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Remote based, part-time role - an exciting opportunity - at a busy, dynamic and growing cancer charity – as part of ABC UK's Patient Support Programme.
Part-time flexible (likely minimum 18.5 Hrs p/w), salary £27,000 pro-rata, 20 days annual leave pro-rata, 3-month probationary period.
Bladder cancer is not a rare cancer – but it does have a low profile, lack of awareness, low research investment and desperately needs new treatments. Over 22,000 people are diagnosed each year in the UK – there is a high level of recurrence. There is a lack of information and support for patients. With your help, Action Bladder Cancer UK can radically improve this.
The role
ABC UK is an established charity, with exciting new projects. We have an active network of volunteers, a full time Chief Executive and core staff and a range of project staff. You will report to Chief Executive ABC UK and will work closely with our ABC UK Patient Support team, ABC UK trustees and patient volunteers.
The role supports ABC UK’s core Patient Support Programme. We provide information and support for those with bladder cancer, a direct patient support service, help establish and sustain support groups for bladder cancer patients, provide patient information about bladder cancer to patients and major centres of bladder cancer treatment, and run bladder cancer information events (both online and face to face). We also work to increase our networks with health professionals, to help them support their patients. We run the ABC UK Education Programme for health professionals and you will be involved in planning and delivering nurse education events. We want to build our networks both regionally and nationally and to be responsive to the need for information, awareness and support for those with bladder cancer, and the health professionals treating them. We now want to add to the team to increase our impact even further.
You will work remotely, however very much working as part of the Patient Support team, and working closely with other colleagues and volunteers, with regular catch-up meetings (online) and occasional face to face team meetings. You will also be required to travel as necessary for meetings and patient or health professional events and to help create and sustain our networks with health professionals and cancer support services. You will be based in the North of England and within easy travelling distance of centres such as Sheffield, Leeds, Hull and further North and adjacent counties. We may consider candidates outside of these regions, if they have directly appropriate experience and skills.
Who we are looking for…
You will be in contact with a range of different people including volunteers, patients, health professionals and other organisations. The successful candidate will:
- be friendly and approachable, able to work flexibly, with resilience and efficiency and to be professional at all times and be able to work to our very high standards;
- be empathetic and understanding of the needs of cancer patients and how best to deliver this in practical terms;
- ideally have some health service or charity experience - not essential but preferable;
- be required to understand the structure of the NHS;
- have experience of working from home – a self-starter and organised – you will be a worker and willing to get stuck in and show results;
- be able to work remotely with line manager, other team colleagues, volunteers, patients and ABC UK administration office;
- be able to attend meetings as required and also travel as necessary for engagement with hospitals/patient support groups, events etc;
- be good at building networks and maintaining useful relationships;
- promote the work of ABC UK and work to raise awareness of bladder cancer;
- be confident at presenting and talking to groups of people – whether general public, patients or health professionals;
have experience and understanding of working for a small organisation.
A varied role, you will have the opportunity to work to develop and shape your role as part of our team.There is potential for the role to grow, or hours worked to increase over time.
Skills
You will need to:
- be able to communicate effectively with health professionals, other charity professionals and bladder cancer patients both face to face and via phone or email;
- have good organisational skills and be disciplined about working from home (it is likely you will already have experience of remote working);
- be comfortable communicating and carrying out a lot of your work by phone and email and online platforms (eg Zoom), you will have excellent verbal and written skills;
- be an excellent team member – we all work closely together as well as on own work;
- have good computer skills: Outlook, Word, basic Excel, maintaining a database, Zoom etc;
- have experience of organising and attending events (preferably for patients or within a health environment); be happy to speak at events. Have experience of online events;
- be able to work with and organise volunteers;
- be able to travel for meetings and events as required (occasionally out of office hours);
- possess a clean driving licence and have easy access to a car (mileage will be paid).
Key Responsibilities
Networking
- Contact point for Hospitals/Urology Depts/Cancer Centres. Making pro-active contact and arranging supply of bladder cancer patient information and building relationships on a regional basis;
- Building contacts with specialist urology/cancer nurses, making them aware of ABC UK and our resources;
- Maintaining up-to-date contact database: including major urology departments, cancer centres, regional cancer networks etc;
- Regional contacts (working with volunteer patient advisors) – including regional cancer networks/charities etc – to build local networks;
- Co-ordinating periodic mailings of ABC UK patient information materials to hospitals/urology services (mailing handled by central admin).
