30 Healthcare jobs in Northamptonshire
Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety) - NN1 1ED
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About the roleWe are looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and experienced individual to join our highly skilled Regulatory Services Health Protection team at West Northamptonshire Council as an Environmental Health Officer.
This role offers a varied and engaging workload, including managing a complex and busy caseload of work including food hygiene official and non-official controls, health & safety investigations, infectious disease investigations, ensuring our private water supplies are safe and regulating the safety of our world class sports grounds. You will also handle complex complaints and participate in project work as we harmonise procedures and databases from our sovereign councils.
This position provides a genuine opportunity to positively impact the wellbeing of West Northamptonshire residents and support local businesses. You will work in a diverse area with a great team.
While the role is based in Northampton, you will work across the entire district with flexible arrangements. The successful candidate will be expected to attend our offices in Northampton, Daventry, and Towcester as needed, with home working permitted where feasible.
About youThe ideal candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Health and be registered with CIEH. You should possess specialist knowledge and experience in delivering food safety official controls, preferably within a local authority setting. Excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for supporting businesses are essential.
You will have strong communication skills and experience working with partner organisations to build robust relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners.
You should demonstrate a solid understanding of the relevant areas and have the drive and determination to further develop your skills and experience. While this role involves a busy and varied caseload, we welcome applications from those at the beginning of their Environmental Health Officer career, as support and development opportunities will be provided.
You will have a full driving licence and use of a vehicle to undertake the duties of the post.
You will fully understand the role in the context of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
If you want to discuss this role or have any questions, please contact Liz McCarthy at .
About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities. our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.Activities Coordinater
Posted 18 days ago
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Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Location: Leicestershire
Contract type: 8 weeks
Salary: 16hr
Working week: Monday to Friday 9-5.00 pm 35 hours
The role of Activities Co-ordinator
- Carry out regular well-being visits to identify suitable opportunities for service users to engage with their local community
- Assist customers to access Occupational Therapist advice/support
- Work with service users individually and in forums to co-design activities: Arrange workshops/activities at the schemes which promote physical and emotional well-being and promote people's independence
- To formulate and maintain a stimulating and varied programme of activities and social events for customers and individuals in line with the requests and choices of the customers
- To establish and maintain effective liaison with stakeholders including health, voluntary, social and education resources.
Essential Skills required for an Activities Co-ordinator
- Support work experience
- Ideally experience organising events (bingo, day trips, general mental stimulation)
We are also interested in seeing CV's from: Scheme assistant, scheme officer, 55+ officer, support worker, activities planner.
If the role of Activities Co-ordinator role is of interest, please apply directly or contact (url removed)
Waking Night Carer | NN6
Posted 18 days ago
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Confident, understanding and sensitive *female Waking Night Carer in Northamptonshire. NN6, to support a charming gentleman who has an Acquired Brain Injury. 3 long night shifts a week/39 hours a week. Up to £20.00 gross per hour.
- Nearest Station: Kettering
- Salary/Wage: M-F £7.00 ( 9.00 after probation period), Weekends 8.00 ( 0.00 after probation period), gross per hour
- Driving Requirements: Yes, and you will need your own car to travel to the client’s home.
- Essential: Previous experience supporting individuals with complex needs. Confident with personal care, mobility support, monitoring observations and administering medication. Waking night experience and able to work independently overnight. This role is open to *female candidates only
- Highly desirable: Experience supporting a client with an Acquired Brain Injury
- Start Date: ASAP
- Days & Hours: 8.00PM to 09.00AM, 3 x 13-hour shifts, (39 hours per week). Nights are on a rota basis: Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, Week 2: Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Pets in Home: 2 cats
- Recruiter Contact: Sally (url removed)
About the Client: John, 61, is a charming gentleman with a great sense of humour who enjoys watching sport, golf, playing dominos and backgammon (and teaching backgammon), going for walks, and supporting his beloved Leeds United. He lives at home with his wife and their two grown-up children. Using a stroller, John enjoys afternoon outings to the local park and café, and for longer walks he uses a wheelchair. John sustained an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in a road traffic collision. John requires waking night support. Due to his ABI, John can experience fatigue, agitation, confusion, and reduced insight into his condition, but he remains sociable, engaging, and often very witty.
The Role at a Glance: We are seeking a full-time Waking Night Support Worker to join John’s dedicated care team. This is a lone worker role overnight, with John’s wife on emergency call if needed. The shifts are 20.00 to 09.00, three times a week, working on a rolling two-week rota. Additional night shifts will also be required to provide cover during periods of annual leave or sickness. The role involves creating a calm and safe environment to maximise John’s quality of sleep, while remaining alert to his needs throughout the night. You will be responsible for managing his wellbeing either directly or observing remotely via a monitor, managing continence care, providing mobility assistance to the bathroom when required, and ensuring his comfort overnight. You’ll complete regular observations, including blood pressure, temperature and oxygen saturation, and administer prescribed medication, including PRN in consultation with his wife if necessary. From 07.30AM to 09.00AM, and 8.00PM to 8.30PM, you will work alongside the day support worker; in the early morning supporting John’s physiotherapy stretches and hygiene programme. A staff room is next to John’s room, with facilities including kettle, fridge & microwave.
