outreach work, ensuring safe, effective practice in community settings. A strong understanding of the risks faced by vulnerable young people, including sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, and harmful sexual behaviour. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this secondment opportunity, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 29 March at midnight. PLEASE NOTE that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
37 hours per week / £32,565 per annum / fixed-term Maternity cover (12 Months) / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-1700, Friday 9.00-16.30. At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. YMCA WiSE (What is Sexual Exploitation) is our specialist project supporting children and young people across Sussex and Surrey who are affected by, or at risk of, exploitation. Through education, awarenessraising and empowerment, we help young people understand healthy relationships, recognise harmful behaviours, and build safety and resilience. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our WiSE team as a Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner . In this vital role, you will work alongside the Service manager, an Early Intervention worker, and two experienced Practitioners. You will be colocated with the Exploitation team at Guildford Police Station , working collaboratively with partner agencies to support young people and contribute to multiagency safeguarding responses. The role involves a significant amount of lone working and frequent travel across Surrey to meet clients and attend meetings, with occasional travel further afield. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. What you will be doing In this role, you will hold a caseload of young people aged 10-25 who are vulnerable to sexual or criminal exploitation, providing intensive, personcentred support. You will work closely with professionals across multiple agencies to promote safety, disrupt exploitation, and empower young people to move towards safer, more stable futures. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of vulnerable young people, helping them stay safe and move away from the influence of perpetrators. Work collaboratively with partner professionals to design and deliver tailored support packages, offering specialist consultation where needed. Maintain accurate case records and contribute to clear, timely, and professional reports. Liaise effectively with Children's Services, Surrey Police, and other agencies to disrupt abuse and support safeguarding and prosecution processes. Deliver training and awareness workshops to professionals, foster carers, and partner agencies to strengthen community understanding and responses to exploitation. Contribute to strategic development, deputising at relevant meetings and helping shape best practice across the service. This is a challenging role; many of the young people you support may not recognise the risks they are facing or the abusive dynamics within their relationships. Supporting victims can at times be emotionally demanding and distressing. To ensure you feel supported and able to deliver highquality practice, you will receive: Onetoone clinical supervision Weekly team meetings Regular line management supervision focused on both casework and wellbeing We recognise the emotional weight of this work and prioritise a reflective, supportive environment for all team members. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we're looking for. Qualifications, experience and knowledge We are looking for someone who brings a strong combination of professional understanding, practical experience, and a commitment to safeguarding young people. You will ideally have: A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or an equivalent field - or significant comparable experience working directly with vulnerable young people. Proven safeguarding experience involving children and young people, with the ability to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns appropriately. Direct casework experience supporting young people aged 10-25, delivering structured, personcentred interventions. Experience facilitating group work that engages, educates and empowers young people. Experience delivering and riskassessing outreach work, ensuring safe, effective practice in community settings. A strong understanding of the risks faced by vulnerable young people, including sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, and harmful sexual behaviour. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this secondment opportunity, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 29 March at midnight. PLEASE NOTE that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
We are looking for a Programme Director for our Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) Programme, to succeed Professor Marian Knight who reaches the end of their tenure on 31 May 2026. The NIHR PGfAR funding scheme makes significant awards of flexible funding budget and duration. Since the Programme was established in 2006, 47 rounds have been completed, leading to over 340 awards, largely health care related but increasingly, public health and social care orientated. To view our current funded projects, please visit the NIHR funding and awards website. The research is applied and relatively 'near-term', with an expectation of clear benefits to patients, service users, carers, and the health and social care systems. Further information can be found by visiting the Programme Grants for Applied Research website. In parallel, the programme offers both seed funding and/or follow on funding for those researchers seeking to strengthen their research activities funded via its component Programme Development Grants scheme. Please refer to the NIHR Programme Development Grants web pages for more details. This role is an honorary post and does not confer any employment status or any employment rights. You should have an agreement in writing of support from your employing organisation when applying. If you believe passionately in inclusive evidence based care and want to make health, public health and social care services and organisations work better for service users, patients, and the dedicated staff and managers who provide care, and you have a strong track record in health and care services research, then this is the role for you. Leading this influential programme, as part of a wider group of NIHR programme directors, will allow you to work across the health and care sectors and alongside key influencers in government. As Programme Director, you will have the opportunity to guide the strategic focus and evolution of the PGfAR Programme. You will have strategic accountability for the programme's research budget, working in co leadership with the NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHR CC) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to maximise the value of the investment through the commissioned portfolio. You will be responsible for the overall scientific quality of the PGfAR Programme portfolio, and for probity of decision making. You will have oversight of the programme's portfolio of funded studies. Alongside other programme directors you will be part of the NIHR research programmes senior leadership team. You will work collaboratively across programmes, and with other parts of NIHR and the DHSC, to maximise the strategic impact of not only the PGfAR Programme but NIHR's investment across the research programmes portfolio in the delivery of key priorities. The right candidate will have proven experience of health care, although knowledge of public health and social care would be beneficial, as well as sound knowledge of research and development in the field of health, public health and social care. For this role, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience of working in primary care. They will have a good understanding of research methods relevant to the programme, excellent communication and negotiating skills, and proven ability to chair committees effectively. This role is accountable to the Deputy Director of Research Programmes in the Science, Research and Evidence directorate at the Department of Health and Social Care. Tenure and time commitment The tenure for this role is 3 years in the first instance, to be reviewed at 2 years. In the context of ongoing programme development, this role may evolve as Programme Director roles are reorganised or consolidated. Depending on these changes, there may be potential to extend by up to 2 years to a total of 5 years by mutual agreement. You cannot hold any other NIHR honorary role for the duration of the tenure, other than in exceptional circumstances. The overall time commitment includes attending meetings, providing specific advice and undertaking background and planning work. Key responsibilities Your key responsibilities will include: as part of the wider NIHR programme director group, working with the Scientific Director for Research Programmes and the DHSC Science Research and Evidence Directorate senior management team to drive the strategic evolution and profile of both the PGfAR Programme and the wider programmes portfolio. This will include working collaboratively with other parts of the NIHR considering not only the PGfAR Programme budget but also the overall NIHR programmes budgetary limits as well as the wider policy framework setting the scientific direction of the PGfAR Programme, including the balance of its content, relevance and responsiveness to the needs and priorities of the wider health, public health and social care system and DHSC, including the need to ensure that research funded by the PGfAR Programme crosses health, public health, primary, secondary and social care borders, where appropriate promoting the PGfAR Programme, and the NIHR more generally, within the wider research and practitioner communities, with a particular view to maximising the impact of PGfAR Programme projects on health and care policy and practice, in turn driving positive impacts on individuals and populations supporting the commissioning of research to address strategic priorities advising the NIHR on all matters related to the programme and associated areas of interest playing a key role in developing the profile of NIHR research programmes and the wider NIHR through significant external liaison and ambassadorial activities maintaining relationships with PGfAR contract holders and related stakeholders providing strategic oversight, through the NIHR CC and in conjunction with DHSC, to ensure the quality and transparency of the procedures adopted for commissioning and managing projects are maintained, to drive maximum impact and value for money chairing the PGfAR Governance & Strategy meetings you will be expected to: play a role in developing the profile of the research programmes through DHSC and/or NIHR strategy groups and significant external liaison represent the PGfAR Programme on the NIHR Strategy and Engagement Board and other key NIHR fora maintain a watching brief on the PGfAR portfolio; making recommendations to the DHSC on variations to contract requests, meeting research teams to review progress and making decisions on project closures where applicable attend activity update meetings with the NIHR CC on a regular basis, to provide advice and receive information to support your role respond to and implement new NIHR and DHSC policies, ensuring compliance in the delivery of your responsibilities as a Programme Director have a strong commitment and drive to promote equitable and inclusive practices What you will bring to the role We are looking for a skilled professional with a background in health and care research; although not essential, familiarity with public health and/or social care would be beneficial. You should have strong communication and leadership skills, and experience or an understanding of research commissioning. Other essential key skills, qualifications and experience include: knowledge of the NIHR and a good understanding of the health and care landscape demonstrable leadership experience relevant to the programme willingness to be flexible, as your portfolio may change over time in the context of the ongoing development of NIHR Research Programmes a strong commitment to promoting research inclusion in all aspects of programme activity the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively discretion in the handling of confidential information a proven track record of research leadership and familiarity with processes for securing and delivering high quality research a strong commitment to supporting patient and public involvement (PPI) as a core value throughout the programme experience of maintaining and creating new, complex relationships proven experience of chairing committees the ability to interpret budget information effectively General requirements: the capacity to dedicate time to the PGfAR Programme, including attending meetings (for example, x 6 day funding committees (both PGfAR and PDG), x3 PGfAR shortlisting meetings, 4x NIHR Strategy and Engagement Board etc) and preparation work, and post award activity willingness and ability to travel regularly to London and other locations across the UK to attend in person meetings and engagements as required the capacity to work within the wider NIHR including, if required, representing NIHR at national and international level
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Programme Director for our Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) Programme, to succeed Professor Marian Knight who reaches the end of their tenure on 31 May 2026. The NIHR PGfAR funding scheme makes significant awards of flexible funding budget and duration. Since the Programme was established in 2006, 47 rounds have been completed, leading to over 340 awards, largely health care related but increasingly, public health and social care orientated. To view our current funded projects, please visit the NIHR funding and awards website. The research is applied and relatively 'near-term', with an expectation of clear benefits to patients, service users, carers, and the health and social care systems. Further information can be found by visiting the Programme Grants for Applied Research website. In parallel, the programme offers both seed funding and/or follow on funding for those researchers seeking to strengthen their research activities funded via its component Programme Development Grants scheme. Please refer to the NIHR Programme Development Grants web pages for more details. This role is an honorary post and does not confer any employment status or any employment rights. You should have an agreement in writing of support from your employing organisation when applying. If you believe passionately in inclusive evidence based care and want to make health, public health and social care services and organisations work better for service users, patients, and the dedicated staff and managers who provide care, and you have a strong track record in health and care services research, then this is the role for you. Leading this influential programme, as part of a wider group of NIHR programme directors, will allow you to work across the health and care sectors and alongside key influencers in government. As Programme Director, you will have the opportunity to guide the strategic focus and evolution of the PGfAR Programme. You will have strategic accountability for the programme's research budget, working in co leadership with the NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHR CC) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to maximise the value of the investment through the commissioned portfolio. You will be responsible for the overall scientific quality of the PGfAR Programme portfolio, and for probity of decision making. You will have oversight of the programme's portfolio of funded studies. Alongside other programme directors you will be part of the NIHR research programmes senior leadership team. You will work collaboratively across programmes, and with other parts of NIHR and the DHSC, to maximise the strategic impact of not only the PGfAR Programme but NIHR's investment across the research programmes portfolio in the delivery of key priorities. The right candidate will have proven experience of health care, although knowledge of public health and social care would be beneficial, as well as sound knowledge of research and development in the field of health, public health and social care. For this role, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience of working in primary care. They will have a good understanding of research methods relevant to the programme, excellent communication and negotiating skills, and proven ability to chair committees effectively. This role is accountable to the Deputy Director of Research Programmes in the Science, Research and Evidence directorate at the Department of Health and Social Care. Tenure and time commitment The tenure for this role is 3 years in the first instance, to be reviewed at 2 years. In the context of ongoing programme development, this role may evolve as Programme Director roles are reorganised or consolidated. Depending