St Hilda's College

The Associate Professor will develop a world-leading research programme in theoretical biophysics, (widely interpreted to include overlapping areas such as statistical physics, soft matter and the physics of life), teach at undergraduate and graduate level, and participate in administration. On behalf of the College they will have responsibility for teaching undergraduates reading for degrees in physics, and acting as a pastoral advisor to graduate students. They will play a role in the running of the College as a charity trustee and a member of its Governing Body.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in theoretical physics or a related subject, and will have a proven record of high quality, creative research at an international level. They will be an excellent teacher of undergraduates and graduates and have the interpersonal skills necessary to engage with students and colleagues at all levels.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. Further details, including the job description and selection criteria, can be found on the University of Oxford website. Applications should be made via the 'Apply' link.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 2 March 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in the week beginning 20 April 2026.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.

• Employment
• Full time
• Length of contract
• Permanent
• Salary
• £57,986 to £77,366 p.a. plus allowances
• Application deadline
• Monday 2 March 2026 / 12pm

The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a half-time priest to be Priest in Charge to the Benefice of Whorlton St John.

Whorlton is a rapidly growing residential centre to the northwest of Newcastle city centre with the church of St John’s now at its heart.

A new priest is sought who can build on an established team to increase the welcome, presence and impact of the church as a partner in community building, sharing the transforming love of God with new and longer-term residents. We have assets including a well-loved church building with a wide sense of local ownership, an already well-used community hall, a thriving baptism ministry with potential for further growth of the other pastoral offices, along with a PCC committed to hospitality and good stewardship.

Might God be calling you, as a priest with a strong faith in God’s transforming love and an enthusiasm for reaching and growing new communities, to help us grow and be Good News for our neighbourhoods?

For an informal conversation or further details contact:
The Archdeacon of Northumberland
Tel 0191 270 4157 • 07469 950198
Email: northumberland@newcastle.anglican.org

For more information, including role description, person specification and parish profile, view this advert on Pathways. 

Closing date for applications: 22nd February 2026      

Interviews will be held on: 13th April 2026      

Please apply via Pathways. 

The Bridge Project is a well-established, vibrant Charity with a dedicated team providing services to a broad range of people experiencing the effects of deprivation and health inequalities. We are now looking to recruit a Young Persons Recovery Practitioner to join our One80 team. The position is permanent and on a full-time basis (37.5 hours).

The One80 team provides early intervention and highly structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol misuse to young people. You will be a big part of a small team where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work and is committed to improving outcomes for young people up to the age of 24 years, to promote recovery from substance misuse and to secure positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

We are looking for someone who has a relevant professional qualification with a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with young people with alcohol/drug problems and/or working with young people/children with complex needs. You will be highly organised with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working as part of the team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained, whilst applying your knowledge of the range of drug/alcohol related problems and their impact on young people, their families and the community. You will have experience of and the ability to liaise and build links with professionals from a variety of disciplines as well as knowledge of legislation, guidelines and procedures relating to children and young people.

You will be passionate about changing lives and what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our young people, as situations can sometimes be difficult and challenging so you will need to be non-judgemental, with a sensitive attitude and a good understanding of how to meet complex needs related to substance misuse.

The successful candidate will be able to work Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 09:30 to 17:30, Tuesdays 09:30 to 19:00 and Thursdays 09:30 to 16:00.  There is also an element of flexibility around working hours required.  It is essential that you have a driving licence with access to a vehicle and insurance for business use to transport young people to appointments.  A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check is also a requirement of the post.

In return we can offer a competitive salary, 4% pension contribution, excellent annual leave entitlement, employee assistance scheme, life insurance and a programme of mindfulness activities for staff. The Bridge Project is a Mindful Employer.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Angela Berthebaud, Service Manager on angela.berthebaud@thebridgeproject.org.uk to arrange this.

You must complete the Bridge Project’s application form to be considered for the role. The application form plays a key part in our recruitment and selection process.  We use the information you provide about your skills, experience, career and education history to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview.  It is important that you complete the application form as fully and accurately as possible, ensuring that you give specific examples which demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

No CVs are accepted. No Employment Agencies, please.

