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Clinical Administrator

Martha House

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, from Monday to Friday

An opportunity to make a real difference working within a care setting!

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Administrator, to support the team at Martha House, in a rewarding, but complex and demanding environment.

This permanent role would suit an organised and methodical administrator, preferably with experience of working in a confidential environment. Previous business administration, clerical or reception experience is essential; but a genuine desire to support our team in providing exemplary care and making a difference to our residents, is equally important!

Previous data-entry, telephone-answering and fast, accurate administration skills are required; along with experience of working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Attention to detail and confidentiality are key attributes; as well as good communication skills.

Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting would be advantageous.

We can offer flexible start and finish times between the core hours of 8am and 5pm, from Monday to Friday, in line with applicant availability. No weekend working!

For further details or to apply with a full CV, please email: recruitment@marthatrusthereford.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

Martha Trust Hereford is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Visits to the home are encouraged – please contact HR to arrange a visit.

No agencies please!

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Trust on a permanent basis. The role will provide professional advice, assessment, care planning and review for 28 residents across 2 homes, which provide lifelong care for people with Profound and Multiple Learning and Physical Disabilities (PMLD).

The successful candidate will work with all lifelong residents to design, plan and deliver a range of prescribed therapeutic programmes, to individuals or groups of residents, as part of an overall care package. In addition, you will contribute to the risk assessment, monitoring and safe use of relevant equipment and occupational therapy activity.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team, which also includes Speech & Language Therapist, Complementary Therapist, Music Therapist and Physiotherapists; and will have Therapy Assistants to support you at each home.

The multidisciplinary therapy team works in collaboration with a well-resourced, experienced and skilled workforce of nurses, nursing associates and carers to deliver complex, individualised, holistic care to residents of all ages.

The homes are well resourced with state-of-the-art equipment and environments, which are conducive to health and wellbeing; and are well-staffed to provide a range of care and therapies to motivate, stimulate and keep the residents safe.

Ideally you will be 12 months post-qualification, with a recognised degree in occupational therapy and current registration and revalidation with a recognised professional body (HCPC or RCOT).

You will be given a high degree of autonomy, independence and authority in your personal delivery of the role, within your professional boundaries. You will therefore have a degree of freedom to be creative in how you respond to challenges and manage yourself and the role. You will need to be experienced, confident, self-aware and competent in your practice.

In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate and commit to continual professional development; and be passionate about PMLD and physical disability and optimising individual potential.

This role will report to the Therapy Team Manager and be responsible to the Registered Manager, working in conjunction with another experienced OT.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique environment with a supportive team, whose common goal is to provide exemplary care and empower our residents to lead fulfilled lives.

To apply with a full CV and covering letter (including pay expectation and preference for full-time or part-time hours), please email: recruitment@marthatrusthereford.org.uk.

For further information regarding the Trust, please visit our website: www.marthatrusthereford.co.uk. Visits to the homes are encouraged and can be arranged pre-interview. Please contact HR to arrange a visit.

Martha Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced professionals.

Facilities & Health & Safety Lead

37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday

An opportunity to make a real difference working in a Facilities/H&S role within a care setting!

We are currently recruiting for a Facilities & Health & Safety Lead, to support our home management team to ensure statutory compliance and best practice in a rewarding, but complex and demanding environment.

 This role would suit an organised, flexible and methodical team leader/supervisor, preferably with experience of working in a CQC-regulated environment.

Previous experience in a Facilities role with Health and Safety responsibilities is required, along with a genuine interest in what we do and the desire to support our team in providing exemplary care and making a difference to our residents!

Applications are invited from those with a NEBOSH or IOSH Certificate in Health & Safety, or equivalent, as a minimum, as well as extensive experience and knowledge of risk management; along with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Attention to detail and project management skills are key attributes; along with good communication skills. A valid UK driving licence is also required.

For the team leader aspect of the role, you will be responsible for supervising and co-ordinating a maintenance and gardening team of 4. You will therefore need to demonstrate previous experience in leading and supervising a small team. This will include managing conduct, performance and attendance, with support from our HR Manager and Care Managers. You will also be responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of the maintenance and gardening team.

At Martha Trust Hereford, we provide a friendly and supportive working environment, along with various benefits. We can offer flexible start and finish times between the core hours of 8am and 5pm, in line with applicant availability. A competitive salary is on offer, subject to previous skills and experience.