on these changes, there may be potential to extend by up to 2 years to a total of 5 years by mutual agreement. You cannot hold any other NIHR honorary role for the duration of the tenure, other than in exceptional circumstances. The overall time commitment includes attending meetings, providing specific advice and undertaking background and planning work. Key responsibilities Your key responsibilities will include: as part of the wider NIHR programme director group, working with the Scientific Director for Research Programmes and the DHSC Science Research and Evidence Directorate senior management team to drive the strategic evolution and profile of both the PGfAR Programme and the wider programmes portfolio. This will include working collaboratively with other parts of the NIHR considering not only the PGfAR Programme budget but also the overall NIHR programmes budgetary limits as well as the wider policy framework setting the scientific direction of the PGfAR Programme, including the balance of its content, relevance and responsiveness to the needs and priorities of the wider health, public health and social care system and DHSC, including the need to ensure that research funded by the PGfAR Programme crosses health, public health, primary, secondary and social care borders, where appropriate promoting the PGfAR Programme, and the NIHR more generally, within the wider research and practitioner communities, with a particular view to maximising the impact of PGfAR Programme projects on health and care policy and practice, in turn driving positive impacts on individuals and populations supporting the commissioning of research to address strategic priorities advising the NIHR on all matters related to the programme and associated areas of interest playing a key role in developing the profile of NIHR research programmes and the wider NIHR through significant external liaison and ambassadorial activities maintaining relationships with PGfAR contract holders and related stakeholders providing strategic oversight, through the NIHR CC and in conjunction with DHSC, to ensure the quality and transparency of the procedures adopted for commissioning and managing projects are maintained, to drive maximum impact and value for money chairing the PGfAR Governance & Strategy meetings you will be expected to: play a role in developing the profile of the research programmes through DHSC and/or NIHR strategy groups and significant external liaison represent the PGfAR Programme on the NIHR Strategy and Engagement Board and other key NIHR fora maintain a watching brief on the PGfAR portfolio; making recommendations to the DHSC on variations to contract requests, meeting research teams to review progress and making decisions on project closures where applicable attend activity update meetings with the NIHR CC on a regular basis, to provide advice and receive information to support your role respond to and implement new NIHR and DHSC policies, ensuring compliance in the delivery of your responsibilities as a Programme Director have a strong commitment and drive to promote equitable and inclusive practices What you will bring to the role We are looking for a skilled professional with a background in health and care research; although not essential, familiarity with public health and/or social care would be beneficial. You should have strong communication and leadership skills, and experience or an understanding of research commissioning. Other essential key skills, qualifications and experience include: knowledge of the NIHR and a good understanding of the health and care landscape demonstrable leadership experience relevant to the programme willingness to be flexible, as your portfolio may change over time in the context of the ongoing development of NIHR Research Programmes a strong commitment to promoting research inclusion in all aspects of programme activity the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively discretion in the handling of confidential information a proven track record of research leadership and familiarity with processes for securing and delivering high quality research a strong commitment to supporting patient and public involvement (PPI) as a core value throughout the programme experience of maintaining and creating new, complex relationships proven experience of chairing committees the ability to interpret budget information effectively General requirements: the capacity to dedicate time to the PGfAR Programme, including attending meetings (for example, x 6 day funding committees (both PGfAR and PDG), x3 PGfAR shortlisting meetings, 4x NIHR Strategy and Engagement Board etc) and preparation work, and post award activity willingness and ability to travel regularly to London and other locations across the UK to attend in person meetings and engagements as required the capacity to work within the wider NIHR including, if required, representing NIHR at national and international level
NHS National Services Scotland
Motherwell, Lanarkshire
The Role Registered Nurse responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to deliver high standards of client / patient nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disability or co morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the caseload holder / charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner. The registered nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal and clinical supervision of students and clinical / healthcare support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner Additional for those with 2 years post registration Acting as Named Nurse (or equivalent), responsible for the application of the framework of the Nursing Process to ensure a high standard of client / patient care, delegated by the charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner who provides clinical supervision to the post holder and retains overall responsibility for patient care. Co ordinating and supervising a small team of junior nurses or practitioners, students and clinical support workers in delivering care. Where required the post holder will undertake a delegated range of duties of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence, including taking charge of the clinical area NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent time management skills Working knowledge of basic information technology Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Up to date with NHS mandatory training Open to newly qualified or experienced staff Recent experience in old age psychiatry Good knowledge around mental health legislation Demonstrate evidence based practice Clinical practice skills ,Phlebotomy, ECG interpretation etc Contract type Permanent Full time 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Cleland Hospital The working pattern for this role 5 days from 7. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Stephen Tully, Senior Charge Nurse on For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. Additional Information for Applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early. For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: Please check your e mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent-regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Right to Work within the UK NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at . Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
The Role Registered Nurse responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to deliver high standards of client / patient nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disability or co morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the caseload holder / charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner. The registered nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal and clinical supervision of students and clinical / healthcare support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner Additional for those with 2 years post registration Acting as Named Nurse (or equivalent), responsible for the application of the framework of the Nursing Process to ensure a high standard of client / patient care, delegated by the charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner who provides clinical supervision to the post holder and retains overall responsibility for patient care. Co ordinating and supervising a small team of junior nurses or practitioners, students and clinical support workers in delivering care. Where required the post holder will undertake a delegated range of duties of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence, including taking charge of the clinical area NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent time management skills Working knowledge of basic information technology Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Up to date with NHS mandatory training Open to newly qualified or experienced staff Recent experience in old age psychiatry Good knowledge around mental health legislation Demonstrate evidence based practice Clinical practice skills ,Phlebotomy, ECG interpretation etc Contract type Permanent Full time 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Cleland Hospital The working pattern for this role 5 days from 7. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Stephen Tully, Senior Charge Nurse on For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. Additional Information for Applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early. For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: Please check your e mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent-regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Right to Work within the UK NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at . Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
37 hours per week / £32,565 per annum / fixed-term Maternity cover (12 Months) / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-1700, Friday 9.00-16.30. At YMCA DownsLink Group, is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. YMCA is our specialist project supporting children and young people across Sussex and Surrey who are affected by, or at risk of, exploitation. Through education, awareness-raising and empowerment, we help young people understand healthy relationships, recognise harmful behaviours, and build safety and resilience. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our WiSE team as a Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner . In this vital role, you will work alongside the Service manager, an Early Intervention worker, and two experienced Practitioners. You will be co-located with the Exploitation team at Guildford Police Station , working collaboratively with partner agencies to support young people and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding responses. The role involves a significant amount of lone working and frequent travel across Surrey to meet clients and attend meetings, with occasional travel further afield. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. What you will be doing In this role, you will hold a caseload of young people aged who are vulnerable to sexual or criminal exploitation, providing intensive, person - centred support. You will work closely with professionals across multiple agencies to promote safety, disrupt exploitation, and empower young people to move towards safer, more stable futures. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of vulnerable young people, helping them stay safe and move away from the influence of perpetrators. Work collaboratively with partner professionals to design and deliver tailored support packages, offering specialist consultation where needed. Maintain accurate case records and contribute to clear, timely, and professional reports. Liaise effectively with Children s Services, Surrey Police, and other agencies to disrupt abuse and support safeguarding and prosecution processes. Deliver training and awareness workshops to professionals, foster carers, and partner agencies to strengthen community understanding and responses to exploitation. Contribute to strategic development, deputising at relevant meetings and helping shape best practice across the service. This is a challenging role; many of the young people you support may not recognise the risks they are facing or the abusive dynamics within their relationships. Supporting victims can at times be emotionally demanding and distressing. To ensure you feel supported and able to deliver high-quality practice, you will receive: One-to-one clinical supervision Weekly team meetings Regular line management supervision focused on both casework and wellbeing We recognise the emotional weight of this work and prioritise a reflective, supportive environment for all team members. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we re looking for. Qualifications, experience and knowledge We are looking for someone who brings a strong combination of professional understanding, practical experience, and a commitment to safeguarding young people. You will ideally have: A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or an equivalent field or significant comparable experience working directly with vulnerable young people. Proven safeguarding experience involving children and young people, with the ability to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns appropriately. Direct casework experience supporting young people aged , delivering structured, person-centred interventions. Experience facilitating group work that engages, educates and empowers young people. Experience delivering and risk-assessing outreach work, ensuring safe, effective practice in community settings. A strong understanding of the risks faced by vulnerable young people, including sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, and harmful sexual behaviour. CLOSING DATE: Sunday 29 March at midnight. PLEASE NOTE that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children s and Adults Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
37 hours per week / £32,565 per annum / fixed-term Maternity cover (12 Months) / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-1700, Friday 9.00-16.30. At YMCA DownsLink Group, is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. YMCA is our specialist project supporting children and young people across Sussex and Surrey who are affected by, or at risk of, exploitation. Through education, awareness-raising and empowerment, we help young people understand healthy relationships, recognise harmful behaviours, and build safety and resilience. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our WiSE team as a Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner . In this vital role, you will work alongside the Service manager, an Early Intervention worker, and two experienced Practitioners. You will be co-located with the Exploitation team at Guildford Police Station , working collaboratively with partner agencies to support young people and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding responses. The role involves a significant amount of lone working and frequent travel across Surrey to meet clients and attend meetings, with occasional travel further afield. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. What you will be doing In this role, you will hold a caseload of young people aged who are vulnerable to sexual or criminal exploitation, providing intensive, person - centred support. You will work closely with professionals across multiple agencies to promote safety, disrupt exploitation, and empower young people to move towards safer, more stable futures. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of vulnerable young people, helping them stay safe and move away from the influence of perpetrators. Work collaboratively with partner professionals to design and deliver tailored support packages, offering specialist consultation where needed. Maintain accurate case records and contribute to clear, timely, and professional reports. Liaise effectively with Children s Services, Surrey Police, and other agencies to disrupt abuse and support safeguarding and prosecution processes. Deliver training and awareness workshops to professionals, foster carers, and partner agencies to strengthen community understanding and responses to exploitation. Contribute to strategic development, deputising at relevant meetings and helping shape best practice across the service. This is a challenging role; many of the young people you support may not recognise the risks they are facing or the abusive dynamics within their relationships. Supporting victims can at times be emotionally demanding and distressing. To ensure you feel supported and able to deliver high-quality practice, you will receive: One-to-one clinical supervision Weekly team meetings Regular line management supervision focused on both casework and wellbeing We recognise the emotional weight of this work and prioritise a reflective, supportive environment for all team members. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we re looking for. Qualifications, experience and knowledge We are looking for someone who brings a strong combination of professional understanding, practical experience, and a commitment to safeguarding young people. You will ideally have: A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or an equivalent field or significant comparable experience working directly with vulnerable young people. Proven safeguarding experience involving children and young people, with the ability to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns appropriately. Direct casework experience supporting young people aged , delivering structured, person-centred interventions. Experience facilitating group work that engages, educates and empowers young people. Experience delivering and risk-assessing outreach work, ensuring safe, effective practice in community settings. A strong understanding of the risks faced by vulnerable young people, including sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, and harmful sexual behaviour. CLOSING DATE: Sunday 29 March at midnight. PLEASE NOTE that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children s and Adults Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
