Advisor Health & Safety Balance your career and your life Opportunities and support to learn and grow your career Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better Where we’re all welcome We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us who we are.   At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.   We acknowledge that…

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About the role The Psychologist (Senior) position provides high level psychological assessment and intervention to patients receiving care at Ipswich Hospital. The Ipswich Psychology Service delivers clinical, health, and neuropsychology services to adult and paediatric inpatients and outpatients of Ipswich Hospital and Community Health. As a senior member of the Ipswich Psychology Service, this position also provides clinical leadership within the hospital and community health. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Clinical Knowledge and Expertise High level clinical expertise and skill within a health setting, including psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills. Knowledge of the provision of psychology services in a community health and/or hospital-based service. Communication and Team Participation High level verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with patients, Psychologists, and multi-disciplinary team members in a hospital and/or community health setting. Service and Professional Development Commitment to continuous service improvement through leading quality improvement…

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About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care. A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs. We provide an integrated network of services through: The Queensland Children's Hospital The Child and Youth Community Health Service The Child and Youth Mental Health Service Statewide services and programs, including specialist outreach and telehealth services Partnerships with other hospital and health services and non-government organisations Children's Health Queensland provides services from key locations in the Brisbane metropolitan area and works with the 15 other hospital and health services as well as NGOs and charity partners in Queensland to deliver an integrated network of healthcare…

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The role  The Administration Officer role within Queensland Health is fundamental in upholding the organization's core values while delivering efficient and confidential administrative support. Responsibilities include producing high-quality documents, managing inquiries, and coordinating diaries meticulously to ensure seamless operations. Additionally, the role involves providing administrative assistance such as email and meeting management, equipment maintenance, and travel organization, all while adhering to service quality standards and health and safety policies. Effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders, as well as active participation in team quality improvement initiatives, are integral aspects of this role, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the Healthcare Improvement Unit.  Moreover, the Administration Officer undertakes various administrative tasks, including financial, human resource, and asset management activities, while also maintaining robust records management systems. Compliance with contemporary human resource practices and policies, including workplace health and safety and ethical behaviour, aligns with Queensland Health's mission, vision, and strategic intent. By providing comprehensive…

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Description:

Job Description Summary:

Samuel Merritt University College of Health Sciences has adjunct faculty positions available for online teaching in research writing and professional communications. The ideal candidate would be able to teach the professional communications course and the program’s capstone.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for creating a positive learning environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the course and implement the policies identified in the course syllabus to ensure the successful achievement of course objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates a dynamic, learner centered environment that supports the diverse learning needs of the student population and that is based on educational theory, and evidence-based teaching practices.

Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives.

Reviews written assignments and provides appropriate, timely, written feedback; documents student progress on appropriate forms and if necessary, provides a learning plan for the attainment of objectives.

Evaluates learner performance and provides ongoing feedback to students on attainment of course objectives.

Apprises students of their progress in the course at the mid-term point, as defined in the syllabus, and for those who are not meeting expectations, establishes a mutual learning plan to achieve stated goals.

Notifies Program Director of at-risk students as soon as identified and at least weekly thereafter.

Skills and Abilities:

Effective leadership abilities

Professional communication proficiency

Teaches with compassion and humility.

Education and/or Experience

Relevant master’s degree (e.g., English, Journalism); Ph.D. preferred. May consider other degrees for those with extensive practical work experience.

Previous successful teaching and mentoring experience required.

The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.

Employee Status:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type:

Part time

Job Shift:

Pay Range:

Based on teaching assignment a reasonable estimate for this position is between $600 - $8000.

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.

