Optical Assistant Jobs in Staines-upon-Thames – Optical Assistant
Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey (TW18)Salary: Up to £28,000 DOEHours: Full Time
Optical Assistant Job – Staines-upon-Thames
Zest Optical are currently recruiting for an Optical Assistant job in Staines-upon-Thames on behalf of a modern and forward-thinking optical practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Optical Assistant to join a contemporary, patient-focused environment where quality service and personal styling advice sit at the heart of the customer journey.
The practice combines clinical expertise with a welcoming retail experience, offering patients access to excellent eyewear collections alongside attentive and personalised care.
Optical Assistant – Role
Deliver a welcoming and personalised experience to every patient
Support frame styling and lens recommendations based on lifestyle and prescription
Assist with dispensing duties including measurements, adjustments and aftercare
Work closely with the clinical team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Maintain high store standards, stock presentation and accurate patient records
Optical Assistant – Requirements
Previous Optical Assistant experience
Confident communication and strong customer service skills
Passion for eyewear and helping customers feel confident in their choice
Organised and reliable approach to work
Someone who enjoys building genuine relationships with patients
Optical Assistant – Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
£400+ per month bonus potential
35 total holidays
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Apply for this Optical Assistant Job in Staines-upon-Thames
To avoid missing out on this Optical Assistant opportunity in Staines-upon-Thames, please click the Apply link or contact Kieran Lindley via WhatsApp for more information.....Read more...
Optical Assistant job on Tottenham Court Road, London. Join a modern optical practice offering a salary up to £28,000, great development opportunities and a supportive team.
Optical Assistant Jobs in TCR, London – Optical Assistant
Location: Tottenham Court Road, London (W1T)Salary: Up to £28,000 DOEHours: Full Time
Optical Assistant Job – London
Zest Optical are currently recruiting for an Optical Assistant job in London on behalf of a modern and forward-thinking optical practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Optical Assistant to join a contemporary, patient-focused environment where quality service and personal styling advice sit at the heart of the customer journey.
The practice combines clinical expertise with a welcoming retail experience, offering patients access to excellent eyewear collections alongside attentive and personalised care.
Optical Assistant – Role
Deliver a welcoming and personalised experience to every patient
Support frame styling and lens recommendations based on lifestyle and prescription
Assist with dispensing duties including measurements, adjustments and aftercare
Work closely with the clinical team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Maintain high store standards, stock presentation and accurate patient records
Optical Assistant – Requirements
Previous Optical Assistant experience
Confident communication and strong customer service skills
Passion for eyewear and helping customers feel confident in their choice
Organised and reliable approach to work
Someone who enjoys building genuine relationships with patients
Optical Assistant – Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
£400+ per month bonus potential
35 total holidays
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Apply for this Optical Assistant Job in London
To avoid missing out on this Optical Assistant opportunity in London, please click the Apply link or contact Kieran Lindley via WhatsApp for more information.....Read more...
Optical Assistant Jobs in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Part Time | 3-4 Days Per Week | £26,000 - £28,000 FTE DOE
Zest Optical recruitment are working in partnership with one of the UK's most highly regarded independent opticians to recruit an Optical Assistant for their award-winning practice in Milton Keynes.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a premium independent opticians that has built an outstanding reputation for clinical excellence, luxury eyewear and exceptional patient care. The practice offers a truly bespoke experience, combining advanced eye care services with one of the finest selections of designer and independent eyewear brands available.
The successful candidate will join a knowledgeable and supportive team, working in a modern environment where quality, expertise and personalised service are at the heart of everything they do.
Optical Assistant - Role
Award-winning independent opticians in Central Milton Keynes
Work alongside experienced optical professionals in a highly respected practice
Working within a friendly and experienced team of 7-8 people
Double testing most days, allowing a strong focus on patient care
Deliver a personalised and consultative customer experience
Assist with dispensing premium frames and lenses
Opportunity to be involved in contact lenses and vision therapy services
Support specialist clinics and patient journeys
Opportunity to be involved in frame buying and product selection
Advanced clinical environment with significant investment in technology and diagnostic equipment
Focus on quality and service rather than volume
Part time position, 3-4 days per week
Every Saturday required
Practice hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm
Optical Assistant - Benefits
Salary between £26,000 and £28,000 FTE DOE
Bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Staff discounts on eyewear and contact lenses
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to develop skills in contact lenses and vision therapy
Opportunity to work within one of the most respected independent optical practices in the region
Optical Assistant - Requirements
Previous optical experience is essential
Passion for delivering exceptional customer service
Interest in developing skills within dispensing, contact lenses and specialist clinics
Well presented, professional and articulate
Strong communication and organisational skills
Keen interest in luxury eyewear and premium service
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the Apply link as soon as possible.
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To provide administration and secretarial support to the practice, by successfully completing clinical correspondence training to ensure appropriate knowledge of coding and understanding of protocols and procedures is obtained and applied when carrying out duties.