Closing date: 12 February 2026

Shortlisting: 13 February 2026

Interviews: 17 February 2026

If applying online, please make a note of this Job Reference

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Recovery Practitioner JOB0249

• Job Reference
• JOB0249
• Location
• Ilford, London Borough of Redbridge
• Salary
• £29,124 - £32,946 per annum, including London Weighting where appropriate
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Working Hours
• 37.5 hours per week
• Application Deadline
• Thursday, February 12, 2026
• Job Summary
• Would you like to help improve the health and wellbeing of people who are using alcohol or drugs?The Role

  Our adult substance use service in the London Borough of Redbridge is seeking professional and motivated recovery practitioners, who work in a trauma-informed way to deliver evidence based psychosocial interventions in one-to-one and group settings.

  This rewarding role has scope for growth and innovation within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

  The main purpose of this role is to provide excellent quality of care aligning to the CQC Key Lines of Enquiry and underpinned by Via’s Values, that supports people to make meaningful change in their health and wellbeing, by reducing or stopping their use of alcohol or drugs. Some responsibilities of the role include:

  • Comprehensively assessing new people for treatment and ensuring they are provided with opportunities to start treatment as soon as possible following assessment.
  • Providing one to one behaviour change interventions to your own caseload, using Via’s Core Model of psychosocial interventions, and other evidence based interventions such as ITEP mapping, that are relevant and appropriate to their goals, substance use, and stage of recovery.
  • Working with clinical colleagues to ensure people are accessing clinical interventions, such as OST prescribing, relapse prevention prescribing, or community detox, are supported and management appropriately.
  • Ensuring those on your caseload are effectively engaged, reengaged and discharged, according to local operating procedures.
  • Providing and documenting relevant harm reduction strategies and interventions offered to them, according to their risks.
  • Ensuring their risk assessments, risk management plans, and care plans are regularly and collaboratively reviewed with them.
  • Maintaining effective oversight and management of safeguarding cases on your caseload, supported by the local safeguarding leads and your team leader.
  • Support service delivery including duty cover and group facilitation.
  • Professionally and effectively communicating with other professionals involved in their care as needed.
  Location

  The role is predominantly based in Ilford Town Centre with some requirement at time to external meetings and satellites within the borough, and to other Via locations as needed.

  To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our

  Benefits Package

  For an informal discussion about the role, please contact

  Hydah Nawab, Deputy Service Manageron 07395 358376 orHydah.Nawab@viaorg.uk

  The closing date for applications is 12 February 2026 at midnight

  All our applications are sifted by humans. Please send us applications that reflect your own knowledge, experience and values and not applications that have been generated by artificial intelligence (AI).

  We only accept applications via

  http://www.viaorg.uk/work-at-via/career-paths/using our application form, sorry we don’t accept CVs. For guidance on how to complete the application visithttp://www.viaorg.uk/work-at-via/how-to-apply/. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may close adverts at any time if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

  Via welcomes enquiries from everyone, and we value diversity in our workplace. Our commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.

  We’re a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. We offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for our jobs, please confirm in the personal statement part of our application form that you are applying under this scheme.

  Appointment to all our posts are subject to satisfactory completion of our safeguarding checks including...

Priest-in-Charge for the United Benefice of Cudham and Downe

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Job Title:

Priest-in-Charge for the United Benefice of Cudham and Downe

Position type:

Clergy post

Parish Name:

United Benefice of Cudham and Downe

Area:

Bromley and Bexley Archdeaconry

Work Terms:

Full-time, 3-year interim appointment

Applications Deadline:

22/02/2026

Interview Date:

16/03/2026

Other Information:

Cudham and Downe (pop. 2,075) are rural villages on the edge of the London Borough of Bromley. The warm and friendly congregations of these two communities are looking forward to welcoming an Interim (3-year) Priest-in-Charge who will lead them to growth through mission and ministry.

The ideal candidate will be a prayerful leader who is:

• Warm and naturally engaging, comfortable leading formal and informal worship and ready to reach into village life with love and enthusiasm.
• Has a gift for engaging with children, growing our children & young people's ministry while embracing the continuing needs of the older generation.
• Able to lead us in spiritual and numerical growth and oversee the running of the churches.

