Job summary

We have an excellent opportunity for new staff to join our busy and friendly Maternity team at Luton and Dunstable Hospital as Maternity Support Workers.

Maternity Support Workers (MSW) provide direct delivery of clinical care to all women and babies accessing maternity services. They may be based in the inpatient areas, within specialist and integrated teams, or community hubs that work across the Bedfordshire area.

Band 3 MSWs may serve as a point of contact/support for women, babies, and their families and provide clinical, physical, psychological and emotional care and support. They provide appropriate information and, where necessary, signpost to wider support organisations.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

We do not offer virtual interviews for this post.

Interviews will be undertaken in 2 parts - an assessment centre on one day, and for successful assessment centre candidates - an interview will take place on a separate day.

Sponsorship is not available on this position

Main duties of the job

To work alongside and under direction of the midwife and other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure the safe and effective care of mothers and babies.

Maternity Support Workers will be required to assist in providing personal care for women, including: post operative care, venepuncture, recording of observations and obtaining microbiology specimens. A Maternity Support worker will assist the midwives and wider multidisciplinary team in care of the newborn. Newborn tasks will include: completing observations in line with local guidance, taking newborn blood spot samples and Jaundice Monitoring using Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer and planning care accordingly.

Responsibilities will include promoting healthy lifestyle for women including smoking cessation, exercise, diet and drug misuse in line with national recommendations and government initiatives.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as an Occupational Health Manager, based at Bedford Hospital.

This is a key clinical leadership role within the Occupational Health Service. You will lead the day-to-day delivery and continued development of the Bedford Hospital and wider cross site service, ensuring that staff, systems and resources are managed effectively and that employees receive a responsive, professional and high-quality service.

Working with the wider Occupational Health team, you will provide specialist clinical advice and support to managers and employees across the Trust. Your responsibilities will include management referrals, pre-placement health screening, immunisation and vaccination programmes, health surveillance, rehabilitation advice and support following workplace incidents.

You will help ensure that the service complies with occupational health legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and recognised good practice. You will also contribute to service improvement, audit, income generation and the delivery of occupational health services to external organisations.

We are looking for an experienced and approachable Occupational Health professional who can provide visible leadership, manage and develop a team and build effective working relationships across the organisation. You should be innovative, adaptable and committed to improving the experience of staff and service users.

Main duties of the job

You will combine leadership and operational management with a varied clinical caseload, including complex management referrals, clinical reviews, health surveillance, vaccinations, blood sampling and self-referrals. You will provide evidence-based advice on fitness for work, rehabilitation, workplace adjustments and occupational health risks, while maintaining confidential and accurate clinical records.

You will develop and supervise colleagues, support workforce planning, and contribute to policy development, audit and accreditation. Working with Human Resources, Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and other services, you will help manage workplace incidents and promote staff health.

You must be a first-level registered nurse with a recognised Occupational Health specialist nursing qualification, or equivalent, and substantial post-registration Occupational Health experience. You will need strong clinical judgement, current knowledge of occupational health, health surveillance and immunisation, and excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills. You should be organised, approachable and confident in managing complex cases, competing priorities and team development. You must also be able to travel between Trust sites when required.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per Annum depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

418-COR8329-HC

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description for full details of this role, duties and responsibilities. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1) To assist the Head of Occupational Health for Bedfordshire Hospitals to manage and develop the Occupational Health Service at BedfordHospital, ensuring there is effective use of departmental resources, including staff management (including skill mix issues). 2) To assist the Head of Occupational Health with manpower planning, recruitment, appraisal, personnel development plans and managingdisciplinary issues for the Occupational Health Department at Bedford Hospital. 3) To meet targets set for Income Generation, to work with the Deputy Director HR (Services) ensuring prices of services are regularly reviewed and that the service is marketed effectively. 4) To help manage the service level agreements to other local NHS Trusts and CCG's. 5) To maintain a high standard of leadership for the service, and keep abreast of developments within Occupational Health generally, ensuring all agreed policies are maintained and reviewed. 6) To ensure the continued development of all staff employed within the Bedford Occupational Health Service, by way of appropriate training andsupport. 7) To assist in the delivery of the Trust response to changes in legislation/good practice and provide professional advice to managers andemployees, both within and outside the Bedford Hospital NHS Trust in all aspects of Occupational Health within the environment, ensuring thatchanges in legislation with reference to Occupational Health issues, are developed and implemented in a timely manner. 8) To ensure that pre-employment health screening for all staff takes place, referring for medical examination as necessary. Advise managers ofcandidates fitness for specific jobs. 9) To ensure confidential Occupational Health records, both paper records and electronic, are maintained and safeguarded and full compliancewith the Data Protection Act. 10) To ensure all staff are offered the appropriate vaccinations/health surveillance for the purpose of protecting both themselves and others whilstat work. 11) To triage management referrals and ensure appointments are made for the appropriate Occupational Health professional in a timely manner. 12) To undertake a clinical workload. This will usually be a management referral caseload but will also include health surveillance; vaccinationsand blood taking; and self-referrals. 13) To ensure that all reported staff incidents/accidents are followed up with appropriate treatment/advice. 14) To advise both managers and staff in relation to the performance of Occupational Health related risk assessments. 15)To assist in monitoring and identifying patterns of sickness absence and work incidents/accidents, to enable the Head of Occupational Healthto report to the Health and Safety Committee where appropriate. Advise Managers and HR where levels cause concern. 16) To participate in the Hospitals induction programme. 17) To advise both Managers and staff on rehabilitation and re-settlement following long term sickness absence or repeated short-term sicknessabsence. 18) To represent the Occupational Health Service Team in discussions relating to Occupational Health issues. 19) To assist in the development of Trust wide Occupational Health Policies, impacting across the whole organisation. 21) To work with the Control of Infection Team in relation to preventative measures, infection control incidents and education of staff. 23) To assist in the improvement of the health of staff by appropriate Occupational Health interventions, based on an assessment of need for both the employer and employee. 24) To work with the Head of Occupational Health to ensure SEQOHS accreditation is attained, maintained and updated. 25) To ensure a programme of regular departmental audits (including MoHawk) are performed to ensure full compliance and best practice andadherence to occupational health protocols.

Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached job description for full details of this role, duties and responsibilities. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1) To assist the Head of Occupational Health for Bedfordshire Hospitals to manage and develop the Occupational Health Service at BedfordHospital, ensuring there is effective use of departmental resources, including staff management (including skill mix issues). 2) To assist the Head of Occupational Health with manpower planning, recruitment, appraisal, personnel development plans and managingdisciplinary issues for the Occupational Health Department at Bedford Hospital. 3) To meet targets set for Income Generation, to work with the Deputy Director HR (Services) ensuring prices of services are regularly reviewed and that the service is marketed effectively. 4) To help manage the service level agreements to other local NHS Trusts and CCG's. 5) To maintain a high standard of leadership for the service, and keep abreast of developments within Occupational Health generally, ensuring all agreed policies are maintained and reviewed. 6) To ensure the continued development of all staff employed within the Bedford Occupational Health Service, by way of appropriate training andsupport. 7) To assist in the delivery of the Trust response to changes in legislation/good practice and provide professional advice to managers andemployees, both within and outside the Bedford Hospital NHS Trust in all aspects of Occupational Health within the environment, ensuring thatchanges in legislation with reference to Occupational Health issues, are developed and implemented in a timely manner. 8) To ensure that pre-employment health screening for all staff takes place, referring for medical examination as necessary. Advise managers ofcandidates fitness for specific jobs. 9) To ensure confidential Occupational Health records, both paper records and electronic, are maintained and safeguarded and full compliancewith the Data Protection Act. 10) To ensure all staff are offered the appropriate vaccinations/health surveillance for the purpose of protecting both themselves and others whilstat work. 11) To triage management referrals and ensure appointments are made for the appropriate Occupational Health professional in a timely manner. 12) To undertake a clinical workload. This will usually be a management referral caseload but will also include health surveillance; vaccinationsand blood taking; and self-referrals. 13) To ensure that all reported staff incidents/accidents are followed up with appropriate treatment/advice. 14) To advise both managers and staff in relation to the performance of Occupational Health related risk assessments. 15)To assist in monitoring and identifying patterns of sickness absence and work incidents/accidents, to enable the Head of Occupational Healthto report to the Health and Safety Committee where appropriate. Advise Managers and HR where levels cause concern. 16) To participate in the Hospitals induction programme. 17) To advise both Managers and staff on rehabilitation and re-settlement following long term sickness absence or repeated short-term sicknessabsence. 18) To represent the Occupational Health Service Team in discussions relating to Occupational Health issues. 19) To assist in the development of Trust wide Occupational Health Policies, impacting across the whole organisation. 21) To work with the Control of Infection Team in relation to preventative measures, infection control incidents and education of staff. 23) To assist in the improvement of the health of staff by appropriate Occupational Health interventions, based on an assessment of need for both the employer and employee. 24) To work with the Head of Occupational Health to ensure SEQOHS accreditation is attained, maintained and updated. 25) To ensure a programme of regular departmental audits (including MoHawk) are performed to ensure full compliance and best practice andadherence to occupational health protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered nurse
• Recognised OH Specialist nurse qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification

Experience

Essential

• Good range of substantial experience in Occupational Health setting
• Experience of working in OH

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS and private industry as OHN

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of up to date occupational health and health and safety knowledge
• Knowledge of immunisations & vaccine schedules

Desirable

• Health surveillance Legislation and Programmes

Personal Skills

Essential

• Managing own workload and experience of managing others
• Good operational management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with staff at all levels of an organisation
• Ability to be analytical and use data to inform decisions

Desirable

• Practical OH skills, such as spirometry, phlebotomy etc.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nurse Recognised OH Specialist nurse qualification or equivalent Desirable Management qualification Recognised Health & Safety qualification Experience Essential Good range of substantial experience in Occupational Health setting Experience of working in OH Desirable Experience of working in NHS and private industry as OHN Knowledge Essential Evidence of up to date occupational health and health and safety knowledge Knowledge of immunisations & vaccine schedules Desirable Health surveillance Legislation and Programmes Personal Skills Essential Managing own workload and experience of managing others Good operational management skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with staff at all levels of an organisation Ability to be analytical and use data to inform decisions Desirable Practical OH skills, such as spirometry, phlebotomy etc.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint Four substantive Consultants in Trauma and Orthopaedics with an interest in trauma surgery, forming a dedicated trauma consultant team across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Two posts will be based at Bedford Hospital and two at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, including one Luton-based post with a trauma and paediatrics interest. All posts are cross-site and will support trauma care across Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, enthusiastic cross-site department of 21 orthopaedic consultants, delivering safe, high-qualityand effective trauma and orthopaedic care for patients across Bedfordshire and Luton. The successful candidates will bring broad traumaexpertise, work closely with consultantcolleaguesand contribute to a resilient seven-day trauma service.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist consultant trauma and orthopaedic care for adult and paediatric patients across the Trust.

Share responsibility with consultant colleagues for the management of trauma and orthopaedic patients requiring admission.

Undertake fracture clinics, virtual fracture clinics and trauma operating lists across Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable University Hospital.

Participate in the relevant on-call and weekend trauma operating arrangements for the appointed post, with base site and detailed job plan confirmed through appointment and job planning.

Support teaching and training of intermediate grade doctors, junior medical staff, nursingstaffand medical students.

Take an active role in clinical governance, audit, CPD and departmental development, including the ongoing development of cross-site trauma provision.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

416-GS-TO-292

Job locations

Bedford Hopsital

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

These four 10 PA substantive consultant posts will form the dedicated trauma consultant team for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The team will work cross-site, with two postsdesignatedas Bedford Hospital based and two postsdesignatedas Luton & Dunstable Hospital based. One Luton-based post includes an interest in trauma surgery and paediatrics.

All posts have a shared purpose: to provide high-quality consultant-led trauma and orthopaedic care across Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, contributing to safe,effectiveand resilient seven-day trauma provision.

Post closes: 01.11.26

Dearden Assessment: November (TBC)

AAC Date: 27.11.26

Job description Job responsibilities These four 10 PA substantive consultant posts will form the dedicated trauma consultant team for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The team will work cross-site, with two postsdesignatedas Bedford Hospital based and two postsdesignatedas Luton & Dunstable Hospital based. One Luton-based post includes an interest in trauma surgery and paediatrics. All posts have a shared purpose: to provide high-quality consultant-led trauma and orthopaedic care across Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, contributing to safe,effectiveand resilient seven-day trauma provision. Post closes: 01.11.26 Dearden Assessment: November (TBC) AAC Date: 27.11.26

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or Equivalent
• FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) or equivalent

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD,MA, Masters in Medical Education

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) - CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Comprehensive knowledge in Trauma and Orthopaedics and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems, both trauma and elective orthopaedics
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Knowledge and Experience in general trauma both for adults and children

Desirable

• Record of regular attendance at national specialty meetings in trauma surgery
• Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
• Knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and direct experience of audit

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine
• Implementation of evidence based guidelines
• Participation in relevant national audits

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Teaching

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
• Understands learner centred teaching
• Completed a Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Desirable

• Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff

Communication and language skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialities and support staff
• Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions

Management & administrative experience

Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to manage and lead department

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBChB or Equivalent FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) or equivalent Desirable Post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD,MA, Masters in Medical Education Registration Essential Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) - CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying) Clinical Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics Comprehensive knowledge in Trauma and Orthopaedics and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems, both trauma and elective orthopaedics Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Knowledge and Experience in general trauma both for adults and children Desirable Record of regular attendance at national specialty meetings in trauma surgery Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region Clinical Governance Essential Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance Knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and direct experience of audit Desirable Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine Implementation of evidence based guidelines Participation in relevant national audits Research Essential Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Desirable Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal Ability to supervise postgraduate research Teaching Essential Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students Understands learner centred teaching Completed a Teaching the Teachers or similar course Desirable Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff Communication and language skills Essential Excellent verbal and written skills in English Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialities and support staff Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions Management & administrative experience Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to manage and lead department Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hopsital

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hopsital

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a dynamic Locum Consultant in our Acute Medical Unit at Bedford Hospital which is part of the newly merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Innovation in the delivery of acute medical care is a key requirement of this role.