Events
- ABC UK runs both face to face and online events. Organising and attending ABC UK patient and health professional events, working as part of a team with other ABC UK Patient Support Officers and volunteers;
- Occasional attendance at/involvement with regional cancer events, health professional and/or patient or well-being events (including taking the ABC UK stand to such events);
- You will also be required to present at events on occasion – both online and face to face;
- Organising, development of (with colleagues) and participation in ABC UK online patient events and face to face events, and ABC UK health professional events both online and face to face.
Patient Support Groups
ABC UK works to help set up and maintain support groups for bladder cancer patients – these groups are self-running, often linked to a major hospital.
- Help maintain database of Groups: contact details, details of meeting etc – including information for updating ABC UK website and ABC UK social media;
- Acting as ABC UK contact point for bladder cancer patient support groups, including making presentations;
- Pro-actively maintaining regular contact with PSG’s – re supply of ABC UK materials, updating info, ascertaining needs re other materials or support required and developing best practice case studies;
- Working with health professionals wanting to set up new groups, periodically attending group meetings and meeting volunteers.
Patient Materials
Working with ABC UK Executive, ABC UK Patient Support team and patient volunteers on the development of patient information materials both on-line and in print.
Communications
- News Updates: contributing as part of a team on regular news updates for health professionals, support groups and patients;
- Social media: working as part of a team on increasing ABC UK social media presence.
This job description defines the main areas of work, although as we are a small organisation and are also developing new activities, you may be asked to help with other areas of ABC UK's work from time to time.
About us
FSRH believes that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our 14,000 members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all.
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for healthcare professionals working at the frontline of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRH) in a range of settings in the community and primary care. Our members include SRH specialists, GPs, nurses, midwives and pharmacists.
Can you help us?
This role plays an integral part in helping produce and develop the outputs of the External Affairs team, while advising on FSRH strategic issues where appropriate. The activity of the role is focussed on the management of FSRH’s external-facing media and social media functions, whilst playing a key role in communicating FSRH’s advocacy ambitions. The role also works with other internal Departments to develop and execute internal and corporate communications.
This role will also benefit from working closely with a Senior Media Consultant who will help upskill the role during 2024/25, providing an excellent learning opportunity.
Are you an experienced media practitioner who is passionate about bringing healthcare rights to the fore of public opinion?
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare policy and a passion for improving society. A background in PR, social and other media disciplines is highly desirable. Excellent writing skills are essential, as is a broad understanding of communications techniques to engage policy makers and the general public around the issues that clinicians and the public alike face.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and a covering letter to the email address in the attached job description.
Deadline for applications is Monday 4th November 2024
Interviews are likely to take place w/c Mid November 2024.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Is care at your core? It is at ours. Palliative and end-of life care is when true care matters most.
Here at Princess Alice Hospice, you’ll have the opportunity to make a satisfying, rewarding difference to the lives of our patients, their families and friends, and be supported every step of the way. We’re small enough for you to see the impact your nursing skills have, and big enough to support you with training, experience and opportunities.
About us:
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex.
In November 2022, we were rated as overall Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The secret to our rating is simple. The CQC team commented on our focus on each person’s individual needs and the expressed view that staff went 'the extra mile' with empathy and compassion. It’s about having time to build valued relationships with your patients and their loved ones.
About the role:
We are looking for a qualified Nurse to work as an Admission and Discharge Coordinator Nurse in the Hospice based multi-disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care In Patient Unit. The purpose of the role is to ensure a smooth transition for patients as they arrive and when they are discharged from the In-Patient Unit. You will work alongside the Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide holistic, person-centred care and support.
About You:
You’ll feel comfortable liaising with a variety of people in a compassionate and considered manner.
Perhaps you have similar experience, or you have transferrable skills and you’re looking to join a caring organisation which will fully support you as a person and professional to grow and progress in your career.
If you are enthusiastic, flexible and share our values and care about making a difference in the last years of someone’s life, we would love to hear from you!
Our benefits:
As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity to join an organisation which puts patients at the heart of what we do, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include:
· 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
· educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team)
· monthly group reflections via Schwartz Rounds sessions
· free on-site parking
· tranquil Hospice grounds
· subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant
· Bupa Employee Assistance Programme
· access to Blue Light Card discount card
· access to our Group Pension Scheme
· excellent changing facilities (with showers, fresh towels, and hairdryers)
· wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.
