Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a developing service and make a real difference to patients by supporting timely access to care, reducing avoidable hospital admissions enabling people to remain well within their usual place of residence and strengthening integrated working across health and care partners.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Appropriate Professional Registration
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Allied health professional/Health related subject.
• Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialised knowledge in discipline to ensure effective and accurate triage and assessment of patients
• Significant experience in working in an MDT environment, liaising with multiple service providers ensuring appropriate care provision and planning
• Post degree learning and experience in relevant area
• Evidence of leadership experience and learning

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leyland House

Leyland

PR26 6TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working at the Chorley inpatient unit offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive and dynamic team committed to delivering excellence in mental health care.For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the post please see the attached Job Description an Person Specification or speak with the recruitment lead.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
• Post graduate qualification or experience
• Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these
• Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983 & Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduation experience in mental health nursing
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
• Experience of interacting therapeutically with distress and /or disturbed individuals

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley & South Ribble Hospital

Chorley

PR7 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site

Desirable

• Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site

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.

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Ormskirk

Lancashire

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We are seeking an experienced medical leader who can demonstrate:

• Specialist registration and experience as a General Practitioner.
• Significant experience of working with community services.
• A strong track record of delivering improvements in quality, patient safety and patient experience.
• Experience of working at senior level across complex healthcare organisations and systems.
• Exceptional leadership, engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience of managing change and leading service transformation.
• A commitment to developing community medical services.
• Strong partnership working skills across health, social care and voluntary sector organisations.
• The ability to inspire teams and create a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

You will be a credible practitioner and leader within community services and a passion for delivering outstanding care for patients and communities.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as General practitioner with the General Medical Council
• Satisfactory record of continuous professional development
• Experience of clinical leadership and of participation in service development opportunities

Desirable

• Management qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• A current or previous management role

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage own patient list.
• To work as part of a team but to also act autonomously within the clinical setting
• Promote good public relations with patients
• Accountable for own actions
• Responsible for personal effective time management and organisational skills
• Work without direct supervision reporting to the Phlebotomy Service Lead
• Responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others
• Work unsupervised
• Report accidents or incidents (to patients or self) which occur whilst on duty to the care manager.
• Complete appropriate forms as soon as possible and participate in any investigations as necessary
• Report any complaints to the Phlebotomy Service Lead and participate in any investigation as necessary

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safe collection of routine venous blood samples from patients as requested by doctor and\or nurses in line with Trust Policy
• Prepare blood samples for transport ensuring stability and safety
• To make informed decisions relating to patient care and safety
• To comply with identified operational procedures regarding blood sample collection
• To adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety at Work Policy
• To ensure that own phlebotomy trolley is cleaned thoroughly and restocked with consumables by completion of duty.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with the Trusts policy on documentation in relation to recording of blood tests etc., including data entry onto computer systems as required
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• To undertake such other agreed duties as may be appropriate to the post for the efficient provision of the service.
• To maintain appropriate ordering of equipment and ensure same is fit for purpose
• To ensure Line Manager is kept informed regarding absence due to sickness, as soon as possible
• To provide Line Manager with a minimum four weeks notice for any annual leave requests
• To ensure effective communications with Line Manager
• To attend regular team meetings in order to share knowledge, ideas and acknowledge any developments\changes that impact upon the phlebotomists role

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• To participate in continuing education and to implement evidence-based practice
• To assist the Senior Phlebotomist in the training and supervision of new staff members in accordance with the training policies.
• To act as support to other members of staff.
• To engage in additional training to meet the changing demands of phlebotomy clinics
• Attend necessary mandatory training as identified by the Trust

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• To identify and manage clinical risk and to report concerns to line manager.
• To participate in data collection for audit purposes relating to the phlebotomy service
• To ensure relevant research and audit outcomes are implemented in practice

GENERAL DUTIES

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures:

• To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
• To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
• To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trust corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.
• To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently, and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldicott principles.
• The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
• All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients, and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, and gender or employment status.
• You will be expected to undertake the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To ensure that when creating, managing, and sharing information records it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines. All employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining data quality, ensuring that records are legible and attributable and that the record keeping is contemporaneous
• In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
• To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)
• The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site.
• The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trusts continued organisational development.
• To adhere to the NHS Constitution and its principles and values. You must be aware of your Duty of Candour which means that you must be open and honest during your employment and if you see something wrong, you must raise it. You must read the NHS Constitution in full and can download this from the Trusts intranet site or thegov.ukwebsite. Hard copies are available from the HR Department on request.
• The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Be able and willing to study to NVQ Level 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Have previous experience working with the public on a oneto-one basis