The role will incorporate managing incoming patient correspondence and requests. To include clinical coding, reading and sharing sensitive information, word processing and typing skills and general clerical work over three sites.
Job responsibilities:
Responsible for managing, assessing priority and appropriately distributing all clinical correspondence in accordance with our protocols
Responsible for coding letters and contents to patient record
Ensuring all documents are filed correctly and accurately
Process incoming e-mails to the business in a timely fashion in accordance with relevant procedures
Working with the Healthcare Providers, sharing sensitive information as required
To provide efficient copy typing for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports and patient referrals etc. in an accurate and quality manner
Screen incoming tasks and work lists for urgent / 2WW / advice and guidance and actioning appropriately
Review daily worklists for advice and guidance responses and where referrals have come back with an issue, action appropriately
Provide ad hoc administrative support related to QOF under instruction of the Assistant Practice Manager
Provide ad hoc administrative support related to the Pharmacy Team recalls under instruction of the Assistant Practice Manager
Any other administrative duties deemed appropriate and agreed by the Assistant Practice Manager
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Training:Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
As an apprentice, you’ll:
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job
Get paid and receive holiday leave
Get hands-on experience in a real job
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
Be on a career path with lots of future potential
Training Outcome:
This vacancy is for at least duration of the apprenticeship programme
There is also the possibility of fulltime administrative role following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are a partnership practising in our purpose-built surgery in Victoria Road, Marlow and at two branch surgeries at Lane End and Hambleden.
Surgery consultations are normally by appointment and there are specialist clinics in various fields.
The Marlow Surgery is responsible for training qualified doctors in general practitioner skills.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Confidentiality....Read more...
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a rewarding career in optics with John Frewin Opticians, a respected independent practice where exceptional patient care and personalised service are at the heart of everything we do.
As an Apprentice Optical Assistant, you will become an important part of our team, gaining hands-on experience in a professional clinical environment while working towards recognised apprenticeship qualifications. You will develop valuable skills in customer care, dispensing support, optical products and clinical assistance, building strong foundations for a long-term career in the optical profession.
The duties within this role include:
Welcoming patients in a warm, professional, and friendly manner, ensuring an excellent first impression of the practice
Assisting patients with choosing spectacle frames that are comfortable, suitable, and aligned with their lifestyle and visual needs
Explaining the features and benefits of frames, lenses, coatings, and optical products in clear, easy-to-understand language
Taking accurate measurements to support the dispensing of spectacles
Adjusting spectacle frames to ensure comfort, fit, and stability, as well as carrying out minor repairs
Ordering prescription spectacles and contact lenses accurately and efficiently
Supporting NHS paperwork, administrative tasks, and maintaining accurate patient records in line with company procedures
Booking appointments and follow-up visits for patients
Learning to interpret optical prescriptions and understand how they relate to vision and eyewear requirements
Using optical equipment such as a focimeter to analyse spectacle prescriptions
Carrying out pre-screening tests including retinal imaging, visual field analysis, and intraocular pressure measurements
Supporting patients with contact lens collections, guidance, and product information
Taking payments and assisting with day-to-day customer queries
Working closely with the wider team to deliver an exceptional patient experience
Developing problem-solving skills to assist with basic optical concerns and patient queries
As your skills and confidence grow, you’ll have opportunities to develop further within the practice, gaining wider experience in dispensing, clinical support, and other areas of optical care.
The right candidate will be based in our Sittingbourne store, but will be able to travel to our Sheerness store when required.Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part-time work are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as
Ophthalmic Dispensing – Become a qualified Dispensing Optician
Contact lens Optician – fit Contact lenses
Low vision specialist – help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-optical aids such as bump-ons
Optometry courses – carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions
Clinical representative – visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses
In-practice trainer – You could use your knowledge to train others
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management, you could complete a management course
Practice ownership. You could go into business yourself, a partnership or franchise
Employer Description:SNK Eyecare Ltd is an active private limited company incorporated on April 13, 2017, specializing in operating NHS optician branches.Working Hours :To be confirmed in interview.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
We are seeking an experienced Operating Theatre Practitioner with Surgical First Assistant qualifications and experience to join the Theatre team at our client's Acute Hospital site based in beautiful Bath, Somerset. Primarily you will work as a clinical member of the Theatre team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality patient focused care. The role is to provide regular surgical first assistant support for surgeons alongside theatre scrub or ODP role.This is an award-winning hospital, led by some of the South-West's most experienced consultants supported by 24/7 RMO cover on-site.Rated 'outstanding' for caring - this unique centre of excellence was a long-established independent sector hospital, acquired through investment by the NHS in June 2021.The Hospital has 28 en-suite single inpatient beds, 22 day-case beds and 5 ambulatory care beds. Facilities include; 9 consulting rooms, 4 state-of-the-art operating theatres (2 with laminar flow), a JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a dedicated cardiology suite and intervention treatment room.The dedicated physiotherapy department has a gym and four treatment rooms.The Digital diagnostic unit includes CT, MRI, General X-ray and UltrasoundPerson requirementsRGN or ODP with appropriate NMC/HCPC registration as applicable.SFA 1 or 2 qualification with current First Assistant practice A willingness to Scrub and/or assist in Anaesthetics/Recovery (as applicable) if required.The additional benefits of working for this organisation include: - Personal pension plan- Employee discount scheme- Life assurance- Bike to work scheme- Season ticket loan- Private medical insuranceWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Operating Theatres.As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Operating Theatre roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Theatre Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
During your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of community pharmacy, including:
Supporting the dispensing of prescriptions
Preparing and labelling medication
Assisting patients at the pharmacy counter
Ordering, receiving and managing stock
Using pharmacy computer systems
Supporting NHS and private healthcare services
Learning about medicines and patient care
Working safely and accurately within pharmacy procedures
You’ll become an important part of a friendly and supportive healthcare team
Training:Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant standard, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
Functional skills, maths and English, if required
Training Outcome:This apprenticeship can lead to:
Permanent Pharmacy Assistant roles
Dispenser training
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
Specialist healthcare service role
Citywide Health actively supports career development and progression within the business
Employer Description:Citywide Health is York’s leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations.
Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services.
We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long-term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.Working Hours :Monday to Friday from 9.00am- 5.30pm. Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
During your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of community pharmacy, including:
Supporting the dispensing of prescriptions
Preparing and labelling medication
Assisting patients at the pharmacy counter
Ordering, receiving and managing stock
Using pharmacy computer systems
Supporting NHS and private healthcare services
Learning about medicines and patient care
Working safely and accurately within pharmacy procedures
You’ll become an important part of a friendly and supportive healthcare team
Training:Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant standard, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
Functional skills, maths and English, if required
Training Outcome:This apprenticeship can lead to:
Permanent Pharmacy Assistant roles
Dispenser training
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
Specialist healthcare service role
Citywide Health actively supports career development and progression within the business
Employer Description:Citywide Health is York’s leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations.
Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services.
We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long-term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.Working Hours :We have 7 pharmacies situated around York all operating at differing hours. Apprenticeships may involve evening and weekend working, but this is dependent on the pharmacy's opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
Oral Health Therapist Job in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Full-scope role, excellent hourly rate, relocation assistance available. ZEST Dental Recruitment, working in partnership with a large and progressive dental practice, is seeking to recruit an experienced Oral Health Therapist for a full-time position in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Oral Health Therapist
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Full-time position
Minimum four years’ experience required
Remuneration approx. AUD $75 per hour
Full-scope hygiene and therapy role
Well-established hygiene department
Airflow and modern equipment
Full-time dental assistant support
Housing and rental assistance available
Relocation assistance up to AUD 3,000
Rural Health West grants of up to AUD 10,000 per year for training
Reference: DW5459
This is a superb opportunity for an experienced Oral Health Therapist seeking a full-scope role within a supportive and well-resourced multidisciplinary practice. The position offers a strong clinical focus on prevention, periodontal care, and patient education, with excellent support and infrastructure in place.
The hygiene department is well established and fully equipped with airflow units, quality hand instruments, and modern technology. The wider practice benefits from CBCT, OPG, digital x-rays, multiple intraoral scanners, lasers, digital workflows, and an in-house treatment coordination team that manages appointments, costs, and payment plans.
The practice team includes multiple dentists, oral health therapists, an orthodontist, a prosthodontist, and in-house laboratory support, creating a collaborative environment with access to mentoring and shared clinical expertise.
Kalgoorlie offers an affordable lifestyle, strong employment opportunities, access to outdoor activities, and a genuine sense of community, making it an appealing long-term location for clinicians seeking both career progression and lifestyle balance. Successful candidates will be qualified and AHPRA-registered Oral Health Therapists with a minimum of four years' experience.
For further information regarding this oral health therapist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental Recruitment. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Consultant Paediatrician | (Central Queensland)
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Paediatrician to join Central Queensland Health in a permanent part-time role. This position offers meaningful clinical practice across inpatient, emergency, nursery, and neonatal services within a busy regional referral hospital, combined with an outstanding coastal lifestyle close to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
This is a strong opportunity for a specialist Paediatrician seeking a rewarding regional role with excellent support, diverse clinical exposure, and genuine work-life balance.