If you want to be part of our outstanding multi professional team then please do not hesitate to contact us. In return we are committed to supporting our staff through a programme of continuous training, development and clinical supervision.
Discover the difference you can be. The difference is you.
At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.
We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.
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Home-based in NHS SW Region with occasional visits to our office in London.
Ataxia UK is looking for a skilled and dedicated Specialist Ataxia Nurse for our new community-based nursing service, focused on supporting individuals with ataxia in the South West of England. The role is a significant development in expanding access to expert and joined-up ataxia care for the ataxia community, particularly in regions currently underserved by neurologists with expertise in the ataxias.
As a Specialist Ataxia Nurse, you will provide personalised, face-to-face, and remote support to patients, assisting them in navigating the NHS and social care systems. Your responsibilities will include supporting patients during medical appointments, coordinating essential therapies such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance understanding and treatment of ataxia. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of resources and information for the ataxia community.
We are looking for an experienced nurse with a background in neurology or chronic disease management and a strong commitment to patient advocacy. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Your role will be vital in ensuring that individuals with ataxia receive timely and appropriate care, helping them to manage their condition and maintain their quality of life.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Wendy O'Mant (contact details can be found on the Job Description)
Shortlisting - week beginning 14 October
Interviews - week beginning 04 November
Please send a current CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the criteria in the job description / person specification and why you would be best suited for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Nursing and In-Patient Services
Princess Alice Hospice
Salary: £54,000 - £61,000 per annum full time, depending on experience - equivalent to AfC Band 8a
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on working hours
Location: Esher, Surrey
About us:
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, southwest London and Middlesex.
About the In-Patient Team:
Is care at your core? It is at ours. Specialist palliative and end-of-life is when care really matters. We support our clinical staff to be the difference in these precious days: ensuring our nurses can care the way they were trained to nurse. With outstanding patient to staff ratios. With one-to-one clinical supervision from a named mentor. With time to build valued relationships with your team, patients, their families and friends.
The secret to our CQC 'outstanding' rating is simple - our people. We're ambitious - blazing new trails in end-of-life care - and supporting the ambitions of our nurses with on-site, as well as university training and qualifications. You'll be part of a great team of experienced professionals to learn from and learn with, delivering care you can take pride in.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional and flexible individual to join our In-Patient Unit team as a Head of Nursing and In-Patient Services, to lead our nurses and wider multi-professional team (MDT) to deliver an extremely high standard of end-of-life care to our patients.
Working closely with the MDT you will need to be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to oversee the clinical and operational management of our In-Patient Services and nursing leadership of the development of specialist palliative clinical nursing practice.
The ability to support the strategic leadership of the Hospice for the In-Patient Unit and the nursing workforce in collaboration with peers across community services, both for now, and for future need is key. You'll be working with senior colleagues across all disciplines internally and externally with partners (NHS and other) to develop future evidence-based practice and more efficient and integrated ways of working.
You'll be acting as a role model for nursing and the MDT - promoting excellence, keeping abreast of recent clinical evidence and nursing practice, while recognising the unique needs of each patient. Supporting development and education of our employees and clinical placements will be key, creating an environment for learning and research.
If you are enthusiastic, flexible and share our values and care about making a difference towards the end of someone's life, we would love to hear from you!
We are happy to receive applications from professionals who have not previously worked in a hospice environment.
As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our patients and their families, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:
- 27 days' annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service (pro rata for part time). For current NHS employees this may be negotiated to match your current NHS entitlement educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team)
- an annual development day - protected time for you and your learning
- clinical supervision (regular and we ensure its protected time)
- free on-site parking
- subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant
- Employee Assistance Programme
- access to Blue Light Card discount card
- access to our Group Pension Scheme (with the option to continue your NHS Pension Scheme if you are currently part of it)
- in-house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers and fresh towels)
- wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.
How to apply:
For further information on the role or to submit your application please contact Will Worthington at Morgan Hunt, on 07884 696 980 or by email at
Closing date: 18th October 2024
Interviews will be held: week commencing 4th November 2024.
At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.
We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.
All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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Do you have an understanding of drug, alcohol, offending and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Complex Needs Practitioner.