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting
• Previous Phlebotomy Experience

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to learn, to be able to pass the phlebotomy competency assessment
• Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with minimum of supervision
• Maintain a flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Willing to learn new skills and develop professionally

Other

Essential

• Able to travel between Trust sites
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provision of care & service delivery

• Provide high quality and current evidence based medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice and, where necessary and relevant, patients from other gtd healthcare managed services.
• Provide all GP services required as part of the GMS Contract held between gtd healthcare and commissioners.
• Undertake all necessary and relevant paperwork associated with the provision of medical services.
• Operate as part of a wider networked clinical team with partner practices for peer development, peer support and provision of relevant services.
• Undertake surgeries during extended hours in accordance with the access needs of the practice population and the contractual obligation of the practice.
• Provide support to other clinical professionals within the practice, e.g. Advanced Nurse Practitioner, practice nurses.

Clinical and service development

• Support the achievement of QOF targets, taking a lead on a specific clinical area where appropriate.
• Actively participate in the development of services in the practices that meet the needs of the practices patient population and maximise the opportunities of new enhanced services.
• Work as an integral member of the practice team, contributing to the efficient and effective running of the practice.
• Support, where necessary, the implementation of change within the practice.
• Undertake clinical audits as required.
• Participate in individual and practice reviews as a part of incident or complaints management process.

Development and training

• Participate in an ongoing personal and professional development programme including annual appraisal and supervision.
• Ensure that mandatory training is completed within agreed timescales.
• Where appropriate, undertake the North West Deanery basic trainers course and work with the practice and management teams to either enable practice training status to be achieved or maintain training status.
• Support the development of gtd healthcare becoming a beacon training organisation.

Corporate responsibilities

• As an employee of gtd healthcare comply with all corporate and clinical policies and protocols.
• Ensure that mandatory training in complete and updated within the appropriate timescales.
• Where appropriate, engage in the management and resolution of complaints and incidents and significant events.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 1 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003.
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT).
• Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register.
• Accredited as a member of the Royal College Of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or have 5 yrs experience as a full time GP with a demonstrable commitment to quality practice.

Desirable

• A GP trainer.

Experience

Essential

• In practice as a General Practitioner/ locum practitioner.
• Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
• Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF).

Desirable

• Experience of supporting service change.
• Experience of team leadership.
• Experience of teaching and training.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient
• population.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Commitment to education and training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care.
• Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of services.

Desirable

• Provision of enhanced services, e.g. minor surgery or family planning.

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

Gtd Healthcare

Address

Ashton Primary Care Centre

193 Old Street

Ashton-under-lyne

Lancashire

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 14th September 2026

Closing date: 9th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 12th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: 20th October 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS (UK) or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
• Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Status

Desirable

• Member BAPRAS

Knowledge & Experience & Skills

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: oGood clinical care oMaintaining good medical practice oGood relationships and communication with patients oGood working relationships with colleagues oGood teaching and training oProfessional behaviour and probity Delivery of good acute clinical care
• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• Experience in management of skin cancer with special interest in head and neck oncology
• Demonstrates the necessary range, depth, and breadth of competencies suitable for a Skin Cancer or Head and Neck Oncology post
• Evidence the number of independent SNLB's, groin, axilla and neck dissections performed
• In depth knowledge and experience in skin cancer and head & neck surgery.
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
• Capacity to work effectively with others
• Able to work in multi-professional teams
• Able to supervise junior medical staff
• Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Sees patients as people
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload.
• Basic IT skills
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances

Desirable

• Fellowship in Skin Cancer
• Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology
• Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
• Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 3 years relevant to plastic surgery and skin cancer surgery
• Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 3 years

Other

Essential

• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates respect for all.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Endeavour to maintain good standards of communication both in written and oral form.

Assess a wound and make appropriate dressing selection for the desired plan of care within local formulary and national guidelines.