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term position to cover a short term gap within the team.

The appointee will work with colleagues to cover the Acute Medical Unit and the adjoining Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service, covering the SDEC inpatient clinic returns and referral reviews in SDEC Assessment area.The appointee may have to cover a General Medical Ward depending on service need. They will participate in an integrated on call medical rota which currently sits at 1 in 16 but may be subject to change in line with the 7 day working provision.

Main duties of the job

Provide a consultant based service to the patients attending the AAU/SDEC with most duties being "ward round and/or shop floor based" to ensure early consultant review and decision making.

The post holder will be expected to participate in AAU post ward rounds mornings starting at 0830 am with the view to complete the review of patients by 12:00 pm, where there is a dedicated MDT meeting taking place every day for discussion of every patients 'case and plan communication to all members of staff.

They will also be involved in a review or board rounds afternoons to address upcoming issues. Participation in speciality clinics will be planned as described by the timetable.

Carry out post take rounds, other ward rounds as necessary, outpatient clinics and hospital consultations.

Supervise junior medical staff and participate in the Multidisciplinary Team meetings where appropriate.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

416-GM-AAU-290B

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for full details of responsibilities and further information on the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description for full details of responsibilities and further information on the role.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice.

Desirable

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) / CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Qualifications

Essential

• oMedical Degree
• oMRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
• oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General/Acute Medicine

Clinical Effectiveness and governance

Essential

• oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• oParticipation in relevant local audits
• oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Desirable

• oParticipation in relevant national audits

Person Specification Registration Essential oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice. Desirable Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) / CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying) Qualifications Essential oMedical Degree oMRCP or equivalent Desirable oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Experience Essential oExcellent all round experience of DGH work oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General/Acute Medicine Clinical Effectiveness and governance Essential oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD oParticipation in relevant local audits oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. Desirable oParticipation in relevant national audits

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

To provide an excellent standard of typing to Clinicians within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service. This post requires the post holder to provide an efficient and comprehensive transcription typist and administration service to the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service and its clinical and nursing teams, ensuring that the work is prioritised according to the ever changing demands of the service. The post requires the ability to work on your own initiative, liaising with department secretaries for clarification when required.

Internal applicants: Please ensure you speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide an efficient transcription service. This will primarily be audio typing from digital dictation, processing letters transcribed by Dragon AI and Dict8, processing urgent Virtual Fracture Clinic letters and may include copy typing. The job will require typing, checking of letters at speed from dictation, topping and tailing letters and other tasks associated with the production and circulation of clinical correspondence.

2. To validate each dictation to ensure the patient details are correct by cross referencing the profiling window with the dictation.

3. To recognise inconsistencies and anomalies with dictations and escalate to the medical secretaries and Assistant Service Manager.

4. To maintain folders in date and time order unless otherwise instructed.

5. Observing strict confidentiality in all matters concerning patients and visitors.

6. Demonstrating and explaining practices and procedures to new, less experienced staff.

7. To be aware of Departmental Health and Safety requirements.

8. To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager commensurate with grade

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

A great opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Department for a full- time Patient Pathway Admin Clerk.

This post will require working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm with 1 hour lunch break.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Outpatient Department, working closely with our team of coordinators to ensure that all clinics are fully utilised and well managed, ensuring the Trust Access policy is followed.

To undertake this role, you will need to have a positive and proactive approach to work, have the ability to meet deadlines and be flexible in your approach when necessary.

You will also need have a strong team working ethic, able to work on your own initiative and have excellent communication skills. Patient confidentiality is imperative in this role and therefore the successful candidate would be expected to maintain this at all times.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

Come and join our dedicated team of Clinical Support Workers, where your compassion and commitment will help shape the experience of patients and their families.

As a CSW, you'll play a vital role in supporting our nursing teams to deliver high quality, person-centred care. You'll assist with day-to day tasks including:

Supporting patients with personal care and mobility.

Monitoring and recording observations (eg. temperature, pulse, respiration)

Providing emotional support and companionship.

Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

We are seeking individuals who are:

Caring, empathetic and reliable.

Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communicators and team players.

Willing to learn and develop new skills.

You will work at all times under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the shift and will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skilled acquired within the post.

You will be supported to achieve your Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment, which will give you the skills and knowledge needed to practice safe and compassionate care.

Local induction to learn procedures in your department.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of a registered nurse/nursing associate, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of care to patients. We are committed to providing a safe, clean and caring environment for all of our patients.

Clinical duties include tasks such as monitoring and recording observations, blood glucose checks, recording fluid intake and output, skin checks and venepuncture.

Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe environment for both staff and patients, adhering to infection control guidelines.

Supporting relatives and carers and escalating to a registered nurse as required.

Disposing of waste.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Pharmacy Receptionist to play a pivotal role within our modern, fully automated dispensary and distribution service. Based at our busy Pharmacy Reception, you will be at the heart of patient interaction, providing a welcoming first point of contact while working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider healthcare team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings a passion for innovation, and is dedicated to delivering an outstanding patient experience at every touchpoint.

Main duties of the job

1. Maintain and oversee the delivery of an efficient, effective and courteous reception service for patients and hospital staff, in line with dispensary procedures, responding promptly to queries from both patients and colleagues.

2. Contribute to the smooth management of workflow entering and leaving the dispensary, ensuring appropriate prioritisation and escalating issues to senior dispensary staff when required.

3. Ensure the Prescription Tracking System (PTS) is accurately updated so that it reflects the real-time workload within the dispensary.

4. Train, support and supervise volunteers and trainees working at the dispensary reception

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

Bedford Hospital is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a caring, compassionate, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Family Care Assistant (Band 3). This rewarding role is essential in providing support to patients and their families across a range of care settings within Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

As a Family Care Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, you will help create a welcoming and supportive environment, ensuring that every patient and their family are treated with dignity, kindness, and respect throughout their care journey.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and are seeking a fulfilling role within a supportive healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our dedicated team and help us provide the highest standard of care to patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

To support qualified staff in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to children and their families, ensuring that children and their parents or carers receive the highest possible standard of care while on the unit, under the supervision and guidance of trained professionals.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 6 radiographer to join our expanding team at this exciting time. Due to a relocation of services we have recently opened 2 brand new hybrid theatres within our new hospital wing - both with brand new imaging equipment. As the hub of the vascular services for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes these hybrid theatres undertake vascular intervention cases along with facilitating interventional radiology procedures.