We are looking for a Complex Needs Practitioner to join our team. Solihull Integrated Addiction Service (SIAS) is a partnership between four organisations jointly responsible for the delivery of the drug, alcohol and gambling services, in the Borough of Solihull. We offer services for adults who use or are affected by substance use and gambling.
Your challenge? As a Complex Needs Practitioner, you will be working with clients within various locations to support clients in addressing their substance needs using a person-centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
We are looking for an energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office. You will need to be able to work flexibly in terms of working hours to support your clients.
In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post-holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
As Sexual Health Manager, you will manage a sexual health service, and a team of 5 to deliver sexual health education and prevention services.
You will work closely with the NHS, pharmacies and the community, ensuring better sexual health outcomes. The services you will oversee, will be the condom distribution scheme, the National Chlamydia Screening programme and training and education to support local schools and colleges.
As Sexual Health Manager you will
- Provide leadership and management of the education and prevention in sexual health.
- Lead, motivate and support the team to develop their knowledge and skills, as well as supporting and directing the team.
- Employ good project management skills, ensuring that all contracted services remain on track.
- Lead on the delivery of outreach in the area, to include the most vulnerable or at risk, targeting LGBTQ+ people, speakers of other languages, young people and those living in economically deprived areas.
To be successful in the role you will
- Have at least 3 years managing, leading and motivating a diverse team.
- Have experience, or degree in healthcare, heath education or youth work.
- Have experience of working within sexual health or young people's services.
- Have a thorough understanding of issues facing diverse groups of people, particularly speakers of other languages, LGBTQ+ people, woman and young people.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
We’re looking for a qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (ROVI) to work for a charity offering a wide variety of services to vision-impaired people across Cheshire, Halton, and North Wales.
Position: Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (ROVI)
Location: Home based with regular travel across Wrexham
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £33,977.84 - £35,246.40 per annum
About the role:
As Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you will identify, deliver and evaluate professional rehabilitation interventions to vision impaired people to enhance their skills and confidence to maximise their independence.
You will offer a person-centred, outcome-focused approach to rehabilitation, assisting individuals in identifying tangible goals, conducting evaluations, and creating a plan that will help them all reach their goals and satisfy their needs while lowering risks and lessening the effects of their Visual Impairment.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Carry out an initial conversation, in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act, to identify further actions, and risk factors, refer and signpost to the organisation’s wider services and other organisations to meet the individuals’ desired outcomes.
- Undertake specialist VI assessments with the person to identify their needs and aspirations to promote independent living.
- Agree a plan with the person about how their needs can be met, through other services, equipment and rehabilitation.
- Implement, evaluate and review rehabilitative services to the vision-impaired person aimed at maximising and maintaining independence, safety, dignity, and choice.
- Work with vision-impaired people who have additional complex needs.
- Provide statistical information to feed into quarterly contract monitoring reports.
- Enable the Local Authority to maintain their Partially Sighted/Sight Impaired and Blind/Severely Sight Impaired Registers.
Key skills required for this role:
- Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) or equivalent.
- Excellent planning and communication skills.
- Recognised rehabilitation work qualification (or currently working towards it).
- Proven experience in performing rehabilitation assessments with visually impaired people and providing mobility, communication and daily living skills training.
- Ability to deliver training/advice sessions to individuals or groups of service users, carers and other organisations.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
- Ability to travel and work in all areas of Flintshire and Wrexham.
- Be calm and deal sensitively with people and be open-minded to all cultures and ways of life.
- Work on own initiative, whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
- Be a team player.
- Be willing to work flexibly (outlook, work hours, work location).
- Able to implement programmes in partnership with other agencies.
*Relocation package available
Other roles you may have experience with could include Vison Rehabilitation Officer, Rehabilitation Officer, Rehabilitation specialist, Vision Rehabilitation worker, Rehabilitation Worker, Vision Impairment, VI Case worker, Vision Impairment Specialist, VI Specialist.
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Location: Remote working covering Greater London and Maidstone
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
At Help for Heroes, we help the Armed Forces community live well after service.