Our churches are Grade II* Listed and over 700 years old, but while we have historic buildings, we are living communities of faith and concerned about developing our outreach and service in the modern.  We are keen to find a parish priest who can support us with fresh insights and ideas to develop our ministry in the community.

Worship pattern is as set out in the accompanying Profile, with Sunday services at St Mary's Downe at 9.30am and at St Peter & St Paul Cudham at 11am.  Refreshments are available after each service.  We also have a number of special services throughout the year.

School ministry is important to us.  We are involved in weekly Collective Worship in both primary schools within the Benefice, and organise their Harvest, Christmas, Easter and end of year services in our churches.  It is important our parish priest plays a key part in this ministry.

You will be supported by a paid Parish Administrator, a Licensed Schools & Families Evangelist, a team of trained Parish Visitors (inc Anna Chaplains), four churchwardens and keen and supportive PCC members.

The Vicarage is an attractive and well-proportioned 4-bed house built in the 1980s, situated on the lane which runs between the two villages.  It is just under a mile from each church.  There is a double-garage with electric car charging points.

For full details please see the accompanying Parish Profile, or visit our website: www.pcd.org.uk 

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Job Description – Carer Support Worker

Ribble Valley Crossroads Care provides support to carers and people with care needs 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year.  A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member
who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their
support.

Staff will be encouraged and supported to see their work in terms of helping people to achieve
their goals and desired outcomes and not just to perform the prescribed tasks.  The job
description is a broad description of the duties a Carer Support Worker will be expected to
perform with some examples given for what the main duties actually involve. The exact duties to
be carried out for each person with care needs are not limited to those examples; these will be
agreed with a senior member of staff before the Carer Support Worker begins providing support
and will then be set out in a care plan. Comprehensive induction training will be provided.  Staff
will not work unsupervised until induction has been successfully completed.

The Carer Support Worker’s working pattern will be agreed between them and a senior member
of staff.

Job title:

Location:

Carer Support Worker

The Carer Support Worker will work in the service user’s home and
will need to drive between service user’s homes and the office in
Clitheroe as needed.

Responsible to:

Senior Care Practitioners/Registered Manager

Main aims of the post
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To provide support to carers and people with care needs including emotional support.
To provide personal care.
To carry out domestic tasks.

Duties to include

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To assist with personal hygiene, for example helping the person with care needs to have
a bath or shower, to go to the toilet or to care for their skin or hair.

To assist with dressing / undressing, choice of clothes and personal appearance.

To support the person with care needs with their medication.

To assist with mobility including use of wheelchairs, hoists etc

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        Job Description

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To assist with a therapeutic programme designed by a medical professional.

To provide emotional support, companionship and a safe environment for those in need
of supervision and help.

To carry out basic first aid and summon emergency services.

To report any concerns about abuse or the welfare or safety of any adult or child there is
contact with at work to a line manager / nominated person / person on call.

To undertake specialised tasks as agreed and after appropriate training, for example,
administration of medication by specialised techniques

To support the person with care needs with activities outside their home, for example
community activities, shopping or attending medical appointments.

To provide support with organised group activities for people with care needs.

To prepare meals and drinks and provide assistance with eating / drinking.

To help clean the home for example: washing up, vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom and
doing laundry.

Health and safety

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To implement, operate and maintain safe systems of work in accordance with
Crossroads Care policies, procedures and guidance, training and associated risk
assessments.

To report to your manager any situations or issues for concern relating to significant
foreseeable risks, incidents (including near misses) and / or accidents which give cause
for concern in relation to safe systems of work (affecting your own health and safety or
that of others affected by your work activities).

General

•  To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and

children.

•  To work at all times within the philosophy and policies of Crossroads Care.

•  To respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care

needs, ensuring that Equal Opportunity principles are applied at all times.

•  To undertake any other duties that may be considered commensurate with the level of the

post.

•  To ensure that all confidential information both verbal and written is handled in the correct

manner as per policies, procedures and guidelines.

•  To work with the care team leader and manager to ensure compliance with relevant

regulatory requirements, Carers Trust Quality Award and PQASSO.

•  By precept and example promote respect and inclusion for disabled people.
•  Encourage recognition of the needs of carers generally.

