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Nursing

Theatre Practitioner - Recovery (Bank)

Theatre Practitioner - Recovery

Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Includes weekend workUp to £28.00 per hour, depending on experience

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. 
    
As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Recovery at our hospital, you’ll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You’re registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience, you’re a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.   
 As a Theatre Practitioner in Recovery, you will:  

• Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals

• Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff

• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based

• Provide compassionate post-operative care, ensuring patients are safe and comfortable during their recovery

• Participate in maintaining a sterile operating environment and adhering to all safety protocols

• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions from theatre to recovery, and interact closely with colleagues on the ward

• Monitor patients' vital signs and manage their recovery from anaesthesia safely and effectively

• Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital 

Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge’s premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, ENT, General Surgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services.

Backed by the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including wide bore MRI and CT scanning, we offer immediate assessment and expert diagnosis. Hospital facilities include 3 state of the art digital theatres, 32 beds, Surgical Day Case theatre/endoscopy suite, Surgical Day PODs, private consultation rooms, close monitoring units, Chemotherapy suite, on-site registered pharmacy, Diagnostic scanning unit and a Pathology laboratory.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you. 

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

*eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple sa...

We are looking for a Theatre Practitioner - Recovery to join our Theatres team. The role of the Theatre Department is to provide patient care during the pre, peri and post-operative phase of a surgical patient’s care within the hospital.

This role involves providing a high standard of professional practice and clinical care. You will be working with the theatre team to promote a good working environment and maintain a supportive learning environment within the operating department.

Some of the duties and responsibilities of this role involve:

Clinical

• Implement basic nursing care independently.
• Implement new/complex care with supervision.
• Practise in own clinical area of practice to agreed competency level.

Managerial

• Utilise resources appropriately to ensure agreed standard of patient care
• Be able to delegate suitable clinical care to junior staff
• Develop preceptorship skills and actively support peers.

Team Role

• Effectively communicate with patients and colleagues.
• Facilitate a question and answer dialogue with patients and relatives.
• Be able to demonstrate listening skills and the use of non-verbal cues.
• Evaluate written information and documentation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Weekend Premises Assistant (Bank Staff)

Responsible to:

Head of Operations

Responsible for:

To ensure the safe and efficient opening, closing, and basic upkeep of
the community centre during weekend hours. The postholder will act as
the responsible key holder and support the smooth running of the
facility for all users.

Hours:

As required on weekends and occasional weekday evenings
(bank/casual hours). Will include Sunday mornings on a rota
basis.

Salary

£13.85 per hour

Location:

Based at Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close DA17 6AA

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Opening & Closing Duties

  Open the community centre at agreed times.

  Close the Centre at the end of the session, locking all internal and external doors.

  Set and deactivate the building alarm system in accordance with procedures.

  Conduct end-of-day checks to ensure the building is secure.

Facilities & Cleaning Support

  Move, set up, and pack away furniture and equipment as required by bookings.

  Carry out light cleaning duties, including wiping surfaces, sweeping floors, and tidying

shared spaces.

  Check toilet facilities, clean if required, and replenish toilet rolls, soap, and other

consumables.

  Empty internal and external bins as needed.

  Ensure all areas are clean, safe, and presentable for users.

Health, Safety & Security

  Monitor the building for any maintenance issues and report concerns promptly.

  Ensure safe access for visitors and hirers.

  Adhere to all safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

Customer Service

  Provide a welcoming presence for community centre users.

  Offer basic support to hirers, such as showing them to rooms or explaining

equipment use.

Person Specification:

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

Essential  Desirable
Y

Physically able to move furniture and carry out light cleaning.
Responsible and trustworthy, with the ability to securely manage
keys and alarm systems.
Good communication skills and a friendly manner.
The ability to acquire an understanding of and a willingness to
work within Age UK Bexley Policies and Procedures
Local resident or lives near to the community centre
Previous experience in caretaking, cleaning, or facilities support.
Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures

Y
Y

Y

Y

Y
Y
Y

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Independent Professional Advocate

SALARY:

£27,514 per annum pro rata

CONTRACT TYPE:

Fixed Team contract until 31 March 2028

DBS:

HOURS:

Enhanced DBS required with Adult Barring Check

14 hours per week

LOCATION:

Carmarthenshire

EMPLOYED BY:

Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Service Manager

Main aims of the post

This post will involve the provision of statutory Independent Professional Advocacy Services
as defined under the Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act as part of the 3 County
Independent Professional Advocacy Service (3CIPA). 3CIPA is a collaboratively delivered
service working in partnership with four organisations across West Wales.