Life can be tough when a military career comes to an end, especially if it has been cut short by illness or injury. Overnight, people lose not only their job, but also a support network that is like family. There are many ways we help veterans, their relatives, serving personnel, and people who worked alongside the UK military. We help people with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues. Our support gives people the skills, confidence and knowledge to make a success of life after service.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:
Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
We have an incredible opportunity for a Veterans Clinical Advisor to join our team.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About You
Are you a committed, Registered Band 7 Nurse with management experience looking to expand your skills and have the opportunity to work with military veterans? If you have an understanding of and empathy with the requirements of veterans and their families, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve our beneficiaries’ quality of life.
About the Role
As a Veterans Clinical Advisor you will:
- Act as the single initial point of contact between the with the resultant long-term health issues, and the NHS, integrating Help for Heroes input to the medical pathway with the Recovery MDT process.
- Where appropriate develop and coordinate a Veterans Injury Clinic alongside the NHS.
- Provide Clinical advice and support to the veterans, their families/support network and Help for Heroes staff.
Please see job description below for more details about the role.
About the Team
You will be joining the clinical team at Help For Heroes to provide community based input to wounded, injured and sick armed forces veterans. We are resourceful in finding ways to deliver what is right and fair for our beneficiaries in the healthcare domain. Our aim is to champion the wounded, injured and sick as they transition to civilian life and to do this as one team of OTs and Veterans Clinical Liaisons (VCLs). If you feel that you could join a team that is excited, confident and ready for tomorrow’s challenges this may be role for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an operational and people focussed Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Executive Team. You will drive development of all financial and operational management, processes and reporting, overseeing the organisation’s day-to-day operations including the leadership of Finance, People, Governance, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and Digital.
The successful candidate will have held broad finance and operations positions, with a track record of interacting at Board level and presenting clear financial and management information. Whilst you don’t have to be financially qualified, we do need someone with strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively. You will have experience in implementing new and/or successful improvements to existing systems and processes, with a track record of driving organisational change. The post holder will have a good understanding of regulation and best practice alongside the ability to develop efficient processes and controls in line with our governance framework. Ensuring that people are at the centre of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) you will play a key role within the Executive team supporting the charity to achieve sustainable growth and delivery of efficient and effective services ensuring plans are developed and implemented, and targets are met.
You will have a passion for our purpose, commitment to our mission and alignment with our organisational values. Whilst being robust about process, you need to be able to flex to changing circumstances and be skilled at getting the best out of people as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Crucially, you will be wholly committed to driving forward the core infrastructure for our work supporting nurses and midwives in leadership development to improve health and care outcomes.
This role provides a unique opportunity to inform, lead and shape the future of our impactful charitable mission and growth.
Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility
Operational Leadership and Governance
- Overall accountability for the operations of the foundation
- Oversee and optimise internal processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Evaluate and improve overall performance by gathering, analysing and interpreting data and metrics
- Oversee robust risk management processes and protocols proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks
- Oversee the development of all necessary policies to ensure safe and healthy working environments
- Ensure FNF is compliant with all financial, tax, charity and legal requirements
Financial Management
- Oversee the development and monitoring of the financial strategy for the organisation, providing recommendations, information and guidance to the Trustees and Executive team to inform decision making
- Maintain and review polices and processes to ensure good financial controls are in place that meet both legal and tax requirements. This includes maintaining appropriate records and controls over restricted funds to ensure that these are used and reported appropriately
- Support the Finance Manager and Executive team in setting FNF’s annual budget, with robust analysis and justification of intended expenditure, financial forecasts, cashflow etc. securing active engagement and ownership from all internal budget holders
- Oversee the financial reports required to review progress against plans and forecasts throughout the year and ensuring these are disseminated and understood across the organisation
- Accountable for regular financial updates to Trustees including the Finance Investment Committee (FIC) and Board meetings along with the preparation of the financial aspects of the annual report and accounts
- Oversee the management and development of VAT reporting for FNF and trading subsidiary
- Oversee the financial aspect of FNF Global delivery to ensure compliance with HMRC
Systems and controls
- Lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of effective procurement systems and procedures, ensuring that FNF achieves best value and drives efficiencies through our external contracts
- Lead on the annual audit in accordance with current practice and the Charity Commissions Standard of Recommended Practice (SORP), liaising and managing the relationship with the auditors
- Oversee the operation of the payroll process and related HMRC contract ensuring that payments are made in an accurate and timely way
- Work with the Finance Committee to manage the investments for FNF, overseeing regular reviews of the investment policy and portfolio, liaising with external partners as necessary
Fundraising, Events, Marketing and Communications
- Provide leadership around income generation, making sure that this is located within the strategic framework and day to day thinking of the Foundation
- Provide leadership and direction for Marketing and Communications, ensuring that overall plans are in support of our strategic objectives
- Ensure all income generation activities from within this team are fully integrated across the Foundation, recognising the importance of inter departmental relationships
- Lead the team in the planning, communications, income generation and execution of the annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service and any similar high profile events.
