Care TrainerLocation: Regional - covering Herts, Bucks, Essex and LondonSalary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum, plus car allowanceHours: 37.5 hours per weekShifts: 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to FridayJob type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateAs a growing care group with 9 care homes across London, Essex, Herts and Bucks, a headcount of circa 750 employees, and 2 developments in the pipeline, we are going through a busy period of growth. We have a new, exciting opportunity for a Care Trainer to join our Head Office team on a permanent basis. If you are an experienced care trainer, who is looking for full time work, we want to hear from you!In this role, you will be responsible for delivering, supporting, and continuously improving training across multiple care homes, ensuring that all staff have the knowledge and skills to provide safe, high-quality, and person-centred care to our residents.This is a regional role, so you must be comfortable travelling regularly between our homes. A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential.If you want a role where your skills truly make a difference to the lives of elderly residents, we’d love to hear from you.About the roleThe Care Trainer is responsible for delivering training across our care homes to maintain company and legislative compliance, the role includes, but is not limited to the following:
To deliver induction training to all new carers, monitoring progress and reporting on-going individual development needsTo deliver mandatory update and refresher training, utilising compliance data and ensuring that all training is delivered in a timely and efficient mannerTo carry out non-clinical competency assessmentsTo deliver specialist and bespoke training requirements from across the wider department in conjunction with subject matterTo ensure all paperwork and training activity is recorded and maintained as appropriate and all company policy and legislation is adhered toTo keep up to date with legislative requirements, the curriculum and expected standards of practice to ensure accurate training deliveryTo be responsible for the set-up and pack away of the training room, training equipment and training materials within the homesTo attend all relevant meetings to ensure continuous development of own self and training materialsTo practice and promote the company vision, being a visible, competent and supportive role model by promoting best practice and the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care
About you
Training accreditation – PTLLS or Award in Education & Teaching is essential to be considered for this roleManual Handling (TTT)Care Certificate (TTT)Proficiency in training, presenting and group activity facilitationThe ability to manage a range of individual and group learning needsStrong IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPointExperience of working in the Health & Social Care sectorA full driving licence and willingness to travel to locations
Why work at Westgate?
Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Clinical Nurse Trainer to deliver training and support to services across Wales, Bristol, and the West Midlands, with travel to other areas when required. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, known for upholding excellent standards of care, and will join a motivated team delivering structured training programmes
You will deliver an extensive program of courses to your colleagues; these could be clinical and non-clinical
As the Clinical Nurse Trainer your key responsibilities include:
Deliver the Clinical Training framework within the company
Provide a consistent delivery approach with regards to all operational aspects of Clinical Training (Including OSCE and Clinical Skills) for all Clinical and Care Support Roles
To provide mentorship and support to all clinical staff pre and post registration
Support the development and Implementation of a Care Practitioner Programme nationally
Ensure all clinical training is evidence based as per the Clinical Governance policy
Develop the Regional Training team in their understanding of clinical provision
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Management experience gained in relevant health/social care setting
Experience of delivering training in a health and social care setting
IT literate, including the use of basic range of software packages
Valid driving license and use of own car for work purposes
Willingness to travel and to stay away from home overnight occasionally
The successful Clinical Nurse Trainer will receive an excellent salary up to £42,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**Car Allowance of £470 per month**
Employee Ownership Trust
20 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year to a maximum of 25 days) plus bank holidays
Individualised professional development programmes
Refer a Friend Scheme
Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Nurse with an active NMC Pin + QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care**
Reference ID: 7289
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Clinical Nurse Trainer to deliver training and support to services across Wales, Bristol, and the West Midlands, with travel to other areas when required. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, known for upholding excellent standards of care, and will join a motivated team delivering structured training programmes
You will deliver an extensive program of courses to your colleagues; these could be clinical and non-clinical
As the Clinical Nurse Trainer your key responsibilities include:
Deliver the Clinical Training framework within the company
Provide a consistent delivery approach with regards to all operational aspects of Clinical Training (Including OSCE and Clinical Skills) for all Clinical and Care Support Roles
To provide mentorship and support to all clinical staff pre and post registration
Support the development and Implementation of a Care Practitioner Programme nationally
Ensure all clinical training is evidence based as per the Clinical Governance policy
Develop the Regional Training team in their understanding of clinical provision
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Management experience gained in relevant health/social care setting
Experience of delivering training in a health and social care setting
IT literate, including the use of basic range of software packages
Valid driving license and use of own car for work purposes
Willingness to travel and to stay away from home overnight occasionally
The successful Clinical Nurse Trainer will receive an excellent salary up to £42,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**Car Allowance of £470 per month**
Employee Ownership Trust
20 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year to a maximum of 25 days) plus bank holidays
Individualised professional development programmes
Refer a Friend Scheme
Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Nurse with an active NMC Pin + QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care**
Reference ID: 7289
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Clinical Nurse Trainer to deliver training and support to services across Wales, Bristol, and the West Midlands, with travel to other areas when required. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, known for upholding excellent standards of care, and will join a motivated team delivering structured training programmes
You will deliver an extensive program of courses to your colleagues; these could be clinical and non-clinical
As the Clinical Nurse Trainer your key responsibilities include:
Deliver the Clinical Training framework within the company
Provide a consistent delivery approach with regards to all operational aspects of Clinical Training (Including OSCE and Clinical Skills) for all Clinical and Care Support Roles
To provide mentorship and support to all clinical staff pre and post registration
Support the development and Implementation of a Care Practitioner Programme nationally
Ensure all clinical training is evidence based as per the Clinical Governance policy
Develop the Regional Training team in their understanding of clinical provision
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Management experience gained in relevant health/social care setting
Experience of delivering training in a health and social care setting
IT literate, including the use of basic range of software packages
Valid driving license and use of own car for work purposes
Willingness to travel and to stay away from home overnight occasionally
The successful Clinical Nurse Trainer will receive an excellent salary up to £42,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**Car Allowance of £470 per month**
Employee Ownership Trust
20 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year to a maximum of 25 days) plus bank holidays
Individualised professional development programmes
Refer a Friend Scheme
Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Nurse with an active NMC Pin + QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care**
Reference ID: 7289
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...