Prescribe safely within the prescribing competency framework and undertake prescribing audits relevant to service (relevant to Non-Medical Prescribers)

To assess patients autonomously whilst remaining within scope of practice

Work within formally agreed arrangements where general practices provide specialised or extended clinical services (LES: Local Enhanced Services)

Show awareness of evidence-based practice in wound care

Improve access to wound care services

Provide short-term care of acute wounds Provide continuity of care and a consistent approach

Provide a comprehensive wound care management service Standardise adherence to the ICBs / Lancashire and South Cumbria wound care formulary working towards achieving an 80% compliance rate

Improve skills and knowledge of the workforce leading to a higher standard of care

Improve cost effective treatments

Enhance patient outcomes and reduce secondary care activity

Participate in promoting and implementing services to new sites when required by the ICB for the expansion of the service

Make entries on patient records to record clinical interventions

Make entries in the clinical notes using the service areas computer programme ADASTRA

Complete associated documents to accompany specimens using Cyberlab where available and label specimens

Work well within a small team

Be flexible with working pattern across the current locations to assist with teams Annual leave / sickness to ensure the service is covered at all times

Communicate with patients and carers in a polite and pleasant manner

Receive and deliver patient related information to and from other departments via the telephone/ emails

Conduct/partake in relevant audits to improve service provision

To ensure mandatory training is up to date

To be aware of any safeguarding issues and refer to local social services as appropriate. Staff should be trained to level 3 safeguarding through mandatory training

To keep self-updated on practice through educational events and guidelines both local and national

Acknowledge and accommodate barriers to communication and understanding including speech, hearing, language, and emotion

May be required to encourage patients to comply with programmes of care

Initiate emergency action when required

Inform the Clinical Manager of any untoward incidents and work safely under the clinical governance framework

Dispose of clinical waste in a safe manner

Contribute to infection control measures by adhering to infection control policies/procedures

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Our key expectations are:

Self-awareness Living authentically

Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Openness What you see is what you get

Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible

Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness

Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself

Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values:Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA:

Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become

Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done

Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity

Education and In Service Training

Be fully conversant in all the clinical computer systems used within the Wound Care Service

Attend relevant study/induction days, seminars, courses, self-development etc. for individual development and for the benefit of the service. Keep up to date with mandatory training.

Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged.

Confidentiality

In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential information about patients, staff or health service business. On no account must such information be divulged to anyone who is not

authorised to receive it. Confidentiality of information must be always preserved whether at or away from work. FCMS has in place a Whistle blowers Policy for staff wishing to express concerns.

Data Protection Act, 1998

Carry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998.

Health and Safety At Work Act, 1974

Observe all responsibilities and carry out all duties, whether general to all employees or specific to the post, relating to Health and Safety in accordance with the Practice and Departmental Safety Policies and any statutory requirements.

Clinical & Corporate Governance/Quality Assurance

All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of FCMS. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them.

Outside Employment/Outside Interests

If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of the Practice.

It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank

work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment.

Working Time Directive

You are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements.

Harassment and Bullying

The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.

Equal Opportunities

In all the foregoing text any reference to one gender whether direct or implied equally includes the opposite gender unless specifically stated to be otherwise.

Fire Training

Each member of the staff has a statutory obligation to attend a Fire Lecture each year. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.

No Smoking Policy

FCMS has a no smoking policy

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).

*Please note that our roles are not being considered for sponsorship at this time*

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

• Excellence oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle difficult situations

Desirable

• Previous experience using Adastra/SharePoint/Word/Excel

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure in intense conditions and within time constraints
• Have an understanding and awareness of CQC compliance and the essential standards of quality and safety
• Time management skills and ability to manage own case load
• Health promotion experience
• Challenges the norm and encourages team members
• Committed individual who supports others to develop change
• Good organisational and people skills
• Committed to their own personal development
• Wound care knowledge and local dressing regimes/ knowledge of national and local formulary/NICE guidance

Desirable

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the current issues affecting urgent and emergency care services
• Knowledge of the lower limb pathway

Qualifications

Essential

• Have an active NMC registration
• Good standards of general education
• Experience in wound care

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Completed the wound care alliance training
• TVN, LU, Sharp debridement
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Teamwork

Essential

• Adaptable to service need and requirements on a day-to-day basis
• Flexible to the need of the service
• Ability to work as a team

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.