Overview of the role The successful candidate will work autonomously to support patients who present with a diverse range of mental health issues; providing rapid assessment and formulation to inform treatment planning and offer brief intervention. Job Purpose To provide a high standard of patient care as a Mental Health Nurse in general practice using a broad and in-depth knowledge base. To effectively time-manage own clinical workload in general practice, responding effectively to patient and practice needs, promoting patient choice and smooth transition to services where appropriate To work within a multi-professional primary care team to provide a service for adults with varying levels of mental health needs that may co-exist with physical health problems within the registered patient population. To work independently providing assessment, treatment and referral of patients presenting with a range of mental health issues. To liaise with and refer onto primary and secondary mental health services, voluntary and public sector agencies and community support groups. To carry out annual health reviews for adults on the practice mental health register To provide advice and support to practice colleagues in relation to patients with mental health issues. Dimensions: Budget Managed: 0 Number of staff responsible for: 0 Number of sites working across: 1-2 Key Result Areas Clinical Responsibilities To provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective and individualised patient care. Review medication independently for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal andoften very sensitive difficulties Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients including assessing patients for suitability for psychological interventions and medical treatment Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of patients in line with the service and agreed protocols. Work with other health and social care professionals to assess, treat and monitor management of patients in line with national and local policies and practice needs. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or patients in treatment, where appropriate. Educate and involve family members, carers and others in treatment as necessary. Support in the production of clinical protocols and pathways to ensure high levels of conformance to QOF objectives Promote and deliver the care to patients required to manage the demand of the quality and outcomes framework as appropriate. Work with patients to support engagement with appropriate services and treatment, which may include onward referral to secondary mental health services or sign-posting to other psychological therapy services within Primary Care e.g. IAPT. Provide specialist advice and consultation to other clinicians and staff at the practice on matters related to the practice and delivery of psychological and mental health care and service provision. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback. Communicate effectively with patients; recognising the need for varying methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Professional Responsibilities Work as an effective and responsible primary care practice team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and in line with local practice. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Use practice computer systems accordingly in line with practice policy. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required. Collaborate on improving the quality of health care in partnership with other clinical teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Feedback patients responses regarding the effectiveness of care given. Support and participate in providing training and shared learning across the practice and wider organisation, including providing specialist advice and information relating to mental health. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events. Work within local and national policy and guidance relating to vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/ vulnerable adult health procedure. Work within policies regarding family violence, safeguarding children, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate. Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessing competence. Understand and implement internal and external referral mechanisms. Prioritise own workload, including team roles and responsibilities, and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team. Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model. Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of general practice mental health nursing services to patients,ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority. Develop contacts with and maintain a database of local knowledge on services (statutory and third sector), community support groups and social networks that can benefit patients with a range of mental health issues. Develop and maintain a suite of accessible information to give to patients with a variety of mental health issues. Operational Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards. Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice. Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility. Participate in the planning and engagement of practice-based commissioning of similar initiatives. Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance ( e.g. PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any differences or difficulties and refer where appropriate. Risk Monitoring Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines.Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all. Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. Utilising Information and technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information. Review and process data using accurate Read codes to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes. Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases, for example, the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition. Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act. Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team using appropriate charts and/ or graphs to enhance care. Learning and Development Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments. Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate. Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

The postholder will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for adults or other patient groups with serious and enduring mental health difficulties. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with individuals and their significant others who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. Acting as a key member of the multi disciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psychosocial, evidence based interventions using a collaborative, recovery approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.

About us We have an established history of handling calls for both clinical and non-clinical services; ensuring that all services we operate are maintained at the highest level of quality and efficiency. We have been delivering local health care since 1994 during out of hours periods; taking calls for GP practices when they are closed which enables us to understand what the local population needs. Our knowledge puts us in the ideal position to deliver a range of services that our patients deserve. We are proud to deliver NHS 111 and local booking agent services. Why work here? You will be joining a team that is dedicated to supporting our community in some of their worst times. If you like a challenge and thrive working in a fast-paced environment, then 111 is an ideal role. This role is so rewarding. Through callers challenging times, we make a real impact; ensuring assessments are timely, accurate and supportive, providing a service that will benefit the local community, and no doubt some of our family and friends. The responsibilities of a 111 Health Advisor. By telephone, to provide a fast, accurate and effective 111 service to a patient in likely an emergency setting to identify the best route of care for them dependant on their symptoms. To take, record and process highly personal information received, with accuracy and concisely using nationally recognised software. Relevant information will need to be identified and logged as data on to a computer. IT skills are important. At the extreme, working in this role, you could save a life. How we support our health advisors is to expect that they pass assessments at regular stages of a training course. In this role, you will complete an intensive training programme that we provide at the start of your journey with us. We will train you on a programme called NHS Pathways, that requires approximately 150 hours of training to be able to use the software in a safe, effective, and efficient manner alongside any other recognised training for development. Part of the role can be to provide a professional and high-quality telephone call taking service for local health care services i.e., District Nurses/GP practices. To be able to gather essential information in the least possible time while remaining polite and courteous we are trying to route our patients to the best care in the quickest way. To be able to follow strict procedures and protocols at all times this is a high-pressured role, and we need to ensure that the patient is safe at all times. Ensure full patient confidentiality at all times. To work effectively under pressure in a calm and confident manner whilst remaining sensitive to the callers and patients needs To undertake any clerical work, administrative, data inputting and any other duties relevant to FCMS (NW) Ltd activities To be flexible and work in a service that delivers care from 0700-2400, 7 days a week. There is a lot of opportunity to work daytime, evening, weekend, overnight shifts. 111 calls increase when traditional GP care routes are closed, so Bank holidays and the Christmas & New Year period are some of our busiest times, we expect that all of our advisors work across this. We welcome applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds as we want our 111 Health Advisors to reflect the diverse patient population we serve. This is a demanding role, working with members of the public in sometimes particularly difficult and distressing circumstances. To thrive in this role, previous experience in an extremely busy telephony-based role / care setting or customer service-based role OR a desire to work in this type of environment is necessary. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be required that we will submit a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Before you start, this will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references, and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Environmental Health Officer


