Assistant Hospital Play Specialist
2 weeks ago
Communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, children, young people and families To be an advocate for the child raising the profile of play within the multidisciplinary team. To use play therapy to reduce stress and anxiety levels in the child/young person. To support the band 4 play Specialist to plan programmes of activities to meet the play needs of the child/young person. To support the preparation of Children who are undergoing procedures e.g., taking of bloods/particularly children who are needle phobic and preparation for surgery.
To use play in the holistic approach to pain management To be responsible for the safety of the playroom and play materials on the ward. To provide appropriate play with regards to the childs age and development To use distraction therapy for children undergoing procedures such as venepuncture and cannulation Support the band 4 Hospital play specialist in writing reports for assessments of children/young people. To be aware of all policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and ensure that they are adhered to at all times. To be aware of safeguarding children issues and seeks guidance from the Registered nurses.
No direct responsibility for budget. Must be aware of the cost implications when using materials and resources. To seek out clinical/safeguarding supervision at least 4 times a year Basic IT skills which can be developed.
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeChildren and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! We are developing an innovative, integrated model of children’s community services and looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams. As a large community service, you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic and supportive group...
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Health Improvement Specialist
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Improvement Specialist to work in the South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre. This is initially a fixed term role for 1 year with the expectation of the post becoming permanent if measurable outcomes are delivered. We are looking for a highly motivated person who wishes to progress their career in public...
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Mental Healthcare Assistant Torquay
2 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Remote Work Freelance Full timeThe Role As an experienced Healthcare Assistant, you’ll provide crucial support to nurses and the wider healthcare team. Your duties will include assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as helping with mobility and transfers. You’ll also take vital signs, record patient information, and report any changes...
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Kitchen Assistant
2 weeks ago
Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full timeElgar Court Care Home, 35 St Andrews Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3PT Type: Permanent Shift: Days Posted: 30 April 2024 ABOUT THE ROLE As a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home, you’ll help to create a stimulating environment for our residents so that we can give them the all-round care and support they deserve. We want our homes to be...
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Mental Healthcare Assistant Torquay
2 weeks ago
Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full timeThe Role As an experienced Healthcare Assistant, you'll provide crucial support to nurses and the wider healthcare team. Your duties will include assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as helping with mobility and transfers. You'll also take vital signs, record patient information, and report any changes in...
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Speech and Language Early Years Specialist
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAs a Speech and Language Early Years Specialist you will support the provision and co-ordination of the universal and preventative speech and language therapy service to children in early years settings in Torbay with a range of developmental and acquired disorders of speech, language, communication, voice, and fluency. You will set up and run training...
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Trainee Local Counter Fraud Specialist
1 week ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeLocal Counter Fraud Specialist Starting Salary 65% of the top of the band 6 in year 1, 70% of the band 6 in year 2, 75% of the band 6in year 3 Upon qualification bottom of band 6 ASW Assurance is a well-regarded consortium that provides a not-for-profit alternative to the private sector. We are the in-house provider of specialist counter fraud and...
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Audiologist
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeCare to join us in our Audiology service based at Torbay Hospital in the beautiful location of South Devon, with close access to the sea and moors. We are looking for 2 Audiologists to join our friendly and supportive Department. We offer a comprehensive range of services to both Paediatric and Adult patients and therefore the role will be varied. Services...
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Clinical Support Nurse, Hospital at Night
3 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care. As a Registered Nurse you will be part of the Hospital at Night Team, providing a comprehensive range of clinical skills to patients at night. Assessing and identifying patients...
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Cardiorespiratory Assistant
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom InHealth Group Full timeJob summary Were looking for a Cardiorespiratory Assistant to join our Physiological Measurements team, in Torbay, on a full-time permanent basis. You will join our dedicated teams at our Community Diagnostic Centres, where we prioritise patient well-being and employ cutting-edge diagnostic technologies. We are seeking individuals who are passionate...
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Pharmacy Assistant Dispensary
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAs part of the dispensary team you will perform a range of dispensary-based activities including inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions. About your new team and department The post holder will predominantly be based in the dispensary team contributing towards delivering a comprehensive pharmacy service to the acute hospital wards, community...
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Discharge Hub Assistant Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeDischarge Hub Nurse The Discharge Hub is looking for an experienced Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to work within a triaging multi-disciplinary team. The Discharge Hub is an exciting joint venture for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Devon County Council. The Hub receives referrals from the Acute and Community Hospitals in Torbay and South...
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Assistant Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeDue to the expansion of the nursing team within MRU at Torbay hospital we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate who has a passion for providing the highest standard of care to acute medical patients to join this friendly team. We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality,...
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Colorectal Cancer Cea Navigator
5 days ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThis is a new 2 year fixed post with the potential to become permanent within our Colorectal Cancer Service and aims to improve efficiencies within the pathways of care for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancers. The role will provide administration support to the team of Colorectal Specialist Nurses within Cancer Services at Torbay Hospital and also to...
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Personal Assistant to Deputy Directors
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Personal Assistant for the Deputy Director of Adult Social Services and the Deputy Chief Director of Allied Health Care Professionals at Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and competent individual to provide managerial and administrative support to both of the Deputy...
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Optical Assistant
2 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time**Experienced Optical Assistant** **Location: Torquay** **Salary: £22,006** **Working hours: Full time 40 hours Full times** **Experience level: Previous Optical experience is essential for this role** **Store Progression** Join our team as an Optical Assistant, and you’ll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation...
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Optical Assistant
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time**Experienced Optical Assistant** **Location: Torquay** **Salary: Dependant on experience** **Working hours: Full or Part Time** **Experience level: Previous Optical experience is essential for this role** Join our team as an Optical Assistant, and you’ll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting,...
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Discharge Hub Assistant Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTo undertake the triage of referrals presented to the Discharge Hub and work as part of an MDT approach to advice of the most appropriate short-term offer to support the patients identified needs. To use your experience and clinical skills to aid the MDT in the Discharge Hub to problem solve and match onward services to patient profiles. Be able to formulate...
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Intermediate Care Lead Torbay
7 days ago
Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full timeProvision of leadership to the Intermediate Care team within Torquay - To be part of the locality’s management team, providing leadership to the wider, locality-based Health & Wellbeing Team - To contribute to the strategic development of Torbay Locality, in partnership with the Deputy Community Service Manager, Community Service Manager and other...
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Cardiorespiratory Assistant
4 weeks ago
Torquay, United Kingdom InHealth Group Full timeWere looking for a Cardiorespiratory Assistant to join our Physiological Measurements team, in Torbay, on a full-time permanent basis. You will join our dedicated teams at our Community Diagnostic Centres, where we prioritise patient well-being and employ cutting-edge diagnostic technologies. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about healthcare and...