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

FCMS

Address

FCMS

Fleetwood Urgent Treatment Centre

Dock Street

Fleetwood

Lancashire

FY7 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person Specification

Heath

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Permission to work in the UK

Desirable

• FRCS Trauma & Ortho

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Wide range of experience in orthopaedics
• At least four years middle grade Orthopaedic experience.
• Valid ATLS certificate.
• Evidence of suitable logbook experience in Upper and Lower Limb Trauma.

Research and Audit

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of research methodology.
• Evidence of involvement in research and/or publications.
• Basic skills in clinical audit.
• Appreciation of benefits of clinical audit in improving clinical practice and the development of clinical guidelines.
• Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Desirable

• One peer reviewed Trauma publication.
• National or International Trauma presentations

Personal

Essential

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
• Decisive and flexible. (with examples)
• Ability to have strategic thinking (with examples)
• Works well within a multidisciplinary department.
• Good organisation skills (with examples)

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Fulwood

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Strategy, Planning & Policy

Responsible for the overall Management and performance of the Digital Training Team.

Responsible for the design and delivery of high-quality training packages

Work with the Head of Digital Education to regularly evaluate the education & development service

Understand the risks, impacts, technical resource, cost and change management implications of all training solutions.

Education Training & Development

Manage and deliver bespoke training solutions as required by the needs of the Trust

Manage the implementation of new information systems working across the Health Informatics

Lead on the development of creative learning solutions for the implementation of blended learning programmes which may require a degree of organisational change for success.

Develop training plans, identifying resources and liaising with Heads of Departments to arrange for staff to be released for training.

Develop benchmarking processes such as training needs analysis and evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of the training solutions and ensure reporting mechanisms are in place.

Assign, monitor and undertake allocated work packages to build and update learning management

systems, using best practice guidelines, methodologies and standards, sourcing/creating

functionality as required, and conducting pre- and post-assessment and evaluation processes.

Develop and co-ordinate rotas for large implementations this would include developing

rotas for trainers to deliver training across several sites and across several shift patterns ensuringall training sessions are adequately covered.

To be willing to take the role of Digital Skills Development (DSD) Lead for UHMB.

Leadership and Management

Work with the Head of Digital Education to ensure successful delivery of the departmental objectives and the broader objectives of the Health Informatics division.

Lead the Digital Training Team to ensure a consistent service of excellence is delivered.

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Ensure the team conforms to the agreed timescales, processes, procedures and guidelines for the delivery of the Health Informatics education and training programmes.

Prioritise and manage work streams/staffing levels to ensure optimum productivity including annual leave and sickness absence and be available to respond to escalation events at any time.

Conduct annual appraisals using the Organisations performance appraisal to support and developeach team member

Deputise for the Head of Digital Education when required attending relevant project and divisional

meetings representing the digital design and delivery education needs of the workforce.

Research and Development

Contribute to the development of key performance indicators. To make adjustments if targets arenot met and communicate and appropriately present to stakeholders, team members and service

users.

2. COMMUNICATION

The Post holder will communicate with the Head of Digital Learning, Chief Nursing Information Officer , Head of EPR Programmes, ICS Peers and clinical and operational teams.

They will be proficient in all forms of communication: Verbal ,Email, MS Teams, presentation skills.

4.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in Education, Learning & Development, Digital Training, Health Informatics, Business Change or related field.
• Teaching, training or assessment qualification (e.g. Certificate in Education, CIPD Learning & Development, TAP, equivalent).
• experience of managing training, education or workforce development programmes.
• Experience designing and delivering face-to-face, virtual and blended learning programmes.
• Experiance of developing training plans, training needs analyses and evaluation methodologies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and support staff through periods of organisational change.
• Expert knowledge of Lorenzo, Emis and Fraxinus Systems

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Education, Digital Transformation, Leadership or Change Management.
• Experience of implementing an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) or other large-scale digital transformation programme.
• Experience of learning management systems administration and development.

desirable

Desirable

• Experience of Learning Management Systems and digital learning platforms

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

UHMBT

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Nursing Associate works alongside a team within general practice. The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team at Peel House Medical Practice. Please see attached job discription with further infromaikton.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate and on the NMC register.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Desirable

• Please see attached person specification for further 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.

