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Domestic Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 - 26,648 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals N…
1 month(s) ago
Domestic Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 - 26,648 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals N…
1 month(s) ago
Patient Advisor - Rock Healthcare
BARDOC
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 13 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary To be considered for this post, applicants must possess a minimum of one year of experience working within NHS Primary Care [General Practice].
1 month(s) ago
Patient Advisor - Rock Healthcare
BARDOC
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 13 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary To be considered for this post, applicants must possess a minimum of one year of experience working within NHS Primary Care [General Practice].
1 month(s) ago
Community Specialist Practitioner
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary The postholder will work as part of a community nursing service working across the Fylde coast,overseeing/supervisingthe provision ofnursinginterve…
1 month(s) ago
Community Specialist Practitioner
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary The postholder will work as part of a community nursing service working across the Fylde coast,overseeing/supervisingthe provision ofnursinginterve…
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Ward 3E
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology Department at St Helens and Whiston Hospitals for a dynamic staff nurse to join our team…
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Ward 3E
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology Department at St Helens and Whiston Hospitals for a dynamic staff nurse to join our team…
1 month(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 75 - 102,689 per year
Radiographer
Job summary 6 month fixed term post - 10PAs Speciality Doctor posts involve providing Anaesthetic Services.
1 month(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 75 - 102,689 per year
Radiographer
Job summary 6 month fixed term post - 10PAs Speciality Doctor posts involve providing Anaesthetic Services.
1 month(s) ago
Information Governance Officer
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Information Governance Officer to join our growing Information Governance Team.
1 month(s) ago
Information Governance Officer
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Information Governance Officer to join our growing Information Governance Team.
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Interventional Radiologist
Job summary We are advertising an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac surgeon here at Lancashire Cardiac Centre; working across the geographical areas covered b…
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Interventional Radiologist
Job summary We are advertising an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac surgeon here at Lancashire Cardiac Centre; working across the geographical areas covered b…
1 month(s) ago
Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Psychiatrist - General
Job summary It is an exciting time to join our Diabetes & Endocrinology team within the Medicine & Emergency Care Division at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS…
1 month(s) ago
Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Psychiatrist - General
Job summary It is an exciting time to join our Diabetes & Endocrinology team within the Medicine & Emergency Care Division at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS…
1 month(s) ago
LED ST3+ Trust Dr Gastroenterology
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 67,325 per year
Haematologist
Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive Gastroenterology department at Blackpool Teaching Hospital…
1 month(s) ago
LED ST3+ Trust Dr Gastroenterology
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 67,325 per year
Haematologist
Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive Gastroenterology department at Blackpool Teaching Hospital…
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Assistant
Darwen Healthcare
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and patient-focused practice team.
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Assistant
Darwen Healthcare
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and patient-focused practice team.
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescriber/Health & Wellbeing coach
Issa Medical Centre
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This is a blended role, both elements of social prescribing and health & wellbeing coach are required.
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescriber/Health & Wellbeing coach
Issa Medical Centre
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This is a blended role, both elements of social prescribing and health & wellbeing coach are required.
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Support Worker
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Patients may present with a wide range of mental health and psychological problems, including following an episode of self-injury, psychiatric emer…
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Support Worker
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Patients may present with a wide range of mental health and psychological problems, including following an episode of self-injury, psychiatric emer…
1 month(s) ago
Inpatient Perinatal Staff Nurse
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated mental health nurse for our Specialist Perinatal Mother and Baby Unit.
1 month(s) ago
Inpatient Perinatal Staff Nurse
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated mental health nurse for our Specialist Perinatal Mother and Baby Unit.
1 month(s) ago
Director of People and Education
CHEC
Inner London, Greater London
Radiographer
Job summary As Director of People & Education, you will lead the function, providing strategic direction across workforce planning, organisational development,…
1 month(s) ago
Director of People and Education
CHEC
Inner London, Greater London
Radiographer
Job summary As Director of People & Education, you will lead the function, providing strategic direction across workforce planning, organisational development,…
1 month(s) ago
Locum Practice Nurse
Rochdale Health Alliance
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This role is being advertised on behalf of Littleborough Group Practice and the successful applicant will be directly employed by Littleborough Gro…
1 month(s) ago
Locum Practice Nurse
Rochdale Health Alliance
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This role is being advertised on behalf of Littleborough Group Practice and the successful applicant will be directly employed by Littleborough Gro…
1 month(s) ago
Non-Executive Director Quality, Governance & HR
East Lancashire Alliance
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 10,000 - 12,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary East Lancashire Alliance is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director (Quality, Governance & HR) to join its Board.
1 month(s) ago
Non-Executive Director Quality, Governance & HR
East Lancashire Alliance
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 10,000 - 12,000 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary East Lancashire Alliance is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director (Quality, Governance & HR) to join its Board.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The post holder will support the provision of the Autism Team to autistic individuals and complex healthcare needs across Lancashire and South Cumb…
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The post holder will support the provision of the Autism Team to autistic individuals and complex healthcare needs across Lancashire and South Cumb…
1 month(s) ago
Bank Health Care Assistant - Southport & Ormskirk Sites
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are seeking caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Bank team as a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker (HCA) .
1 month(s) ago
Bank Health Care Assistant - Southport & Ormskirk Sites
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are seeking caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Bank team as a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker (HCA) .
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
Job summary This post is for a whole-time Resident Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
Job summary This post is for a whole-time Resident Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
1 month(s) ago
Salaried GP
Darwen Healthlink
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Darwen Healthlink is a forward thinking, proactive training practice situated within the West Pennine Moors.
1 month(s) ago
Salaried GP
Darwen Healthlink
Inner London, Greater London
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Darwen Healthlink is a forward thinking, proactive training practice situated within the West Pennine Moors.
1 month(s) ago
Medical Secretary - Obsteterics & Gynaecology
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary The role of the Medical Secretary is to provide a comprehensive secretarial, administration and information service to the Consultant in respect of…
1 month(s) ago
Medical Secretary - Obsteterics & Gynaecology
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary The role of the Medical Secretary is to provide a comprehensive secretarial, administration and information service to the Consultant in respect of…
1 month(s) ago
Hysteroscopy Specialist nurse
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Nursing Team at East Lancashire Hospitals Women and Newborn Centre.
1 month(s) ago
Hysteroscopy Specialist nurse
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Nursing Team at East Lancashire Hospitals Women and Newborn Centre.
1 month(s) ago
Highly Specialist Podiatrist
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an experienced and motivated HCPC registered podiatrist to join our Community Podiatry Service as a Highly specialist Podiatrist…
1 month(s) ago
Highly Specialist Podiatrist
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an experienced and motivated HCPC registered podiatrist to join our Community Podiatry Service as a Highly specialist Podiatrist…
1 month(s) ago
Bank RGN/Paramedic - Clinical Practitioner
Gtd Healthcare
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 20 per year
Radiographer
Job summary gtd healthcare are the providers of all minor illness and minor injury care at Preston Urgent Care Centre and minor illness at Chorley Urgent Care…
1 month(s) ago
Bank RGN/Paramedic - Clinical Practitioner
Gtd Healthcare
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 20 per year
Radiographer
Job summary gtd healthcare are the providers of all minor illness and minor injury care at Preston Urgent Care Centre and minor illness at Chorley Urgent Care…
1 month(s) ago
North West Assistive Technology Administration Team Co-ordinator
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NWAT team.
1 month(s) ago
North West Assistive Technology Administration Team Co-ordinator
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NWAT team.
1 month(s) ago
Domestic Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 382-ATL25-26
Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties, in clinical and non-clinical areas to the recognised standards.
The role will be working in community a Health Centre, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.
Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provide if you are successful for interview.
Main duties of the job
Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, scrubbing and buffing.
Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.
Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behaviour.
About us
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This means that we part of the Trust's group and the wider NHS family, but are a separate Limited Company, with our own business plan, board, management structure and staff.
Any profits that we make are used to help grow our business, provide additional employment, training and development for our staff, whilst helping to support the Trust's frontline clinical services, and the delivery of safe patient care.
Our healthcare facilities services and property management solutions encompass: Capital Developments, Estates Management, Facilities Management, Medical Engineering and Property Services.
Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.
Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £26,648 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-ATL25-26
Job locations
Carnforth Clinic
Market Street
Carnforth
LA5 9JX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, scrubbing and buffing.
Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.
Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.
Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and dcor to the relevant level of seniority.
Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.
Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.
Wearing, at all times, of protective clothing provided by Atlas and keeping in a clean and serviceable condition. Wearing at all times and being responsible for the Atlas Uniform and identify badge.
Assisting at and/or providing cover at other premises at which Atlas provide a service as necessary, in agreement with the Domestic Coordinator/Domestic Team Leader.
To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.
To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, scrubbing and buffing.
Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.
Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.
Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and dcor to the relevant level of seniority.
Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.
Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.
Wearing, at all times, of protective clothing provided by Atlas and keeping in a clean and serviceable condition. Wearing at all times and being responsible for the Atlas Uniform and identify badge.
Assisting at and/or providing cover at other premises at which Atlas provide a service as necessary, in agreement with the Domestic Coordinator/Domestic Team Leader.
To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.
To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE
- Maths GCSE
Desirable
- NVQ in Cleaning
Training
Desirable
- Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Experience
Desirable
- Working in a similar role
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with colleagues/general public
- Ability to work alone, but also part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital
- Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE
- Maths GCSE
Desirable
- NVQ in Cleaning
Training
Desirable
- Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Experience
Desirable
- Working in a similar role
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with colleagues/general public
- Ability to work alone, but also part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital
- Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks.
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Carnforth Clinic
Market Street
Carnforth
LA5 9JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Carnforth Clinic
Market Street
Carnforth
LA5 9JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: B0230-PA-RHC-001
Job summary
To be considered for this post, applicants must possess a minimum of one year of experience working within NHS Primary Care [General Practice]. Candidates who do not meet this essential criteria will not be shortlisted for interview.
Rock Health Care are looking for a professional Patient Advisor to join our friendly Practice team.
Working on our main reception desk, you will step straight into a vital role as our first point of contact for everyone who walks through the door. Daily life in this role is all about patient care, meaning you will guide visitors through their enquiries and ensure a smooth, helpful experience whether they call us or visit in person.
Shifts will be between 08:00 and 18:30, Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
- Act as the main point of contact for the practice, welcoming patients, medical students, pharmaceutical reps, and external visitors from the CQC and ICB
- Handle a high volume of face-to-face and telephone enquiries from patients and other healthcare professionals, helping them navigate services efficiently
- Manage the clinic diaries by booking patients in with GPs and other healthcare staff quickly and accurately to minimise waiting times
- Generate and process repeat and routine prescription requests accurately and efficiently in line with practice guidelines
- Update and maintain electronic patient records, handling clinical coding and document processing using Docman
- Stay on top of daily workflow tasks, patient messages, and incoming correspondence in the generic practice email inbox
- Support the team by preparing meeting agendas, distributing paperwork, and taking accurate minutes during staff meetings
- Monitor stock levels and handle ordering to ensure the reception area and front desk have all necessary supplies
- Take responsibility for the reception environment, keeping patient noticeboards and information leaflets organised, accessible, and up to date
About us
Rock Healthcare is a long established, forward thinking and dynamic GP Practice currently serving around 9,500 patients. We are based at Moorgate Primary Care Centre in Bury.
The site is a modern, purpose-built premises, containing a variety of primary care services to meet the needs of the local population.