•  Maintain and develop positive relationships with care commissioners, families and staff.

•  Promote the Charity in building rapport and trust with carers we work for other agencies and

also the wider public.

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To follow Crossroads Care Code of Conduct.

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        Job Description

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable
Experience

•  Experience of providing care.
•  Experience of working with vulnerable

adults and / or children.

•  Health and Social Care NVQs le...

Looking for a new job?? Are you 18+

We have full-time and part-time vacancies for Carer Support Workers to work with clients throughout the borough of Gateshead.

We work with a variety of clients all with individual needs, (mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities) in their homes and out in the community.

• Experience preferred but not essential!
• On going training provided.
• Travel time and expenses paid.

Ready to join our team?

Contact us for more information, or download and complete the form below to submit your initial application to careserviceteam@carerstrusttw.org.uk

We are Carers Trust Tyne and Wear, and we believe in supporting both carers and the families they love.

Blessing and dedication for Renewed Caia Park Church

The Bishop of St Asaph has blessed and rededicated St Mark's Church in Caia Park after a £850,000 renewal.

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Would you relish the prospect of growing these churches from small but committed congregations to fulfil their potential? We are looking for someone who is:

• diligent in prayer and in personal study of the scriptures
• an approachable ‘people’ person who will identify with and understand local communities
• able to develop a ministry to families of all shapes and sizes and is confident in ministry to schools and community groups
• willing to work as part of the wider Mission Area team and share in ministry with churches of different traditions.

For an informal discussion about this role, contact: Revd Dylan Parry-Jones (Mission Area Leader):

07737 377065 / Dylanparryjones@cinw.org.uk

Closing date: Noon, 6 February 2026

Interviews: 18 February 2026

Get in touch!

Here at Partners for Inclusion we welcome your call to help us understand what it is you need and how we can assist you. Call Dale Anderson or Zoe MacDonald, our Senior Service Leaders on 01563 825 555 who shall be happy to assist you.

"Everything is very centred around people and dealt with swiftly. Support is excellent and the family is always listened to and involved." - Parent of a person we support

Nursing

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Taunton | Theatre | Permanent | Full Time

Up to £37,000 per annum

37.5 hours per week

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 Scrub Practitioner/ Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you’ll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. 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 in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you’re a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. 

As a Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will: 

• Work in a multi disaplinary team covering a varied patient caseload

• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team

• Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting

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

• Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training.

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. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital

Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital is one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the South West. We've built a reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding patient care over the last 40 years. We are constantly investing in our modern hospital. With three new state of the art Ultra Clean Air operating theatres and an endoscopy suite we are proud of the wide range of surgical services and treatments available. The hospital has 41 private en-suite bedrooms split over 2 wards and 11 consulting rooms within our Outpatients Department. Our areas of specialty include orthopedics and spinal surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, bariatric treatments and diagnostic imaging. Our most recent CQC inspection was undertaken in 2024 and we were enormously proud to be rated overall as Good, with Outstanding for Well Led.

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 savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anyw...

Nursing

Theatre Practitioner

Theatre Practitioner - OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER – SCRUB (RGN / ODP) 

Bournemouth Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work |Up to £38,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience37.5 hours per week

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) at our hospital, you’ll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. 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 in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you’re a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. 

As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will: 

• Work in a multi disaplinary team covering a varied patient caseload
• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team
• Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
• Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training.

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. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital

At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health.

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 savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.

Healthcare Scheme

Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).

Overtime

For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard...

Nursing

Theatre Practitioner

Theatre Practitioner - ODP – ANAESTHETICS & RECOVERY (RGN / ODP)  

Bournemouth Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work |Up to £38,000 depending on experience37.5 hours per week

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 Anaesthetic & 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 / ODP in Anaesthetic & 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

• Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

• Deliver high-quality care to patients in the anaesthetic and recovery phases of surgery

• Collaborate with anaesthetists and surgical teams to prepare and monitor patients pre, during, and post-surgery

• 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. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital

At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health.

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 savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Well...

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Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!

Due to continued expansion, our fantastic team are on the lookout for a compassionate and creative individual with a positive attitude to join us as Waken Nights Support Practitioner on a part-time basis (24 hours per week), based in Glenrothes.