Digital
- Provide strategic leadership in overseeing digital initiatives, guiding the development and execution of a comprehensive digital strategy
HR
- Provide expert professional judgement, advice, and guidance to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams in developing, monitoring, and implementing people strategies, policies and procedures, workforce and training that meet service needs.
- In partnership with the Head of Operations develop, communicate and implement the People and Culture Strategy.
- Support the ongoing development of a culture to enable the development of a workforce which is at the heart of the organisation, in which colleagues feel valued, safe, and respected.
- Build on our ability to work in agile and flexible ways, establishing innovative ways of working and providing outstanding learning and development opportunities for all colleagues.
- Create relevant and dynamic talent and succession plans, enabling us to develop and support our workforce as well as focus on the long-term skills and capabilities required within FNF
People Leadership
- Lead and develop the operations team, leading by example you will promote a positive and proactive culture, encouraging the team to work collaboratively across FNF
- Effectively manage the performance of the team, ensuring they are working on agreed objectives and outcomes
Person Specification
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- Proven experience as a senior leader in ideally a non-profit or public sector organisation
- Strong and extensive operations management experience, financial leadership and programme delivery
- Experience of working on projects to integrate systems and improve processes / ways of working would be highly desirable
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational development and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of representing the charity effectively to external audience
- Experience of working with a Charity Board of Trustees
- Proven ability to develop a long term financial strategy and plans
- Experience of developing and implementing processes and policies as well as setting standards and targets aligned to organisation objectives
- A commitment to the charity's mission and values
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate complex financial information in a way that is easy to understand
- Ability to think strategically, anticipating future trends and developing plans accordingly
- Encourage innovation and seek to understand best practice from both inside and outside the sector
- Strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively is essential
- ACCA/CIMA/ACA or an equivalent finance qualification is desirable
Competencies
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership inspiring teams to achieve strategic goals through collaboration and communication
- Develops and establishes strong relationships both internally and externally to enhance organisational partnerships and drive success
- Champions innovation fostering a culture of adaptability and forward thinking
- Comfortable with ambiguity, possesses the drive, energy and resilience to see through change
- Proactively oversees financial risk and governance, anticipating potential challenges and implementing pre-emptive measures to ensure resilience and assurance.
- Sound judgement to make informed decisions and balance competing demands, even in complex or ambiguous situations.
First Interviews will be held on: 21st October 2024
Strictly no agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RBL are looking for a Safeguarding professional with direct experience dealing with at risk adults and children. RBL Safeguarding Advisors are subject matter experts providing advice and guidance on a range of safeguarding concerns.
RBL receives thousands of calls for support every year from military veterans or their families. We operate 6 care homes and deliver support to those people living with dementia through our Admiral Nursing service. We also support the Invictus Games, have 180,000 members, almost 4000 Poppy Appeal Organisers and many thousands of Poppy Appeal volunteers.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Are you able to support and advise the staff, volunteers and members who deliver our services to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns? Can you support service delivery through data led insights and provide quality assured reports and returns?
Reporting to our Head of Safeguarding, key responsibilities will include:
- Support Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) to identify and escalate serious incidents
- Develop and implement effective working relationships across all directorates, specifically Legion Services (Recovery, Care, Services and Specialist Services etc.), membership and volunteer related activities to promote and establish a robust culture of safeguarding
- Act as a key advisor to DSL networks to enable them to meet regulatory and legislative requirements and effectively carry their accountability for Safeguarding practice across RBL
- Contribute to statistical reports to identify trends, emerging needs, future operational and strategic requirements
- Assist colleagues across all areas of RBL to ensure safeguarding data is inputted correctly onto approved systems.
This post is a Permanent Part Time opportunity, working 17.5 hours per week. Schedule of hours to be agreed between Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel including for RBL Events and Directorate away days.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing date: 17th October 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager, Guildford
Salary: £23,400 per annum
Team: Retail
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Guildford
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Shop Manager to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans to expand our retail team.