We are proud to be a teaching Practice for Medical Students, Nursing Students, Health Care Assistants and GP Trainees. We are committed to the continued development of our teams.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.45 an hour + NHS Pension
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0230-PA-RHC-001
Job locations
Rock Healthcare
Moorgate Primary Care Centre [1st Floor]
22 Derby Way
Bury, Manchester
BL9 0NJ
United Kingdom
Knowsley Medical Centre [when required]
9-11 Knowsley Street
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 0ST
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or you can drop us an email to request should you be having difficulty accessing or opening the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or you can drop us an email to request should you be having difficulty accessing or opening the document.
Person Specification
Communcation
Essential
- Must have excellent telephone and communication skills.
- Be an excellent problem solver and de-escalate complaints.
- Be a team player and also be able to work using own initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Minimum 1 years experience of working in a GP Practice
Desirable
- Minute taking experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent [Mathematics & English]
Previous Experience / Training
Essential
- Experience of working with the public in a fast paced environment.
- Microsoft Word and Excel literate.
- Experience in handling a high volume of calls and dealing with a variety of enquiries.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Emis and Docman;
- Previous history of working in a healthcare setting.
Inter-Personal Skills
Essential
- Must be able to work as part of a team and contribution to Practice meetings.
- The successful candidate will be required to present on occasions and take minutes / prepare agendas.
Person Specification
Communcation
Essential
- Must have excellent telephone and communication skills.
- Be an excellent problem solver and de-escalate complaints.
- Be a team player and also be able to work using own initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Minimum 1 years experience of working in a GP Practice
Desirable
- Minute taking experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent [Mathematics & English]
Previous Experience / Training
Essential
- Experience of working with the public in a fast paced environment.
- Microsoft Word and Excel literate.
- Experience in handling a high volume of calls and dealing with a variety of enquiries.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Emis and Docman;
- Previous history of working in a healthcare setting.
Inter-Personal Skills
Essential
- Must be able to work as part of a team and contribution to Practice meetings.
- The successful candidate will be required to present on occasions and take minutes / prepare agendas.
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
BARDOC
Address
Rock Healthcare
Moorgate Primary Care Centre [1st Floor]
22 Derby Way
Bury, Manchester
BL9 0NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
BARDOC
Address
Rock Healthcare
Moorgate Primary Care Centre [1st Floor]
22 Derby Way
Bury, Manchester
BL9 0NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Specialist Practitioner
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 382-NBC103-26
Job summary
The postholder will work as part of a community nursing service working across the Fylde coast,overseeing/supervisingthe provision ofnursinginterventionsin patients' homes or clinic settings.
Main duties of the job
COMMUNICATION
Communicate sensitive information, demonstrate effective communication and documentation, handle information/data in line with national and local policies and legislation.
PROFESSIONAL
Display a personal commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.
To assess, plan and evaluate individual patient requirements, implement treatmentregimes and prescribe when appropriate in line with Trust guidelines.
Facilitate achieving measurable standards of care and participate in clinical audit andcaseload reviews.
CARE DELIVERY
Deliver holistic, person-centred nursing care to housebound patients and clinic patients who fall under the agreed service specification.
Ensure the rights of individuals are held and facilitate the resolution of any conflict.
Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children.
TEAM WORK AND LEADERSHIP
Support quality improvementand optimisation of resources to improve services and promote equity in access to services.
Participatein appraisal process and Personal Development Plans.
EDUCATIONAL
Undertake the role of mentor and preceptor.
Encourage reflective practice, use of professional portfolios, MURRS documents, and critical incident analysis.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTApply critical analytical skills in research/audit/service improvement context.
Adhere to ethical, legal, governance and quality assurance frameworks that pertain to research development and innovation.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
382-NBC103-26
Job locations
Blackpool Stadium
Seasiders Way
Blackpool
FY1 6JX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
The postholder will work as part of a community nursing service working across the Fylde coast,overseeing/supervisingthe provision ofnursinginterventionsin patients homes or clinic settings.
To manage a caseload of patients withhighly complexneeds using evidence base and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide safe, effective, individualised care to patients and to give support to families and service usersrequiring scheduled and unscheduled care interventions.
Work in collaboration with colleagues and key stakeholders, ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi agency service. This includes planning, delivering, evaluating and development of the services for which they are responsible.
Tofacilitate themonitoringofthe health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers,and referralsto others for reassessment, when required.
To ensure delivery of improved condition management strategies, incorporating multi professional groups through the standardisation of assessment and referral processes and to ensure access to associated support services throughappropriate,timelyreferral.
Ensure that all relevant informationis cascaded to all staff on a regular and timelybasis, providingthe opportunity for feedback as appropriate.
Attend appropriate meetings/ events as required and provide the necessary feedback.
Undertake supervision ofidentifiedstaff, including theirpersonal development plan,andappraisal completion.
Holdadefined clinical caseload (ifappropriate), co-ordinateadmissionsand discharges, for patients registered to specific GP surgeries.
Oversee the assessment,planningandimplementation of patient care.Ensuring the maintenance andtimelycompletion ofassociatedclinicalrecords.
To report andassistin investigation of patient complaintsand/or relevant incidents and implement lessons learned action plans following Trust policy.
Provide leadership and operational management ofa communitynursingteam, supporting,supervisingand managing staff; in conjunction with the Team Leader.
Provide direct patient careto patient with complex needsand health concerns.
Contribute to the development of nursing serviceswithinthedivision.
Provide clinical supervision formembers of the nursing team.
Responsibilityfor the leadership andimplementationof servicesincluding managing issues relating to performance managementand compliance with Care Quality Commission standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
The postholder will work as part of a community nursing service working across the Fylde coast,overseeing/supervisingthe provision ofnursinginterventionsin patients homes or clinic settings.
To manage a caseload of patients withhighly complexneeds using evidence base and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide safe, effective, individualised care to patients and to give support to families and service usersrequiring scheduled and unscheduled care interventions.
Work in collaboration with colleagues and key stakeholders, ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi agency service. This includes planning, delivering, evaluating and development of the services for which they are responsible.
Tofacilitate themonitoringofthe health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers,and referralsto others for reassessment, when required.
To ensure delivery of improved condition management strategies, incorporating multi professional groups through the standardisation of assessment and referral processes and to ensure access to associated support services throughappropriate,timelyreferral.
Ensure that all relevant informationis cascaded to all staff on a regular and timelybasis, providingthe opportunity for feedback as appropriate.
Attend appropriate meetings/ events as required and provide the necessary feedback.
Undertake supervision ofidentifiedstaff, including theirpersonal development plan,andappraisal completion.
Holdadefined clinical caseload (ifappropriate), co-ordinateadmissionsand discharges, for patients registered to specific GP surgeries.
Oversee the assessment,planningandimplementation of patient care.Ensuring the maintenance andtimelycompletion ofassociatedclinicalrecords.
To report andassistin investigation of patient complaintsand/or relevant incidents and implement lessons learned action plans following Trust policy.
Provide leadership and operational management ofa communitynursingteam, supporting,supervisingand managing staff; in conjunction with the Team Leader.
Provide direct patient careto patient with complex needsand health concerns.
Contribute to the development of nursing serviceswithinthedivision.
Provide clinical supervision formembers of the nursing team.
Responsibilityfor the leadership andimplementationof servicesincluding managing issues relating to performance managementand compliance with Care Quality Commission standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent/Registered nurse
- Training and experience in clinical management
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Current NMC registration
- V300 Non-medical prescriber or willingness to complete
- Community Specialist Practitioner qualification
- Training & experience in clinical management
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience at band 6 in the community
- Experience in leading at senior level
- Experience in change management & implementing change
- Able to deal with difficult situations
- Involvement in complaint & investigation management
- Ability to Identify and assess patients' complex needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance & safety/quality initiatives pertaining to the role
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Facilitating the management of conflict
- Facilitating/chairing meetings
- Experience of HR processes
- Experience in performance management
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to facilitate good interpersonal skills within the team
- Ability to organise self and others by prioritising and delegating as needed
- Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to facilitate education
- Report writing skills
- Competent with Microsoft Office and data collection systems
- Ability to interpret and present data
- Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
- Clinical audit knowledge & experience & implementation of audit action plans
- Able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice & expertise to meet service need
- Ability to confidently make decisions based on evidence based practice
- Relevant NHS and local authority policies/ agendas
- Advanced communication skills
- Motivated with strong leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to interpret & present data
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent/Registered nurse
- Training and experience in clinical management
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Current NMC registration
- V300 Non-medical prescriber or willingness to complete
- Community Specialist Practitioner qualification
- Training & experience in clinical management
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience at band 6 in the community
- Experience in leading at senior level
- Experience in change management & implementing change
- Able to deal with difficult situations
- Involvement in complaint & investigation management
- Ability to Identify and assess patients' complex needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance & safety/quality initiatives pertaining to the role
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Facilitating the management of conflict
- Facilitating/chairing meetings
- Experience of HR processes
- Experience in performance management
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to facilitate good interpersonal skills within the team
- Ability to organise self and others by prioritising and delegating as needed
- Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to facilitate education
- Report writing skills
- Competent with Microsoft Office and data collection systems
- Ability to interpret and present data
- Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
- Clinical audit knowledge & experience & implementation of audit action plans
- Able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice & expertise to meet service need
- Ability to confidently make decisions based on evidence based practice
- Relevant NHS and local authority policies/ agendas
- Advanced communication skills
- Motivated with strong leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to interpret & present data
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Stadium
Seasiders Way
Blackpool
FY1 6JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Stadium
Seasiders Way
Blackpool
FY1 6JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Staff Nurse - Ward 3E
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8233913
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology Department at St Helens and Whiston Hospitals for a dynamic staff nurse to join our team of highly motivated and committed staff.
We are looking for a highly motivated professional to join our gynaecology team. You will have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care, be able to work as a member of the team and will provide high standards of care. You must possess a caring, compassionate and positive manner and have excellent communication skills.
You should be able to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care to patients, providing advice in a variety of settings.
- Carry out nursing procedures in line with the current NMC standards of proficiency
- Supervision of junior staff and all learners
- Understand and demonstrate the Trust values at all times
Main duties of the job
- Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).
- Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance.
- Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as and when required.
- Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.
- Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team. Clinical Skills
- To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
- To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognize signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol.
- Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.
- To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
- In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as required
- To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timely manner.
- To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8233913
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 26th August 2026
Closing date: 6th September 2026
Shortlisting date: w/c 7th September 2026
Proposed Interview date: 16th September 2026
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 26th August 2026
Closing date: 6th September 2026
Shortlisting date: w/c 7th September 2026
Proposed Interview date: 16th September 2026
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload
- Ability to de-escalate complex situations
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload
- Ability to de-escalate complex situations
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record
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
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)
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)
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Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8049065
Job summary
6 month fixed term post - 10PAs
Speciality Doctor posts involve providing Anaesthetic Services.
Anaesthetic services are provided for routine and emergency surgical, orthopaedic, urological, gynaecological, ENT and Ophthalmology lists, as well as to the Accident and Emergency Department, CriticalCare Unit, Delivery Suite and Maternity unit, as well as the Acute and Chronic Pain Service.
- The successful candidates will need at least 2 years experience of anaesthesia and have passed basic competencies including for Obstetrics.
- Involvement may also be required in the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Participate as a member of the team of dedicated medical and nursing staff, to provide anaesthetic services as needed, across the trust
- Participate in the supervision and education of doctors in training, allocated to the department
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activity within the department
- Support the department in making the most efficient use of the resources available, thus be prepared to work flexibly and deputise, if appropriate, for absent colleagues and undertake additional duties in occasional emergencies or unforeseen circumstances
- Be available, exceptionally, for irregular commitments outside the normally rostered duties, which are essential for the safety and continuity of patient care.