The hybrid theatres support both vascular and interventional radiology procedures, offering a stimulating and progressive clinical environment. We are looking for a radiographer who is eager to contribute during this period of growth and innovation, and who brings experience in an additional imaging modality to support the rotational nature of the role.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a forward-thinking setting, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To competently undertake radiographic techniques, planning and prioritising own workload and acting in an advisory role when supervising other staff. To have an understanding of vascular imaging or cardiac imaging. To be able to maintain a high quality of work and complete consideration for the patient. To be a good example to and train radiographers, student radiographers and other health care workers and help them to develop into skilled considerate workers. To be responsible for a designated aspect of the Imaging Department. This is a rotational role within Imaging to include vascular and another speciality. The Trust has implemented a shift system and is moving towards fully 7 day working. Willingness to work within a flexible work pattern will be required.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

Join Our Dedicated Team of Clinical Support Workers

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Clinical Support Workers to join our elderly care wards at Bedford Hospital. This is a full-time position requiring day, night and weekend shifts.

All new starters will receive a comprehensive six-day induction and ongoing pastoral and practical support from our Recruitment and Education Support Assistants (RESAs). You will also receive guidance to complete your Care Certificate, developing the essential skills and knowledge to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Following induction and successful completion of your six-month probationary period, you will join our development programme to build your confidence, enhance your skills and progress in your role.

• Six-day induction: Comprehensive training to prepare you for your new role.
• Two-week supernumerary period: Work alongside experienced colleagues while familiarising yourself with your department, team and responsibilities.
• Local induction: Learn departmental procedures, processes and working practices.
• Ongoing RESA support: Regular contact during your first few weeks to help you settle into your role and ensure you feel supported.

We are committed to providing the training, guidance and support you need to succeed and deliver excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

Role Overview and Development

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing safe, compassionate and high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include personal care, delegated clinical tasks within your competence, and maintaining a clean, safe and supportive environment.

Development and Training

We are committed to helping you develop through a range of structured programmes:

• ACE Programme (within 6-12 months): Introduces the Trust's THRIVE values, focusing on teamwork, patient experience, wellbeing, resilience and quality improvement.
• BEACH Programme (within 6-12 months): Builds skills in recognising and escalating concerns about deteriorating patients.
• Care Certificate: Supported completion of the Practice Assessment Document (PAD) and 15 ESR learning modules, with guidance throughout.
• Disability Awareness Training: Promotes inclusive, person-centred care and understanding of a wide range of disabilities and impairments.

Induction and Support

You will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing support package, including:

• A two-week supernumerary period alongside experienced colleagues.
• Local departmental induction.
• Competency-based training and skill development.
• Regular one-to-one support with Recruitment and Education Support Assistants (RESAs).
• Access to the Clinical Support Worker Forum for learning and professional development.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our experienced and friendly team, supporting the delivery of a specialist Oncology and Haematology pharmacy service and the supply of aseptic products across the Trust.

The role would suit candidates with previous pharmacy experience. Experience of dispensing or handling chemotherapy medicines would be advantageous, although appropriate training and support will be provided.

The Pharmacy Department has recently completed an extensive Pharmacy Transformation Programme, including refurbishment of the department and the introduction of modern technology and systems. These include a Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system, automated robotic dispensing, controlled drug dispensing and e-Rostering, providing an innovative and efficient working environment.

The post holder will be required to participate in the dispensary late-evening, weekend and bank holiday rota, supporting the delivery of a safe, responsive and high-quality pharmacy service throughout the week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a range of pharmacy assistant duties and provide organisational and administrative support to senior colleagues within the Pharmacy Aseptic Supply Unit (ASU).

The role encompasses a varied range of duties and responsibilities, which will be determined by service requirements and operational demand. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate meticulous accuracy, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of customer care, while maintaining effective communication and strong interpersonal skills when working with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of outpatient services by delivering high-quality administrative support. Working at the heart of the patient pathway, they will manage a variety of tasks that ensure outpatient bookings are accurate, timely, and aligned with Government Access Targets.

A central part of the role involves using the electronic Referral System (eRS) to coordinate clinic schedules and maintain clear, well-organised appointment processes. The post holder will be responsible for collecting, entering, and updating essential patient data within computerised systems, ensuring that all information is accurate, complete, and up to date.

This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to providing a reliable and efficient service that supports both patients and clinical teams.

Main duties of the job

We are inviting applications from motivated individuals to join our team in delivering high-quality administrative support for outpatient bookings. The successful applicant will undertake a range of tasks to ensure the accurate and efficient management of outpatient appointments. This includes the use of the electronic Referral System (eRS) and effective coordination of clinic schedules.

The post holder will be expected to work in line with Government Access Targets, ensuring the accurate administration of patients' pathways. Duties will include collecting and inputting vital data into computerised systems, while ensuring all patient information is kept accurate and up-to-date.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Previous administrative/clerical experience
• Knowledge of patient record systems/databases with proven experience
• Excellent keyboard and IT skills, including experience of maintaining and administering databases
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive and professional approach at all levels
• Dependable, with a flexible attitude to work and the ability to adapt to service needs

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the NHS 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway
• Previous experience within healthcare services

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-COR8350-HC

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

• Accurate patient administration
• Adhere to Trust targets
• Data Quality
• To work strictly within the Governments Access targets for patients on an 18 week pathway.
• Ensure accurate coding of attendances is carries out in a timely manner.

Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities Accurate patient administration Adhere to Trust targets Data Quality To work strictly within the Governments Access targets for patients on an 18 week pathway. Ensure accurate coding of attendances is carries out in a timely manner.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of record systems/data bases
• Previous database management experience

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS Targets for 18 Weeks
• Working knowledge of Hospital Systems
• Experience of validation

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 3 GCSE'S, including English and Maths or equivalent
• Good standard of education

Experience

Essential

• Excellent comminucation skills - written and verbal
• Previous admin/clerical experience
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Good organisational skills
• Awareness of confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Previous admin experience

Personal skills

Essential

• Well-developed interpersonal skills - able to converse in a positive manner at all levels
• Ability to adapt to change within working situation
• Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative with limited supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Other

Essential

• Dependable with a flexible attitude to work

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of record systems/data bases Previous database management experience Desirable Awareness of NHS Targets for 18 Weeks Working knowledge of Hospital Systems Experience of validation Qualifications Essential Minimum of 3 GCSE'S, including English and Maths or equivalent Good standard of education Experience Essential Excellent comminucation skills - written and verbal Previous admin/clerical experience Advanced keyboard skills Good organisational skills Awareness of confidentiality issues Desirable Previous admin experience Personal skills Essential Well-developed interpersonal skills - able to converse in a positive manner at all levels Ability to adapt to change within working situation Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative with limited supervision Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Other Essential Dependable with a flexible attitude to work

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Would you like to work in a forward thinking Occupational Therapy service? We have exciting career development opportunities and the added benefit of being in the vibrant and diverse town of Luton.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and self-motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and innovative Complex Medicine team within the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This part time post is permanent and involves late shift and weekend working on a rota basis. You will have the chance to work across our four major ward areas which include Cardiology, Haematology, General medicine and Elderly care.

OccupationalTherapy plays an instrumental role in the exciting developments in the Trust and our team is growing. You will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the acute inpatient service. This includes patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. You will also have the opportunity to support students and apprentices alongside managing Band 5 Therapists and support staff.

Our Trust highly respects and values the importance of Occupational Therapists in the healthcare industry. As a result, we invest time in your training and development which includes our 'OT Aspiring to Excellence' sessions to share best practice.