What’s on Offer
✔ Permanent part-time Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist position ✔ Total remuneration up to ~$279K p.a. + super + allowances ✔ 40 hours per fortnight (strong lifestyle balance) ✔ Professional development leave + annual PD allowance ✔ Motor vehicle allowance ✔ On-call, overtime, attraction and retention incentives ✔ Salary packaging benefits ✔ Regional and relocation incentives (where applicable) ✔ Broad clinical exposure including ED, inpatient, HDU, and neonatal care ✔ Coastal lifestyle with beaches, reef access, and outdoor recreation
The Role
You will provide specialist paediatric services across Gladstone Hospital and the Central Queensland Health Service, working within a multidisciplinary team delivering care across acute, inpatient, emergency, and neonatal settings.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality paediatric and neonatal clinical care across hospital settings Managing acute paediatric presentations and neonatal stabilisation (including <35 weeks where appropriate) Supporting care in ED, ward, nursery, and high dependency unit environments Working with Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ) and tertiary services for escalations Providing supervision and clinical leadership to junior medical staff Participating in on-call and rostered service delivery Contributing to clinical governance, service improvement, and quality initiatives Supporting integrated care across the Central Queensland service network
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP – Paediatrics and Child Health) or equivalent (or RACP assessment pathway) Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA in Paediatrics Strong experience in general paediatrics and neonatal care Competence in neonatal stabilisation and acute paediatric presentations Commitment to rural and regional healthcare delivery Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work across a distributed regional service Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional development
Why This Role?
This is a rewarding opportunity to step into a senior paediatric role in a coastal regional centre where your work directly impacts children and families across Central Queensland.
You’ll join a supportive clinical team with access to retrieval and tertiary support while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and strong community connection.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
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This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to embark on a journey towards a great career.
Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice with future opportunities for career progression, you will be supported with loads of great, fun, and interactive training. You will use these exciting new skills in your day-to-day job, where you will gain customer service skills, knowledge in optical support, and develop behaviour suitable for working in an optical practice.
Those with a flair for fashion will love the new frames coming in, and if it's your forte, you may even get involved in meeting frame reps and helping choose the new ranges. If you are more technical, you will get to learn lots of information about lenses and measurements, then transform that information into jargon-free, easy-to-understand, customer-friendly language.
It's all about teamwork in an optician's practice. There are many roles, but you support each other to ensure your customers get the best experience possible. Optical assistants are a very important part of any optical practice and crucial to the customer journey. Individuals with a real passion for both healthcare and retail thrive in this role, as it?s perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.
The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice.
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision.
Helping customer's select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, looks good and fits lifestyle requirements.
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer friendly language.
Measuring the frames and ensure they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses.
* Adjusting customers spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort.
* Basic frame repairs.
* Have a good knowledge of Ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual / lifestyle requirements.
* Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer.
* Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in-line with company procedures.
* Making follow up appointments for customers.
* Use a focimeter to find the prescription from spectacles.
* Communicate contact lenses suitability, features and benefits.
* Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing.
* Explaining offers and products to customers.
* Taking payments from customers.
* Being able to problem solve with basic optical concerns
* Understanding business KPI?s and how they affect the practices profitability
This will be a 4 days per week paid apprenticeship with view to progressing further into a degree and possibly to become an Optometrist. Overtime opportunities and bonus available past the inition probation period.Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician.
Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses.
Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons.
Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions.
Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses.
In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others.
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management, you could complete a management course.
Practice ownership, you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise.
Employer Description:Divine Vision London is a leading UK optician and the first multiple optician in the UK to introduce digital retinal photography. The company combines market-leading technology and dedicated clinical support with strong career development opportunities, competitive benefits, wellbeing support, and exclusive colleague discounts.Working Hours :Working week to be confirmed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills....Read more...
Staff Specialist Psychiatrist
An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a collaborative and multidisciplinary mental health service across Metro South, Brisbane.
Multiple permanent and temporary full-time or part-time positions are available for psychiatrists seeking a balanced role combining clinical care, leadership, teaching, and service development within a well-established public mental health network.
What’s on Offer
✔ Staff Specialist Psychiatrist positions across inpatient and community settings ✔ Permanent and temporary appointments available ✔ Flexible full-time and part-time working arrangements ✔ Work across hospital, community, and mental health emergency services ✔ Strong focus on teaching, supervision, and training of junior staff ✔ Opportunities for research and quality improvement involvement ✔ Salary packaging and competitive public sector remuneration (L18–L27) ✔ Professional development support and study leave opportunities ✔ Access to tertiary teaching networks and academic partnerships ✔ Family-friendly workplace culture with flexible work arrangements ✔ Strong multidisciplinary and consumer-focused service model
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric care across a diverse range of clinical settings within a major metropolitan mental health service.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
Providing inpatient and outpatient consultations as required
Participating in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and service planning
Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Supervising and teaching registrars, junior doctors, and medical students
Contributing to research, audit, and quality improvement activities
Supporting clinical governance, safety, and service improvement initiatives
Working collaboratively across acute, community, and emergency mental health services
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent
Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
Strong experience in general adult psychiatry across inpatient and community settings
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated leadership ability in multidisciplinary environments
Commitment to teaching, supervision, and clinical education
Interest in quality improvement, research, and service development
Patient-centred, collaborative approach to mental health care
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large, integrated metropolitan mental health service that values clinical excellence, education, and innovation.
You will have the opportunity to influence service delivery across multiple care settings while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred psychiatry, workforce development, and collaborative multidisciplinary practice.