Advocacy support will enable vulnerable individuals to express their views, secure their rights
and access essential information and services. Crucially, advocacy support will enable the
individual to participate in, and have a voice, choice and control in decisions that affect them,
particularly where the individual’s ability to communicate is limited for any reason.

This role will primarily work with unpaid carers, however it could also include working with
adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairment, and older people in a variety of
settings, including; client homes, hospitals, residential care homes. A professional, client
focused attitude is essential.

Scope and accountability

The post holder will:
  Be supported by the Carers Support Services & Development Manager
  Have a role in identifying individuals who may require Independent Professional Advocacy
  Work closely with the wider 3CIPA team, particularly the service lead to ensure smooth and
timely advocacy provision is accessible to individuals meeting the criteria for Independent
Professional Advocacy

  Travel expected throughout the county, with some out-of-county travel required, including
to face to face appointments with clients of the service. Hybrid office/home based working
otherwise

  Participate in the Three Counties Advocacy Network

Duties to include

Advocacy

  To  provide  confidential  one  to  one  advocacy,  including  to  undertake  the  statutory

advocacy role as set out in legislation, complying with systems for:

o  Referral  –  Prioritisation  and  Case  load  management  including  the  maintenance

of accurate records.

o  Monitoring  and  reviewing  service  provision  that  include  quarterly  and  annual

reports

o  Quality assurance and complaints

  To work within the principles of advocacy good practice and the Advocacy Charter
  To ensure that people using the service are able to assert their rights and are supported

to self-advocate whenever possible.

  Encourage individuals to explore their potential to the fullest, push boundaries and
safely manage risks to maintain or regain increased control over their daily lives
  To liaise, communicate and negotiate effectively with people accessing social care
services, a range of health and social care professionals and family members.

  To support individuals and/or provide representation for individuals at key meetings

such as assessment, care planning, MDT, CHC/DST, Safeguarding, etc.

  To signpost and refer on people for issues that do not fall within the scope of the

advocacy role.

  To prioritise work to meet the needs of clients and decision makers.
  To implement work to promote equal opportunities in the services.
  To keep up to date with policy and legal changes relating to the services.
  To work within and comply with the contractual remit of the service, code of conduct,

and Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales and 3  CIPA policies.

Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation

  To record and update client records in a timely manner in accordance with 3CIPA

requirements and in compliance with the Data Protection Act.

  To ensure the requirements for internal and external monitoring and evaluation are met.
  To maintain accurate records and administration systems and contribute to the

efficient running of the service.

  To record inputs, outputs and outcomes in accordance with 3CIPA procedures.

  To identify issues of importance raised by individuals using the service from their views
and experiences and promote these through relevant means e.g. service user groups,
planning meetings etc.

  To actively participate in and contribute to team meetings, supervision sessions and

staff appraisals as arranged.

Accountability

  To seek guidance and support from management staff when needed.
  To record movements in outlook calendar and provide relevant information to Service

Managers as requested.

  To work closely with the client in accordance with the Advocacy Code of Practice and

Advocacy Charter and any other agency procedures.

Working with others

2

  To attend team meetings & planning meetings with colleagues.
  To liaise with service providers, relatives and others engaged with/working with ser...

Job reference:AM AK EL

We are looking for a local personal assistant, for a 12-year-old boy, to accompany him to activities (or Social Activities)

He has been diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, severs disease (which causes pain upon walking), chronic fatigue, and an autoimmune condition which affects his access to education and quality of life.

He loves computing and has an interest in coding and the mechanics of how things work but we would also like him to experience some real life learning, such as getting on a bus independently and going out for food, etc.

Kindness, reliability, a positive, flexible attitude and clear communication are key qualities for this role. A good sense of humour and a caring attitude will also help you connect and make a real difference while supporting a fun, happy child.

Person specification

– A reliable, caring, kind and clear communicator

– Someone with a younger sibling or relative who is neurodivergent, or who has neurodiversity training

– An interest in child led activity time both indoors and outdoors

– An interest in computers, coding and the mechanics of how things work

– Your own car and the relevant business insurance would be desirable but not essential

Hours and rate of pay: 2 hours a week, or 4 hours every 2 weeks, to be discussed, Monday or Tuesday, £12.60ph

How to apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk, quoting Job Ref: AM AK EL

Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.