- Be familiar with and comply with the principles expected by the GMC, as outlined in "Good Medical Practice". Thus, agree to maintain their professional responsibilities, including full and active participation in the trust appraisal process.
The post holder will be based at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals.
The post has a resident on call duties, primarily within the maternity and critical care units, although may occasionally involve resident on-call duties for the emergency list (1st on-call).
The post includes being part of a shift rota to cover out of hours services on the ICU, and maternity units, and attracts 10 + 3.5 PA's of which 1.5 are for SPA.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum, pro rata (Grade MC 75)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8049065
Job locations
MWL Trust Sites
Wigan Road
Southport & Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 26th August 2026
Closing date: 2nd September 2026
Shortlisting date: 3rd September 2026
Proposed Interview date: 10th September 2026
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 26th August 2026
Closing date: 2nd September 2026
Shortlisting date: 3rd September 2026
Proposed Interview date: 10th September 2026
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years' experience of a broad range of specialities
- A minimum of two years' experience of anaesthetics as a speciality trainee or has equivalent competencies
- Wide range of experience of Anaesthetics, able to demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience
- Current or recent out of hours Critical Care experience
- Current or recent out of hours Obstetric Anaesthesia experience
Desirable
- Understanding of Research Concepts
- Experience of audit management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other Healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Able to teach clinical skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years' experience of a broad range of specialities
- A minimum of two years' experience of anaesthetics as a speciality trainee or has equivalent competencies
- Wide range of experience of Anaesthetics, able to demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience
- Current or recent out of hours Critical Care experience
- Current or recent out of hours Obstetric Anaesthesia experience
Desirable
- Understanding of Research Concepts
- Experience of audit management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other Healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Able to teach clinical skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Commitment to continuing medical 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.
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.
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
MWL Trust Sites
Wigan Road
Southport & Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
MWL Trust Sites
Wigan Road
Southport & Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Information Governance Officer
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 242-5239
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Information Governance Officer to join our growing Information Governance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in data protection, records management, information governance or compliance who wants to develop their career within the NHS.Working alongside the Information Governance Manager, Data Governance Lead, Data Protection Officer and wider governance teams, you will help ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations and maintains high standards of information governance, confidentiality and data protection.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Provide advice and guidance on Information Governance, data protection and records management.
Support compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, Caldicott Principles and NHS information governance requirements.
Review and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Information Sharing Agreements and other governance documentation.
Assist in the investigation and management of data security incidents and confidentiality breaches.
Support responses to Subject Access Requests and other individual rights requests where required.
Assist with the maintenance and review of Information Governance policies, procedures and guidance.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation to promote best practice in the management and protection of information.
As an Information Governance Officer, you will provide specialist advice and support across a range of information governance functions. You will help staff understand their responsibilities, support projects through privacy assessments, investigate incidents and contribute to a culture where information is used safely, securely and effectively.
The role offers significant variety and the opportunity to work with colleagues across operational, clinical and corporate services.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year PA Pro Rota
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
242-5239
Job locations
Estuary Point, Broughton, Parkway
Liverpool/Lancashire/Manchester
L24 8RF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
Person Specification
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Ability to apply information governance principles to ensure compliance, data protection, and ethical handling of information within organizational frameworks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to negotiate
- Ability to deliver training face to face to large numbers of various staff groups/roles
- Ability to work on own or in a group, contributing effectively in all situations
- Ability to produce written reports to a high standard
- Ability to use or learn core systems to complete subject access requests (for example, EDiscovery & Redaction Tools)
- A flexible and methodical approach to work to meet the needs of the role
- Work accurately and with discretion and impartiality
- Strong personal organisation skills
- Ability to manage own work load and work independently.
- Ability to maintain an objective approach in all situations
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act) for safeguarding personal and organizational data.
- Awareness of standards and best practices for maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information in compliance with data protection legislation and organisational policies
- Experience of applying information governance principles
- Experience of working effectively within a team
- Experience of managing own workload
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Person Specification
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Ability to apply information governance principles to ensure compliance, data protection, and ethical handling of information within organizational frameworks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to negotiate
- Ability to deliver training face to face to large numbers of various staff groups/roles
- Ability to work on own or in a group, contributing effectively in all situations
- Ability to produce written reports to a high standard
- Ability to use or learn core systems to complete subject access requests (for example, EDiscovery & Redaction Tools)
- A flexible and methodical approach to work to meet the needs of the role
- Work accurately and with discretion and impartiality
- Strong personal organisation skills
- Ability to manage own work load and work independently.
- Ability to maintain an objective approach in all situations
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act) for safeguarding personal and organizational data.
- Awareness of standards and best practices for maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information in compliance with data protection legislation and organisational policies
- Experience of applying information governance principles
- Experience of working effectively within a team
- Experience of managing own workload
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
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
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Estuary Point, Broughton, Parkway
Liverpool/Lancashire/Manchester
L24 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Estuary Point, Broughton, Parkway
Liverpool/Lancashire/Manchester
L24 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 382-DOC104-26
Job summary
We are advertising an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac surgeon here at Lancashire Cardiac Centre; working across the geographical areas covered by the Regional Cardiac Centre. The appointee will join 10 Consultant Cardiac, Thoracic and Cardiothoracic colleagues and will participate in a 1:6 cardiac on call rota at Victoria Hospital. A specific aortic on-call rota 1:4 is in place and the successful candidate will work towards joining this rota.
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
This post would support and enhance the departments plans to introduce a Surgeon of the Day to improve availability, lines of communication and cross speciality dialogue working closely with Cardiology and other specialists such as Interventional Radiologists. The department is currently working hard to meet demands and national targets for in house revascularisation. Additionally the post holder will contribute to both in house urgent cases and waiting list improvements.
Main duties of the job
The commitment for the post will be as follows. If there is any change between production of this job description and advertisement/appointment, candidates will be informed.
*Indicative job plan*
Direct Clinical Care:
Operating Theatre 4.5
OPD 1.0
On call Predictable: 1.0
Unpredictable 0.5
Ward rounds & MDT 1.0
Admin 0.5
Total 8.5 PA's
Plus SPA 1.5 PA's
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-DOC104-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months Cardiothoracic experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
- Interest and ability in minimal access cardiac surgery
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months Cardiothoracic experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
- Interest and ability in minimal access cardiac surgery
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 382-DOC100-26
Job summary
It is an exciting time to join our Diabetes & Endocrinology team within the Medicine & Emergency Care Division at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation NHS Trust, which is looking to appoint a consultant physician to work with consultant colleagues and wider multi-disciplinary teams to provide a wide range of diabetes and endocrine services including inpatient diabetes across the Fylde Coast.
Main duties of the job
The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for inpatient diabetes & endocrinology care, outpatient clinics, acute medical take on call commitments. The post-holder will work with colleagues to manage a clinically effective and financially responsible service. The post-holder will take part in clinical audit, service evaluation and clinical governance.
The post-holder will work with service colleagues to evaluate the patient outcomes and respond to the finding with appropriate service changes. It is anticipated that there will be significant evolution of the service, particularly in the early years. All members of the team will be expected to have a flexible approach to the necessary service changes.
The post-holder will support medical trainees and other members of the service with their continuing educational needs and personal development.
There is an active Clinical Audit programme in the Medical Directorate under the supervision of the Head of Department. All consultants are expected to participate in the design of audit within their specialty and to attend all audit presentations of the directorate
There is a requirement to participate in annual appraisal in line with GMC regulations.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in research on clinical and/or service issues relating to Diabetes and Endocrinology. The Trust is supported by an active Research and Development department.
For further details please see Job Description
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Details
Date posted
26 August 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
382-DOC100-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have an opportunity to develop diabetes renal service, multidisciplinary adrenal, and pituitary service with a liaison with Manchester and Preston. The department will support the post holder to gain experience in sub-specialty of their interest.
This new position has been created to play a major role in the delivery of diabetes with focus on expansion of inpatient diabetes and diabetes technology, and endocrine services.
Fur further details please see job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have an opportunity to develop diabetes renal service, multidisciplinary adrenal, and pituitary service with a liaison with Manchester and Preston. The department will support the post holder to gain experience in sub-specialty of their interest.
This new position has been created to play a major role in the delivery of diabetes with focus on expansion of inpatient diabetes and diabetes technology, and endocrine services.
Fur further details please see job description attached.
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council.
- Primary Medical qualification. MRCP, or equivalent.
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other relevant qualifications Entry on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of certificate of completion of training (CCT) in general (internal) medicine by the date of the interview.
Experience
Desirable
- Any specialist interest.
Research/audit/ publications.
Essential
- Ability to supervise audit projects.
- Understanding of principles of research and audit. Regular attendance at audit meetings.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research activity and publications. Recent personal involvement in audit
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate societies
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as a member of a team. Ability to work as team leader when required. Possess good organisational and teaching skills. Possess good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff.
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
Management
Essential
- Awareness of Management issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Management training
Personal
Essential
- Agreement to live within 10 miles of the Trust or within reasonable access by car. Car owner with full driving licence.
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council.
- Primary Medical qualification. MRCP, or equivalent.
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other relevant qualifications Entry on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of certificate of completion of training (CCT) in general (internal) medicine by the date of the interview.
Experience
Desirable
- Any specialist interest.
Research/audit/ publications.
Essential
- Ability to supervise audit projects.
- Understanding of principles of research and audit. Regular attendance at audit meetings.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research activity and publications. Recent personal involvement in audit
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate societies
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as a member of a team. Ability to work as team leader when required. Possess good organisational and teaching skills. Possess good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff.
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
Management
Essential
- Awareness of Management issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Management training
Personal
Essential
- Agreement to live within 10 miles of the Trust or within reasonable access by car. Car owner with full driving licence.
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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LED ST3+ Trust Dr Gastroenterology
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 382-DOC101-26
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive Gastroenterology department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join us with opportunity to support inpatient and outpatient transformation as part of a blended workforce as we develop our Luminal and Liver services and further establish novel inpatient and outpatient pathways.
Our Gastroenterology and Liver service is one of the busiest in the UK - we offer a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for all gastroenterological conditions. Our JAG accredited, performance driven and patient centred Endoscopy unit delivers approximately 15,000 procedures per annum and is a spoke centre for the North-West Endoscopy training academy and is the admin hub for Bowel cancer screening within the Lancashire region.
This post will provide the successful candidate with excellent experience and training in Gastroenterology. Our thriving Gastroenterology unit has a high reputation for good quality Gastroenterology and Endoscopy training and the experience gained through this post has in the past supported trainees to obtain a National Training Number and pursue a career in Gastroenterology. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is an NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre and involvement in Gastroenterology related audit, quality improvement projects and research would be fully supported.
Main duties of the job
This post will support the ongoing provision of a timely, quality and safe specialist Gastroenterology and Liver service. The successful candidate will support Inpatient and Outpatient Gastroenterology transformation and Gastroenterology and Endoscopy recovery and restoration. Endoscopy training will be supported during the Luminal and Endoscopy rotations. The post will include a commitment to Gastroenterology on-call enhancing the overall training experience whilst supporting delivery of a 7-day Gastroenterology in-reach service and Gastroenterology Speciality reviews and ward cover on a rotational basis.
Gastroenterology and Endoscopy administrative duties within the Department will also be undertaken regularly.
The template for Consultant outpatient clinics is based as a minimum on the RCP template. A standard clinic comprises 12 patients and includes a combination of new, fast track and follow-up patients with each patient allocated 15-20 minutes. This template will depending on the experience of the trainee increase by up to 50% when a Gastroenterology Registrar has been allocated to clinic.