About Us:

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.

The Role:

As a Support Practitioner, you will support two male service users with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and epilepsy in their own homes. Their support needs include personal care, preparing breakfast, completing household tasks and checks throughout the night.

To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:

• Have an empathetic and caring nature
• Good organisation and observation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in using computers
• Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own
• A good level of physical fitness in order to complete CALMS training
• Experience in care is highly desirable

Requirements:

This role will involve working two 12 hour shifts (9pm-9am) per week. There will be an expectation to work day shifts to begin with to undertake training.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• Opportunity to gain a SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care
• Refer a Friend scheme - £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague
• Employee forum for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment
• Free membership of Glasgow Credit Union
• HSF Health Care plan
• Counselling and Life Works service

Closing Date: 16/2/2026

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All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact scoupland@trfs.org.uk if you have any questions.

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Closing date: 17/02/2026

Job reference: SC1480083GleSPWN

Support Practitioner - Waken nights

Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom

£26,162 per year

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Head of Pastoral

ApplyUWC ISAK Japan

Job title: Head of Pastoral

Location: UWC ISAK Japan, Karuizawa, Japan

Working pattern: Full-time

Enquiries: recruit@uwcisak.jp

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In the mountains above Tokyo, a bold and innovative boarding school exists to educate change-makers who will make their mark in the world. Grounded in the belief that their students will be catalysts for positive change, United World College ISAK Japan strives to educate transformative
future leaders who will use their leadership and entrepreneurial skills as a positive force to impact their communities and the planet.

The school seeks a visionary leader who believes passionately that educational approaches must evolve to adequately prepare and equip future generations to adapt, inspire, and lead. UWC ISAK Japan is Japan’s only full-boarding international high school and one of the newest members of the global network of UWC. To fulfil their mission, the school invests tremendous energy into exposing its students to social issues, allowing them space and time to explore their passions, and consistently encouraging them to venture to their learning edge.

UWC ISAK Japan is looking for an experienced and committed Head of Pastoral, reporting to the Head of School.

The Head of Pastoral (HoP) has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of pastoral policies and practices in UWC ISAK Japan. The HoP has broad operational and strategic responsibility for the pastoral management of the School and its development. The HoP is responsible for overall student wellbeing by being the direct line manager for the Director of Residential (DR) and Student Welfare Coordinator and the counselling and health teams, as well as directly leading the Safeguarding team and the Community Agreement (CA) system. As part of the School Leadership Team, the HoP will be involved in strategic decision-making within the school leadership on policy matters and their implementation.

Responsibilities

Strategic Development

• To develop and implement the School’s vision, aims, and objectives.
• To oversee the School’s pastoral strategy, in line with agreed educational priorities.
• To keep abreast of developments in education, in particular concerning student welfare.

School Leadership

• To be a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, representing the interests of the pastoral life of the school.
• To work with members of the Senior Leadership Team and, where appropriate, senior colleagues to develop, refine and implement the School’s policies and procedures.
• To lead on all pastoral areas of the School’s development planning.
• To have line management responsibilities for the following staff: DRL, SW, Deputy DSLs;
• Counselling and Health departments and the Clubs and Activities Coordinator.
• To be an excellent role model in the role of a senior leader within the School.
• To take a leading responsibility in promoting the ethos of responsibility, self-efficacy, inclusivity, social responsibility and compassion within a warm and supportive environment.
• Create, set and manage the various budgets which come under the HoP responsibilities.
• The HoP will live on campus, but is not required to assume residential duty other than as admin on call.
• Thorough understanding of the pastoral-related policies and procedures, their maintenance and leading any review process

Safeguarding Leadership

• Leading the Safeguarding team to keep the Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures (and other related procedures) up-to-date and compliant with changing laws and norms; ensuring the implementation of such policies in school practice.
• Managing the work of the Deputy DSLs; training staff (and other relevant parties) and ensuring that relevant staff attend external training, as appropriate; monitoring safeguarding trends, with the support of relevant software; and liaising with external agencies, as required.
• Ensuring that the School’s procedures in relation to safeguarding are followed by all staff, working with the Head of Operations in relation to support ...