Optometrist

Newcastle - Part Time, 3 days a week

£60,000

My client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced qualified Optometrist to join their amazing and supportive team in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our amazing fully funded training programs.

Company Overview

As a leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are the focus of everything we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.

Our business is growing, as we continue to provide treatments on behalf of the NHS as well as elective eye surgery.

Benefits

– Generous salary which is reviewed annually.

– Generous matched pension contributions

– 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

– Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, physio and counselling for your wellbeing

– Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family

– Learning and development which supports you to be the best you can be and progress on your career path

- Access to thousands of discounts from all the big (and plenty of small) names on the high street, including retail, supermarkets, travel and hospitality to help your money go further

The Role

As an integral part of a multi disciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will carry out pre and post-operative consultations, assessing the suitability of our patients for treatment. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Carry out examinations that are associated with refractive, cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgeries

- Run acute and follow up clinics post-surgery for all patients

- Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital

- Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary

What You’ll Need

- Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist

- Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment

- Experience of using patient administration systems and electronic medical record systems

- Experience of working to conversion targets and other KPIs within Vision Correction

If interested please apply, or reach out to Emily Sim at e.sim@linqhc.co.uk for more details.

Ward Manager - Acute Ward

Salary - £50,000

Location - Norfolk, Norwich

Full Time - Monday - Friday

Job Responsibilities:

• As Ward Manager, your role will be to co-ordinate the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment.
• You will have the opportunity to participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and undertake direct patient care as well as managing delivery of clinical services within a ward, and ensuring it complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards.
• You will also have a key role in providing supervision and support and helping to develop and progress the staff working within the ward.

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised lunches
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Dedicated career pathway
• Funded training opportunities
• Competitive salary
• NMC payment in full

If you would like to be considered for this position, click apply. Alternatively, please send your CV to T.sanders@linqhc.co.uk

Pay Rate - £50 - £70 per hour dependant on experience

35 hours per week - Monday - Friday: 9-5

Face to Face Inpatient.

Requirements:

• Degree in Psychology, accepted by BPS for Graduate Basis Registration (GBR) or equivalent.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the service user group.

Responsibilities:

• To provide specialist psychological/neuropsychological assessment of adults with acquired brain injury referred to related services, utilising and interpreting information from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests.
• To coordinate Service User’s care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker/clinical lead.
• To formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological and/ or neuropsychological intervention to support the neurorehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice.
• To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic and rehabilitation

If you would like to be considered click apply, or send your CV to T.sanders@linqhc.co.uk

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Full-time, Permanent

Up to £41,000 per year

We are working with a fantastic private hospital in Macclesfield, who are looking for a dynamic and experienced ODP/Scrub to join their theatre team!

What we're looking for:

• Registered with the NMC/HCPC.
• Minimum 1 years UK scrubbing experience.
• Experience in orthopaedics, hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligaments reconstruction is essential.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
• Ability to plan equipment and consumable requirements.

Your role:

• Working as part of the Theatre Team to provide a high standard of efficient, individualised patient care.
• A strong communicator with exceptional standards for customer service standards.
• Adhering to all of the hospital's policies and procedures to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes for patients.

Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Reward platform with discount for over 100 retailers
• Free parking
• Private medical insurance
• Free annual wellness screening

If you're interested in the role and hearing more about the hospital, please apply directly with your CV! Alternatively you can send it to Toby Sanders at T.sanders@linqhc.co.uk for immediate review and consideration.

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Inpatient Acute

Salary - £38,596 pro rata + Welcome Bonus £2500

Location - Cheadle, North West

Part Time - 32.5 hours - 3 Long Days & Nights Required

Requirements:

• Active Registration with the NMC
• Knowledge of NMC standards guidelines, requests and professional practices.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to service improvement and quality.
• Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice.

Responsibilities:

• Providing and supporting nursing care to the ward and acting as a named nurse for a defined group of patients.
• Assessing, planning and delivering, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient needs, choices and wishes.
• Accurately communicating with, observing and engaging with Service Users in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
• Promotion of and adherence to the DBT model.
• Understanding and participating in relevant quality improvement processes and clinical governance.
• Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to Service Users and their families.

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised lunches
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Dedicated career pathway
• Funded training opportunities
• Competitive salary
• NMC payment in full

If you would like to be considered for this position, click apply. Alternatively, please send your CV to T.sanders@linqhc.co.uk

Deputy Ward Manager - Eating Disorders

Salary - £46,314 + £5000 Welcome Bonus

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Location - Preston, North West

Requirements:

• First level Registered Nurse (RMN)
• Experience within an Eating disorder setting

Clinical supervision experience essential

• Evidence of CPD and intent to maintain and develop CPD and leadership
• Good computer skills
• Experience in Acute Mental Health

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations within the ward, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
• Supervise and support nursing staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans tailored to the needs of patients with eating disorders.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, utilizing computer skills for efficient management.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, promoting professional development and adherence to best practices.

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development

If you would like to be considered for the position, click apply. Alternatively, send your CV to T.sanders@linqhc.co.uk

Senior Occupational Therapist
Mental Health
Full time, permanent
£35,000 - £40,000
York

Location: York
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute break)

My client are seeking an experienced and passionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in a medium secure hospital caring for adult patients (18 years and older) suffering from mental illness, personality disorder and mild to moderate learning disability.