Endoscopy Training lists comprise 6-8 units and are adjusted to trainee requirements. The department has a well established record in supporting Endoscopy training and all trainers have undertaken train the trainers courses. We have a dedicated Endoscopy training lead and Endoscopy trainee meetings are undertaken monthly to support and optimise the Endoscopy training experience.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a resident population of approximately 330,000 and the 12 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital - Clifton Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services.
The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-DOC101-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Gastroenterology Speciality Registrars will be allocated time for professional development (CPD), Appraisal, Mandatory Training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and participating in Audit. Admin time will generally be undertaken within the Trust. Any variation from this principle must be discussed, agreed and made clear within the Gastroenterology Registrar Job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Gastroenterology Speciality Registrars will be allocated time for professional development (CPD), Appraisal, Mandatory Training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and participating in Audit. Admin time will generally be undertaken within the Trust. Any variation from this principle must be discussed, agreed and made clear within the Gastroenterology Registrar Job plan.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MRCP
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Gastroenterology related
- Successful completion of Internal Medicine Stage 1 training
- Higher degree (eg. MD or PhD)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates with demonstration of effective teaching skills
- Experience in undertaking audits and understanding of the principles of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience in service development and improvement in Gastroenterology
- Experience in undertaking Gastroenterology related quality improvements and/or research with publication in peer reviewed journals
- Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems
- Active participation in British Gastroenterology Society activities and/or membership of sub-speciality organisations such as ECCO, EASL.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to Gastroenterology
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Leadership skills - ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions.
- Commitment to CPD and completing revalidation when appropriate as per GMC recommendations as well as completion of annual appraisals.
Desirable
- Endoscopy experience - Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MRCP
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Gastroenterology related
- Successful completion of Internal Medicine Stage 1 training
- Higher degree (eg. MD or PhD)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates with demonstration of effective teaching skills
- Experience in undertaking audits and understanding of the principles of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience in service development and improvement in Gastroenterology
- Experience in undertaking Gastroenterology related quality improvements and/or research with publication in peer reviewed journals
- Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems
- Active participation in British Gastroenterology Society activities and/or membership of sub-speciality organisations such as ECCO, EASL.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to Gastroenterology
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Leadership skills - ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions.
- Commitment to CPD and completing revalidation when appropriate as per GMC recommendations as well as completion of annual appraisals.
Desirable
- Endoscopy experience - Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: A3563-26-0001
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and patient-focused practice team. Working under the supervision of our nursing and clinical teams, the post holder will support the delivery of high-quality care to our patient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will undertake a range of clinical duties within their scope of competence, including phlebotomy, NHS Health Checks, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, wound care, vaccinations (where trained and authorised), and health promotion activities. The role will also involve supporting chronic disease management programmes, ensuring accurate clinical record keeping, maintaining infection prevention and control standards, and assisting in the smooth running of clinics.
The successful candidate will be compassionate, organised, and committed to providing excellent patient care. They will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the practice's commitment to delivering safe, effective, and person-centred services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to develop their skills within a supportive and forward-thinking primary care environment.
This is initially a fixed term contract but may become a permanent post.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality clinical and patient care support as part of the practice nursing team. The post holder will work directly with patients to carry out a range of healthcare procedures and health promotion activities, helping to improve patient outcomes and experience. They will contribute to the efficient delivery of services across the practice, maintain accurate patient records, and work collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care. The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and support a wide range of primary care services.
About us
Darwen Healthcare is a large, forward-thinking GP practice serving a diverse patient population across Darwen and the surrounding areas. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continuously developing our services to meet the needs of our community.
Our team is made up of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative and reception staff, all working collaboratively to provide safe, effective and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, respected and encouraged to develop their skills and careers.
We offer a friendly team atmosphere, opportunities for training and professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our patients. As a practice, we promote innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement, ensuring that both our patients and staff can thrive.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
A3563-26-0001
Job locations
Darwen Health Centre
James Street West
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1PY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will work as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective patient care under the direction of the Practice Nurses and GPs.
The post holder will undertake a range of clinical duties within their scope of competence and training, supporting the delivery of both planned and reactive care to the practice population.
Key responsibilities include:
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
- Recording physiological measurements including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and pulse rate.
- Undertaking NHS Health Checks in line with practice protocols.
- Performing ECGs and other clinical procedures as appropriate.
- Supporting vaccination and immunisation programmes where trained and authorised to do so.
- Assisting with wound care and simple dressings as delegated by a registered clinician.
- Carrying out new patient health checks and lifestyle assessments.
- Providing health promotion advice and signposting patients to appropriate services.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system.
- Ensuring equipment is cleaned, maintained and ready for use.
- Supporting infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
- Managing stock levels and reporting shortages of clinical supplies.
- Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to support service delivery and patient care.
The post holder will be expected to work within practice policies, procedures and protocols at all times, maintaining patient confidentiality, promoting equality and diversity, and demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.
The duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the practice. The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will work as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective patient care under the direction of the Practice Nurses and GPs.
The post holder will undertake a range of clinical duties within their scope of competence and training, supporting the delivery of both planned and reactive care to the practice population.
Key responsibilities include:
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
- Recording physiological measurements including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and pulse rate.
- Undertaking NHS Health Checks in line with practice protocols.
- Performing ECGs and other clinical procedures as appropriate.
- Supporting vaccination and immunisation programmes where trained and authorised to do so.
- Assisting with wound care and simple dressings as delegated by a registered clinician.
- Carrying out new patient health checks and lifestyle assessments.
- Providing health promotion advice and signposting patients to appropriate services.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system.
- Ensuring equipment is cleaned, maintained and ready for use.
- Supporting infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
- Managing stock levels and reporting shortages of clinical supplies.
- Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to support service delivery and patient care.
The post holder will be expected to work within practice policies, procedures and protocols at all times, maintaining patient confidentiality, promoting equality and diversity, and demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.
The duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the practice. The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within agreed timescales.
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent relevant qualification).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Competency in clinical skills relevant to the role, including phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Training in NHS Health Checks.
- Training in ECG recording.
- Immunisation and vaccination training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of direct patient care.
- Experience undertaking clinical observations such as blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
- Experience maintaining accurate patient records.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
- Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks.
- Experience of phlebotomy.
- Experience using NHS clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web).
- Experience supporting chronic disease management clinics.
- Experience participating in quality improvement or audit activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within agreed timescales.
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent relevant qualification).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Competency in clinical skills relevant to the role, including phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Training in NHS Health Checks.
- Training in ECG recording.
- Immunisation and vaccination training
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of direct patient care.
- Experience undertaking clinical observations such as blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
- Experience maintaining accurate patient records.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
- Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks.
- Experience of phlebotomy.
- Experience using NHS clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web).
- Experience supporting chronic disease management clinics.
- Experience participating in quality improvement or audit activities.
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
Darwen Healthcare
Address
Darwen Health Centre
James Street West
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Darwen Healthcare
Address
Darwen Health Centre
James Street West
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1PY
United Kingdom
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: A4240-26-0011
Job summary
This is a blended role, both elements of social prescribing and health & wellbeing coach are required.
The post is within Preston North & East PCN and hosted by Issa Medical. You will be required to work across more than one practice as well as some outreach working within the community.
The PCN covers a large and diverse population, both culturally and economically. Preston has areas of high deprivation and as a PCN we have a Targeted Demand Management approach within our health inequalities agenda.
as well as 1:1 targeted and generic referrals from practices, we work closely with colleagues across both the voluntary and public sector on joint initiatives.
General Practice is moving towards a neighbourhood model of working and the work carried out within our health inequalities teams plays an important aspect as we work towards this.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a wider team across both Preston PCNs covering the Heart of Lancashire GP Federation footprint.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of our health inequalities team, the role will be a mix of social prescribing and health and wellbeing coach.
Our approach to social prescribing is to support patients referred via a clinician with access and signposting to empower them to make better choices and enable them to access services who can support addressing their health and social needs.
As part of our Targeted Demand Management strategy, this will require more intense support of particular cohorts of patients, offering them more 1:1 advice, guidance and assistance to achieve an improvement in their health.
There will also be a requirement to liaise with community groups, attend events and offer general health advice and information. This will require simply tests such as blood pressure, height & weight etc. All equipment and training will be provided.
About us
Preston North & East is a large Primary Care Network (PCN) made up of 8 practices and covers a registered population of approximately 108,000 patients.
We have recently become part of the newly formed Heart of Lancashire GP Federation and work closely with our neighbouring PCNs, both in Preston and across Central Lancashire.
Issa Medical is the lead practice for the PCN and will host this role. We have 2 practices, 1 in Deepdale and1 in Fulwood. the remaining PCN practices are in the Ribbleton, Avenham, Longridge and Fulwood areas.
You will be required to work across more than one practice and attend events across Preston.
We have a friendly team who have a wealth of experience and are looking forward to an addition to the team!
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A4240-26-0011
Job locations
73 St Gregory Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 6YA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will play a key role in supporting patients to improve their health, wellbeing and independence through a personalised, person-centred approach.
Working closely with GP practices, community services, voluntary organisations and the wider integrated Neighbourhood Team. The role will support patients to identify goals, develop self-management skills access community resources and address the wider determinants of health.
The role will focus on supporting frail, vulnerable and at risk patients through both proactive and reactive interventions, helping to reduce health inequalities, prevent crisis situations and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
The post holder will work within agreed protocols and their scope of practice, escalating concerns to registered clinicians where appropriate.
This is a non-clinical role that acts as a bridge between primary care services and the realities patients face in their daily lives, ensuring support is based on what matters most in individuals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will play a key role in supporting patients to improve their health, wellbeing and independence through a personalised, person-centred approach.
Working closely with GP practices, community services, voluntary organisations and the wider integrated Neighbourhood Team. The role will support patients to identify goals, develop self-management skills access community resources and address the wider determinants of health.
The role will focus on supporting frail, vulnerable and at risk patients through both proactive and reactive interventions, helping to reduce health inequalities, prevent crisis situations and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
The post holder will work within agreed protocols and their scope of practice, escalating concerns to registered clinicians where appropriate.
This is a non-clinical role that acts as a bridge between primary care services and the realities patients face in their daily lives, ensuring support is based on what matters most in individuals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Level 2 or Level 3 Health Coaching qualification
- Social Prescribing, Personalised Care or Coaching qualification
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Level 2 or Level 3 Health Coaching qualification
- Social Prescribing, Personalised Care or Coaching qualification
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to 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
Issa Medical Centre
Address
73 St Gregory Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 6YA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Issa Medical Centre
Address
73 St Gregory Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 6YA
United Kingdom
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Health Care Support Worker
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 351-PEN1167-CC-A
Job summary
Patients may present with a wide range of mental health and psychological problems, including following an episode of self-injury, psychiatric emergency and as a consequence of physical illness. You will be expected to work with individuals experiencing psychosomatic disorders and a variety of psychological and adjustment issues resulting from physical illness. You will use higher- level communication skills, both written and oral and have an ability to engage with challenging and/or acutely distressed individuals, sometimes in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations.