NHS National Services Scotland
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Perioperative Services - Dr Gray's Hospital, Moray Launch your perioperative management career at DGH. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic Band 7 SCN/ODP to lead perioperative services in Moray, with a key focus on consultant led obstetric and women's services for Dr Gray's as part of a multi disciplinary programme team. You will play a central role in shaping safe, high quality perioperative care for the Moray Community, by ensuring workforce readiness and robust clinical governance (aligned to current DGH pathways and workforce plans). This post forms part of a small team of two Senior Charge Nurses / Operating Department Practitioners, and the successful candidate will be expected to provide mutual cover to ensure consistent leadership and oversight across all perioperative services within Dr Gray's Theatre Suite. The Role Provide visible, compassionate leadership across the perioperative continuum (anaesthetics, scrub, circulation, recovery). Lead day to day operations, staffing, and safe delivery of scheduled theatre lists, ensuring resilient coverage and adherence to perioperative standards. Drive service improvement and development, including training, competency assurance, and readiness for expanding scheduled activity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to embed best practice, clinical pathways, and documentation standards across perioperative care. Foster a learning culture-coaching, mentoring, and supporting practitioners, NGNs/ODPs, HCSWs, and students. About You Registered Nurse (Adult) or ODP with substantial perioperative experience (women's services desirable). Proven leadership in theatre operations, workforce planning, rostering, and escalation for safe staffing. Strong track record in service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement within perioperative settings. Confident communicator who builds effective relationships across clinical and managerial teams. Committed to education, supervision, and competency sign off frameworks for all perioperative practice (including women's and obstetric competencies). What We Offer An opportunity to collaboratively lead Perioperative Services at DGH during a pivotal phase of service enhancements and the development of a consultant led obstetric service, working with a multi disciplinary programme team. Support from a collaborative multidisciplinary team and access to structured perioperative learning resources and case based workbooks specific to DGH. Professional development and scope to influence workforce models, pathways, and perioperative standards for Moray. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate (subject to organisational policy). Key Responsibilities (Summary) Lead rostering, skills mix, and real time theatre coordination to deliver safe scheduled obstetric lists. Implement, monitor, and refine clinical pathways and documentation standards (Opera / BadgerNet obstetric workflows). Oversee education and competency programmes; maintain training records and sign offs across anaesthetics, scrub, circulation, and recovery. Champion incident learning, audit, and QI cycles; report outcomes and drive improvement. Engage with recruitment, induction, and retention initiatives to build a resilient team. Infrormal enquiries to Lesley Gow Home - Wish you Worked Here ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at . Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Please note that our correspondence method is by e mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering. NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Perioperative Services - Dr Gray's Hospital, Moray Launch your perioperative management career at DGH. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic Band 7 SCN/ODP to lead perioperative services in Moray, with a key focus on consultant led obstetric and women's services for Dr Gray's as part of a multi disciplinary programme team. You will play a central role in shaping safe, high quality perioperative care for the Moray Community, by ensuring workforce readiness and robust clinical governance (aligned to current DGH pathways and workforce plans). This post forms part of a small team of two Senior Charge Nurses / Operating Department Practitioners, and the successful candidate will be expected to provide mutual cover to ensure consistent leadership and oversight across all perioperative services within Dr Gray's Theatre Suite. The Role Provide visible, compassionate leadership across the perioperative continuum (anaesthetics, scrub, circulation, recovery). Lead day to day operations, staffing, and safe delivery of scheduled theatre lists, ensuring resilient coverage and adherence to perioperative standards. Drive service improvement and development, including training, competency assurance, and readiness for expanding scheduled activity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to embed best practice, clinical pathways, and documentation standards across perioperative care. Foster a learning culture-coaching, mentoring, and supporting practitioners, NGNs/ODPs, HCSWs, and students. About You Registered Nurse (Adult) or ODP with substantial perioperative experience (women's services desirable). Proven leadership in theatre operations, workforce planning, rostering, and escalation for safe staffing. Strong track record in service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement within perioperative settings. Confident communicator who builds effective relationships across clinical and managerial teams. Committed to education, supervision, and competency sign off frameworks for all perioperative practice (including women's and obstetric competencies). What We Offer An opportunity to collaboratively lead Perioperative Services at DGH during a pivotal phase of service enhancements and the development of a consultant led obstetric service, working with a multi disciplinary programme team. Support from a collaborative multidisciplinary team and access to structured perioperative learning resources and case based workbooks specific to DGH. Professional development and scope to influence workforce models, pathways, and perioperative standards for Moray. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate (subject to organisational policy). Key Responsibilities (Summary) Lead rostering, skills mix, and real time theatre coordination to deliver safe scheduled obstetric lists. Implement, monitor, and refine clinical pathways and documentation standards (Opera / BadgerNet obstetric workflows). Oversee education and competency programmes; maintain training records and sign offs across anaesthetics, scrub, circulation, and recovery. Champion incident learning, audit, and QI cycles; report outcomes and drive improvement. Engage with recruitment, induction, and retention initiatives to build a resilient team. Infrormal enquiries to Lesley Gow Home - Wish you Worked Here ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at . Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. 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Together we can change children's lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us. A qualified therapist/ counsellor, you've been working in the profession for at least a year, and now it's time to take the next step. As a Place2Be Supervising Counsellor- Peripatety you will provide quality service in schools in situations such as new school set up, cover School Based Staff long and short term absences and extra support when required. You will effectively manage all aspects of the Place2Be school project in partnership with the school, ensuring that the children and young people are provided with therapeutic and emotional support. As part of a huge community of practitioners across the United Kingdom, you'll have opportunities to share best practice and develop clinical thinking, knowledge and learning. You'll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career. This is a community based role where you will provide 1:1 sessions both in schools and in our local community hub across the Battersea/Clapham area. Referrals come through CAMHS and schools, and we prioritise seeing young people in their school setting wherever this is possible and appropriate. The hub is reserved for young people who cannot be reached in school - for example due to EBSA, suspension, a need for discretion, or other circumstances that make school based work unsuitable. Although we arrange rooms in schools for those who can be seen on site, the service itself remains a community role rather than a school based post. For a career with purpose, this is your place. We are seeking applicants located within the "insert area/s" and are able to travel flexibly within the locality as and where required. Recruitment Process As part of the application, you will need to answer some questions to support your application. Please do answer as thoroughly as you can as your answers will be used in the shortlisting process. Closing date for applications Midnight on 26 February 2026 Our Benefits When you work at Place2Be -whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising -every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here's just a few things we have on offer Annual Leave that increases with service Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career 5% contributory pension scheme Life assurance of four times your annual salary A comprehensive employee assistance programme Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network) Wellbeing days to allow you some 'you' time Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application if you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role. If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on or email We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Together we can change children's lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us. A qualified therapist/ counsellor, you've been working in the profession for at least a year, and now it's time to take the next step. As a Place2Be Supervising Counsellor- Peripatety you will provide quality service in schools in situations such as new school set up, cover School Based Staff long and short term absences and extra support when required. You will effectively manage all aspects of the Place2Be school project in partnership with the school, ensuring that the children and young people are provided with therapeutic and emotional support. As part of a huge community of practitioners across the United Kingdom, you'll have opportunities to share best practice and develop clinical thinking, knowledge and learning. You'll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career. This is a community based role where you will provide 1:1 sessions both in schools and in our local community hub across the Battersea/Clapham area. Referrals come through CAMHS and schools, and we prioritise seeing young people in their school setting wherever this is possible and appropriate. The hub is reserved for young people who cannot be reached in school - for example due to EBSA, suspension, a need for discretion, or other circumstances that make school based work unsuitable. Although we arrange rooms in schools for those who can be seen on site, the service itself remains a community role rather than a school based post. For a career with purpose, this is your place. We are seeking applicants located within the "insert area/s" and are able to travel flexibly within the locality as and where required. Recruitment Process As part of the application, you will need to answer some questions to support your application. Please do answer as thoroughly as you can as your answers will be used in the shortlisting process. Closing date for applications Midnight on 26 February 2026 Our Benefits When you work at Place2Be -whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising -every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here's just a few things we have on offer Annual Leave that increases with service Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career 5% contributory pension scheme Life assurance of four times your annual salary A comprehensive employee assistance programme Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network) Wellbeing days to allow you some 'you' time Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application if you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role. If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on or email We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Passionate about choice? So are we. Here at MSI UK, we believe in turning Your Body, Your Choice, Your Future into reality for everyone. Contract type: Permanent Salary: £34,600 Hours: 37.5/30 hours, option of night shifts between either23:00-07:00 or 21:00-07:00 or day shifts Be the voice that makes a differenceone call at a time Looking for a role where compassion meets impact? Join us as a Clinical P click apply for full job details
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Passionate about choice? So are we. Here at MSI UK, we believe in turning Your Body, Your Choice, Your Future into reality for everyone. Contract type: Permanent Salary: £34,600 Hours: 37.5/30 hours, option of night shifts between either23:00-07:00 or 21:00-07:00 or day shifts Be the voice that makes a differenceone call at a time Looking for a role where compassion meets impact? Join us as a Clinical P click apply for full job details