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...
You’ll work closely with qualified dental professionals, gaining hands-on experience across all areas of dental nursing.
From day one, you’ll be encouraged to build confidence, develop new skills, and work towards becoming a fully qualified Dental Nurse in a professional and welcoming private practice environment. This is a patient-facing role where enthusiasm, reliability, and a positive attitude are just as important as technical skills. If you enjoy helping others and want a career where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect starting point. (Nottingham)Key Responsibilities:
As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will:
Assist dentists and clinicians during a range of dental treatments and procedures
Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout their visit
Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all equipment and materials are ready for use
Clean, sterilise, and maintain instruments in line with infection control standards
Follow health, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times
Support patients with pre and post treatment guidance
Accurately update patient records using computer-based systems
Help manage appointment flow and support the smooth running of the practice
Assist with basic administrative duties as required
What We’re Looking For:
We believe the right attitude and mindset are key
You don’t need dental experience, we’re looking for someone who:
Has a positive, can do approach and is eager to learn
Is genuinely interested in patient care and personal development
Is reliable, punctual, and takes pride in being professional
Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others
Communicates clearly and confidently with both patients and colleagues
Can stay organised and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
Has basic IT skills and is comfortable learning new systems
What We Offer:
Full training and support towards a recognised Dental Nurse qualification
On-the-job learning alongside experienced dental professionals
A friendly, supportive, and professional team environment
A great opportunity to build long-term career progression within dentistry
Valuable experience in a high-quality private practice setting
Once you successfully complete your Dental Nurse Apprenticeship and become a qualified Dental Nurse, there are many exciting career pathways available within dentistry.
Depending on your interests, you could progress into areas such as:
Specialist dental nursing, including orthodontics, implants, sedation, or oral surgery
Dental Radiography with further training
Practice-based roles such as lead nurse or treatment coordinator
Further education in dental hygiene, dental therapy, or other healthcare roles
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.Training:
Dental Nurse (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:Advancing Within Dental Nursing:
Lead Dental Nurse: Take on more responsibilities by managing other dental nurses and overseeing practice operations
Practice Manager: Move into a management role, handling the day-to-day running of the dental practice
Specialisation Opportunities:
Orthodontic Nursing: Assist in orthodontic treatments, gaining expertise in appliances and aligners
Moving Into Clinical Roles:
Dental Hygienist or Therapist: With further qualifications, progress into roles focused on providing oral hygiene treatments or minor dental procedures
Extended Duties Dental Nurse: Gain additional skills such as fluoride application, impression taking, or assisting in sedation procedures
Transition to Education or Research:
Trainer or Assessor: Use your experience to teach and assess trainee dental nurses
Dental Researcher: Contribute to advancements in dentistry by working in research roles
Related Healthcare Careers:
Specialist Healthcare Settings: Work in maxillofacial units, hospitals, or with oral surgeons
Broader Healthcare Roles: Transition into other areas of healthcare, leveraging transferable skills
Extended Skills:
Dental Radiography: Train to take radiographs, an essential skill in modern dental practices
Oral Health Promotion: Work with patients and communities to educate on oral hygiene and preventative care
Employer Description:Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pmSkills: Attention to detail,Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working....Read more...
Duties to include:
Welcoming patients and visitors, in person in a friendly and helpful manner
Provide administrative support to clinical team members
Entering information into patients records by computer
Ensuring correspondence, reports and results are filed promptly
Undertaking a range of administrative duties including processing mail, word processing, photocopying, scanning and uploading documents
To maintain a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures
Participate fully as a team member sharing knowledge and information
Taking responsibility for maintaining own personal development
Maintaining confidentiality relating to patients, staff, visitors and practice business
Confident using technology
The ability to troubleshoot problems with printers, keyboards, phones and screens
Builds and maintains positive relationships within the team
Dealing with patients face to face on the front reception desk and over the telephone
Training:
Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice
The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off-the-job activities and training
On the job and off-the-job training will be delivered in the workplace
Training Outcome:
Excellent career progression at the end of the apprenticeship, such as working as a Reception Team member, prescriptions clerk, Administrator, Clinical Coder
Employer Description:Bushloe Surgery is a GP general practice and NHS primary care centre located at Two Steeples Medical Centre, Abington Close, Wigston, Leicestershire. It provides a wide range of healthcare services to the local community, offering general medical support and routine care for registered patients. We are a busy practice with approximately 13500 patients, 44 employees and 5 Partners. As a teaching practice, we support medical and nursing students as well as Doctors completing their General Practice training. Our purpose built building is large and welcoming with a dedicated admin staff area. The successful applicant will be fully supported by an experienced team in all aspects of the Administration and Receptionist role.Working Hours :8am start. Hour for lunch. Finish time will vary but will be no later than 6.30pm. Days to be confirmed.Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,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 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
Training:Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3.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:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We provide a personalised service throughout your eye care journey so you can leave feeling you and your eyes have been taken care of.Working Hours :Learners will work 9:30am - 5pm. 5 out of 7 and this is agreed between the candidate and the Store Manager upon interview. They will require you to work one weekend shift.
9.30am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