Main duties of the job

• To perform advanced occupational therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis, formulate and deliver an appropriate, individualised treatment programme.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service/particular patient group, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior therapist is available if required. Clinical work is evaluated through regular clinical supervision with a specialist occupational therapist but day-to-day clinical work is not routinely reviewed.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To plan, supervise, educate and assess the performance of occupational therapy students on placement within the complex medicine wards. To work closely with the university and comply with all the standards required for the degree level qualification.
• Supported by the specialist occupational therapist, to design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice and improve service delivery with the specialist therapist. Make recommendations and occasionally implement changes to practice or service protocols, as agreed with the specialist occupational therapist.
• To deputise for the specialist occupational therapist in their absence, taking the lead role in the day-to-day operational management of the team.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist service? Are you organised, proactive and committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to patients?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Lead Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Homecare team. You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of an efficient, patient-focused growing Homecare service, helping patients receive specialist medicines safely, reliably and conveniently in their own homes.

Working closely with Pharmacists, Clinicians, Homecare providers and Pharmacy colleagues, you will support the Principal Pharmacy Technician with the coordination and the provision of Homecare services to patients. You will also manage the day to day running of the Homecare service and work closely with clinical teams to support the onboarding of patients onto Homecare, including counselling where appropriate.

You will need excellent organisational and communication skills, a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines. A commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and delivering a high standard of service is essential.

In return, you will join a supportive Pharmacy team where your contribution is valued, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills within the specialist area of Homecare and make a positive difference to patients every day.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician with the coordination and the provision of Homecare services to patients, in line with national standards, guidelines, local policy and procedures ensuring compliance with medicines legislation and MHRA requirements.
• To undertake day-to-day supervision and where appropriate, line management of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and admin/clerical staff who are working in Homecare.
• To support the delivery of KPIs for the Homecare service.
• Once certification achieved, to participate in the clinical screening/verification of homecare prescriptions utilising nationally recognised certification in line with departmental policy/SOPs.
• To be involved in cross site working groups to deliver the Pharmacy strategy, to improve practices at each of the Bedfordshire Hospital sites.
• To work directly with clinical teams to enhance the delivery of Homecare services, review and improve existing services in association with the Principal Pharmacy Technician.
• To work closely with the clinical teams to support the on boarding of patients onto the Homecare service and counsel them where appropriate.
• To act as the primary link between the clinical teams and Pharmacy to support cost saving initiatives such as biosimilar switches, generic switches and ongoing service development and refinement.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Job summary

Are you ready for a new challenge where you can make a real difference to patients, develop your skills and be part of a friendly, supportive team?

As our Homecare service continues to grow, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Homecare Coordinator to join our Pharmacy Homecare team across both Bedfordshire Hospital sites.

You will play a key role in coordinating the safe, efficient and timely supply of high-risk medicines to patients in their own homes. Working closely with Homecare providers, clinical teams and Pharmacy colleagues, you will coordinate and process Homecare prescriptions and generate orders, helping to provide a seamless service for patients.

You will also be a key point of contact for day-to-day queries, supporting the smooth running of the service, and colleagues within the Homecare team.

We are looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic and confident, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage their workload and meet deadlines. A genuine commitment to delivering a high-quality service and excellent patient experience is essential.

You will join a friendly, supportive and professional team, with comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

If you are ready for your next Pharmacy challenge and would like to play an important role in our growing Homecare service, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

1. To carry out a range of duties associated with the ordering and receipt of medicines provided through all suppliers and Homecare providers used by the Trust using the Pharmacy computer systems.

2. To support and assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician in the effective supply of medicine to patients via Homecare providers for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

3. In conjunction with the Principal Pharmacy Technician, to assist in the development of Homecare services for the safe and timely supply of medication to patients by establishing robust methods of managing workflow.

4. To coordinate the day-to-day running of the Homecare service and act as a point of contact for any escalation to the Senior Leadership/Management team, in the absence of the Principal Pharmacy Technician and Lead Homecare Technician.

5. Provide administrative support to the ASU team in coordinating Homecare prescriptions for patients treated on the chemotherapy unit

6. Provide administrative support to various clinical teams that use Homecare to streamline prescription management and processing

7. To lead all prescription management within Homecare, maintaining fluidity between clinics and the Homecare team to ensure a consistent and manageable workflow.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Medication Safety & Governance Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Medicines Use, Safety, Governance and Quality team within the Pharmacy Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are a dynamic and compassionate team who collectively aspire to deliver a safe and effective service for our staff and patients, in line with our Trust objectives.

The post-holder will form part of the medication safety team, working closely with the Medication Safety Officer, Medication Safety Matron and wider patient safety team, providing expert clinical input trust-wide to support the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines across the Trust. The post holder will play a key role in driving quality improvement, governance and service development.

Main duties of the job

Support the Principal Pharmacist - Medication Safety and Governance (Medication Safety Officer) to improve medicaiton error incident reporting and learning within the Trust and coordinating, monitoring and auditing the required actions to ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission criteria

Actively support the Principal Pharmacist - Medication Safety and Governance (Medication Safety Officer), to improve medication safety within the trust and to ensure good clinical governance, audit and risk management within medicines management activities

Plan, develop, coordinate and audit the impact of medicines safety initiatives across the Trust. This will involve close working with other members of the multidisciplinary patient safety team.

Be a key member of the Pharmacy Clinical Governance Meetings, Pharmacy Weekly and Monthly incident Meetings

Provide support and advice on medicines related Patient safety incident response framework (PSIRF) actions, ensuring any agreed plans or areas of concern are fully integrated into the overall Quality Management System within Pharmacy

Support the running of the Trust Medicines Safety Committee (MSC), including reporting output of designated subgroups; to produce Trust wide medicines safety communication and to assist with the Trust PSIRF agenda work streams

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive experienced nurse to provide active care and treatment for people who develop lymphoedema as a result of their cancer treatment.

You will hold a 1st degree in nursing and have or commit to undertaking a qualification in lymphoedema management.

You will be an advocate for adopting an enabling approach and be well versed in the principles of self arrangement to support patients to live well with lymphoedema.

The post will be based at Keech Hospice, Great Bramingham Lane, Luton,LU3 3NT.

Point of contact for any further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Sue Plummer,Interim Project Lead for Cancer, EOL and Palliative Care

Acting Deputy Head of Nursing Cancer and Palliative Care

Mobile 07976416757

Main duties of the job

To assess and treat patients with Secondary Lymphoedema due to cancer or it's treatment, who may have complex and/or chronic presentations. The Lymphoedema Service is predominantly clinic-based but also includes in-patient ward cover within time constraints set by previously arranged appointments with the patients attending the clinic.

To apply developed assessment, analytical and clinical reasoning skills in evaluating the patients' condition and in progressing and executing appropriate treatment plans and maintaining records.