AMT Consultant - Business Analyst Requisition ID: 10209 Amey Consulting is a leading consultancy that drives innovation through data and technology, enhancing our clients' business operations and processes. We provide solutions that derive insights, improve decision-making, and define a digital strategy that supports their vision, transforming and enabling them to become leaders in a rapidly changing technology and data landscape. You will be a leader within our Asset Management Transformation Team where we focus on improving our client's Infrastructure Asset Management capabilities - bringing the best of Asset Management Innovation to our clients. We utilise knowledge of ISO 55001 best practice, combining it with technology, integrated systems, asset specific understanding and embedding change in our client's organisations. What Makes This Role Unique: At Amey Consulting, we possess market-leading Asset Management specialists operating predominantly within regulated industries, particularly Major Infrastructure, Highways, Rail, Aviation, Maritime, and Energy. We focus on delivering excellence in Asset Management, underpinned by class leading data analytics and technology, helping organisations make informed decisions about managing their infrastructure assets. We embed ourselves with the client to improve their processes, systems, and data, and maintain these relationships after we leave. The Business Analyst will support the successful delivery of asset management transformation programmes across Amey's portfolio. You will work closely with clients, internal SMEs, and technical teams to understand business needs, identify challenges and improvement opportunities and translate these into clearly defined, value driven requirements and solutions. Through detailed analysis of current processes, operating models, data, and systems, you will shape future state designs that enable more efficient, sustainable, and resilient asset management practices. Your work will support both strategic decision making and the successful delivery of digital and data enabled change across the organisation. We want to hear from you if you have: Business needs analysis, ability to identify challenges, gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities across processes, systems, and data. Solution definition and design, converting business problems into actionable requirements, solution options, and future state models aligned to strategic objectives. Business process mapping and modelling (e.g., BPMN, Value Stream Mapping, User Journeys). Requirements elicitation and documentation (user stories, Business Requirements Documents, functional specifications and acceptance criteria). Working knowledge of asset management processes, lifecycle stages, asset hierarchies and data structures. Familiarity with ISO 55000 principles and asset management maturity models. Experience with asset management systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP, Confirm, Alloy, CAFM/EAM/GIS platforms). Ability to interpret and analyse data sets, asset registers, and information models. Experience defining acceptance criteria and supporting end to end testing/UAT. Understanding of Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and participation in agile ceremonies. Use of process and collaboration tools such as Visio, Miro, Confluence, DevOps, Jira, or similar. Ability to work closely with developers, architects, and data teams to validate technical feasibility and ensure solutions align with business needs and strategic objectives. Documentation of solution walkthroughs, system changes, and knowledge base materials. Relevant BA qualifications or professional accreditations, such as BCS Business Analysis Foundation, Practitioner, or Diploma level certifications desirable (or working towards). Demonstrated experience in balancing financial and technical requirements to ensure successful project management outcomes. Experience in leading and managing small to medium teams to deliver projects effectively and efficiently. Skilled in building strong client relationships and providing customer focused solutions that address key client needs and deliver maximum value. Qualification with APM / PRINCE2 / AgilePM desirable (or working towards) What we can offer you: At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We're huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications. Work life Balance - Work life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you. Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers EDI At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas - NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers. Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. Plus, a range of other great perks and benefits including: Pension- Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Choices- Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership. Save with Amey- Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. Your Career at Amey Consulting At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You'll be stretched, but always supported. We'll recognise your hard work and look after your well being too. You'll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one. Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
AMT Consultant - Business Analyst Requisition ID: 10209 Amey Consulting is a leading consultancy that drives innovation through data and technology, enhancing our clients' business operations and processes. We provide solutions that derive insights, improve decision-making, and define a digital strategy that supports their vision, transforming and enabling them to become leaders in a rapidly changing technology and data landscape. You will be a leader within our Asset Management Transformation Team where we focus on improving our client's Infrastructure Asset Management capabilities - bringing the best of Asset Management Innovation to our clients. We utilise knowledge of ISO 55001 best practice, combining it with technology, integrated systems, asset specific understanding and embedding change in our client's organisations. What Makes This Role Unique: At Amey Consulting, we possess market-leading Asset Management specialists operating predominantly within regulated industries, particularly Major Infrastructure, Highways, Rail, Aviation, Maritime, and Energy. We focus on delivering excellence in Asset Management, underpinned by class leading data analytics and technology, helping organisations make informed decisions about managing their infrastructure assets. We embed ourselves with the client to improve their processes, systems, and data, and maintain these relationships after we leave. The Business Analyst will support the successful delivery of asset management transformation programmes across Amey's portfolio. You will work closely with clients, internal SMEs, and technical teams to understand business needs, identify challenges and improvement opportunities and translate these into clearly defined, value driven requirements and solutions. Through detailed analysis of current processes, operating models, data, and systems, you will shape future state designs that enable more efficient, sustainable, and resilient asset management practices. Your work will support both strategic decision making and the successful delivery of digital and data enabled change across the organisation. We want to hear from you if you have: Business needs analysis, ability to identify challenges, gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities across processes, systems, and data. Solution definition and design, converting business problems into actionable requirements, solution options, and future state models aligned to strategic objectives. Business process mapping and modelling (e.g., BPMN, Value Stream Mapping, User Journeys). Requirements elicitation and documentation (user stories, Business Requirements Documents, functional specifications and acceptance criteria). Working knowledge of asset management processes, lifecycle stages, asset hierarchies and data structures. Familiarity with ISO 55000 principles and asset management maturity models. Experience with asset management systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP, Confirm, Alloy, CAFM/EAM/GIS platforms). Ability to interpret and analyse data sets, asset registers, and information models. Experience defining acceptance criteria and supporting end to end testing/UAT. Understanding of Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and participation in agile ceremonies. Use of process and collaboration tools such as Visio, Miro, Confluence, DevOps, Jira, or similar. Ability to work closely with developers, architects, and data teams to validate technical feasibility and ensure solutions align with business needs and strategic objectives. Documentation of solution walkthroughs, system changes, and knowledge base materials. Relevant BA qualifications or professional accreditations, such as BCS Business Analysis Foundation, Practitioner, or Diploma level certifications desirable (or working towards). Demonstrated experience in balancing financial and technical requirements to ensure successful project management outcomes. Experience in leading and managing small to medium teams to deliver projects effectively and efficiently. Skilled in building strong client relationships and providing customer focused solutions that address key client needs and deliver maximum value. Qualification with APM / PRINCE2 / AgilePM desirable (or working towards) What we can offer you: At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We're huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications. Work life Balance - Work life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you. Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers EDI At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas - NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers. Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. Plus, a range of other great perks and benefits including: Pension- Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Choices- Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership. Save with Amey- Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. Your Career at Amey Consulting At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You'll be stretched, but always supported. We'll recognise your hard work and look after your well being too. You'll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one. Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology Location: Basildon Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum + £10,000 Joining Bonus and £1,500 wellbeing allowance Job Type: Full Time, Permanent We are expanding and are looking for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who is ready to advance their career aspirations in a supportive and collaborative environment. At the company, we believe in building a strong, collaborative team where individuals are encouraged to grow with us, not just work for us. We offer ongoing training and mentorship to help you further develop your existing skill set and advance within our organisation (we happen to be the largest clinical diagnostics company in Europe!). We are proud to be the first lab in the UK to offer some of our BMS staff the opportunity to read bacterial cultures from home, using cutting-edge BD Kiestra Synapsys technology. This role is based at our Hub site in Basildon. Please note that this company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered. About the Role: You will be a fundamental part of our close-knit Microbiology team, providing an efficient and effective service to two general hospitals and the local GP community. In this role, you will: Perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations Provide professional leadership to Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, Laboratory technicians, and MLAs Offer technical advice to clinicians on the appropriateness of tests and timescales Rotate through all areas of Microbiology, including: Automation Laboratory - Kiestra TLA, MRSA, and Urogenital Sections Manual Bacteriology - CL3, Mycology, and Waste Management NAATs and urinalysis Serology About you: Qualifications: HCPC registered, have at least 2 years post registration experience and have a Specialist portfolio or equivalent in Microbiology. We will consider applications from people nearing the completion of their specialist portfolio Able to work across 3 different sites in a 24-7 work environment if required Able to work with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem-solving skills Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Statistical Packages Working knowledge of Microbiological manual and automated techniques and practices Working knowledge of serology and Molecular biology techniques and platforms Our Commitment to You: We understand that a great work environment is built on support and care. Our rewards package is designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance of up to £1500 per annum. External Candidates can earn up to £46,580 per annum depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement Band 6 BMS participating in 24/7 service delivery including Night shifts and/or out of hours on-call will be eligible for a £10,000 joining bonus. About Us: The company closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering. We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce. We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways. We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions. Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. The company is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology Location: Basildon Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum + £10,000 Joining Bonus and £1,500 wellbeing allowance Job Type: Full Time, Permanent We are expanding and are looking for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who is ready to advance their career aspirations in a supportive and collaborative environment. At the company, we believe in building a strong, collaborative team where individuals are encouraged to grow with us, not just work for us. We offer ongoing training and mentorship to help you further develop your existing skill set and advance within our organisation (we happen to be the largest clinical diagnostics company in Europe!). We are proud to be the first lab in the UK to offer some of our BMS staff the opportunity to read bacterial cultures from home, using cutting-edge BD Kiestra Synapsys technology. This role is based at our Hub site in Basildon. Please note that this company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered. About the Role: You will be a fundamental part of our close-knit Microbiology team, providing an efficient and effective service to two general hospitals and the local GP community. In this role, you will: Perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations Provide professional leadership to Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, Laboratory technicians, and MLAs Offer technical advice to clinicians on the appropriateness of tests and timescales Rotate through all areas of Microbiology, including: Automation Laboratory - Kiestra TLA, MRSA, and Urogenital Sections Manual Bacteriology - CL3, Mycology, and Waste Management NAATs and urinalysis Serology About you: Qualifications: HCPC registered, have at least 2 years post registration experience and have a Specialist portfolio or equivalent in Microbiology. We will consider applications from people nearing the completion of their specialist portfolio Able to work across 3 different sites in a 24-7 work environment if required Able to work with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem-solving skills Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Statistical Packages Working knowledge of Microbiological manual and automated techniques and practices Working knowledge of serology and Molecular biology techniques and platforms Our Commitment to You: We understand that a great work environment is built on support and care. Our rewards package is designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance of up to £1500 per annum. External Candidates can earn up to £46,580 per annum depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement Band 6 BMS participating in 24/7 service delivery including Night shifts and/or out of hours on-call will be eligible for a £10,000 joining bonus. About Us: The company closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering. We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce. We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways. We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions. Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. The company is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Lead Nurse for Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy Band 8b Main area Surgical Gynae-Oncology Nursing Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time Flexible working Compressed hours 37.5 hours per week (Rotational day off to avoid strain injuries (RSI) - Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-B-267054 Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £64,455 - £74,896 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/03/:59 Interview date 23/03/2026 Job overview We are seeking an experienced senior nurse to lead our dynamic nurse-led Gynae Oncology Service. The postholder will provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across the pathway, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care. You will lead the development of our hysteroscopy and colposcopy services and must be a qualified practicing hysteroscopist and / or colposcopist. The role includes responsibility for workforce, leadership, recruitment, retention and staff development ensuring a skilled and sustainable team. You will oversee service performance, support delivery of cancer waiting times standards, and contribute to implementation of the new cancer plan. Strong governance, quality improvement and resource management skills are essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. This role includes corporate responsibilities and representation at Divisional and Trust-wide forums. We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking leader with proven managerial experience, excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality cancer care. Main duties of the job Manage and lead the Gynaecological-Oncology Nurse Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy services. Taking responsibility for ensuring high-quality, cost-effective healthcare across complex pathways Take accountability of the case load for Gynaecological-Oncology nurse led services, using local and national data to inform this and taking action as required Responsible for managing waiting times for nurse led services (inclusive of cancer and RRT) Responsible for the assessment, planning, diagnosis, treatment, implementation and evaluation of care, as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist skills Lead the Myosure service as an autonomous practitioner Assess, diagnose and remove endometrial polyps during nurse led myosure and see and treat hysteroscopy clinics Using highly developed clinical skills to interpret results to diagnose endometrial cancer, notifying the patient and planning appropriate follow up care Responsible for running own theatre lists for Myosure Be involved in the strategic review of clinical services as appropriate To play a lead role in ensuring gynae-oncology targets as a whole are met and to propose and implement service changes to improve efficiency in conjunction with the Deputy Operations Manager and Lead Cancer Nurse Ensure that best evidence-based practice bought from audit, national guidelines and new treatment protocols are understood and implemented Working for our organisation Come Nurse with us Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed. This vacancy will close at midnight on 5 March 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 23 March 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person specification Qualifications Registered Nurse with a master's degree Accredited with British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy Advanced clinical assessment and treatment skills Advanced communication skills Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning Non-medical prescriber Colposcopy training, or a willingness to undertake Counselling qualification Research Module Leadership or management module Experience Significant clinical experience in the speciality Experience in project management Evidence of leading service change Managing and or leading a team Effective time management Practical experience of policy development Audit or research experience Knowledge Recognised as an expert in the field of practice with the ability to clinically assess and diagnose. Budget management Skills Advanced communication skills Effective communicator with proven ability to influence all levels of staff Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner. Proven leadership and team leading skills Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development. Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice. Additional Requirements Highly motivated Committed to continuous service development and quality improvement Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets Reliable and supportive Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Lead Nurse for Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy Band 8b Main area Surgical Gynae-Oncology Nursing Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time Flexible working Compressed hours 37.5 hours per week (Rotational day off to avoid strain injuries (RSI) - Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-B-267054 Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £64,455 - £74,896 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/03/:59 Interview date 23/03/2026 Job overview We are seeking an experienced senior nurse to lead our dynamic nurse-led Gynae Oncology Service. The postholder will provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across the pathway, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care. You will lead the development of our hysteroscopy and colposcopy services and must be a qualified practicing hysteroscopist and / or colposcopist. The role includes responsibility for workforce, leadership, recruitment, retention and staff development ensuring a skilled and sustainable team. You will oversee service performance, support delivery of cancer waiting times standards, and contribute to implementation of the new cancer plan. Strong governance, quality improvement and resource management skills are essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. This role includes corporate responsibilities and representation at Divisional and Trust-wide forums. We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking leader with proven managerial experience, excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality cancer care. Main duties of the job Manage and lead the Gynaecological-Oncology Nurse Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy services. Taking responsibility for ensuring high-quality, cost-effective healthcare across complex pathways Take accountability of the case load for Gynaecological-Oncology nurse led services, using local and national data to inform this and taking action as required Responsible for managing waiting times for nurse led services (inclusive of cancer and RRT) Responsible for the assessment, planning, diagnosis, treatment, implementation and evaluation of care, as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist skills Lead the Myosure service as an autonomous practitioner Assess, diagnose and remove endometrial polyps during nurse led myosure and see and treat hysteroscopy clinics Using highly developed clinical skills to interpret results to diagnose endometrial cancer, notifying the patient and planning appropriate follow up care Responsible for running own theatre lists for Myosure Be involved in the strategic review of clinical services as appropriate To play a lead role in ensuring gynae-oncology targets as a whole are met and to propose and implement service changes to improve efficiency in conjunction with the Deputy Operations Manager and Lead Cancer Nurse Ensure that best evidence-based practice bought from audit, national guidelines and new treatment protocols are understood and implemented Working for our organisation Come Nurse with us Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed. This vacancy will close at midnight on 5 March 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 23 March 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person specification Qualifications Registered Nurse with a master's degree Accredited with British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy Advanced clinical assessment and treatment skills Advanced communication skills Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning Non-medical prescriber Colposcopy training, or a willingness to undertake Counselling qualification Research Module Leadership or management module Experience Significant clinical experience in the speciality Experience in project management Evidence of leading service change Managing and or leading a team Effective time management Practical experience of policy development Audit or research experience Knowledge Recognised as an expert in the field of practice with the ability to clinically assess and diagnose. Budget management Skills Advanced communication skills Effective communicator with proven ability to influence all levels of staff Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner. Proven leadership and team leading skills Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development. Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice. Additional Requirements Highly motivated Committed to continuous service development and quality improvement Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets Reliable and supportive Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised, dynamic individual to join our Emergency Department education team as band 6 clinical educator. Youwill be part of a team who are instrumental in providing a diverse range ofteaching, support and supervision in the ED environment, across all grades. We are a busy major trauma centre providing high quality care to patients from arural and urban environment. Our ED is expanding-looking at an amazing newbuild in 2029.The successful candidate will have demonstrable, significant ED experience, and beable to work in all areas of the ED. Holding a passion for teaching and training, with a drive to develop their own skills and enhancing their CPD. There is therequirement to promote safe, high standards of practice.You will also work in collaboration wider ED team, and other educators in the organisation. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job Educate and support staff in their learning , promoting continuous andconsistent development. Help with the induction of new staff. Teach and train staff in clinical skills, such as venepuncture and cannulation,resus skills and triage. In both clinical and classroom settings. To assist education lead on the implementation of changes to clinicalpractice to improve the quality and safety of care for patients who have been admitted acutely. Assisting with staff development and training for the Emergency Departmentby assessing individual education and information needs and devising plansto meet those needs Act as a role model and pastoral support for all bandings About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities In collaboration with the Education lead and Ward managers in the Emergency Department, take an active role in meeting the education and training needs of the staff. To help identify the educational needs of the staff within the Emergency Department and to assist in establishing a rolling programme of education. To assess competency in delivering key clinical skills To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies, procedures, and standards. To ensure that staff are aware of the following statutory and mandatory policies and guidelines: Health and Safety at Work Fire Display Screen Equipment Regulations Child protection Medical Devices Ensure that your personal clinical and managerial knowledge is regularly updated, developed and maintained at an expert practitioner level. To assist in the organisation of staff development, performance review and counselling for nursing staff as required. To act as a mentor to colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide high quality nursing care. To recognise the developmental needs of colleagues and provide an environment in which knowledge and skills can be developed in a supportive way, without compromising the safety and care of patients. Develop a learning environment, which meets the needs of pre and post registration students and staff members working within the Team. Co-ordinate the implementation of teaching programmes, including identification and assessment of learning objectives. Ensure all new staff undertake a planned induction and orientation programme when joining the Team. Promote a professional, safe and happy environment conducive with high patient and staff morale achieved by leadership, personal example and direct involvement in the activities of the team. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Previous demonstrable experience within an ED setting Assisting with educational initiatives Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity Up to date with current changes in Emergency Medicine Qualifications NMC Registered Mentorship/supervisor Course or relevant teaching experience. Leadership qualification or the willingness to undertake. Specific post basic qualification / or equivalent experience relevant to the area of clinical practice. PGcert in Academic Practice (Teaching) Train the trainer in medical devices/BLS/Manual handling ALS/ILS/TNCC/ETC trained or equivalent Aptitude and Abilities Good organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels. Effective influencing skills: in general, and with senior health care professionals. Teaching and mentoring skills Professional approach and attitude Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others, acting as a role model and leading by example. Ability to manage conflict Ability to analyse and evaluate information. Ability to work collaboratively. Ability to motivate and manage change. Ability to demonstrate their demonstrable experience of planning a change process in a clinical setting. Ability to facilitate change within the work area Demonstrate potential management abilities (Supervision and staff support skills) Willingness to undertake further training and development. Able to recognise the professional accountability and responsibility commensurate with the post Leadership and team building skills. Enthusiastic, reliable, honest, and trustworthy Other Factors Research work is carried out on the unit and staff are encouraged to participate. This is predominately Weekday Working post with occasional Nights/Weekends as needed/dictated by the service. Able to work in a flexible manner. 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. £38,682 to £46,580 a year£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised, dynamic individual to join our Emergency Department education team as band 6 clinical educator. Youwill be part of a team who are instrumental in providing a diverse range ofteaching, support and supervision in the ED environment, across all grades. We are a busy major trauma centre providing high quality care to patients from arural and urban environment. Our ED is expanding-looking at an amazing newbuild in 2029.The successful candidate will have demonstrable, significant ED experience, and beable to work in all areas of the ED. Holding a passion for teaching and training, with a drive to develop their own skills and enhancing their CPD. There is therequirement to promote safe, high standards of practice.You will also work in collaboration wider ED team, and other educators in the organisation. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job Educate and support staff in their learning , promoting continuous andconsistent development. Help with the induction of new staff. Teach and train staff in clinical skills, such as venepuncture and cannulation,resus skills and triage. In both clinical and classroom settings. To assist education lead on the implementation of changes to clinicalpractice to improve the quality and safety of care for patients who have been admitted acutely. Assisting with staff development and training for the Emergency Departmentby assessing individual education and information needs and devising plansto meet those needs Act as a role model and pastoral support for all bandings About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities In collaboration with the Education lead and Ward managers in the Emergency Department, take an active role in meeting the education and training needs of the staff. To help identify the educational needs of the staff within the Emergency Department and to assist in establishing a rolling programme of education. To assess competency in delivering key clinical skills To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies, procedures, and standards. To ensure that staff are aware of the following statutory and mandatory policies and guidelines: Health and Safety at Work Fire Display Screen Equipment Regulations Child protection Medical Devices Ensure that your personal clinical and managerial knowledge is regularly updated, developed and maintained at an expert practitioner level. To assist in the organisation of staff development, performance review and counselling for nursing staff as required. To act as a mentor to colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide high quality nursing care. To recognise the developmental needs of colleagues and provide an environment in which knowledge and skills can be developed in a supportive way, without compromising the safety and care of patients. Develop a learning environment, which meets the needs of pre and post registration students and staff members working within the Team. Co-ordinate the implementation of teaching programmes, including identification and assessment of learning objectives. Ensure all new staff undertake a planned induction and orientation programme when joining the Team. Promote a professional, safe and happy environment conducive with high patient and staff morale achieved by leadership, personal example and direct involvement in the activities of the team. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Previous demonstrable experience within an ED setting Assisting with educational initiatives Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity Up to date with current changes in Emergency Medicine Qualifications NMC Registered Mentorship/supervisor Course or relevant teaching experience. Leadership qualification or the willingness to undertake. Specific post basic qualification / or equivalent experience relevant to the area of clinical practice. PGcert in Academic Practice (Teaching) Train the trainer in medical devices/BLS/Manual handling ALS/ILS/TNCC/ETC trained or equivalent Aptitude and Abilities Good organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels. Effective influencing skills: in general, and with senior health care professionals. Teaching and mentoring skills Professional approach and attitude Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others, acting as a role model and leading by example. Ability to manage conflict Ability to analyse and evaluate information. Ability to work collaboratively. Ability to motivate and manage change. Ability to demonstrate their demonstrable experience of planning a change process in a clinical setting. Ability to facilitate change within the work area Demonstrate potential management abilities (Supervision and staff support skills) Willingness to undertake further training and development. Able to recognise the professional accountability and responsibility commensurate with the post Leadership and team building skills. Enthusiastic, reliable, honest, and trustworthy Other Factors Research work is carried out on the unit and staff are encouraged to participate. This is predominately Weekday Working post with occasional Nights/Weekends as needed/dictated by the service. Able to work in a flexible manner. 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. £38,682 to £46,580 a year£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Mid Mersey Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment are currently looking to recruit Band 6 practitioners to join the team. Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment operates on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis. The Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment service offers to provide intensive home support to services users as an alternative to hospital admission. Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment work collaboratively with a variety of services to support service users at home. Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment's main base is St Helens and will cover other surrounding boroughs; Halton, Warrington & Knowsley. The post holder will be expected to work on a rotational shift basis in accordance with service demands, this includes working weekends and night shifts, Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care within the framework of Effective Care Co-ordination (ECC). The post holder will operate as part of an integrated Home Treatment Service but be expected to be flexible in terms of delivering care within a variety of environments. The team will work to assess and provide treatment to service users with complex needs. Alternative options to admission will be considered where possible. The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning. The post holder will be expected to participate in a 24hr roster system 7 Days a week, on a rotational basis as and when the service demands. The core roles include; face to face assessment, specialist mental health assessments, supporting and sharing information with the wider police community and acting in an advisory capacity for people in conjunction with mental health law. The role also involves delivering training and education to police colleague's and signposting to appropriate partner agencies. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team Manage a case load within the Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions/ home treatments within the most appropriate setting in accordance with the service users and/or carers needs. Complete Gatekeeping for all Inpatient admission requests across the Merseyside footprint. Assess whether users can be managed safely within the community promoting quicker recovery. Assess Risks and collaboratively develop safety plans with users/carers. Ensure effective liaison with inpatient units across the Trust to facilitate early discharges or to undertake reviews of those users placed out of area. Act as the Duty Practitioner /2nd Duty, as part of a rotational roster. Fully participate in ECC undertaking a care-coordinator role as appropriate Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Named Nurse as required. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence. Person Specification Qualifications Registered Mental Health Nurse or Dip.SW/CQSW, Dip.COT/SROT Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development e.g. ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice PSI Training Approved training in phlebotomy Values Accountability Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Knowledge/Experience Experience of Mental Health assessments Demonstrate a good knowledge of Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff Knowledge of developments in community care and of mental health legislation. Knowledge of ECC guidelines Evidence of experience of working a range of people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings Experience of Crisis Intervention Experience of leadership and management Skills Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Ability to lead the process of standard setting and audit 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. £38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Mid Mersey Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment are currently looking to recruit Band 6 practitioners to join the team. Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment operates on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis. The Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment service offers to provide intensive home support to services users as an alternative to hospital admission. Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment work collaboratively with a variety of services to support service users at home. Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment's main base is St Helens and will cover other surrounding boroughs; Halton, Warrington & Knowsley. The post holder will be expected to work on a rotational shift basis in accordance with service demands, this includes working weekends and night shifts, Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care within the framework of Effective Care Co-ordination (ECC). The post holder will operate as part of an integrated Home Treatment Service but be expected to be flexible in terms of delivering care within a variety of environments. The team will work to assess and provide treatment to service users with complex needs. Alternative options to admission will be considered where possible. The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning. The post holder will be expected to participate in a 24hr roster system 7 Days a week, on a rotational basis as and when the service demands. The core roles include; face to face assessment, specialist mental health assessments, supporting and sharing information with the wider police community and acting in an advisory capacity for people in conjunction with mental health law. The role also involves delivering training and education to police colleague's and signposting to appropriate partner agencies. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team Manage a case load within the Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions/ home treatments within the most appropriate setting in accordance with the service users and/or carers needs. Complete Gatekeeping for all Inpatient admission requests across the Merseyside footprint. Assess whether users can be managed safely within the community promoting quicker recovery. Assess Risks and collaboratively develop safety plans with users/carers. Ensure effective liaison with inpatient units across the Trust to facilitate early discharges or to undertake reviews of those users placed out of area. Act as the Duty Practitioner /2nd Duty, as part of a rotational roster. Fully participate in ECC undertaking a care-coordinator role as appropriate Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Named Nurse as required. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence. Person Specification Qualifications Registered Mental Health Nurse or Dip.SW/CQSW, Dip.COT/SROT Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development e.g. ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice PSI Training Approved training in phlebotomy Values Accountability Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Knowledge/Experience Experience of Mental Health assessments Demonstrate a good knowledge of Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff Knowledge of developments in community care and of mental health legislation. Knowledge of ECC guidelines Evidence of experience of working a range of people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings Experience of Crisis Intervention Experience of leadership and management Skills Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Ability to lead the process of standard setting and audit 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. £38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata
Head of Faculty, MathsFast Apply# Head of Faculty, MathsEmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: CompetitivePosted: 4th February 2026Start Date: 4th February 2026Expires: 6th March :59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 4th February 2026Job ID: Start Date: 4th February 2026 Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: Share : Mathematics Leadership Salary: Leadership Scale (negotiable depending on experience) Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Apply By: 6th March 2026, 12.00pm Job Overview We are seeking an inspiring senior leader to join our highly skilled and dedicated team as we work towards our goal of providing exceptional education at the heart of our community. Securing strong literacy and Mathematics outcomes is central to our mission, and we are looking for an exceptional colleague to help drive us towards our ambitious goals. Oasis Academy Don Valley delivers "Excellence by all, for all." We are a dynamic and vibrant Academy with enthusiastic, committed, and high performing staff. This is an exciting time to join us, with significant opportunities for professional development and career progression across the city. Our mission is to ensure that every student, staff member, and family is entitled to an exceptional educational experience. Don Valley is a wonderful place to work, strengthened by excellent partnerships with our students, their families, and the wider community. In 2021, we launched our Horizons project, providing every student with a dedicated iPad for use in the classroom. This transformative initiative has opened new opportunities for digital learning, and we are seeking a Mathematics leader who can champion the use of interactive technology to enhance numeracy provision. We are investing heavily in digital Mathematics resources and want a leader who will help position our Academy at the forefront of innovation within the Trust. As part of Oasis Community Learning (OCL), the Academy follows a pre resourced, Trust wide curriculum, offering exceptional pedagogical development and support from our National Lead Practitioner for Mathematics. Benefits We Offer Exceptional CPD, including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy and department CPD, and termly Trust wide CPD A fully resourced, pre planned curriculum with autonomy to adapt for your students A centralised Culture for Learning policy that enables teachers to teach and students to learn, supported by strong Pastoral and SEND teams A streamlined, workload conscious feedback and assessment policy Opportunities to undertake fully funded National Professional Qualifications and access to the Apprenticeship Levy The chance to run an extra curricular club of your choice iPad access for all staff and students, enabling high quality digital assessment and learning Clear career progression pathways within the Trust, including potential National Lead Practitioner roles Eye care vouchers and Cycle to Work scheme Access to the Health Shield Cash Plan (GP access, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody) Policies supporting work/life balance, including Time Off Work, Menopause, Flexible Working, and Sabbatical policies Trust wide recognition of mental health challenges and support from our National Mental Health Team Confidential counselling services for staff and their households Job / Person Summary We are seeking an inspirational and outstanding Mathematics leader to strengthen the leadership capacity of this core department. The successful candidate will: Teach Mathematics to the highest standard at KS3 and KS4 Lead and line manage the Mathematics Department Contribute positively to Academy life and culture Support and promote the Academy ethos Engage in and support extra curricular activities If you are committed to professional growth and excited by the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our Academy, we would be delighted to receive your application. Attachments Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Don Valley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Oasis Academy Don ValleyPart of Oasis Community Learning
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Faculty, MathsFast Apply# Head of Faculty, MathsEmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: CompetitivePosted: 4th February 2026Start Date: 4th February 2026Expires: 6th March :59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 4th February 2026Job ID: Start Date: 4th February 2026 Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: Share : Mathematics Leadership Salary: Leadership Scale (negotiable depending on experience) Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Apply By: 6th March 2026, 12.00pm Job Overview We are seeking an inspiring senior leader to join our highly skilled and dedicated team as we work towards our goal of providing exceptional education at the heart of our community. Securing strong literacy and Mathematics outcomes is central to our mission, and we are looking for an exceptional colleague to help drive us towards our ambitious goals. Oasis Academy Don Valley delivers "Excellence by all, for all." We are a dynamic and vibrant Academy with enthusiastic, committed, and high performing staff. This is an exciting time to join us, with significant opportunities for professional development and career progression across the city. Our mission is to ensure that every student, staff member, and family is entitled to an exceptional educational experience. Don Valley is a wonderful place to work, strengthened by excellent partnerships with our students, their families, and the wider community. In 2021, we launched our Horizons project, providing every student with a dedicated iPad for use in the classroom. This transformative initiative has opened new opportunities for digital learning, and we are seeking a Mathematics leader who can champion the use of interactive technology to enhance numeracy provision. We are investing heavily in digital Mathematics resources and want a leader who will help position our Academy at the forefront of innovation within the Trust. As part of Oasis Community Learning (OCL), the Academy follows a pre resourced, Trust wide curriculum, offering exceptional pedagogical development and support from our National Lead Practitioner for Mathematics. Benefits We Offer Exceptional CPD, including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy and department CPD, and termly Trust wide CPD A fully resourced, pre planned curriculum with autonomy to adapt for your students A centralised Culture for Learning policy that enables teachers to teach and students to learn, supported by strong Pastoral and SEND teams A streamlined, workload conscious feedback and assessment policy Opportunities to undertake fully funded National Professional Qualifications and access to the Apprenticeship Levy The chance to run an extra curricular club of your choice iPad access for all staff and students, enabling high quality digital assessment and learning Clear career progression pathways within the Trust, including potential National Lead Practitioner roles Eye care vouchers and Cycle to Work scheme Access to the Health Shield Cash Plan (GP access, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody) Policies supporting work/life balance, including Time Off Work, Menopause, Flexible Working, and Sabbatical policies Trust wide recognition of mental health challenges and support from our National Mental Health Team Confidential counselling services for staff and their households Job / Person Summary We are seeking an inspirational and outstanding Mathematics leader to strengthen the leadership capacity of this core department. The successful candidate will: Teach Mathematics to the highest standard at KS3 and KS4 Lead and line manage the Mathematics Department Contribute positively to Academy life and culture Support and promote the Academy ethos Engage in and support extra curricular activities If you are committed to professional growth and excited by the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our Academy, we would be delighted to receive your application. Attachments Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Don Valley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Oasis Academy Don ValleyPart of Oasis Community Learning