This Job Would Suit: A *female waking night carer who is confident, kind, calm, reliable, respectful and empathetic – someone able to use their initiative while following the established care plan and therapy guidance. You should be experienced in supporting individuals with brain injuries, or willing to learn, and able to create a calm, reassuring environment for John. A driving license and your own transport are essential, as the property is not accessible by public transport.
Why You’ll Love This Role: You will be joining an established team and working within a warm and welcoming family environment. You’ll have the chance to play a meaningful role in supporting John’s rehabilitation journey, with excellent training and ongoing support provided.
Recruitment Process: This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.
If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Health & Safety Advisor
Posted 18 days ago
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Are you a Health Safety Coordinator looking for a new role Do you have experience of advising on, monitoring and improving Health Safety in a manufacturing or industrial setting Are you trained or training in NEBOSH and looking to join a growing business
Kingscroft has been asked to recruit for a HS Coordinator or HS Advisor for a specialist SME level manufacturing business. As the ideal candidate you will have worked in a manufacturing or industrial setting and be confident of advising and implementing Health Safety systems and policies. You should be NEBOSH qualified or working towards that standard and confident of supporting ISO 45001. You will be a focal point for day to day Health Safety and be the site champion for best practice.
Your role will involve:
- Promote Safety Best practice
- Carry out regular site safety checks
- Review and advise on risk assessments
- Attend and lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and safety breaches, reporting findings and corrective actions
- Act as the point of contact for all site-based health, safety, and quality matters
- Engage with site teams and clients to promote a strong, positive safety culture
- Deliver on-site coaching, safety briefings, and toolbox talks where needed
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, NCRs, findings, and actions
- Report directly into the QESH Manager
- Manage safety KPIs
Skills Attributes
- Demonstrable experience within a similar Health and Safety role
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Experience working in industrial manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of safe systems of work, and accident investigation
- Practical experience supporting ISO 9001 / 14001 / (phone number removed) / 50001 quality systems on site
- Ability to identify, raise, and follow through NCRs
- Able to work independently and confidently represent the company on client sites
- Excellent communication skills and a desire to lead by example
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central part in the continued growth of the company.
Please apply today for a confidential discussion on the business and opportunity.
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Care Assistant
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Care Assistant - Old Barn
We currently have opportunities for part time (15, 22.5 & 30 hours per week) and full time (37.5 hours per week) Care Assistants to join our team at Old Barn, a registered care home in Gawcott, near Buckingham. As a Care Assistant, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents, helping them achieve independence and live with dignity.
We offer round-the-clock care and support for four adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, and some physical disabilities. Our mission is to empower our residents to live their best lives by assisting them with every aspect of daily living. This includes organising and supporting outings, managing finances, attending appointments, administering medication, and ensuring a healthy and safe environment.
About the role
As a Care Assistant, you will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:
- Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy
- Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing
- Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking can cleaning
- Personal care needs
Sleep ins will be required.
About You
You will be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:
- Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.
- Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.
- Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working
- Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work
We will support your development with a structured induction , comprehensive training , and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification .
Hightown Benefits:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
- 12.60 per hour
- Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
- Mileage paid for car usage
- Fully paid DBS
- Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
- Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review
- Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support
- Employee assistance helpline
Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered
Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
Health & Safety Advisor
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We’re partnering with a well-established Principal Contractor delivering major Rail and Civil Engineering works across the Midlands. With a strong pipeline of projects and a well-resourced HSQE team, this is an opportunity to take on a visible role where your input will directly influence safety performance.
Offering flexibility, this role is regionally based, covering rail and infrastructure sites across the Midlands. You’ll spend most of your time between site and the local office, with one day per week working from home.
Key responsibilities of the Health and Safety Advisor include:
- Supporting rail and infrastructure project teams on all aspects of health, safety, quality, and environment.
- Carrying out site inspections, audits, and promoting a positive safety culture.
- Supporting compliance with client requirements and regulatory standards.
- Investigating incidents and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
- Collaborating with the wider HSQE team to share best practice across multiple rail and civils frameworks.
- Salary of up to £60,000
- Car or Allowance of up to £8,200
- 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- 9% Pension Scheme
- EAP Colleague Support Scheme
- Buy Holiday Options
- Paid Volunteering Days
- Health Expense Vouchers & More!
- Well-supported regional team with stable leadership and strong safety culture.
- Opportunity to work on significant rail infrastructure projects with a growing pipeline of work.
- Role scope includes both operational site engagement and strategic safety input.
- Genuine flexibility with regional travel and home working.
- NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (Essential).
- Knowledge and experience of rail safety standards and procedures (Essential).
- Experience of working within rail infrastructure or Civil Engineering environments (Essential)
- Familiarity with ISO 45001, 14001 or 9001 systems (Desirable).
If you have proven rail experience and want to take the next step in your HSQE career, apply now.