To apply practical therapeutic skills in Manual Lymphatic drainage and Complex Decongestion Therapy, as taught by a British Lymphology Society approved body; to fit support hosiery

To represent the Lymphoedema Service, giving specialised advice to M.D.T. members when required

To participate in the efficient running of the Lymphoedema Service

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

418-CAN27784-EH-A

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable

Lewsey road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilites

To provide appropriate treatment to patients Secondary Lymphoedema due to cancer or its treatment, referred by members of the M.D.T to the Lymphoedema Clinic

To maintain links with other Lymphoedema Services and to attend regional meetings of the British Lymphology Society

To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time

To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and that of more junior staff

To undertake the comprehensive specialist assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills

To formulate an appropriate, individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills, setting objectives, timed goals and ensuring treatment progression with a variety of manual and treatment techniques

To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of the Lymphoedema Service and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

To be prepared to contribute to the development of the service.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties, as an autonomous practitioner.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.

To evaluate patient progress, re-assessing and altering treatment programmes as appropriate.

To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.

To be responsible for the provision and ordering of appropriate equipment to meet the patients functional needs.

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appropriate equipment, gym equipment and patient appliances and aids.

To communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to patients, carers and members of the MDT, overcoming barriers to communication such as e.g. aphasia, language difficulties, or deafness.

Professional ResponsibilitiesTo keep up to date with relevant developments within the field of Lymphoedema, disseminating information and ensuring that practice is based on the best available evidence

To be a resource for advice to colleagues working in other clinical areas

To comply with the NMC & BLS guidelines for professional practice

To comply with national and local policies and procedures.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and carers and contribute to the provision of a service that is sensitive to these needs.

To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior therapists.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practise through CPD activities, maintaining a portfolio to reflect this.

To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review. This may be inter- or intra-professionally.To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit. To be involved with research into specific areas of practice and service delivery as part of MDT audit and departmental research activities.

Clinical Governance

To be responsible and accountable for ensuring that all staff under your direction comply with Trust Infection Control policies and clinical guidelines.

To participate in audit / research projects relevant to Lymphoedema and / or multidisciplinary services, supporting the dissemination of findings at a local level.

To demonstrate understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to Health & Social Care and your clinical area, and their impact on service provision.

To demonstrate skills in critical analysis of research and evidence and share/apply the findings.

To participate in the development and review of standards, policies and procedures.

Organisational

To ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional and Trust standards of practice.

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment by patients and by junior and student therapists, through teaching, training and supervision of practice.

To comply with all Trust and departmental policies

CommunicationTo communicate effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, about patient issues, in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care; writing to General Practitioners etc

To communicate effectively with patients and carers in order to maximise therapeutic outcomes, and to ensure understanding of the condition. Communication skills in persuasion, motivation and explanation will be used. Barriers to effective communication will occasionally be encountered e.g. hearing loss

To assess capacity, gain consent and have ability to work within a legal framework and to support other staff to do likewise.

To liaise with other professionals, requesting investigations to assist with diagnosis.

To establish effective communication with patients and carers to gain their active participation in the development and progress of the Therapy treatment plan, including setting of realistic goals

To ensure that required activity data is recorded and that relevant personal and departmental records are maintained.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilites To provide appropriate treatment to patients Secondary Lymphoedema due to cancer or its treatment, referred by members of the M.D.T to the Lymphoedema Clinic To maintain links with other Lymphoedema Services and to attend regional meetings of the British Lymphology Society To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and that of more junior staff To undertake the comprehensive specialist assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills To formulate an appropriate, individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills, setting objectives, timed goals and ensuring treatment progression with a variety of manual and treatment techniques To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of the Lymphoedema Service and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To be prepared to contribute to the development of the service. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties, as an autonomous practitioner. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. To evaluate patient progress, re-assessing and altering treatment programmes as appropriate. To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload. To be responsible for the provision and ordering of appropriate equipment to meet the patients functional needs. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appropriate equipment, gym equipment and patient appliances and aids. To communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to patients, carers and members of the MDT, overcoming barriers to communication such as e.g. aphasia, language difficulties, or deafness. Professional ResponsibilitiesTo keep up to date with relevant developments within the field of Lymphoedema, disseminating information and ensuring that practice is based on the best available evidence To be a resource for advice to colleagues working in other clinical areas To comply with the NMC & BLS guidelines for professional practice To comply with national and local policies and procedures. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and carers and contribute to the provision of a service that is sensitive to these needs. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior therapists. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practise through CPD activities, maintaining a portfolio to reflect this. To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review. This may be inter- or intra-professionally.To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit. To be involved with research into specific areas of practice and service delivery as part of MDT audit and departmental research activities. Clinical Governance To be responsible and accountable for ensuring that all staff under your direction comply with Trust Infection Control policies and clinical guidelines. To participate in audit / research projects relevant to Lymphoedema and / or multidisciplinary services, supporting the dissemination of findings at a local level. To demonstrate understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to Health & Social Care and your clinical area, and their impact on service provision. To demonstrate skills in critical analysis of research and evidence and share/apply the findings. To participate in the development and review of standards, policies and procedures. Organisational To ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional and Trust standards of practice. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment by patients and by junior and student therapists, through teaching, training and supervision of practice. To comply with all Trust and departmental policies CommunicationTo communicate effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, about patient issues, in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care; writing to General Practitioners etc To communicate effectively with patients and carers in order to maximise therapeutic outcomes, and to ensure understanding of the condition. Communication skills in persuasion, motivation and explanation will be used. Barriers to effective communication will occasionally be encountered e.g. hearing loss To assess capacity, gain consent and have ability to work within a legal framework and to support other staff to do likewise. To liaise with other professionals, requesting investigations to assist with diagnosis. To establish effective communication with patients and carers to gain their active participation in the development and progress of the Therapy treatment plan, including setting of realistic goals To ensure that required activity data is recorded and that relevant personal and departmental records are maintained.

Person Specification

application and interview

Essential

• RGN 3 years post reg
• oQualified to Degree level or equivalent - willing to do post graduate courses / training
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Advanced course in lymphoedema management
• Post graduate modules (e.g. Masters level or equivalent) relevant to cancer care, or vascular care, leadership, service improvement
• Minimum of 1 year post registration experience in or linked to this speciality

interview

Essential

• oExperience of recent effective team working
• oExperience of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice

Desirable

• oParticipation in service development and change management

interview

Essential

• oExperience of applying the principles of Clinical Governance within Practice

interview

Essential

• oExperience of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice

Desirable

• oFacilitating training and education

Person Specification application and interview Essential RGN 3 years post reg oQualified to Degree level or equivalent - willing to do post graduate courses / training oEvidence of continuing professional development Desirable Advanced course in lymphoedema management Post graduate modules (e.g. Masters level or equivalent) relevant to cancer care, or vascular care, leadership, service improvement Minimum of 1 year post registration experience in or linked to this speciality interview Essential oExperience of recent effective team working oExperience of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice Desirable oParticipation in service development and change management interview Essential oExperience of applying the principles of Clinical Governance within Practice interview Essential oExperience of undertaking clinical audit and/or research in clinical practice Desirable oFacilitating training and education

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable

Lewsey road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable

Lewsey road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

To provide advanced levels of autonomous nursing practice to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer patients by acting within the parameters of the NMC code of professional conduct and trust guidelines. To provide a service that meets the needs of patients attending the Emergency Department with acute minor injuries and minor illnesses. This will involve the provision of holistic healthcare for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations using advanced nursing skills. The post holder may take managerial control of the department when required and will take responsibility for specific senior management roles.

