Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of the current post holder to lead in the management of the Fresh Hair Wig salon located within the Cancer Centre, Royal Stoke and chemotherapy treatment unit at County Hospital.
The Fresh Hair service provides practical help and support to those affected by Clinical & Medical hair loss.
The post holder must be passionate towards maintaining the high standards of service that have been achieved to date along with the ability to lead by example.
The post holder will be passionate about......
A small summary of the essential criteria...i.e City and Guilds, experience running a salon....
Main duties of the job
To supervise the day to day running of the Trust's wig fitting service, ensuring that the salon's service provides excellent customer care and patient experience including supporting the needs of the clients and their families. Working closely with the Directorate Management Team and external representatives to ensure that the service works effectively.
Essential Criteria;
A recognised qualification in hairdressing to level 3.
Experience in the running of a hairdressing service.
Wig fitting, styling experience.
The ability to support the emotional impact that hair loss has upon service users and staff.
Confidence to advise and liaise with, G.P's and other clinic/external queries.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSE's A-C (or equivalent) including Maths and English
- CGLI basic and advanced hairdressing
- Basic counselling course
- Wig fitting course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years salon management experience or equivalent
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Wig fitting experience
- Knowledge of health and wellbeing issues
- Understanding of holistic patient care
- Basic knowledge of relevant cancer treatments and interventions
- Basic understanding of the health and social care environment
Desirable
- Experience in the use of data management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to use own initiative.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage large volumes of work with very fast turnaround
- Ability to work with confidential information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSE's A-C (or equivalent) including Maths and English
- CGLI basic and advanced hairdressing
- Basic counselling course
- Wig fitting course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years salon management experience or equivalent
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Wig fitting experience
- Knowledge of health and wellbeing issues
- Understanding of holistic patient care
- Basic knowledge of relevant cancer treatments and interventions
- Basic understanding of the health and social care environment
Desirable
- Experience in the use of data management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to use own initiative.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage large volumes of work with very fast turnaround
- Ability to work with confidential information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