For further details, an informal chat, or to apply with a full CV and salary expectation, please email: recruitment@marthatrusthereford.org.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

For further information regarding the Trust, please visit our website: www.marthatrusthereford.co.uk.

Face-to-face panel interviews will be held in Hereford.

Martha Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals with valid right to work in the UK.

Deputy Care Manager/Senior Nurse – Sophie House

-          Are you a senior nurse who feels passionate about the delivery of high-quality care and best practice

-          Are you resilient, highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable, energetic, committed and flexible?

-          Are you looking to move into a management position but don’t want to be sat behind a desk every day?

-          Do you feel confident in dealing effectively with team members and fellow professionals whilst being approachable and a ‘team leader’?

Care is at the forefront of everything we do at Martha Trust! Our mission is to provide a home away from home for our residents. Our staff need to be caring, patient and kind ….and our management team support them in achieving this!

Due to internal promotion at Sophie House, we have an exciting opportunity to lead our nursing team and assist the manager in the running of the home. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with an active PIN on the NMC register and experience of working in a CQC-regulated care home setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Care Manager in providing clinical leadership to deliver high quality evidence-based care, in an individualised, safe and holistic way. They will contribute to all aspects of care management in the home including recruitment, induction, mentoring and training of the team; implementation of care policy and procedure; and statutory and regulatory compliance. 

You will be given a high degree of autonomy, independence and authority in your personal delivery of the role, within your professional boundaries, working collaboratively as a key member of the management team.

The role is full-time on a rota basis, up to 43 hours, over 4/5 days out of 7 (with consideration to different working patterns). We are flexible in line with applicant availability and the needs of the service.

The post holder will be expected to participate in management on-call and nurse on-call for both homes.

Weekend working and flexibility are required, including occasional night shifts when on call.

The role is site-based at Sophie House, Hampton Bishop. This is NOT a working from home or hybrid role.

To apply with a full CV and salary expectation, please email Pat Pahal - HR Manager at: recruitment@marthatrusthereford.org.uk.

A visit to Sophie House by interested applicants is encouraged. Please contact Pat in HR for more information about the role or to arrange a visit.

Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)

Full or part time hours considered (FTE 37.5 hours per week)

A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Speech and Language Therapist for the Trust. The role provides professional advice, assessment, care planning and review for 28 residents across 2 homes, which provide lifelong care for people with Profound and Multiple Learning and Physical Disabilities.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team with an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists, Complementary Therapist, Music Therapist; and will have an experienced SLT Assistant to support you at each home. The multidisciplinary therapy team works in collaboration with a well-resourced, experienced and skilled workforce of nurses, nursing associates and carers to deliver complex, individualised, holistic care to residents of all ages.

Advanced training in dysphagia and feeding is desirable; and training in the management of complex communication needs is essential. Experience of IDDSI framework for food textures and thickening drinks; and of guiding and training others in feeding techniques, equipment and textures are important parts of the role.

The successful candidate must have experience in managing complex communication needs for people who are predominantly non-verbal. Immersive interactive sensory projection (OMI) for sensory enrichment techniques and Eyegaze based communication devices are available at both homes. Intensive interaction and use of objects of reference are fundamentals of communication. The Trust is in the process of rolling out Active Support (Australia) and some residents are familiar with Signalong and Makaton.

The homes are well resourced with equipment and environments which are conducive to health and well-being; and are well-staffed to provide a range of care and therapies to motivate, stimulate and keep the residents safe.

You will need to have a degree level qualification which is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), with evidence of ongoing relevant CPD.

You will be given a high degree of autonomy, independence and authority in your personal delivery of the role, within your professional boundaries. You will therefore have a degree of freedom to be creative in how you respond to challenges and manage yourself and the role. You will need to be experienced, confident, self-aware and competent in your practice.

To apply with a full CV and salary expectation, please email: recruitment@marthatrusthereford.org.uk

For further information, or an informal chat, please contact Pat Pahal – HR Manager on 01432 279314.

Martha Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Visits to the homes are recommended and a shadow shift encouraged – please contact HR to arrange a visit.

Please note that we are not currently actively recruiting for Care Assistants.

We will commence our care team recruitment campaign again from September 2025.

However, please note, that we do not offer certificates of sponsorship for care roles.

We have a legal responsibility as an employer to prevent illegal working.  Therefore, you will be asked for evidence of your right to work as part of the application process.