If you are applying for a secondment opportunity please speak to your Line Manager first and visit your Trust's Secondment Policy.

Main duties of the job

• Using an evidence based approach, assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients with minor injuries and illnesses as an autonomous practitioner, including prescribing where necessary.
• Work in a collaborative manner with other members of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring seamless service delivery for patients.
• Be able to plan own workload in an organised and effective manner whilst having an overall awareness of departmental need and adjusting working needs accordingly
• To provide clinical advice and leadership to the relevant nursing teams, colleagues and managers as requested.
• To act as a role model and expert resource including in assisting to develop nursing roles according to service development and evolving models of care.
• To lead by example ensuring that care is compassionate and caring at all times in line with the trust values.
• To act as a champion for the minor injury team, proactively liaising with Emergency Department colleagues, advocating an exceptional minor injury provision that is effective and responsive and that patients and clinicians experience a high standard of communication, care and continuity.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

An opportunity has arisen to become a member of the Facilities Helpdesk team. The post is a permanent position.

The hours of work are on a three week rolling rota

8am to 4pm week 1,

09.30 to 17.30 week 2

11am to 7pm week 3

You will be working in a small call centre environment dealing with Bed Maintenance and various types of transport requests from the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

Log Bed Maintenance calls to appropriate contractor

Book Discharge transport with approprite provider

Booking Couriers and Taxi for Trust

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

The Paediatric Emergency Department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity of a 9 month secondment/fixed term contract.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK WITH YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER IN ADVANCE OF APPLYING AND THAT YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO UNDERTAKE A SECONDMENT. REFER TO THE SECONDMENT POLICY IN ADVANCE OF APPLYING.

The Paediatric Emergency Department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is in a busy district general hospital seeing over 27,500 children per year. The service offers a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department located adjacent to our Adult Emergency Department. The new department includes a paediatric HDU room and CAMHS room.

Our successful applicants will benefit from the internal and external courses, including ED Trauma course, PILS among many other opportunities. The applicant will gain support from our senior team and our practice development team.

Main duties of the job

• To assist with the management of the nursing team, under the direction of the ward Manager/ Matron.
• Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.
• Participate in clinical training including teaching and supervision of new staff, unqualified staff and student nurses in the ward environment.
• Ensure work with the Trust /unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.

For further detail please refer to attached Job Description

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

To act as a specialist recovery practitioner, providing post-operative support for patients across services including elective surgery, emergency care, and maternity.

The post holder is accountable for the provision, organisation, and delivery of patient care within their scope of responsibility and assessed competencies. They will contribute to the development and delivery of safe post-operative care, working across Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust Theatres, Maternity, and community services, including the laser unit, OMF, MRI, and supporting acute pain management. The role also includes providing effective mentorship and supervision, and participating in the education and training of nursing staff. The post holder will ensure that safe, efficient, and timely individualised care is delivered in line with local and national standards.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties

• Work as a skilled member of the recovery team, undertaking nursing duties within the recovery area and delivering the highest standard of patient care.

• Develop and maintain the clinical skills and knowledge required to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care.

• Participate in monitoring and maintaining standards in line with clinic policies and procedures, including the daily checking and secure management of controlled drugs.

• Communicate effectively and responsibly with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.

• Maintain accurate, legible written and electronic records of care, ensuring patient safety, privacy, and dignity at all times

Skills & Experience

• RGN / ODP-qualified practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration.

• Strong understanding of the post-operative needs of patients and service users.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt within a team environment.

• Highly motivated, punctual, adaptable, and consistently maintains a professional image

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson looking to develop your career within the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust could be an excellent next step for you.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Bedford Hospital. The role involves carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services and equipment. Participation in the on-call rota and the ability to work overtime are essential requirements. Please note that, due to on-call commitments, you must live within 30 minutes of the site.

Our Maintenance Team--covering electrical, mechanical and building trades--is responsible for maintaining the Trust's properties and equipment. We are a customer-focused department committed to delivering a high-quality service, with teamwork, respect and integrity at the heart of everything we do.

While we offer strong learning and development support, you will need to bring key skills and experience to succeed in this role, including:

• Time-served electrician (or equivalent experience)

• A recognised qualification in a relevant electrical discipline

• Solid experience within maintenance or service industries

Main duties of the job

Note: Previous applicants please don't apply.

This post is not eligible for sponsorship.

Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson looking to develop your career within the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust could be an excellent next step for you.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Bedford Hospital. The role involves carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services and equipment. Participation in the on-call rota and the ability to work overtime are essential requirements. Please note that, due to on-call commitments, you must live within 30 minutes of the site.

Our Maintenance Team--covering electrical, mechanical and building trades--is responsible for maintaining the Trust's properties and equipment. We are a customer-focused department committed to delivering a high-quality service, with teamwork, respect and integrity at the heart of everything we do.

While we offer strong learning and development support, you will need to bring key skills and experience to succeed in this role, including:

• Time-served electrician (or equivalent experience)

• A recognised qualification in a relevant electrical discipline

• Solid experience within maintenance or service industries

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

We are pleased to invite applications for the role of Paediatric Allergy & Asthma CNSat the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, knowledgeable, dynamic and enthusiastic Paediatric Nurse to lead and grow our allergy provision.

The successful candidate will be will understand the complexities of looking after a child with allergies and asthma. They will be expected to facilitate the multidisciplinary team and provide education for the wider nursing and medical team; they will have a proven track record in leadership and change management.

With support from the lead Consultants, Paediatric Deputy Head Nurse and the wider CNS team, the successful candidate will be in a good position to expand their own skills and experience whilst developing the service to deliver family centred care.

The role requires working 4 x 7.5 hour shifts Monday-Friday with 80% focus on allergy and 20% focus on asthma.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Deputy Head Nurse, Marva Desir - 01582 497105

Main duties of the job

Facilitate the MDT and provide education to the wider nursing and medical team.

Performing skin prick testing and reporting results to MDT

Performing and interpreting spirometry results

Educating families using evidence based approach

Participate in MDT meetings. Work with the MDT team to develop and conduct allergy clinical nurse specialist clinics.

Support research studies within the allergy service

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

418-PAED75576-EH

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is the lead nurse for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes for care for patients with complex allergies using agreed guidelines and protocols in conjunction with the multi-professional team.

Responsible for performing and interpreting skin prick testing and reporting the results to the multi-professional team. Alongside teaching and training colleagues this procedure.

Responsible for performing and interpreting spirometry results, liaising with the multi-professional team on treatment plans as necessary. Alongside teaching and training colleagues this procedure.

Responsible for educating families using evidence based practice, ensuring this is relevant and up to date.

Responsible for performing food challenges using agreed protocols. Treating patients undergoing food challenges who have allergic reactions/anaphylaxis according to agreed protocols.