The role also offers strong flexibility, professional support, and long-term career development pathways within Queensland’s public health system.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment support to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
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Healthcare Assistant – Complex Care
Location: Shropshire, Shrewsbury
Pay Rates: £13 to £15 per hour
Shift Pattern: Days and nights
About the Role
We are seeking compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistants to support a young client within his home environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide person-centered care and support to a young individual requiring close monitoring, clinical support, and assistance with daily living activities.
The successful candidate will provide support with all activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, medication administration, nutritional monitoring, mobility support, and clinical interventions. Although the client is fully mobile, he requires close supervision and reassurance at times, including support when mobilizing and using stairs.
Carers must be confident working independently within a family home environment, able to recognize clinical concerns, and remain calm, professional, and supportive at all times.
We are looking for carers with experience in:
· A proven track record of going above and beyond, one of our core values at OneCall24 Healthcare, to help clients achieve meaningful social outcomes and make a positive impact on their lives
· Gastrostomy medication and fluid administration
· Medication management
· Seizure management and monitoring
· Supporting with all personal care and ADLs
· Monitoring and managing a restricted protein diet
· Application of AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthoses)
· Providing mobility support and close supervision when required
· Working independently within a client’s home environment
· Recognizing and escalating clinical concerns appropriately
· Managing care professionally, calmly, and compassionately
All candidates MUST be drivers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive environment and make a meaningful difference in the life of a young client and his family.
Why Join Us?
· Excellent rates of pay
· Guaranteed hours with set rotas
· Full training provided
· Career development support with OneCall24 Healthcare
If you are passionate about delivering quality care and have the right experience, we want to hear from you.
Email:
Call us: 03333 221133 (Option 3 – Complex Care)
Let’s take your care career to the next level. Apply today!
OneCall24 Healthcare is committed to promoting equal opportunities. This role includes a genuine occupational requirement in line with client needs and UK employment law.
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Healthcare Assistant – Complex Care
Location: Devon
Pay Rates: £14 to £15.20 per hour
Shift Pattern: Days and nights
About the Role
We are seeking compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistants to support a male in his late 30s. This rewarding opportunity involves providing person-centred care and clinical support to an individual requiring close monitoring, specialised interventions, and assistance with all aspects of daily living.
The role includes support with assisted cough, bespoke moving and handling procedures, and bladder washouts via syringe, alongside all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal care, mobility assistance, medication administration, oral nutrition and meal preparation, and ongoing clinical observations.
The successful candidate will be confident in delivering high-quality, person-centred care, maintaining dignity and independence, and responding appropriately to complex clinical needs. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach are essential.
We are looking for carers with experience in:
· A proven track record of going above and beyond, one of our core values at OneCall24 Healthcare, to help clients achieve meaningful social outcomes and make a positive impact on their lives
· Bowel Care
· Clinical observations and medication support
· Food preparation
· Bladder Washouts
· Assisted Cough
· Moving and Handling
· Autonomic Dysreflexia
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All candidates MUST be drivers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive environment and make a meaningful difference in the life of a young client and his family.
Why Join Us?
· Excellent rates of pay
· Guaranteed hours with set rotas
· Full training provided
· Career development support with OneCall24 Healthcare
If you are passionate about delivering quality care and have the right experience, we want to hear from you.
Email:
Call us: 03333 221133 (Option 3 – Complex Care)
Let’s take your care career to the next level. Apply today!
OneCall24 Healthcare is committed to promoting equal opportunities. This role includes a genuine occupational requirement in line with client needs and UK employment law.
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Consultant Psychiatrist | Acute Adult Inpatient Mental Health
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading metropolitan mental health service providing acute adult inpatient psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary hospital setting.
Permanent full-time and part-time positions are available for Psychiatrists seeking a clinically focused role with opportunities for teaching, research, leadership, and service development.
What’s on Offer
✔ Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities ✔ Acute Adult Inpatient Psychiatry focus ✔ Established multidisciplinary mental health team ✔ Strong teaching and academic environment ✔ Opportunities for research and quality improvement activities ✔ Clinical leadership responsibilities ✔ Well-supported specialist mental health service ✔ Flexible employment arrangements available ✔ Major metropolitan location with excellent lifestyle amenities
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and clinical leadership within an acute adult inpatient mental health service.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality psychiatric assessment and management for adult inpatients
Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Supporting patient-centred, recovery-focused care
Participating in teaching and supervision activities
Contributing to quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
Supporting research and professional development activities
Collaborating with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues to optimise patient outcomes
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Advanced Trainees expecting Fellowship within six months are encouraged to apply
Experience in acute adult psychiatry
Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Commitment to teaching, quality improvement, and clinical excellence
Interest in leadership and service development
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected public mental health service delivering high-quality acute psychiatric care within a collaborative and academically focused environment.
You'll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams while contributing to education, research, and service improvement initiatives that directly enhance patient care.