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Consultant in Emergency Medicine The closing date is 15 March 2026 Did you choose Emergency Medicine for interesting pathology, to treat the full array of patients and clinical presentations? Do you value working with a great team, living in a beautiful area with nationally excelling schools and internationally renowned sporting and cultural events? Come to Gloucestershire. Candidates are invited to apply for a substantive Emergency Medicine Consultant post. Joining a team of 22 ED consultants delivering care across our 2 EDs at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. We see 145,000 ED attendances a year. 25% of these are children. We see the highest number of major trauma cases of all Major Trauma Units in the South West region. A busy DGH with a dedicated and innovative EM consultant team. £39 million pounds were investment in a newly extended and refurbished Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit, completed in January 24 providing excellent facilities. The departments have segregated Paediatric areas, are well supported by SDECs for medical and surgical specialties, co-located Primary care services, 24/7 onsite PPCI and interventional radiology at GRH. The team deliver consultant led care from 8am until midnight with non-resident on call overnight, working 1:6 weekends via an annualised and self-rostered job plan. A strategy for reduced antisocial hours for our senior workforce is in place. Main duties of the job The successful candidates will; Provide a full suite of EM skills to all types of patients presenting to our services. This includes being the first point of clinical contact, leading clinical teams and supervising the junior clinical work force. Lead and coordinate the clinical work force on shift and work closely with our nursing and MDT colleagues. Deliver supervision and education. Actively contribute to a framework of multidisciplinary team decisions. Take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community. Show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility. About us The successful candidate will provide a full suite of EM skills to all types of patients presenting to our services. hey will be able to lead and coordinate the clinical work force on shift and work closely with our nursing and MDT colleagues. Delivering supervision and education are key to the day-to-day role. Supporting professional activities will require a working knowledge and engagement with service development through clinical governance, quality improvement, educational development, team working and innovation. Our engaged and cohesive team of Emergency Consultants are supported to develop their passions and leadership combining many interesting roles with their clinical job plan including; Dual accreditation working in allied specialties Dean of the Gloucestershire Medical School academy Deanery Head of School for ACCS trainees Deanery TPD roles ICB clinical chair roles Medical examiner Trust leadership roles POCUS regional lead RCEM committee roles Our clinical team benefits from a mixed medical workforce including PGDiTs, specialty Drs, ACPs, PAs and EPs. In addition to our established nursing team with an active professional development team we have a dedicated ED mental health practitioner 7/7, ED pharmacists, drug and alcohol worker and discharge and frailty teams embedded within the department. All consultants work in both GRH and CGH EDs. Job responsibilities Provide high-quality care to patients in the Emergency Department, including adult, paediatric, and trauma presentations. Act as a senior decision-maker in complex and high-acuity cases, ensuring safe and timely interventions. Manage and oversee trauma cases, leading resuscitation and stabilisation efforts in collaboration with the trauma team. Deliver expert care to paediatric patients, ensuring adherence to safeguarding and best practice guidelines. Support the smooth running of the Emergency Department by balancing clinical care with operational demands. Supervise, support, and mentor junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Take on the EPIC role, assuming overall responsibility for patient flow, resource allocation, and operational management of the Emergency Department during assigned shifts. Coordinate care between different teams and specialties to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Act as the first point of contact for escalation, supporting colleagues with decision-making and troubleshooting. Ensure patient safety and flow by prioritising cases and maintaining oversight of the entire department. Act as a clinical role model and provide supervision to junior staff and medical students. Deliver teaching sessions and contribute to departmental training programs, including trauma simulation and paediatric emergency scenarios. Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning within the multidisciplinary team. Participate in clinical audits, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes. Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental guidelines and protocols. Support the department's commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. Person Specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) MBBS or equivalent, FRCEM or equivalent, ALS and ATLS and APLS or equivalent Knowledge and Skills A full understanding of clinical risk assessment Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice Clinical/Experience A full understanding of clinical risk assessment Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice Previous experience of working in the NHS Personal Attributes Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the ED and specialty teams Drive, enthusiasm and ability to adapt to changing circumstances 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. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Consultant in Emergency Medicine The closing date is 15 March 2026 Did you choose Emergency Medicine for interesting pathology, to treat the full array of patients and clinical presentations? Do you value working with a great team, living in a beautiful area with nationally excelling schools and internationally renowned sporting and cultural events? Come to Gloucestershire. Candidates are invited to apply for a substantive Emergency Medicine Consultant post. Joining a team of 22 ED consultants delivering care across our 2 EDs at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. We see 145,000 ED attendances a year. 25% of these are children. We see the highest number of major trauma cases of all Major Trauma Units in the South West region. A busy DGH with a dedicated and innovative EM consultant team. £39 million pounds were investment in a newly extended and refurbished Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit, completed in January 24 providing excellent facilities. The departments have segregated Paediatric areas, are well supported by SDECs for medical and surgical specialties, co-located Primary care services, 24/7 onsite PPCI and interventional radiology at GRH. The team deliver consultant led care from 8am until midnight with non-resident on call overnight, working 1:6 weekends via an annualised and self-rostered job plan. A strategy for reduced antisocial hours for our senior workforce is in place. Main duties of the job The successful candidates will; Provide a full suite of EM skills to all types of patients presenting to our services. This includes being the first point of clinical contact, leading clinical teams and supervising the junior clinical work force. Lead and coordinate the clinical work force on shift and work closely with our nursing and MDT colleagues. Deliver supervision and education. Actively contribute to a framework of multidisciplinary team decisions. Take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community. Show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility. About us The successful candidate will provide a full suite of EM skills to all types of patients presenting to our services. hey will be able to lead and coordinate the clinical work force on shift and work closely with our nursing and MDT colleagues. Delivering supervision and education are key to the day-to-day role. Supporting professional activities will require a working knowledge and engagement with service development through clinical governance, quality improvement, educational development, team working and innovation. Our engaged and cohesive team of Emergency Consultants are supported to develop their passions and leadership combining many interesting roles with their clinical job plan including; Dual accreditation working in allied specialties Dean of the Gloucestershire Medical School academy Deanery Head of School for ACCS trainees Deanery TPD roles ICB clinical chair roles Medical examiner Trust leadership roles POCUS regional lead RCEM committee roles Our clinical team benefits from a mixed medical workforce including PGDiTs, specialty Drs, ACPs, PAs and EPs. In addition to our established nursing team with an active professional development team we have a dedicated ED mental health practitioner 7/7, ED pharmacists, drug and alcohol worker and discharge and frailty teams embedded within the department. All consultants work in both GRH and CGH EDs. Job responsibilities Provide high-quality care to patients in the Emergency Department, including adult, paediatric, and trauma presentations. Act as a senior decision-maker in complex and high-acuity cases, ensuring safe and timely interventions. Manage and oversee trauma cases, leading resuscitation and stabilisation efforts in collaboration with the trauma team. Deliver expert care to paediatric patients, ensuring adherence to safeguarding and best practice guidelines. Support the smooth running of the Emergency Department by balancing clinical care with operational demands. Supervise, support, and mentor junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Take on the EPIC role, assuming overall responsibility for patient flow, resource allocation, and operational management of the Emergency Department during assigned shifts. Coordinate care between different teams and specialties to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Act as the first point of contact for escalation, supporting colleagues with decision-making and troubleshooting. Ensure patient safety and flow by prioritising cases and maintaining oversight of the entire department. Act as a clinical role model and provide supervision to junior staff and medical students. Deliver teaching sessions and contribute to departmental training programs, including trauma simulation and paediatric emergency scenarios. Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning within the multidisciplinary team. Participate in clinical audits, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes. Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental guidelines and protocols. Support the department's commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. Person Specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) MBBS or equivalent, FRCEM or equivalent, ALS and ATLS and APLS or equivalent Knowledge and Skills A full understanding of clinical risk assessment Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice Clinical/Experience A full understanding of clinical risk assessment Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach to clinical practice Previous experience of working in the NHS Personal Attributes Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the ED and specialty teams Drive, enthusiasm and ability to adapt to changing circumstances 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. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children's Services) Salary: £75,981 - £86,069 Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid (with regular presence in Gateshead) About Us At Gateshead, we believe that "the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead." Everything we do is driven by our commitment to helping children, young people and families thrive. Our Children's Services are rated 'Good' by Ofsted , and we are ambitious about striving for excellence as we continue to strengthen practice, culture and outcomes. Our vision is simple: every child should enjoy their childhood and have the opportunity to flourish. Our workforce are passionate, values driven and united behind our Thrive agenda, ensuring families remain at the heart of everything we do. As part of our refreshed senior leadership team, you'll join a collaborative, forward thinking environment where innovation, learning and improvement are not only encouraged but expected. The Opportunity This is a newly created and pivotal strategic leadership role at the centre of our improvement and innovation journey. As Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children's Services) - one of three Heads of Function within the service - you will shape, drive and oversee our approach to quality assurance, performance, practice development and specialist services across early help, family help, social work and wider children's services. You will provide leadership across key statutory and system functions, including: Quality assurance and performance frameworks Inspection preparation and ongoing regulatory readiness Independent Reviewing Service and LADO Practice Development, Improvement and Innovation Workforce planning and workforce development, learning and the Social Work Academy Children's participation and engagement Domestic abuse and specialist service delivery Partnerships and contributing to multi agency safeguarding arrangements You will contribute to continued strengthening of an environment in which our practitioners and managers feel supported, valued and equipped to deliver high quality relational; practice in order to improve outcomes for children. You will play a key role in shaping our Families First transformation programme; support the evaluation of our test and learn team, enabling us to understand "what good looks like" using insight, evidence and learning to shape our future practice model as we move forward with wider social care reforms. You will work closely with our newly appointed Service Director and senior leaders across the system to embed a strong culture of continuous learning, relational practice and high expectations. Your leadership will ensure that children's voices and lived experience remain central to service development, decision making and improvement. What You'll Bring We're looking for an inspirational and values led leader who can inspire confidence, drive improvement and influence practice at every level. You will bring: A professional social work qualification and Social Work England registration Significant senior leadership experience in children's social care/early help A strong track record in quality assurance, service improvement and regulatory readiness Deep knowledge of safeguarding legislation, social work theory and national policy Experience leading multi agency partnerships and complex portfolio areas The ability to analyse complex information and provide clear strategic insight A collaborative, curious and influential leadership style Commitment to relational, strengths based and trauma informed practice Above all, you will be passionate about improving outcomes for children and ensuring their voices shape practice, culture and decision making. Contact and Apply If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please visit our dedicated campaign site: Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children's Services) - Gateshead Council For an informal confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partners - The Resourcing Solution: Charlotte Wilkinson on or email Penny Keatings on or email Key Dates Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026 (midnight) Longlisting: Wednesday 18th March 2026 Assessment Event: Friday 27th March 2026 (in person - Gateshead)
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children's Services) Salary: £75,981 - £86,069 Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid (with regular presence in Gateshead) About Us At Gateshead, we believe that "the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead." Everything we do is driven by our commitment to helping children, young people and families thrive. Our Children's Services are rated 'Good' by Ofsted , and we are ambitious about striving for excellence as we continue to strengthen practice, culture and outcomes. Our vision is simple: every child should enjoy their childhood and have the opportunity to flourish. Our workforce are passionate, values driven and united behind our Thrive agenda, ensuring families remain at the heart of everything we do. As part of our refreshed senior leadership team, you'll join a collaborative, forward thinking environment where innovation, learning and improvement are not only encouraged but expected. The Opportunity This is a newly created and pivotal strategic leadership role at the centre of our improvement and innovation journey. As Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children's Services) - one of three Heads of Function within the service - you will shape, drive and oversee our approach to quality assurance, performance, practice development and specialist services across early help, family help, social work and wider children's services. You will provide leadership across key statutory and system functions, including: Quality assurance and performance frameworks Inspection preparation and ongoing regulatory readiness Independent Reviewing Service and LADO Practice Development, Improvement and Innovation Workforce planning and workforce development, learning and the Social Work Academy Children's participation and engagement Domestic abuse and specialist service delivery Partnerships and contributing to multi agency safeguarding arrangements You will contribute to continued strengthening of an environment in which our practitioners and managers feel supported, valued and equipped to deliver high quality relational; practice in order to improve outcomes for children. You will play a key role in shaping our Families First transformation programme; support the evaluation of our test and learn team, enabling us to understand "what good looks like" using insight, evidence and learning to shape our future practice model as we move forward with wider social care reforms. You will work closely with our newly appointed Service Director and senior leaders across the system to embed a strong culture of continuous learning, relational practice and high expectations. Your leadership will ensure that children's voices and lived experience remain central to service development, decision making and improvement. What You'll Bring We're looking for an inspirational and values led leader who can inspire confidence, drive improvement and influence practice at every level. You will bring: A professional social work qualification and Social Work England registration Significant senior leadership experience in children's social care/early help A strong track record in quality assurance, service improvement and regulatory readiness Deep knowledge of safeguarding legislation, social work theory and national policy Experience leading multi agency partnerships and complex portfolio areas The ability to analyse complex information and provide clear strategic insight A collaborative, curious and influential leadership style Commitment to relational, strengths based and trauma informed practice Above all, you will be passionate about improving outcomes for children and ensuring their voices shape practice, culture and decision making. Contact and Apply If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please visit our dedicated campaign site: Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation (Children's Services) - Gateshead Council For an informal confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partners - The Resourcing Solution: Charlotte Wilkinson on or email Penny Keatings on or email Key Dates Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026 (midnight) Longlisting: Wednesday 18th March 2026 Assessment Event: Friday 27th March 2026 (in person - Gateshead)