Teaching updates on allergy and anaphylaxis for the Paediatric nursing directorate.

Actively supporting research studies within the Allergy service.

Teaching anaphylaxis management to families, consultants and carers using evidence based practice ensuring this is relevant and up to date.Participation in MDT meetings on and off site as required

Working acutely on the paediatric wards during busy periods or where resilience is needed.

Develop and implement a positive transition programme for young people with allergies.

Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to develop and conduct Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist clinics.

Prescribes within trust policy for non-medical prescribers as outlined in the Trust`s prescribing policy.

Take an active part in developing the business plans for the paediatric allergy service.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is the lead nurse for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes for care for patients with complex allergies using agreed guidelines and protocols in conjunction with the multi-professional team. Responsible for performing and interpreting skin prick testing and reporting the results to the multi-professional team. Alongside teaching and training colleagues this procedure. Responsible for performing and interpreting spirometry results, liaising with the multi-professional team on treatment plans as necessary. Alongside teaching and training colleagues this procedure. Responsible for educating families using evidence based practice, ensuring this is relevant and up to date. Responsible for performing food challenges using agreed protocols. Treating patients undergoing food challenges who have allergic reactions/anaphylaxis according to agreed protocols. Teaching updates on allergy and anaphylaxis for the Paediatric nursing directorate. Actively supporting research studies within the Allergy service. Teaching anaphylaxis management to families, consultants and carers using evidence based practice ensuring this is relevant and up to date.Participation in MDT meetings on and off site as required Working acutely on the paediatric wards during busy periods or where resilience is needed. Develop and implement a positive transition programme for young people with allergies. Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to develop and conduct Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist clinics. Prescribes within trust policy for non-medical prescribers as outlined in the Trust`s prescribing policy. Take an active part in developing the business plans for the paediatric allergy service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive clinical experience across a broad spectrum of paediatric specialities
• oAbility to practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• oExperience of caring for children and young people with allergies.
• oExtensive experience of autonomous working
• oExperience of working in specialist clinics oManagerial experience within a Children's Outpatient setting

Desirable

• oStandard setting and audit
• oExperience of writing for publication
• oExperience of supervision of junior staff

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding the principles of disease related paediatric allergy
• oPresentation skills
• oUnderstanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times

Personal Skills

Essential

• oAbility to actively listen to patients and families oAbility to teach children, parents and professionals
• oAbility to give complex, distressing information using a variety of age appropriate styles with sensitivity.
• oLeadership skills
• oIT skills
• oAwareness of research and audit oAnalytical skills
• oConfident in Paediatric Skin Prick Testing and management of anaphylaxis

Desirable

• oAdvanced communication training

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN child or equivalent MSPP or equivalent
• Paediatric Allergy specific training 1 (PAT1) RCPCH
• Tier 3 Asthma training

Desirable

• Masters Degree
• Non medical prescribing or working towards
• BSACI Member

Person Specification Experience Essential oExtensive clinical experience across a broad spectrum of paediatric specialities oAbility to practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct oExperience of caring for children and young people with allergies. oExtensive experience of autonomous working oExperience of working in specialist clinics oManagerial experience within a Children's Outpatient setting Desirable oStandard setting and audit oExperience of writing for publication oExperience of supervision of junior staff Knowledge Essential oUnderstanding the principles of disease related paediatric allergy oPresentation skills oUnderstanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times Personal Skills Essential oAbility to actively listen to patients and families oAbility to teach children, parents and professionals oAbility to give complex, distressing information using a variety of age appropriate styles with sensitivity. oLeadership skills oIT skills oAwareness of research and audit oAnalytical skills oConfident in Paediatric Skin Prick Testing and management of anaphylaxis Desirable oAdvanced communication training Qualifications Essential RSCN/RN child or equivalent MSPP or equivalent Paediatric Allergy specific training 1 (PAT1) RCPCH Tier 3 Asthma training Desirable Masters Degree Non medical prescribing or working towards BSACI Member

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is a 12 month post appointment, potentially extendable by another 12 months. The successful applicant will be part of a team of seven consultant cardiologists, and will be based at Bedford Hospital. The general cardiology workload is shared, but all cardiologists have sub-specialty interests and the appointee would be expected to be skilled at performing diagnostic coronary angiography and coronary intervention. There would be the opportunity to also contribute to the pacing service, if the candidate had the appropriate experience.

he new appointee will be expected to be responsible for ward cover on a 1 in 7 rota when there will be minimal other clinical duties. This post involves care for cardiology patients only and has no general medicine component.

Currently we have one catheter laboratory on the Bedford site in which diagnostic angiography, PCI and pacing take place. There is a sixteen bedded Cardiac Care Unit. We provide a senior ward round seven days a week. There is a one in seven weekend morning-only rota for ward rounds on the coronary care unit and to see new admissions with cardiology problems referred by the general medical consultants.

We have well established links with Papworth Hospital as our local tertiary centre which is thirty miles away.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will work closely with the seven existing cardiology consultants in providing the full range of cardiology services, including diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients. He/she will be highly skilled in the management of adult heart disease but in particular PCI with use of adjunctive imaging technologies (IFR, FFR, IVUS and OCT).

The consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate. He/she will provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.

The appointee will need to be non-resident on call following their interventional sessions and may be required to participate in a Cardiology emergency rota at Bedford Hospital which may, in future, include consultants and specialty doctors at Luton & Dunstable Hospital.

He/she should contribute to the activity of the department and take on other roles and responsibilities as required. Attendance at Cardiology management meeting, where strategic and operational issues relating to the wider department are addressed. In addition there is a weekly meeting of consultant cardiologists with the business manager, a monthly cardiology clinical governance meeting, a quarterly Department of Medicine Audit meeting and a monthly meeting of the Medical Staff Committee.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

416-GM-CARD-291

Job locations

Bedford

South Wing Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist PCI services and general cardiology to patients of Bedford Hospital pending a substantive cardiology appointment.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist PCI services and general cardiology to patients of Bedford Hospital pending a substantive cardiology appointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMedical Degree
• oFull MRCP

Desirable

• oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential

• oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)

Desirable

• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR - portfolio pathway

Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• oExperience of guideline appraisal
• oParticipation in relevant local audits
• oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable

• oParticipation in relevant national audits

Teaching

Essential

• oKnowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

• oHas attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
• oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in PCI including adjunctive imaging technology.
• oEvidence of training brady pacing
• oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Personal Skills

Essential

• oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• oLeadership Skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMedical Degree oFull MRCP Desirable oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Registration Essential oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) Desirable oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR - portfolio pathway Clinical effectiveness Essential oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD oExperience of guideline appraisal oParticipation in relevant local audits oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research Desirable oParticipation in relevant national audits Teaching Essential oKnowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students Desirable oHas attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course Clinical Experience Essential oExcellent all round experience of DGH work oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in PCI including adjunctive imaging technology. oEvidence of training brady pacing oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision. Personal Skills Essential oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills oLeadership Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford

South Wing Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford

South Wing Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)