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Private Dentist Jobs in Auckland. Excellent Opportunity for a Dentist to Join a Newly Renovated, High-Tech General Practice on the North Shore. Zest Dental Recruitment, working in partnership with an established private dental practice, is seeking to recruit a General Dentist.
Private / Independent Dental Practice
Private Dentist
Takapuna, Auckland
Full-time or part-time
Newly expanded, modern general practice
Advanced digital equipment including CBCT and EMS Airflow
Supportive and friendly clinical team
Remuneration 45% commission
Reference: DW3916194
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and tech-savvy dentist to join a newly renovated, digitally focused practice on Auckland’s North Shore. The principal dentist is expanding into a larger, modern space, creating the ideal setting for a motivated clinician who enjoys working with cutting-edge technology and delivering exceptional patient care.
The practice offers a wide scope of treatments including general, cosmetic and emergency dentistry. Equipment includes EMS Airflow, digital x-rays, intraoral scanner and camera, CBCT, rotary endodontics, surgical motor, laser and oral cancer screening. You will be supported by a close-knit team consisting of the principal dentist, a dental assistant and a receptionist. The practice operates using Exact software, and free car parking is provided.
The successful candidate will ideally bring at least five years of clinical experience, although applications with a strong skill set from slightly earlier in their career may be considered. You will be confident across the full range of general procedures, including endodontics, Invisalign, implant placement and restoration, sedation and minor oral surgery. Strong communication skills, a warm manner and the ability to work collaboratively within a small and supportive team are essential.
This role will suit a clinician who enjoys autonomy, embraces digital dentistry and is looking for a long-term opportunity in one of Auckland’s most desirable suburbs. Takapuna offers an enviable lifestyle, with beaches, cafés, shops and transport links all within easy reach.
Successful candidates will be DCNZ registered or have qualified from New Zealand, Australia, the UK, or Ireland. If you are not already DCNZ registered, or not qualified from one of the above countries, please check with DCNZ to check your eligibility. For further information regarding this position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental.
Zest Dental has been helping dentists and dental practices in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia to find their perfect job match since 2006.
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Senior Optical Assistant Job in Clapham, South West London
Location: Clapham, South West London
Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE
About the Opportunity
Zest Optical are working alongside an exceptional independent opticians in Clapham to recruit a Senior Optical Assistant.
We're not looking for somebody who is happy doing the minimum required.
We're looking for somebody who gets excited by creating exceptional experiences, building relationships and helping a business continually improve.
This is not a role for somebody who simply wants to greet patients, answer the phone and process appointments.
Instead, it's an opportunity for somebody who gets genuine satisfaction from creating exceptional experiences, building lasting relationships and becoming an important part of a business that prides itself on doing things differently.
The practice has built an outstanding reputation by offering a highly personalised experience. Patients aren't left to browse frames alone. They are guided, styled and advised. Time is taken to understand who they are, what they want and how they want to feel when they leave.
Frames aren't simply sold, they are carefully selected. Recommendations aren't transactional, they're thoughtful and personal. The result is a loyal patient base that values expertise, trust and genuine relationships.
As a result, the team are looking for somebody who loves working with people, takes pride in going above and beyond, and genuinely enjoys helping others.
Technical optical skills are important, but attitude, enthusiasm and initiative are valued even more highly.
The Role
You'll play a key role throughout the entire patient journey, supporting both the clinical and retail aspects of the practice.
Responsibilities will include:
Welcoming patients and delivering a warm, professional experience
Delivering frame styling consultations and eyewear recommendations
Managing appointments, administration and patient communications
Supporting collections, adjustments and aftercare
Maintaining exceptional presentation standards throughout the practice
Taking ownership of tasks and helping ensure everything runs smoothly day-to-day
Contributing ideas and identifying opportunities to improve processes and patient experience
This is a role for somebody who enjoys being involved and wants to make a genuine contribution to the success of the practice.
About You
The successful candidate will be somebody who naturally takes ownership and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.
Most importantly, you'll be somebody who:
Loves working with people and building relationships
Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service
Has energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
Is naturally proactive and takes initiative
Enjoys learning and developing new skills
Is confident communicating with a wide variety of people
Takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do
Wants to contribute to something bigger than their individual role
What's On Offer
Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to join a highly respected independent practice
Ongoing training and development
Greater responsibility and involvement than a traditional Optical Assistant role
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to build genuine relationships with a loyal patient base
Long-term career progression opportunities
How to Apply
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An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychologist - Inpatient CAMHS and EDU to work in a spectacular mental health hospital based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester area. Your will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This special hospital offers a comprehensive inpatient specialist mental health service for young people and adults. The service is dedicated to providing innovative, high quality care and treatment for patients with challenging and complex needs, in order to enable their recovery and re-engagement with the community
**To be considered for this role you must be qualified and an experienced Practitioner Psychologist - must be HCPC registered**
As the Consultant Psychologist your key responsibilities include:
Provide direct psychological input to some of these wards
Consultation and indirect working, including providing a psychological perspective to decision making around patient care
Consultation to staff teams and facilitation of reflective practice
Attendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetings
Working closely with and providing support to ward teams to foster trauma informed approaches to care
Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
Supervise an Assistant Psychologist and oversee the delivery of their therapeutic work, including the delivery of a therapeutic group programme and psychoeducational and skills work
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Must have specialist knowledge and relevant post qualification clinical experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health difficulties, including mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma and personality difficulties
Previous experience of providing supervision and involvement in service development
Experience in clinical leadership and people management is desirable
Strong interest in developing innovative practice, working with complexity, and working in teams
Effective leadership skills including self-motivation
Ability to ensure the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team
The successful Consultant Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £68,250 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
Online benefits and cash back rewards
Cycle to work scheme
SMART Pension option
Reference ID: 6871
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As a Medical Receptionist (Customer Service Apprentice), you will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the GP practice while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
You will gain valuable administrative and customer service experience in a busy healthcare setting, learning how to provide a professional, efficient, and compassionate service to patients and colleagues.