Main duties of the job
The Mental Health Liaison team provides a comprehensive service to patients/service users, carers and clinical colleagues based within our acute trust at Royal Blackburn Hospital.This involves:o To assist in the provision of quality evidence-based practice, within a busy A& E department and Acute wards. Providing advice; support and care, liaising with other agencies under the guidance of the Mental Health Liaison Nurses for Service Users and their families who present often in a distressed state with complex mental health needs and social difficulties.o Completion of physical health tools to improve the physical health of service users with mental illness.o Provide 1:1 support to service users waiting psychiatric admission in A&E
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-PEN1167-CC-A
Job locations
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Rd
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant experience in mental health care or relevant NVQ level 3 qualification
- Good level of education. Able to demonstrate competence in written and oral English
- To undertake a specialist package of training which will equip the post holder to work safely and effectively in this functionalised setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to read, write and communicate clearly to an MDT or service user/carer or other professional agencies.
- Ability to work with service users and their families/carers in a non-discriminatory ant-oppressive way
- Experience in a mental health setting in a supportive role with service users
Experience
Essential
- Good organisational and observational skills
- A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with severe, complex mental health problems.
- An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to unpredictable situations and able to adapt to changing situations.
- Empathic, compassionate and patient
- Personal Integrity/maturity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant experience in mental health care or relevant NVQ level 3 qualification
- Good level of education. Able to demonstrate competence in written and oral English
- To undertake a specialist package of training which will equip the post holder to work safely and effectively in this functionalised setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to read, write and communicate clearly to an MDT or service user/carer or other professional agencies.
- Ability to work with service users and their families/carers in a non-discriminatory ant-oppressive way
- Experience in a mental health setting in a supportive role with service users
Experience
Essential
- Good organisational and observational skills
- A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with severe, complex mental health problems.
- An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to unpredictable situations and able to adapt to changing situations.
- Empathic, compassionate and patient
- Personal Integrity/maturity
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Rd
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Rd
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Inpatient Perinatal Staff Nurse
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 351-CEN2638-LW
Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated mental health nurse for our Specialist Perinatal Mother and Baby Unit. Ribblemere Mother and Baby Unit is an 8 bedded mother and baby unit, offering conjoint admission for mothers and their babies.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be passionate about delivering a high level of individualised inpatient care, have excellent leadership skills and a genuine interest in perinatal mental health.
Care is provided over a 24 hours periods and all nursing team members work rotational shift patterns including days nights and weekends.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-CEN2638-LW
Job locations
Ribblemere Mother and Baby Unit
Chorley
PR7 1PP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification.(RNMH & RNLD) On-going registration with the NMC
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments.
- Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
- Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, listening, decision making and problem solving skills.
- Developed clinical nursing skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice.
- Can demonstrate the ability to change and have an awareness of the NHS Plan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification.(RNMH & RNLD) On-going registration with the NMC
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments.
- Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
- Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, listening, decision making and problem solving skills.
- Developed clinical nursing skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice.
- Can demonstrate the ability to change and have an awareness of the NHS Plan
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).
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.
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
Ribblemere Mother and Baby Unit
Chorley
PR7 1PP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ribblemere Mother and Baby Unit
Chorley
PR7 1PP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: CHE1230752
Job summary
As Director of People & Education, you will lead the function, providing strategic direction across workforce planning, organisational development, learning and education, employee engagement, talent management, reward, resourcing and employee relations. The Director of People and Education will manage Resourcing, Learning & Talent, People Business Partner team and Clinical Education. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you'll act as a trusted advisor, influencing business strategy and ensuring our people agenda supports both operational excellence and long-term organisational success.
Main duties of the job
This is both a strategic and hands-on role, requiring someone who can lead and deliver the people agenda, while also staying close to operational detail and supporting the business with practical, solutions-focused leadership.
About us
At CHEC, we're proud to deliver outstanding community healthcare services that make a real difference to patients across the UK. We're looking for an exceptional Director of People & Education to lead our people strategy, drive organisational capability, and help create an environment where colleagues can thrive. The role is for ensuring we attract, develop, engage and retain the talent needed to support our ambitious growth plans while maintaining our values-driven culture.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
CHE1230752
Job locations
1-6 Star Building
Olivers Place
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 9WT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will: Develop and deliver CHEC's People & Education strategy. Lead workforce planning to support organisational growth and service expansion. Drive organisational development, succession planning and leadership capability. Build a high-performance, inclusive and values-led culture. Provide expert advice on complex people, organisational and employment matters. Lead major change initiatives, including acquisitions, restructures and transformation programmes. Oversee talent attraction, resourcing and employer branding strategies. Develop reward, recognition and employee engagement programmes that improve retention and colleague experience. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements. Lead and inspire a high-performing People and Education team. About You We're looking for an experienced People leader who combines strategic thinking with a pragmatic and collaborative approach. You'll bring: Essential Chartered MCIPD/FCIPD (Level 7) or equivalent. Significant senior leadership experience within HR, People, Talent or Organisational Development. Proven success developing and delivering people strategies aligned to business growth. Experience leading organisational change, transformation or acquisitions. Strong workforce planning, talent management and succession planning expertise. Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Why Join CHEC? You'll have the opportunity to shape the future workforce, influence organisational strategy, and create an environment where colleagues can develop, succeed and make a difference every day. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Annual Company Bonus scheme MediCash - Health Cash Plan Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will: Develop and deliver CHEC's People & Education strategy. Lead workforce planning to support organisational growth and service expansion. Drive organisational development, succession planning and leadership capability. Build a high-performance, inclusive and values-led culture. Provide expert advice on complex people, organisational and employment matters. Lead major change initiatives, including acquisitions, restructures and transformation programmes. Oversee talent attraction, resourcing and employer branding strategies. Develop reward, recognition and employee engagement programmes that improve retention and colleague experience. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements. Lead and inspire a high-performing People and Education team. About You We're looking for an experienced People leader who combines strategic thinking with a pragmatic and collaborative approach. You'll bring: Essential Chartered MCIPD/FCIPD (Level 7) or equivalent. Significant senior leadership experience within HR, People, Talent or Organisational Development. Proven success developing and delivering people strategies aligned to business growth. Experience leading organisational change, transformation or acquisitions. Strong workforce planning, talent management and succession planning expertise. Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Why Join CHEC? You'll have the opportunity to shape the future workforce, influence organisational strategy, and create an environment where colleagues can develop, succeed and make a difference every day. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Annual Company Bonus scheme MediCash - Health Cash Plan Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Chartered MCIPD/FCIPD (Level 7) or equivalent.
- Significant senior leadership experience within HR, People, Talent or Organisational Development.
- Proven success developing and delivering people strategies aligned to business growth.
- Experience leading organisational change, transformation or acquisitions.
- Strong workforce planning, talent management and succession planning expertise.
- Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Chartered MCIPD/FCIPD (Level 7) or equivalent.
- Significant senior leadership experience within HR, People, Talent or Organisational Development.
- Proven success developing and delivering people strategies aligned to business growth.
- Experience leading organisational change, transformation or acquisitions.
- Strong workforce planning, talent management and succession planning expertise.
- Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
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
CHEC
Address
1-6 Star Building
Olivers Place
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 9WT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
1-6 Star Building
Olivers Place
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 9WT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: B0363-26-0031
Job summary
This role is being advertised on behalf of Littleborough Group Practice and the successful applicant will be directly employed by Littleborough Group Practice.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will provide high quality, patient centred care in a primary care setting. The post holder will undertake routine and complex clinical tasks, deliver preventative health interventions, and manage long term conditions. The nurse will work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care and support practice objectives.
About us
About us
Littleborough Group Practice is a CQC-rated Good, EMIS Web practice caring for approximately 8,600 patients. We are a training practiceand a member of Pennines PCN.
Our team:
- 3 GP Partners
- 3 Salaried GPs
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Minor Illness Nurse
- Practice Nurse
- 2 Healthcare Assistants
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Nursing Associate
- Social Prescriber
This skill mix means workload is genuinely shared, with patients seen by the most appropriate clinician.
About Littleborough
Littleborough is a picturesque market town on the edge of the South Pennines, with Hollingworth Lake and miles of moorland on the doorstep yet only 30 minutes by train to Manchester and a short drive from the M62.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Locum
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B0363-26-0031
Job locations
Littleborough Group Practice
Featherstall Rd
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Conduct adult and child immunisations including COVID-19, influenza, MMR, pneumonia, RSV, shingles, whooping cough and other vaccines as per national guidelines.
Perform blood tests, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and routine physical health assessments.
Perform urinalysis testing and act on results as part of routine and chronic disease assessments.
Administer injections including B12, Decapeptyl, Nebido, Depo, Inclisiran, and Prostap injections.
Provide contraception services including contraceptive pill checks and Depo Provera (contraceptive) injections.
Undertake chronic disease management including asthma reviews, COPD reviews, CKD and CHD reviews, diabetes reviews, hypertension reviews, mental health reviews, learning disability reviews, and rheumatoid arthritis management.
Conduct new patient medicals and NHS Health Checks.
Perform cervical smears, spirometry, and swabs as required.
Deliver health promotion including smoking cessation advice, weight and BMI monitoring, and lifestyle support for self-management of chronic conditions.
Deliver patient education and support for self-management of chronic conditions.
Identify and escalate patient deterioration and safeguarding concerns to appropriate staff.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional and practice standards.
Professional Responsibility
Maintain current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Work in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.
Undertake ongoing continuing professional development to maintain clinical competence.
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and safety requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Conduct adult and child immunisations including COVID-19, influenza, MMR, pneumonia, RSV, shingles, whooping cough and other vaccines as per national guidelines.
Perform blood tests, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and routine physical health assessments.
Perform urinalysis testing and act on results as part of routine and chronic disease assessments.
Administer injections including B12, Decapeptyl, Nebido, Depo, Inclisiran, and Prostap injections.
Provide contraception services including contraceptive pill checks and Depo Provera (contraceptive) injections.
Undertake chronic disease management including asthma reviews, COPD reviews, CKD and CHD reviews, diabetes reviews, hypertension reviews, mental health reviews, learning disability reviews, and rheumatoid arthritis management.
Conduct new patient medicals and NHS Health Checks.
Perform cervical smears, spirometry, and swabs as required.
Deliver health promotion including smoking cessation advice, weight and BMI monitoring, and lifestyle support for self-management of chronic conditions.
Deliver patient education and support for self-management of chronic conditions.
Identify and escalate patient deterioration and safeguarding concerns to appropriate staff.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional and practice standards.
Professional Responsibility
Maintain current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Work in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.
Undertake ongoing continuing professional development to maintain clinical competence.
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and safety requirements.
Person Specification
Person Spec
Essential
- Current, unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Experience of practice nursing or primary care nursing.
- Competent in cervical cytology, immunisations and injection techniques.
- Experience of chronic disease management and long term condition reviews.
- Proficient in the use of the EMIS Web clinical system, including consultations, clinical coding, searches and recalls.
- Sound working knowledge of QOF and NHS primary care contractual frameworks, and the ability to deliver against them efficiently.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Spirometry and/or advanced respiratory review competency.
- Experience of supporting practice audits and quality improvement activity
Person Specification
Person Spec
Essential
- Current, unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Experience of practice nursing or primary care nursing.
- Competent in cervical cytology, immunisations and injection techniques.
- Experience of chronic disease management and long term condition reviews.
- Proficient in the use of the EMIS Web clinical system, including consultations, clinical coding, searches and recalls.
- Sound working knowledge of QOF and NHS primary care contractual frameworks, and the ability to deliver against them efficiently.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Spirometry and/or advanced respiratory review competency.
- Experience of supporting practice audits and quality improvement activity
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).
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.
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
Rochdale Health Alliance
Address
Littleborough Group Practice
Featherstall Rd
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Rochdale Health Alliance
Address
Littleborough Group Practice
Featherstall Rd
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
United Kingdom
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Non-Executive Director Quality, Governance & HR
East Lancashire Alliance View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: B0467-26-0030
Job summary
East Lancashire Alliance is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director (Quality, Governance & HR) to join its Board. The role provides independent oversight, assurance, and constructive challenge, with a particular focus on quality assurance, corporate and clinical governance, workforce governance, and organisational culture.