About the role
Your key purpose will be, in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures
About you
This role requires experience of assisting in managing a shop including knowledge of retail and health and safety legislation and administrative/cash handling experience.
You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.
The post holder must be able to work their contracted hours across the 7-day working week.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.
Closing Date: Friday, 29th August
Interview Date: Friday, 13th September or before
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.
The Analysis, Insights & Selections team plays a crucial role in supporting the charity's fundraising efforts. We collaborate across the entire Fundraising department to develop and implement an integrated strategy that prioritizes our supporters. This strategy will be driven by data and insights.
Data and insights are essential for guiding decision-making within both Fundraising and the wider Marie Curie organization. The Data Analyst position is a key part of this team, providing vital analysis and reporting to the Fundraising Directorate.
In this role, the Data Analyst will focus heavily on tactical and day-to-day activities, such as maintaining and enhancing existing Power BI reports, creating new ones, running and updating regular reports, and assisting with new insight requests. Advanced Excel skills are required, along with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and techniques.
Key Criteria:
Excellent IT skills, including a good working knowledge in database modelling, analysis development and implementation
Experience of working with medium to large fundraising marketing database such as Advanced CARE
Good knowledge of Faststats, PeopleStage and SQL and of producing data selections to maximise returns
Ability to manage own time and prioritise to deliver results within agreed timescales
Has the ability to work effectively under pressure
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders at different levels in a professional manner.
Please see the full job description https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/cdecrux/1
Application & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: 8 October 2024.
Salary Range: £34,500-38,324
Contract: Contract role until September 2025
Based: This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK.
Benefits you'll LOVE:
Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
Continuous professional development opportunities.
Industry-leading training programmes
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
Access to Blue Light Card membership
Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
You have an understanding of drug, alcohol, and health related issues, and experience of working with adults and/or young people in an addictions or social care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Practitioner.
Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to join our NGAGE Young People’s Service in Northampton. NGAGE is an early intervention drug and alcohol service for young people aged 10-18 and we provide information, education, advice and support to young people in relation to drug and alcohol use.
Your challenge? To provide advice, assessments, brief and structured interventions and group programmes. As a Practitioner, you will be the initial contact for referrals into the service, conducting assessments via telephone, face to face and offering relevant and appropriate advice, harm minimisation, family interventions risk assessment and management, actioning onward referrals to partner agencies. You will also be required to manage a caseload.
An energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. You will also have the ability to collaborate and work professionally with service users, families and external agencies to provide a service which maximises outcomes for service users. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office.
This is a Permanent role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
The closing date is the 7th of October 2024. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
Aquarius is a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. From 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship will be merging with the mental health charity Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius will become a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind will then be renamed to reflect the new, bigger and better organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
Department: Finance
Location: hybrid – a minimum of 2 days in our Aldgate, London office each week
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: full-time, permanent
Salary: £46,000 – £56,000 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 6th October at 11.59pm
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
- family friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS Pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash) employee cover plus up to four dependent children)
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
- flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
- learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc.)
- employee health and wellbeing committed (menopause friendly, disability confident employer etc.)
Background
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia; a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team at Dementia UK, playing a key role in the administration, maintenance, reporting, and compliance of funds and fund accounting.
As an Accountant, you will be responsible for carrying out monthly balance sheet reconciliations, leading on all trading subsidiary matters, and ensuring charity tax compliance, including VAT and Corporation Tax, across the organisation. You will also support the year-end process, including the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts as well as assisting with the external audit.
In addition, you will contribute to the ongoing enhancement of financial governance by improving internal controls, configuring financial systems, and ensuring compliance with legal, VAT, and tax regulations. You will also produce accurate financial information to support decision-making, processing pump prime payments, setting up new suppliers, and managing purchase orders. Collaboration with the Finance Manager and Finance Business Partners will be key to ensuring accurate fund allocations for salaries and maintaining up-to-date reports for effective monitoring.
To succeed in this role, you will be either part-qualified in a UK professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or part qualified by experience, with 2-3 years of proven financial accounting experience. You will have a strong understanding of charity accounting, particularly the Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), and demonstrate expertise in managing donor/restricted funds, including reporting for major donors, trusts, and foundations. Additionally, you will bring proven experience in enhancing internal controls and improving system processes.
If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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