What a typical day might include:
Greeting patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
Answering telephone calls and dealing with patient enquiries
Booking, cancelling, and amending appointments using the practice clinical system
Signposting patients to the most appropriate clinician or service where appropriate
Processing prescription requests and directing them to the relevant team
Scanning, filing, and accurately updating patient records
Handling incoming and outgoing post and other correspondence
Assisting with administrative tasks to support GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team
Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to GDPR and NHS policies
Keeping reception and waiting areas tidy and welcoming
Learning new systems and procedures while completing apprenticeship coursework
What we're looking for:
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment
A caring and empathetic approach when dealing with patients
Basic IT skills and confidence using computers
A reliable and flexible team player who is keen to develop new skills
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career within primary care while receiving full training and support from our experienced and welcoming team. No previous healthcare experience is required, just enthusiasm, commitment, and a genuine desire to help others.Training Outcome:Moving from apprenticeship to Medical Receptionist.Employer Description:We are a friendly, close-knit GP practice based in Washington, caring for approximately 7,300 patients. Our team includes three GP Partners, one Trainee GP, two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, one Practice Nurse, two Trainee Practice Nurses, one Healthcare Assistant, a dedicated practice management team, two Medical Secretaries, one Care Coordinator, one Clinical Coder, and seven Medical Receptionists.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice who is keen to learn and develop their skills while becoming a valued member of our supportive and welcoming team.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm, working 4 days a week.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to embark on a journey towards a great career. Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice with future opportunities for career progression, you will be supported with loads of great, fun, and interactive training. You will use these exciting new skills in your day-to-day job, where you will gain customer service skills, knowledge in optical support, and develop behaviour suitable for working in an optical practice. Those with a flair for fashion will love the new frames coming in, and if it's your forte, you may even get involved in meeting frame reps and helping choose the new ranges. If you are more technical, you will get to learn lots of information about lenses and measurements, then transform that information into jargon-free, easy-to-understand, customer-friendly language. It's all about teamwork in an optician's practice. There are many roles, but you support each other to ensure your customers get the best experience possible. Optical assistants are a very important part of any optical practice and crucial to the customer journey. Individuals with a real passion for both healthcare and retail thrive in this role, as it's perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives. The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice.
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision.
Helping customers select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, look good and fit lifestyle requirements.
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer-friendly language.
Measuring the frames and ensuring they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses.
Adjusting customers' spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort.
Basic frame repairs.
Have a good knowledge of ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual / lifestyle requirements.
Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses for the customer.
Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in line with company procedures.
Making follow-up appointments for customers.
Use a focimeter to find the prescription from spectacles.
Communicate contact lenses' suitability, features and benefits.
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging, pressure, and visual field testing.
Explaining offers and products to customers.
Taking payments from customers.
Being able to problem-solve with basic optical concerns
Understanding business KPI's and how they affect the practice's profitability.
Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice. Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician.
Contact lens optician - fit contact lenses.
Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-optical aids such as bump-ons.
Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions.
Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and ophthalmic lenses.
In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others.
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management, you could complete a management course.
Practice ownership, you could go into business yourself, in a partnership or franchise.
Employer Description:Vision Express opened their first opticians over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today they have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland.At Vision Express, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment where everyone works together toward shared goals, rooted in their culture and values. They provide ample opportunities for growth and development, supporting your career ambitions every step of the way.Working Hours :Learners will work 9:30am to 5pm 5 days, and will be required to work one weekend shift. This will be agreed upon between the candidate and the store manager upon interview.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Your day-to-day duties will include:
Dealing with customer requests and queries, both in person and over the phone
Liaising with doctors' surgeries and other healthcare professionals
Completing your coursework in a timely manner
Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
Respect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018
Training:Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
Functional skills if required
Training Outcome:
Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practicing pharmacist
Employer Description:Citywide Health is York’s leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations.
Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services.