This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to improving services and outcomes for local populations by shaping quality, governance, and workforce strategy at Board level. You will join a values-led GP Federation committed to transparency, integrity, and continuous improvement, working alongside an engaged and supportive Board and experienced executive and clinical leaders. The position offers a flexible and manageable time commitment, supported by a comprehensive induction, ongoing development, and annual appraisal, making it well suited to individuals seeking a high-impact non-executive role alongside other professional commitments.
Main duties of the job
- Act in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
- Provide independent oversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, and continuous improvement.
- Support assurance on corporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies, standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
- Provide Board-level oversight of quality and safety performance across all Federation services.
- Support assurance against CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incident reporting.
- Contribute to CQC inspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Provide strategic oversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisational culture, and people-related risks.
About us
East Lancashire Alliance (ELA) is a GP Federation delivering at-scale primary care and community-based services across East Lancashire. We work collaboratively with GP practices and system partners to improve population health, reduce health inequalities, and deliver high-quality, sustainable services. We are committed to strong governance, high standards of quality and safety, and fostering a positive, inclusive organisational culture that supports both patients and staff.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£10,000 to £12,000 a year - See full job description for further clarification on pay.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0467-26-0030
Job locations
Burnley Business Centre
Empire Way
Burnley
BB12 6HH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
- Provide independent oversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, and continuous improvement.
- Support assurance on corporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies, standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
- Provide Board-level oversight of quality and safety performance across all Federation services.
- Support assurance against CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incident reporting.
- Contribute to CQC inspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Provide strategic oversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisational culture, and people-related risks.
- Support equality, diversity, and inclusion and promote a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Support the Chair in maintaining an effective and high-performing Board.
- Act as a constructive sounding board to the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining appropriate non-executive independence.
- Attend and actively contribute to Board meetings and strategy sessions, preparing thoroughly for meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
- Provide independent oversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, and continuous improvement.
- Support assurance on corporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies, standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
- Provide Board-level oversight of quality and safety performance across all Federation services.
- Support assurance against CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incident reporting.
- Contribute to CQC inspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Provide strategic oversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisational culture, and people-related risks.
- Support equality, diversity, and inclusion and promote a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Support the Chair in maintaining an effective and high-performing Board.
- Act as a constructive sounding board to the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining appropriate non-executive independence.
- Attend and actively contribute to Board meetings and strategy sessions, preparing thoroughly for meetings.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior-level experience in quality, governance, HR, organisational development, or a related healthcare or public sector discipline.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance, clinical governance, and risk management.
- Demonstrable experience of workforce governance and HR practice, including employment law and organisational culture.
- Experience of operating at Board or senior leadership level with the ability to provide independent challenge.
- Ability to interpret and scrutinise complex quality, workforce, and performance information.
- Clear commitment to ethical leadership and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
Desirable
- Previous Non-Executive Director, Trustee, or Board-level experience.
- Experience within the NHS, primary care, or the wider public sector.
- Knowledge of GP federations, at-scale primary care, or commissioned service delivery.
- Experience of working with regulators such as the CQC, NHS England, or Integrated Care Boards.
Additional
Essential
- The appointment is for a three-year term, renewable subject to satisfactory appraisal. The successful candidate will be required to comply with the Federations policies on confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and Fit and Proper Persons requirements. A comprehensive induction and ongoing development will be provided.
- East Lancashire Alliance is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at Board level.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior-level experience in quality, governance, HR, organisational development, or a related healthcare or public sector discipline.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance, clinical governance, and risk management.
- Demonstrable experience of workforce governance and HR practice, including employment law and organisational culture.
- Experience of operating at Board or senior leadership level with the ability to provide independent challenge.
- Ability to interpret and scrutinise complex quality, workforce, and performance information.
- Clear commitment to ethical leadership and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
Desirable
- Previous Non-Executive Director, Trustee, or Board-level experience.
- Experience within the NHS, primary care, or the wider public sector.
- Knowledge of GP federations, at-scale primary care, or commissioned service delivery.
- Experience of working with regulators such as the CQC, NHS England, or Integrated Care Boards.
Additional
Essential
- The appointment is for a three-year term, renewable subject to satisfactory appraisal. The successful candidate will be required to comply with the Federations policies on confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and Fit and Proper Persons requirements. A comprehensive induction and ongoing development will be provided.
- East Lancashire Alliance is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at Board level.
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
East Lancashire Alliance
Address
Burnley Business Centre
Empire Way
Burnley
BB12 6HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eastlancashirealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Alliance
Address
Burnley Business Centre
Empire Way
Burnley
BB12 6HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eastlancashirealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 351-PEN1141-ZK-C
Job summary
The post holder will support the provision of the Autism Team to autistic individuals and complex healthcare needs across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Your role will be to ensure that the person's communication needs are assessed and considered. You will be a registered Speech and Language Therapist who will undertake appropriately delegated work to support the care and treatment of autistic adults within the community and inpatient settings. You will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and will work with the team to develop and deliver person centred care plans with the emphasis on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. Where hospital admission is deemed appropriate, you shall support the inpatient team by providing intervention support regarding communication.
You will 30 hours between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility is required to meet the needs of the team and the wider network. The specific hours are open to discussion however you will be require to work the same days at the team core meetings, currently these are a Tuesday and Thursday but may change.
The post holder shall support the delivery of the Specialist Autism Service team model through the provision of routine speech and language therapy assessment and interventions in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, and the demands of the environment/ communication culture around them.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and language therapist to join the Specialist Autism Team, a unique and continuously developing service which works closely with secondary mental health care services to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for autistic individuals.
This role is to work within the team supporting the outreach and inpatient pathways with expert knowledge and neuroaffective practice. You will be required to support the team with the whole team tasks, such as duty and assessments as well as delivering your own specialist interventions. Therefore this post is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and innovative practitioner with a passion for delivering person-centred care, which is driven by the individuals whom we support.
The Specialist Autism Team adopts a multidisciplinary team approach to working which supports the evolutionary scope of the service. The MDT is made up of Occupational Therapists, Nurses (RMN & RLD), Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers , Therapy Assistants & Clinical Psychologists.
Through such an approach we are continually learning, developing and findings different ways of working in order to meet the needs and wishes of the individuals we work with. For this reason we have regular team development sessions and each team member plays a vital role in sharing knowledge and information.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-PEN1141-ZK-C
Job locations
Greenbank Centre
Preston
PR1 7LY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.
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
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).
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.
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)
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)
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Bank Health Care Assistant - Southport & Ormskirk Sites
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8254294
Job summary
We are seeking caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Bank team as a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker (HCA). This is an excellent opportunity to support our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while gaining valuable experience across a range of clinical settings within the Trust.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with their daily care needs, promoting their comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout their hospital journey.
Working on the Bank offers flexibility and variety, enabling you to work across different wards and departments.
Why Choose MWL Bank?
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Weekly pay
- Experience across a wide variety of clinical areas
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Enhanced pay rates for unsocial hours
- Access to internal Trust vacancies
- Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
- Uniform provided
- Dedicated support from our friendly MWL Bank team, available 7 days a week
These posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adult's and children's disclosure).
Interviews will take place on Monday 21st September 2026.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do
As a member of our Bank workforce, you will:
- Deliver high standards of compassionate, person-centred care.
- Support patients with their individual care needs.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, caring and supportive environment for patients.
- Accurately access and record patient information using Trust IT systems.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Caring, compassionate and committed to providing excellent patient care.
- Reliable, adaptable and motivated to support patients and colleagues.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong communicators with a professional and respectful approach.
- Willing to work flexibly across a variety of wards and clinical areas.
As this is a patient-facing role, applicants must be 18 years of age or over.
Training and Support
Successful candidates will receive:
- A comprehensive induction programme.
- Ongoing support from experienced colleagues and managers.
- Training relevant to the role.
- IT training to support the use of electronic patient record systems and documentation.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year 25272 pro rata, per annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
409-8254294
Job locations
Southport & Ormskirk
Southport & Ormskirk
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
- Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are notsure.
- Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
- Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health carepractitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion andreassurance.
- Observe, assess and respond to personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursingstaff, as required.
- Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed fromSenior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
- As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personalhygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
- Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
- Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits ofrequired training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling,and providing personal care.
- Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patients nutritional intake andfluid intake and output, noticing and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
- Ensure patient property is managed as per Trust policy.
- Monitor levels of supplies and order supplies for the department as appropriate.
- Demonstrates own duties to new starters, contributing to the learning environment.
- To work in line with Trust policies and procedures
- Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working environment.
- Follow the principles for implementing a duty of care, always acting in the best interest of individuals to ensurethey do not come to harm.
- Work in partnership with the individual, their carers/ families and the wider healthcare team.
- Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development and learning activities;maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal.
- Participate in team handovers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
- Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are notsure.
- Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
- Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health carepractitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion andreassurance.
- Observe, assess and respond to personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursingstaff, as required.
- Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed fromSenior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
- As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personalhygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
- Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
- Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits ofrequired training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling,and providing personal care.
- Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patients nutritional intake andfluid intake and output, noticing and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
- Ensure patient property is managed as per Trust policy.
- Monitor levels of supplies and order supplies for the department as appropriate.
- Demonstrates own duties to new starters, contributing to the learning environment.
- To work in line with Trust policies and procedures
- Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working environment.
- Follow the principles for implementing a duty of care, always acting in the best interest of individuals to ensurethey do not come to harm.
- Work in partnership with the individual, their carers/ families and the wider healthcare team.
- Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development and learning activities;maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal.
- Participate in team handovers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Able to accept direction and guidance
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible in working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Reliable and professional
- Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
- Inclusive and non-judgmental
- Punctual, motivated and committed
- Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
- Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
- Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
- Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Able to accept direction and guidance
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible in working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Reliable and professional
- Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
- Inclusive and non-judgmental
- Punctual, motivated and committed
- Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
- Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
- Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
- Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
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 & Ormskirk
Southport & Ormskirk
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport & Ormskirk
Southport & Ormskirk
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
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https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-S8193853
Job summary
This post is for a whole-time Resident Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
This post is designed to improve the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service in St Helens & Knowsley, and to share the general workload with the other Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
The successful candidate will join a team of 19 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, and Gynaecological Oncology.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 19 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, and Gynaecological Oncology.
This is a Resident on call post to help towards maintaining full activity within gynaecology and obstetrics. The appointee will share the general workload with the other Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The successful candidates will join a team of senior medical and midwifery/nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality service. The new consultant will join the existing Consultants and middle grade staff in delivering a high-quality 24-hour service.
The successful candidate will be expected to take clinical lead in an area of special interest which will complement those that already exist within the department as well as contribute towards 60 hours Consultant presence on the labour ward.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
26 August 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
409-S8193853
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Whiston
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 26th August 2026
Closing Date: 30th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: From 1st October 2026
Proposed Interview date: 3rd November 2026
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 26th August 2026
Closing Date: 30th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: From 1st October 2026
Proposed Interview date: 3rd November 2026
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
- Further Higher degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this post
- RCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g., Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM plus any of following: High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM or Urogynaecology & vaginal surgery ATSM or Subfertility & reproductive health ATSM or Benign abdominal surgery: open & laparoscopic ATSM or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM or Menopause ATSM or Hysteroscopy ATSM or Colposcopy ATSM or Vulvar disease ATSM or Labour ward lead ATSM.
- Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independently
- Knowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rota
- Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
- 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
- Special interest accreditation in e.g. Medical education ATSM or Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology ATSM
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years.
- Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years
Other
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Professional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
- Demonstrates respect for all
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
- Further Higher degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this post
- RCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g., Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM plus any of following: High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM or Urogynaecology & vaginal surgery ATSM or Subfertility & reproductive health ATSM or Benign abdominal surgery: open & laparoscopic ATSM or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM or Menopause ATSM or Hysteroscopy ATSM or Colposcopy ATSM or Vulvar disease ATSM or Labour ward lead ATSM.
- Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independently
- Knowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rota
- Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
- 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
- Special interest accreditation in e.g. Medical education ATSM or Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology ATSM
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years.
- Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years
Other
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Professional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
- Demonstrates respect for all
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Whiston
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Whiston
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: A2060-26-0011
Job summary
Darwen Healthlink is a forward thinking, proactive training practice situated within the West Pennine Moors. We are seeking to employ a highly motivated Salaried GP for a minimum of 4 sessions per week, who has ambition, innovative ideas and would like to become a part of our dedicated team of Healthcare Professionals.
We are a member practice of the Blackburn with Darwen LPC Federation.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached Person Specification along with the Job Description including the essential and desirable qualifications needed for this role.
About us
Darwen Healthlink is a high QOF achiever and we use Emis Web Clinical System, Lexacom, Remote Access and Iplato. Our patient list size is currently over 16,000 patients and we are located in a modern multipurpose Health Centre with a variety of Community based healthcare providers within the building such as Treatment Rooms, Dental, Podiatry, MSK, Audiology and have an onsite Community Pharmacy. The Health Centre is located just off Junction 4 of the M65 providing easy access to the Motorway networks
Our practice team consists of:
4 GP Partners, a management team, 2 Salaried GP's, 2 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 Mental Health Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses. 1 Assistant Physician and 3 Healthcare Assistants; all of which are supported by an effective and professional administrative team who have been provided with a high standard of training which includes workflow optimisation, care navigation, medication support and customer care.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2060-26-0011
Job locations
Darwen Health Centre
James Street West
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1PY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Please see the supporting documentation attached for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Please see the supporting documentation attached for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully trained GP with Vocational Training Certificate.
- Up to date CPR training
- Current and full driving licence.
- Appraisal / Revalidation up-to-date.
Desirable
- Higher post graduate
- membership, for example,
- MRCGP / nMRCGP, MRCP, DRCOG, DCH.
Experience
Essential
- Currently working/training in General Practice or some form of community medicine or urgent care.
- Evidence of consolidation of professional training, for
- example, able to demonstrate particular areas of interest or further study.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary Working.
- Knowledge of appraisal/Audits and SEA
Desirable
- Experience of delivering QOF.
- Understanding of Practice
- Based Commissioning
- Knowledge of national and
- local agendas in respect of
- primary care commissioning,
- and intermediate and urgent care agendas.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills.
- Ability to work flexibly within a team
Desirable
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to implement and
- sustain positive change.
- Familiarity with EMIS WEB, ICE, referral pathways.
Behavioural attributes and competencies
Essential
- Good team player who is able to support, value and respect other members of the team.
- Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure.
- Self-motivated and able to
- work autonomously
- Ability to recognise own
- limitations and act upon them appropriately.
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis.
- Adaptable and able to respond to a changing situation.
Desirable
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary Team.
- Prepared to make a
- Commitment to the long-term development of the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully trained GP with Vocational Training Certificate.
- Up to date CPR training
- Current and full driving licence.
- Appraisal / Revalidation up-to-date.
Desirable
- Higher post graduate
- membership, for example,
- MRCGP / nMRCGP, MRCP, DRCOG, DCH.
Experience
Essential
- Currently working/training in General Practice or some form of community medicine or urgent care.
- Evidence of consolidation of professional training, for
- example, able to demonstrate particular areas of interest or further study.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary Working.
- Knowledge of appraisal/Audits and SEA
Desirable
- Experience of delivering QOF.
- Understanding of Practice
- Based Commissioning
- Knowledge of national and
- local agendas in respect of
- primary care commissioning,
- and intermediate and urgent care agendas.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills.
- Ability to work flexibly within a team
Desirable
- Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to implement and
- sustain positive change.
- Familiarity with EMIS WEB, ICE, referral pathways.
Behavioural attributes and competencies
Essential
- Good team player who is able to support, value and respect other members of the team.
- Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure.
- Self-motivated and able to
- work autonomously
- Ability to recognise own
- limitations and act upon them appropriately.
- Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis.
- Adaptable and able to respond to a changing situation.
Desirable
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary Team.
- Prepared to make a
- Commitment to the long-term development of the practice.
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).
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.
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
Darwen Healthlink
Address
Darwen Health Centre
James Street West
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.darwenhealthlink.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Darwen Healthlink
Address
Darwen Health Centre
James Street West
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.darwenhealthlink.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Medical Secretary - Obsteterics & Gynaecology
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 435-F070-26-A
Job summary
The role of the Medical Secretary is to provide a comprehensive secretarial, administration and information service to the Consultant in respect of his/her NHS work and to the supporting medical team.
To provide a secretarial service: accurately producing from digital dictation system, patient related correspondence /reports/discharges of a sensitive and complex nature, using appropriate software and within specific timescales
Main duties of the job
- Open and prioritise correspondence (which is often of a highlysensitive and confidential nature) on behalf of consultant ensuring thaturgent correspondence receives prompt attention.
- Process case-notes of patients discharged from hospital; follow through ongoing care plans as indicated in notes. Allocate notes to relevant clinician for dictation or ensure that any standard letters are completed as appropriate. Where standard letters have been generated at ward level, ascertain from case-notes whether any supplementary letter/action is required and deal with appropriately. Ensure that follow up appointments or referrals to other specialties are arranged where necessary.
- Ensure that relevant investigation/ results received after patient's discharge are communicated to GP's where appropriate, particularly where treatment may be required.
- Ensure that discharge summaries and other time-sensitive information are dictated and typed within the designated time limits.
- Receive, manage and prioritise telephone and personal queries, complaints, messages and information from patients, relatives, General Practitioners, Consultants and other medical staff and external organisations on behalf of consultant and clinical team. Deal with queries relating to the medical and social welfare of patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, referring to medical staff or other Healthcare Professionals where appropriate.
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust was formed in 2003 from the merger of Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley NHS Trust and the Burnley Hospitals NHS Trust. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a caring service to a population of approximately 520,000.
Services are provided from two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital.The Royal Blackburn Hospital and Phase V at Burnley General Hospital are significant PFI developments.
In 2006 a service reconfiguration, 'meeting patients needs' was implemented which resulted in the Blackburn site becoming the centre for all acute services in East Lancashire. The ED at Blackburn is the only ED for East Lancashire and since 2012 has become a Trauma Unit in the Lancashire Trauma network with the trauma centre at the Royal Preston Hospital. The ED is supported by Urgent Care Centres at Blackburn and Burnley and a Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington.
Burnley is the site for the East Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre with an in-patient obstetric unit. There is a midwife led birthing unit off the Hospital site in Blackburn
In 2012 the Royal Blackburn Hospital was designated as one of the Lancashire Vascular Centres.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-F070-26-A
Job locations
Burnley General Hospital
Casterton Avenue
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Respond to queries from patients and Healthcare personnel as appropriate. Provide empathy and reassurance to patients where necessary.
- Manage patient investigation results. Check all incoming laboratory/radiology results, ensuring that abnormal results are communicated promptly to appropriate Clinician. Ensure all reports are seen and signed by Clinician prior to filing in case-notes.
- Participate in the training and supervision of Support Medical Secretaries, Medical Audio Typists and work experience students, which will involve planning and allocation of work, and checking of letters produced for accuracy, as appropriate
- Undertake self-supervision and effective self-organisation in terms of:
- co-ordinating annual and other leave in co-operation with other secretaries, and with the approval of management;
- liaising with other secretaries to ensure fair distribution of work by mutual assistance;
- Establish and maintain efficient office systems, including filing systems and maintain a booking out and/or booking in system for case-notes.
- Liaise with Admissions Department in respect of patients requiring hospital admission, ensuring that relevant information or instructions are communicated effectively. Ensure that all relevant investigations are available prior to admission and in particular that any problem with the potential to delay admission/surgery is brought to the urgent attention of the relevant clinician (may be necessary to liaise with or organise input of other Clinicians prior to admission (eg anaesthetic assessment) or to co-ordinate arrangements where procedures require multidisciplinary input)
- Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring that information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means.
- Input and extract data from hospital systems and other relevant software programmes, which may be Trust-wide or specialty-specific.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Respond to queries from patients and Healthcare personnel as appropriate. Provide empathy and reassurance to patients where necessary.
- Manage patient investigation results. Check all incoming laboratory/radiology results, ensuring that abnormal results are communicated promptly to appropriate Clinician. Ensure all reports are seen and signed by Clinician prior to filing in case-notes.
- Participate in the training and supervision of Support Medical Secretaries, Medical Audio Typists and work experience students, which will involve planning and allocation of work, and checking of letters produced for accuracy, as appropriate
- Undertake self-supervision and effective self-organisation in terms of:
- co-ordinating annual and other leave in co-operation with other secretaries, and with the approval of management;
- liaising with other secretaries to ensure fair distribution of work by mutual assistance;
- Establish and maintain efficient office systems, including filing systems and maintain a booking out and/or booking in system for case-notes.
- Liaise with Admissions Department in respect of patients requiring hospital admission, ensuring that relevant information or instructions are communicated effectively. Ensure that all relevant investigations are available prior to admission and in particular that any problem with the potential to delay admission/surgery is brought to the urgent attention of the relevant clinician (may be necessary to liaise with or organise input of other Clinicians prior to admission (eg anaesthetic assessment) or to co-ordinate arrangements where procedures require multidisciplinary input)
- Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring that information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means.
- Input and extract data from hospital systems and other relevant software programmes, which may be Trust-wide or specialty-specific.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English at Grade 'C' or above or equivalent
- AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent extensive medical secretarial experience
- RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent
- Proficient IT skills (use of Microsoft office packages - particularly word and excel)
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Ability to accurately transcribe complex dictation
- Previous Medical secretarial experience
- Experience using the hospital's Electronic Patient Record system
- Previous experience working in an NHS Office environment
Skills
Essential
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication and ability to converse in a positive professional manner
- Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members
- Highly motivated and possess enthusiasm for developing the role
- Good organisational skills. Manage/priorities own workload
- Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English at Grade 'C' or above or equivalent
- AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent extensive medical secretarial experience
- RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent
- Proficient IT skills (use of Microsoft office packages - particularly word and excel)
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Ability to accurately transcribe complex dictation
- Previous Medical secretarial experience
- Experience using the hospital's Electronic Patient Record system
- Previous experience working in an NHS Office environment
Skills
Essential
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication and ability to converse in a positive professional manner
- Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members
- Highly motivated and possess enthusiasm for developing the role
- Good organisational skills. Manage/priorities own workload
- Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Burnley General Hospital
Casterton Avenue
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Burnley General Hospital
Casterton Avenue
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Hysteroscopy Specialist nurse
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 435-F079-26-A
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Nursing Team at East Lancashire Hospitals Women and Newborn Centre.
The post holder will work independently as a Clinical Nurse Specialist performing diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy procedures in line with the Faster Diagnostic Services (FDS) as outlined by NHS England to meet the 28-day target from referral to diagnosis.
The post holder will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, discretion and clinical decision making in accordance with the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (BSGE).