Business Services | Regional WA


Position No: 040/2024 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.

Imagine a future with us.
The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to

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Band 3 - Community Mental Health Worker
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Ripon Community Mental Health team
Valley Gardens Resource Centre, Windsor House, Cornwall Road,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2PW
Strictly full time - 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm
£14.65ph Weekdays

The Ripon Integrated community Team are looking to appoint a skilled and highly motivated Community Mental Health Support Worker.
As a Community Mental Health Support Worker, you will have a genuine interest in collaborative working with people of varying ages and complex needs, including service users, their Carers and families.
The team is closely linked with the local mental health transformational programme and is working closely with third sector initiatives as well as developing its own presence in local GP surgeries with the introduction of the First Contact Practitioner programme.

Main responsibilities:
Provide support for clients who because of their complex health needs, cannot access or having difficulty accessing Primary and Hospital health care.
Support and enable clients to participate fully in daily life activities, observing the individual's right to choice, respect and dignity at all times.
Promote the health and well-being of clients and encourage positive attitudes and practices.
Observe and record any change in general behaviour, ability and response of the client. Maintain written records and report to Health and Social Care staff within the team.
To contribute to case reviews as necessary and to maintain up to date records of client contact and intervention, including entering data onto a health electronic patient-centred computer Rio system.
To communicate effectively with client group (verbally and non verbally), their carers and other professional organisations.
Attend and make a positive contribution to the Community Team meetings.

Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person.

If anything is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Chloe on 01772 208963.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?

Mental Health Support Worker - £24,050 - £26,000 per annum pro rata (Salaries vary depending on experiences)

Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Service – Iris Hayter House, Littlemore, Oxford

What You’ll Be Doing:

Iris Hayter House are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their team. Iris Hayter House team is a Care Quality Commission registered care home. The team provide care 24/7 for older adults who are diagnosed with enduring mental health needs.

Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: “The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years.” Client in Adult Services.

Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.

Some of the core duties include:


You will provide a safe and comfortable environment for our residents to live and colleagues to work.
Support the development of person-centred planning, ensuring each resident’s plans have meaningful and achievable goals.
Ensure support plans and risk management plans are implemented as necessary, in line with policies and procedures.
Support residents with medication concordance and personal care.
Undertake an enabling role with the resident in daily tasks such as cleaning, shopping, budgeting, and household tasks that promote independent living.
Lead and promote social inclusion work by introducing residents to leisure activities, new interests, education or volunteering.
Working with clinical teams, attending CPAs and multi-disciplinary team meetings.


The Successful Applicant:

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational.

Essential criteria:


Good organisational, communication, written and verbal skills and can work calmly in difficult and challenging situations.
Knowledge and understanding of different types of mental health illnesses and the level of care some residents require would be desirable, but full training will be given.
IT literate due to the volume of paperwork required to be kept up to date.
Experience within a care or mental health settings is desirable, but not essential.


What We Offer:


33 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays)
Blue Light card and other discounted shopping
Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling
Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)
Enhanced family friendly leave
Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave
£500 refer a friend bonus scheme
Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments
Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS
Free flu jabs
Free DBS application


You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients.

If this Part Time Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website: Response – Mental Health Care & Support.

All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK – Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

The post holder will lead the provision of a family centred, evidence based public health service that promotes and improves health and addresses inequalities to a defined caseload, population or community. This will be achieved through delivery of public health nursing model at a community, universal reach, targeted response and specialist response level. The post holder will work in line with the Local Authoritys corporate objectives and will be expected to make a positive contribution to the provision of public health services. The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Southend City Council values and behaviours delivering excellent care with compassion. A full Job description and Person Specification is attached.

For further information for this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.