Healthcare Manager (Head office based)
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Job Title: Healthcare Manager (Head Office-Based)
Location: Northampton
Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours
Salary: (phone number removed)
**NO EVENINGS or WEEKENDS**
My clients committed to providing exceptional care and support to their service users within the county. We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead and manage a team of office staff and carers who are visiting clients at homes. This role is NOT based within a care setting and would suit someone who has managed a team of healthcare providers.
You must have previous management experience and have an understanding of healthcare and the CQC regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Expansion and Management: Lead and manage the Care at Home service to significantly expand its reach, servicing more clients while maintaining high standards of care.
- Team Leadership - Oversee the Care Support at Home team, including coordinators and administrators. Manage the recruitment, induction, and training of frontline support staff, assessing training needs and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Compliance and Standards: Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with relevant care standards, including CQC regulations, Safeguarding, Health and Safety legislation, and infection prevention and control.
- Operational Management: Efficiently manage day-to-day operations, allocate resources, and monitor performance to deliver high-quality homecare within budget.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in managing care services or a similar role.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Knowledge of CQC regulations and care standards.
- Proficiency in using data management systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and inclusive work culture.
- Modern office facilities and resources.
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Clinical Lead
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Clinical Lead - Nursing Home
Location: Olney, Buckinghamshire
Salary: 49,000 per Annum
PSR Solutions are proud to be partnering with an award-winning and reputable care provider in the search for an experienced Clinical Lead / Deputy Nursing Home Manager to support the Home Manager in delivering exceptional standards of clinical care and operational leadership within a well-established residential nursing home.
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with proven leadership experience in a care home environment, ready to take the next step in their clinical management career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Home Manager, nurses, and care staff to uphold the highest standards of clinical care and regulatory compliance
- Provide hands-on clinical leadership, ensuring safe and person-centred care at all times
- Lead and mentor nursing and care teams to drive continuous improvement and staff development
- Oversee medication management, wound care, health assessments, and clinical documentation
- Monitor and maintain compliance with CQC standards and internal governance protocols
- Good working knowlege of audits, safeguarding, DOLS and compliance
- Contribute to the overall operational effectiveness and success of the home
Skills & Qualifications:
- NMC Registered Nurse - RGN / RMN / RNLD
- Previous experience as a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, or similar senior role in a care home setting
- In-depth knowledge of CQC regulations and best clinical practices
- Confident leadership and mentoring abilities
Benefits:
- NMC Pin and full DBS disclosure paid for, and uniform provided
- Comprehensive training programme & career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance & Blue Light Card Scheme
- A supportive team and work environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, capable nurse leader to step into a rewarding and progressive role with an employer that values quality and compassion.
Apply today or get in touch with Shaheena @ PSR Solutions
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PSR Solutions are proud to represent organisations committed to equal opportunities and high-quality care. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Activities Coordinater
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Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Location: Leicestershire
Contract type: 8 weeks
Salary: 16hr
Working week: Monday to Friday 9-5.00 pm 35 hours
The role of Activities Co-ordinator
- Carry out regular well-being visits to identify suitable opportunities for service users to engage with their local community
- Assist customers to access Occupational Therapist advice/support
- Work with service users individually and in forums to co-design activities: Arrange workshops/activities at the schemes which promote physical and emotional well-being and promote people's independence
- To formulate and maintain a stimulating and varied programme of activities and social events for customers and individuals in line with the requests and choices of the customers
- To establish and maintain effective liaison with stakeholders including health, voluntary, social and education resources.
Essential Skills required for an Activities Co-ordinator
- Support work experience
- Ideally experience organising events (bingo, day trips, general mental stimulation)
We are also interested in seeing CV's from: Scheme assistant, scheme officer, 55+ officer, support worker, activities planner.
If the role of Activities Co-ordinator role is of interest, please apply directly or contact (url removed)
Healthcare Manager (Head office based)
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Job Title: Healthcare Manager (Head Office-Based)
Location: Northampton
Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours
Salary: (phone number removed)
**NO EVENINGS or WEEKENDS**
My clients committed to providing exceptional care and support to their service users within the county. We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead and manage a team of office staff and carers who are visiting clients at homes. This role is NOT based within a care setting and would suit someone who has managed a team of healthcare providers.
You must have previous management experience and have an understanding of healthcare and the CQC regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Expansion and Management: Lead and manage the Care at Home service to significantly expand its reach, servicing more clients while maintaining high standards of care.
- Team Leadership - Oversee the Care Support at Home team, including coordinators and administrators. Manage the recruitment, induction, and training of frontline support staff, assessing training needs and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Compliance and Standards: Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with relevant care standards, including CQC regulations, Safeguarding, Health and Safety legislation, and infection prevention and control.
- Operational Management: Efficiently manage day-to-day operations, allocate resources, and monitor performance to deliver high-quality homecare within budget.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in managing care services or a similar role.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Knowledge of CQC regulations and care standards.
- Proficiency in using data management systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and inclusive work culture.
- Modern office facilities and resources.