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

Peel House Medical Practice

Address

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.peelhousemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc/ Msc in Speech and Language Therapy
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Our vision: high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to support autistic people on an individual and group basis
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of contemporary autism policy

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience pre or post qualification in learning disability, autism or mental health setting
• Awareness of a range of SLT assessments and interventions
• Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience

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.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenbank Centre

Preston

PR1 7LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Duties will include assess and provide a high quality standard of podiatric care to high risk patients in the local population.

To assess, diagnose and provide a comprehensive range of treatments by various techniques and specialist equipment to manage various foot disorders.

To work as part of a multi-professional team to deliver high quality care to high risk patients within East Lancashire Hospitals Trust providing advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals.

To monitor closely and formulate treatment plans for high risk patients such as those patients with Diabetes, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Connective Tissue Disorders enabling prompt diagnosis and specialist treatment.

To provide specialist advice and care management plans for Integrated Care Team Staff, Treatment Room Nurses, GP's, other health care professionals and Podiatry colleagues.

To provide specialist programmes of care through assessment and diagnosis to patients with complex pathologies such as ischaemia, diabetes, neuropathy and ulceration following referrals direct from GP's, other healthcare professionals and Podiatry colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Podiatric Medicine/Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate in Local Analgesia
• Health Care Professions Council registered

Desirable

• Fieldwork educator certificate
• Postgraduate qualification studies e.g. PGC, PGD
• IT qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of NHS working
• Significant clinical experience of managing a caseload of patients who are at risk because of diabetes, connective tissue disorders, poor tissue viability, or musculoskeletal problems.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multi professional teams

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate and ability to use sensory and vascular equipment
• Understanding of clinical governance and clinical audit
• Understand evidence based practice in specific field - diabetes, vascular
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse cPrescribe, fit and evaluate orthoticsomplex information and situations and act accordingly

Desirable

• Mentoring skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Willing to work independently and as part of a team and to contribute within the team

Desirable

• Willing to work independently and as part of a team and to contribute within the team

Other

Essential

• Hold a current driving licence
• Ability to be able to travel across all clinical locations when required
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to change
• Should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice
• Prioritise workload

Desirable

• Experience of team working

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across East Lancashire sites

Across East Lancashire sites

Across East Lancashire sites

BB11 2DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

About You

Essential

• We are seeking someone who:
• Has excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Is confident communicating with patients in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Can manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Is comfortable using computer systems and learning new software.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience with EMIS Web or NHS systems would be advantageous
• Has experience in an administrative or healthcare setting (desirable but not essential).

Employer details

Employer name

Issa Medical Centre

Address

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.issamedicalgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is consultant led with 2 all day trauma lists in the week and one all day at weekends.There is a 1:8 on call week alternating day cover with a colleague. All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest. There are excellent links with teaching units within the North West region.

Operative facilities are provided in 8 laminar flow theatres across the Trust with 5 at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and 3 at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. A comprehensive range of trauma and elective instrumentation is held and regularly updated. Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.

The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. They will devote time to this activity on a regular basis and may be named as a point of contact for educational supervision, appraisal and career advice. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department.

Person Specification

ATTAINMENTS

Essential

• Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
• FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation

Desirable

• Evidence of recent publications/ research
• Higher degree

TRAINING

Essential

• Recognised higher professional training
• Sub-specialty interest in lower limb arthroplasty
• Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
• Fellowship trained

Desirable

• ATLS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent

Desirable

• Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff

SKILLS

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance on managerial course
• Involvement in Management or Administration
• Previous evidence of leadership roles
• Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Evidence of Quality improvement projects

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is consultant led with 2 all day trauma lists in the week and one all day at weekends.There is a 1:8 on call week alternating day cover with a colleague.

All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest. There are excellent links with teaching units within the North West region.

Operative facilities are provided in 8 laminar flow theatres across the Trust with 5 at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and 3 at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. A comprehensive range of trauma and elective instrumentation is held and regularly updated. Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.

The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. They will devote time to this activity on a regular basis and may be named as a point of contact for educational supervision, appraisal and career advice. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department.

Person Specification

ATTAINMENTS

Essential

• Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
• FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation

Desirable

• Evidence of recent publications/ research
• Higher degree

TRAINING

Essential

• Recognised higher professional training
• Subspecialty interest in Upper Limb
• Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
• Fellowship trained

Desirable

• ATLS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent

Desirable

• Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)