This position is designed for an experienced occupational therapist who has as an interest in working with individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions to detained males within our LD/ASD Service Line.

Working in a medium secure setting, you will demonstrate a good knowledge of occupational therapy input into risk assessment and risk management, and will be an integral member of the clinical team. Standardised clinical tools based on the Model of Human Occupation will be utilised where the post holder has identified their appropriateness using specialist knowledge.

In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive benefits package and time off, including enhanced maternity leave
• Extra service annual leave awards
• Career development opportunities – ongoing learning and progress across the Staff Nurse grading is via a distinct career path
• An employee assistance programme
• Supplemented meals/refreshments when on duty
• Free car parking
• Relocation support
• Payment into the pension scheme
• NMC payment in full
• CPD top up
• Donation to a charity of your choice

If you are interested in this role please apply to this advert. Alternatively email your CV to Emily Sim on e.sim@linqhc.co.uk or contact on 07458142821

Senior Occupational Therapist

Neurological and Rehabilitation

Full time, permanent

Up to £47,000

Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with some flex

My client are seeking an experienced and passionate Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join their team. You will be providing care and rehabilitation to people with neurological conditions. This position is designed for an experienced occupational therapist who has as an interest in working with individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity.

You will demonstrate a good knowledge of occupational therapy input into risk assessment and risk management, and will be an integral member of the clinical team. Standardised clinical tools based on the Model of Human Occupation will be utilised where the post holder has identified their appropriateness using specialist knowledge.

In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive benefits package and time off, including enhanced maternity leave
• 35 days holiday including bank holiday's
• Blue Light Card
• Pension contributions
• Access to employee assistance programme

If you are interested in this role please apply to this advert. Alternatively email your CV to Emily Sim on e.sim@linqhc.co.uk or contact on 07458142821

Recruitment Consultant - Healthcare 

Salary: £24,500 - £30,000

OTE Year 1: £40k - £50k 

"I love the money! But also the team I work with, I’ve made great friends and the social aspect is a big bonus too. Linq has a great team  and this makes the office environment a great place to work."

"My highlight at Linq so far has been the month I received my payslip and saw commission figures I’ve never been able to reach in my 4 years of recruitment before coming here. It’s made me realise what can actually be achieved if you work hard."

"My favourite thing about Linq are the people around me here; having a tough job is made so much easier when you have good people around you who are creating a good energy, making you laugh, supporting you on the down days and giving you a reason to look forward to going into the office each day" 

- A few quotes from our current superstars, can you be our next one?

Are you hungry to succeed, driven to achieve and have tons of energy? Are you empathetic yet competitive, enjoy making a real difference and want to work in an industry that genuinely changes lives? 

Well joining Linq Healthcare Recruitment Specialists could be the start of an extremely rewarding career where you will be pushed to be the best within the industry and change the perception of the "typical" recruiter. 

We're a friendly, ambitious and high quality Healthcare Recruitment Specialist that partners with a variety of Healthcare organisations helping them to identify and recruit top healthcare talent in the market. We're extremely dedicated to every person we work with and pride ourselves on working tirelessly to match the best candidates to the best companies in our industry. Whilst the job is extremely rewarding both financially and professionally, this is not a 9-5 standard job and we have high expectations of anyone who joins us -

• You will be highly energised with a resilient positive outlook (no neg-heads here!), the job is demanding and you will be knocked back, you will have days when you wonder "why the hell did I decide to go into recruitment", but you'll have an awesome team to support you through the ups an downs! 
• You will need to have a strong work ethic, this job isn't a 9-5 role, you'll be speaking to clients before work and candidates after work, even sometimes taking time out of your weekend to speak with the candidate you know is the perfect match for your client! 
• You will want to be the best of the best in our industry, let's be honest recruiters have earned a bit of a bed rep and we enjoy proving naysayer's wrong and changing the perception of recruitment in our industry. 
• You will be competitive and enjoy beating personal bests, pushing for no.1, going the extra mile to book one more interview and standing tall in the face of adversity 
• You won't be afraid to challenge the norm, bringing creative ideas to the table, looking at new ways of working and how you can really make your mark in our industry 

Put off yet..... if not, you'll be in for some great rewards - 

• Unrivalled earning potential, £40 - 50k year 1, £60k - £70k year 2, £80k + year 3... 
• Fast track management programme for exceptional performers and multiple managerial routes to take 
• 1-on-1 training with the Directors of the business and tailored to your goals and ambitions (whether you're new to recruitment or experienced) and adapted to how you like to learn
• Fantastic market with continued growth, warm accounts, lots of opportunity to diversify into new markets & our candidates and clients are pretty awesome people
• Regular incentives - Monthly lunch clubs, annual top biller holiday, early finish every Friday to go and celebrate success 
• A company that genuinely wants you to succeed and be the best recruiter you can be

If you think you could be the next superstar within our industry then send us through a copy of your CV and lets arrange a Zoom / MS Teams / Video Chat of your choice to discuss further!