We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long-term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.Working Hours :We have 7 pharmacies situated around York and operating at different hours. Apprenticeships may involve evenings and weekend working but are dependent of the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, helping in the prescription process
Liaising with doctor's surgeries and other healthcare professionals
Completing your coursework in a timely manner
Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
Respect and maintain the confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018)
Training:
All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Pharmacy Services assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practising pharmacist
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Citywide Health is York’s leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations.
Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services.
We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long-term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.Working Hours :Apprenticeships may involve evening and weekend working but is dependent on the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
To provide high quality service to clients under direct supervision
To provide high quality care within a clinical setting
Responsible for sample receipt, numbering and data entry onto a computer system
Perform sample reception duties, including receiving, sorting, labelling, barcoding and racking of samples on arrival, including aliquoting urine samples
Load samples onto centrifuges, pre-analytical automation, tracking systems or other sample preparation equipment
Support in manual pre-analytical sample processing, i.e., inoculating culture media
Preparation and completion of work lists and log sheets
File, archive and retrieve samples, dispatch samples to referral sites as appropriate, including arranging transport
Use of the air tube system for receiving specimens and sending reports
Distribute specimens to relevant laboratories, fast tracking urgent, clinic and label samples as appropriate. This may include packaging of samples for referral to external and internal agencies
Training:
As an apprentice, you will receive all the training you need to be able to carry out this role fully and competently, and you will undertake the Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard
You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed)
Training Outcome:
Following the successful achievement of the apprenticeship standard, opportunities will be available for the apprentice to progress
Employer Description:South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. Our workforce of almost 10,000+ provides a range of specialist regional services to 1.5million people.Working Hours :The department operates a 24/7 shift system at A4C rates. It is expected that the post holder will participate in shift working after a suitable period of training.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Flexible,Able to work under pressure....Read more...
Staff Specialist Psychiatrist (Youth Mental Health) | Townsville Region
An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join the Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health Service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
This is a permanent full-time or part-time position for psychiatrists interested in youth mental health, with the opportunity to work across community, inpatient-linked, and specialist child and adolescent mental health programs in a leading regional tertiary service.
What’s on Offer
✔ Staff Specialist Psychiatrist role within Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health ✔ Permanent full-time or part-time positions available ✔ Salary range approximately AUD $216K – $275K + super ✔ Employer superannuation contribution ✔ Generous annual leave ✔ Salary packaging options available ✔ Strong focus on teaching, training, and academic partnerships ✔ Access to leadership development and career progression pathways ✔ Multidisciplinary, supportive youth mental health teams ✔ Regional lifestyle with excellent work–life balance
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric services within the Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health Service, working across multiple multidisciplinary teams and clinical programs.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults
Working across community, outpatient, and specialist youth mental health programs
Participating in multidisciplinary care planning and clinical review meetings
Providing clinical leadership within youth mental health teams
Supervising and supporting junior medical staff and trainees
Contributing to service development, governance, and quality improvement
Engaging in teaching, training, and professional education activities
Supporting continuity of care across complex youth mental health presentations
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Experience or strong interest in child, adolescent, or youth psychiatry
Strong communication and collaborative multidisciplinary skills
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred mental health care
Interest in teaching, supervision, and service development
Ability to work across diverse clinical programs and teams
Valid driver’s licence (Class C) required
Why This Role?
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work in specialist youth mental health within a large regional tertiary service.
You will be part of a well-supported multidisciplinary team delivering care to some of the most complex and important patient populations, while benefiting from strong training pathways, academic links with James Cook University, and a lifestyle that balances professional challenge with regional liveability.
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Healthcare Assistant – Complex Care
Location: Gainsborough, Lincoln
Pay Rates: £14.20 to £23.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: Days and nights
About the Role
We are seeking compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistants to support a young female client with a tracheostomy and ventilator dependence. This is a highly rewarding role providing person-centred care and essential clinical support to an individual with complex medical needs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, including close monitoring, specialised interventions, and assistance with all activities of daily living. You will play a key role in promoting dignity, comfort, and independence while always ensuring safety.
We are looking for someone who is confident in managing complex care requirements and who demonstrates strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a consistently compassionate and respectful approach.
We are looking for carers with experience in:
· A proven track record of going above and beyond, one of our core values at OneCall24 Healthcare, to help clients achieve meaningful social outcomes and make a positive impact on their lives
· Tracheostomy
· Ventilator
· Suctioning
· Medications
· Clinical Observations
All candidates MUST be drivers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive environment and make a meaningful difference in the life of a young client and his family.
Why Join Us?
· Excellent rates of pay
· Guaranteed hours with set rotas
· Full training provided
· Career development support with OneCall24 Healthcare
If you are passionate about delivering quality care and have the right experience, we want to hear from you.
Email:
Call us: 03333 221133 (Option 3 – Complex Care)
Let’s take your care career to the next level. Apply today!
OneCall24 Healthcare is committed to promoting equal opportunities. This role includes a genuine occupational requirement in line with client needs and UK employment law.
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