Learning & Development Partner - Children's Services Home-based (with regular travel and overnight stays - area as advertised)40 hours per weekc£35,000 (dependent on experience) Turn Experience into Impact. Shape the Future of Children's Residential Care. Are you an experienced residential children's practitioner ready to step into a role where you can influence practice at scale? Do you have the credibility, confidence and passion to inspire others to deliver exceptional care? At CareTech, we're looking for a dynamic Learning and Development Partner to join our Children's Services team. Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, you'll play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and enhancing training that equips our teams to provide safe, nurturing and high-quality care. This isn't just a training role - it's your opportunity to shape standards, embed best practice and directly improve outcomes for children and young people. What You'll Do You'll design and deliver engaging, practical training rooted in real-world residential experience, ensuring our staff are confident, capable and compliant. Training will include (but isn't limited to): Welcome to CareTech Safeguarding Children Pillars (our internal positive behaviour approach) CSE & Missing From Home Emergency First Aid at Work Medication Ligature Awareness You'll also: Collaborate with the L&D team to create impactful, standards-aligned learning Use your residential experience to bring credibility and practical insight to every session Assess and evaluate training to continuously improve quality Maintain accurate training records using Myrus Stay ahead of legislation and best practice developments Act as a Subject Lead in a specialist area Champion health & safety, equality, diversity and CareTech's core values About You You're an experienced children's residential professional (minimum 3 years) who understands the realities of the sector - and wants to elevate it. You'll bring: ? In-depth knowledge of legislation, safeguarding and residential best practice? Confidence delivering or facilitating learning (trainer experience desirable)? Strong communication and presentation skills? Excellent organisation and IT skills? The ability to influence, challenge and inspire? A flexible approach with willingness to travel? A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle A teaching qualification is desirable - but your practical experience, credibility and passion for developing others are essential. Why Join Us? Competitive salary (£35,000 DOE) Autonomy and variety in a home-based role The chance to shape practice across multiple services A supportive, forward-thinking L&D team Real opportunity to influence outcomes for children and young people If you're ready to move from delivering care to developing the people who deliver it - we want to hear from you. Apply now and help raise the standard of residential children's care.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Learning & Development Partner - Children's Services Home-based (with regular travel and overnight stays - area as advertised)40 hours per weekc£35,000 (dependent on experience) Turn Experience into Impact. Shape the Future of Children's Residential Care. Are you an experienced residential children's practitioner ready to step into a role where you can influence practice at scale? Do you have the credibility, confidence and passion to inspire others to deliver exceptional care? At CareTech, we're looking for a dynamic Learning and Development Partner to join our Children's Services team. Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, you'll play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and enhancing training that equips our teams to provide safe, nurturing and high-quality care. This isn't just a training role - it's your opportunity to shape standards, embed best practice and directly improve outcomes for children and young people. What You'll Do You'll design and deliver engaging, practical training rooted in real-world residential experience, ensuring our staff are confident, capable and compliant. Training will include (but isn't limited to): Welcome to CareTech Safeguarding Children Pillars (our internal positive behaviour approach) CSE & Missing From Home Emergency First Aid at Work Medication Ligature Awareness You'll also: Collaborate with the L&D team to create impactful, standards-aligned learning Use your residential experience to bring credibility and practical insight to every session Assess and evaluate training to continuously improve quality Maintain accurate training records using Myrus Stay ahead of legislation and best practice developments Act as a Subject Lead in a specialist area Champion health & safety, equality, diversity and CareTech's core values About You You're an experienced children's residential professional (minimum 3 years) who understands the realities of the sector - and wants to elevate it. You'll bring: ? In-depth knowledge of legislation, safeguarding and residential best practice? Confidence delivering or facilitating learning (trainer experience desirable)? Strong communication and presentation skills? Excellent organisation and IT skills? The ability to influence, challenge and inspire? A flexible approach with willingness to travel? A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle A teaching qualification is desirable - but your practical experience, credibility and passion for developing others are essential. Why Join Us? Competitive salary (£35,000 DOE) Autonomy and variety in a home-based role The chance to shape practice across multiple services A supportive, forward-thinking L&D team Real opportunity to influence outcomes for children and young people If you're ready to move from delivering care to developing the people who deliver it - we want to hear from you. Apply now and help raise the standard of residential children's care.
Learning & Development Partner - Children's Services Home-based (with regular travel and overnight stays - area as advertised)40 hours per weekc£35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience) Turn Experience into Impact. Shape the Future of Children's Residential Care. Are you an experienced residential children's practitioner ready to step into a role where you can influence practice at scale? Do you have the credibility, confidence and passion to inspire others to deliver exceptional care? At CareTech, we're looking for a dynamic Learning and Development Partner to join our Children's Services team. Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, you'll play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and enhancing training that equips our teams to provide safe, nurturing and high-quality care. This isn't just a training role - it's your opportunity to shape standards, embed best practice and directly improve outcomes for children and young people. What You'll Do You'll design and deliver engaging, practical training rooted in real-world residential experience, ensuring our staff are confident, capable and compliant. Training will include (but isn't limited to): Welcome to CareTech Safeguarding Children Pillars (our internal positive behaviour approach) CSE & Missing From Home Emergency First Aid at Work Medication Ligature Awareness You'll also: Collaborate with the L&D team to create impactful, standards-aligned learning Use your residential experience to bring credibility and practical insight to every session Assess and evaluate training to continuously improve quality Maintain accurate training records using Myrus Stay ahead of legislation and best practice developments Act as a Subject Lead in a specialist area Champion health & safety, equality, diversity and CareTech's core values About You You're an experienced children's residential professional (minimum 3 years) who understands the realities of the sector - and wants to elevate it. You'll bring: ? In-depth knowledge of legislation, safeguarding and residential best practice? Confidence delivering or facilitating learning (trainer experience desirable)? Strong communication and presentation skills? Excellent organisation and IT skills? The ability to influence, challenge and inspire? A flexible approach with willingness to travel? A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle A teaching qualification is desirable - but your practical experience, credibility and passion for developing others are essential. Why Join Us? Competitive salary (£35,000 - £40,000 DOE) Autonomy and variety in a home-based role The chance to shape practice across multiple services A supportive, forward-thinking L&D team Real opportunity to influence outcomes for children and young people If you're ready to move from delivering care to developing the people who deliver it - we want to hear from you. Apply now and help raise the standard of residential children's care.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Learning & Development Partner - Children's Services Home-based (with regular travel and overnight stays - area as advertised)40 hours per weekc£35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience) Turn Experience into Impact. Shape the Future of Children's Residential Care. Are you an experienced residential children's practitioner ready to step into a role where you can influence practice at scale? Do you have the credibility, confidence and passion to inspire others to deliver exceptional care? At CareTech, we're looking for a dynamic Learning and Development Partner to join our Children's Services team. Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, you'll play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and enhancing training that equips our teams to provide safe, nurturing and high-quality care. This isn't just a training role - it's your opportunity to shape standards, embed best practice and directly improve outcomes for children and young people. What You'll Do You'll design and deliver engaging, practical training rooted in real-world residential experience, ensuring our staff are confident, capable and compliant. Training will include (but isn't limited to): Welcome to CareTech Safeguarding Children Pillars (our internal positive behaviour approach) CSE & Missing From Home Emergency First Aid at Work Medication Ligature Awareness You'll also: Collaborate with the L&D team to create impactful, standards-aligned learning Use your residential experience to bring credibility and practical insight to every session Assess and evaluate training to continuously improve quality Maintain accurate training records using Myrus Stay ahead of legislation and best practice developments Act as a Subject Lead in a specialist area Champion health & safety, equality, diversity and CareTech's core values About You You're an experienced children's residential professional (minimum 3 years) who understands the realities of the sector - and wants to elevate it. You'll bring: ? In-depth knowledge of legislation, safeguarding and residential best practice? Confidence delivering or facilitating learning (trainer experience desirable)? Strong communication and presentation skills? Excellent organisation and IT skills? The ability to influence, challenge and inspire? A flexible approach with willingness to travel? A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle A teaching qualification is desirable - but your practical experience, credibility and passion for developing others are essential. Why Join Us? Competitive salary (£35,000 - £40,000 DOE) Autonomy and variety in a home-based role The chance to shape practice across multiple services A supportive, forward-thinking L&D team Real opportunity to influence outcomes for children and young people If you're ready to move from delivering care to developing the people who deliver it - we want to hear from you. Apply now and help raise the standard of residential children's care.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust
Bridgwater, Somerset
Brookside Academy Nursery are currently recruiting a Nursery Practitioner, who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children. 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday), All Year Round Actual salary: £25,562.81 per annum - Permanent The Role As part of our team, you ll be responsible for a small group of key children who you will observe, assess and plan for. You ll provide high-quality care, learning experiences and support our child-centred approach, working closely with families, and ensuring that our setting remains a safe, fun and enriching. Key responsibilities include: To plan and deliver age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework Supporting children s emotional, social, and cognitive development through play Keeping clear records of children s progress and learning journeys Promoting positive behaviour and self-esteem Working closely with parents/carers to build strong home-nursery relationships Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards at all times What we re looking for Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education (or equivalent). Previous experience working in an early years setting A good standard of literacy, numeracy, and written communication What we offer you: A friendly, supportive working environment Ongoing training and development opportunities Staff Rewards Scheme including high street, online and supermarkets discounts. Staff wellbeing hub including online fitness sessions and 24/7 counselling Free car parking Closing date for applications: Midnight, Tuesday 17th March 2026 We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply. We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you. We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Brookside Academy Nursery are currently recruiting a Nursery Practitioner, who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children. 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday), All Year Round Actual salary: £25,562.81 per annum - Permanent The Role As part of our team, you ll be responsible for a small group of key children who you will observe, assess and plan for. You ll provide high-quality care, learning experiences and support our child-centred approach, working closely with families, and ensuring that our setting remains a safe, fun and enriching. Key responsibilities include: To plan and deliver age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework Supporting children s emotional, social, and cognitive development through play Keeping clear records of children s progress and learning journeys Promoting positive behaviour and self-esteem Working closely with parents/carers to build strong home-nursery relationships Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards at all times What we re looking for Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education (or equivalent). Previous experience working in an early years setting A good standard of literacy, numeracy, and written communication What we offer you: A friendly, supportive working environment Ongoing training and development opportunities Staff Rewards Scheme including high street, online and supermarkets discounts. Staff wellbeing hub including online fitness sessions and 24/7 counselling Free car parking Closing date for applications: Midnight, Tuesday 17th March 2026 We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply. We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you. We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