The post holder will be an experienced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of hysteroscopy services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with National Guidance; and able to provide comprehensive consultation and advice for patients.
The role includes providing a Nurse led hysteroscopy service, as part of a MDT in collaboration with a consultant lead supporting a one stop model of care for women who are referred to the service for suspected cancer.The successful post holder will also work in partnership with the patient navigator, the wider operational management team, nursing, and support all teams to deliver the clinical objectives of the Hysteroscopy Faster Diagnosis Service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently as a Clinical Nurse Specialist performing diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy procedures in line with the Faster Diagnostic Services (FDS) as outlined by NHS England to meet the 28-day target from referral to diagnosis.
The post holder will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, discretion and clinical decision making in accordance with the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (BSGE).
The post holder will be an experienced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of hysteroscopy services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with National Guidance; and able to provide comprehensive consultation and advice for patients.
The role includes providing a Nurse led hysteroscopy service, as part of a MDT in collaboration with a consultant lead supporting a one stop model of care for women who are referred to the service for suspected cancer.The successful post holder will also work in partnership with the patient navigator, the wider operational management team, nursing, and support all teams to deliver the clinical objectives of the Hysteroscopy Faster Diagnosis Service.
About us
As a nurse hysteroscopist, the postholder will be involved in the delivery of FDS hysteroscopy services to all patients attending the department. They will be able to organise their workload efficiently and liaise with referrers and other staff to optimise service delivery.
The Postholder will work unsupervised in delivering all aspects of hysteroscopy, act independently, understand scan findings and produce written reports on examinations performed. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role due to the need to deliver highly sensitive and potentially upsetting information to both patients and relatives.
The hysteroscopy practitioner will also assist in the supervision of students, newly qualified staff, and other professional groups. We expect our hysteroscopy practitioner to actively help with governance and value their input on how we can achieve the best diagnostic outcomes.
They will ensure collaborative working across the MDT, with General Practitioners, partner professionals, and other agencies.
The post holder will give expert clinical advice, practice clinically and autonomously, and implement care that requires specialist assessment, knowledge, and clinical skills.
The post holder will have proven leadership skills and be experienced in staff management, multi-agency working and clinical practice development.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-F079-26-A
Job locations
Burnley General Hospital
Briercliffe Road Entrance
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently perform Hysteroscopy examination and treatmen
Plan and document the on-going care requirements for the women maintain records that reflect planning, communication and management of care.
Ensure a working knowledge of the use, maintenance and safety of the machines used in the clinic.
Utilise advanced communication skills for complex situations regarding diagnostic findings and patient care.
Participate and facilitate the training and education of both medical and nursing staff that are undertaking Hysteroscopy related education.
Set, monitor and evaluate standards of care within the service.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative audits for the service to highlight the opportunities for the specialist clinic and advance the service.
Present audit findings in appropriate forums.
COMMUNICATION
Demonstrate pro-active and effective leadership and act as a positive role model.
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to the patient and referring clinician related to diagnosis.
Provide and receive highly complex information which requires empathy and reassurance and often involves overcoming barriers to understanding.
To communicate effectively and empathetically with relatives of patients.
To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients are directed accordingly.
To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians. Keeping them informed of any delays to patient throughput that might result as a consequence of, for example excessive workload, equipment breakdown, sickness etc.
Ensure that incidents are reported to the Clinical Services & Quality Manager in accordance with trust policy.
To assess and provide specific communication needs of individual patients
Attend, contribute and when necessary, lead team meetings.
Take responsibility for reviewing the Standard Operating Policy for the service as required.
To develop clinical policies and protocols relevant to the service, ensuring that practice is evidence based. Propose changes to procedures and working practices within the service. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to policies and protocols.
Create and positively promote an environment which is conducive to education and learning.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
To provide high quality expert clinical training and mentoring to all staff as agreed.
To provide specialist information to other Health Professionals regarding Hysteroscopy examinations and treatment as requested.
To personally undertake training and study and assessment, as necessary, to ensure that a high level of current professional knowledge and expertise is achieved, to maintain a CPD portfolio as evidence of all training/study and to use this as part of the annual appraisal process.
To participate, when possible and appropriate, in teaching, lecturing or presentation of case studies and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To participate in research and audit projects and present findings related to these studies as appropriate thus participating in contribution to overall service developments.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will actively participate in the Clinical Governance process and Management of Risk. It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards. Assist in the process of investigating incidents and participation in route cause analysis and sudden untoward incidents Participate in educating and supporting staff in the governance process.
Alongside the Band 7 OPD Manager the post holder will provide leadership and be a role model for medical and nursing staff.
The post holder will maintain records to NMC Professional Standards.
In conjunction with the Band 7 OPD Manager and Matron the Post holder will develop the service, responding to Professional Guidance e.g. NICE, RCOG Guidance
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will maintain NMC registration.
The post holder will work within the NMC code of conduct.
The post holder will participate in a Quality Assurance process to provide assurance of their ongoing ultrasound competence.
As an integral member of the Hysteroscopy team the post holder will collaboratively develop guidelines, pathway, policies and procedures.
Alongside the Band 7 OPD Manager the Post holder will provide leadership and be a role model for medical and nursing staff.
EMPLOYMENT ACTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE
All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.
Equality and Diversity
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants and employees do not receive less favourable treatment because of their age, sex, marital status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified.
Health and Safety
In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.
Infection Control
All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any related mandatory training.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trusts resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities
Risk Management
Employees are required to report every incident where the health and safety of self or others has been jeopardised (including near misses) and to carry out or participate in investigations into such incidents as required.
Safeguarding
All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager.
Data Protection Act
All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Rules, Regulations, Policies, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions
All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
Research and Development Projects
Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, either as a Principal Investigator or Local Researcher, or Assistant Researcher, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework.
Development Review
Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings.
Training
Post holders are required to attend any relevant and mandatory training for the post.
Outside Employment / Outside Interests
Any other work or outside interests must not conflict with the duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. In accordance with legislation on working time, it is a condition of employment that all staff must inform their line manager before taking up any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Trust (including bank work) and / or voluntary work. This is to ensure there is no conflict of interest with your NHS duties.
Review of Job Description
This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trusts Vision to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care:-
Values:-
Respecting the individual
Putting patients and customers first
Promoting positive change
Acting with integrity
Serving the community
Underpinning the Trusts vision and values are the following key operating principles that influence the way in which the Trust does business:-
Understand the world we live in and deal with it
We are clinically led and management supported
Support departments support the front line
Everything is delivered by and through Divisions
Compliance with standards and targets are a given. They are the things we do to help secure our independence and influence
Quality is our organising principle driving quality up and cost down is not mutually exclusive
We deliver what we say we need to
Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence.
The Trust operates a Tobacco Control Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently perform Hysteroscopy examination and treatmen
Plan and document the on-going care requirements for the women maintain records that reflect planning, communication and management of care.
Ensure a working knowledge of the use, maintenance and safety of the machines used in the clinic.
Utilise advanced communication skills for complex situations regarding diagnostic findings and patient care.
Participate and facilitate the training and education of both medical and nursing staff that are undertaking Hysteroscopy related education.
Set, monitor and evaluate standards of care within the service.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative audits for the service to highlight the opportunities for the specialist clinic and advance the service.
Present audit findings in appropriate forums.
COMMUNICATION
Demonstrate pro-active and effective leadership and act as a positive role model.
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to the patient and referring clinician related to diagnosis.
Provide and receive highly complex information which requires empathy and reassurance and often involves overcoming barriers to understanding.
To communicate effectively and empathetically with relatives of patients.
To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients are directed accordingly.
To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians. Keeping them informed of any delays to patient throughput that might result as a consequence of, for example excessive workload, equipment breakdown, sickness etc.
Ensure that incidents are reported to the Clinical Services & Quality Manager in accordance with trust policy.
To assess and provide specific communication needs of individual patients
Attend, contribute and when necessary, lead team meetings.
Take responsibility for reviewing the Standard Operating Policy for the service as required.
To develop clinical policies and protocols relevant to the service, ensuring that practice is evidence based. Propose changes to procedures and working practices within the service. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to policies and protocols.
Create and positively promote an environment which is conducive to education and learning.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
To provide high quality expert clinical training and mentoring to all staff as agreed.
To provide specialist information to other Health Professionals regarding Hysteroscopy examinations and treatment as requested.
To personally undertake training and study and assessment, as necessary, to ensure that a high level of current professional knowledge and expertise is achieved, to maintain a CPD portfolio as evidence of all training/study and to use this as part of the annual appraisal process.
To participate, when possible and appropriate, in teaching, lecturing or presentation of case studies and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To participate in research and audit projects and present findings related to these studies as appropriate thus participating in contribution to overall service developments.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will actively participate in the Clinical Governance process and Management of Risk. It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards. Assist in the process of investigating incidents and participation in route cause analysis and sudden untoward incidents Participate in educating and supporting staff in the governance process.
Alongside the Band 7 OPD Manager the post holder will provide leadership and be a role model for medical and nursing staff.
The post holder will maintain records to NMC Professional Standards.
In conjunction with the Band 7 OPD Manager and Matron the Post holder will develop the service, responding to Professional Guidance e.g. NICE, RCOG Guidance
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will maintain NMC registration.
The post holder will work within the NMC code of conduct.
The post holder will participate in a Quality Assurance process to provide assurance of their ongoing ultrasound competence.
As an integral member of the Hysteroscopy team the post holder will collaboratively develop guidelines, pathway, policies and procedures.
Alongside the Band 7 OPD Manager the Post holder will provide leadership and be a role model for medical and nursing staff.
EMPLOYMENT ACTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE
All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.
Equality and Diversity
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants and employees do not receive less favourable treatment because of their age, sex, marital status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified.
Health and Safety
In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.
Infection Control
All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any related mandatory training.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trusts resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities
Risk Management
Employees are required to report every incident where the health and safety of self or others has been jeopardised (including near misses) and to carry out or participate in investigations into such incidents as required.
Safeguarding
All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager.
Data Protection Act
All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Rules, Regulations, Policies, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions
All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
Research and Development Projects
Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, either as a Principal Investigator or Local Researcher, or Assistant Researcher, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework.
Development Review
Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings.
Training
Post holders are required to attend any relevant and mandatory training for the post.
Outside Employment / Outside Interests
Any other work or outside interests must not conflict with the duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. In accordance with legislation on working time, it is a condition of employment that all staff must inform their line manager before taking up any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Trust (including bank work) and / or voluntary work. This is to ensure there is no conflict of interest with your NHS duties.
Review of Job Description
This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trusts Vision to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care:-
Values:-
Respecting the individual
Putting patients and customers first
Promoting positive change
Acting with integrity
Serving the community
Underpinning the Trusts vision and values are the following key operating principles that influence the way in which the Trust does business:-
Understand the world we live in and deal with it
We are clinically led and management supported
Support departments support the front line
Everything is delivered by and through Divisions
Compliance with standards and targets are a given. They are the things we do to help secure our independence and influence
Quality is our organising principle driving quality up and cost down is not mutually exclusive
We deliver what we say we need to
Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence.
The Trust operates a Tobacco Control Policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate.
- Evidence of high standard of Hysteroscopy abilities for others to follow
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Experience of working in a management or supervisory role in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of previous delivery of Specialist Nurse Diagnostic and pathway treatment planning within the specialties
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Use of the Datix reporting system.
- Use of IT packages such as Microsoft Office, the Internet and the Intranet.
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical governance, risk management, complaints management and audit systems in relation to Hysteroscopy.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- BSGE qualification in Hysteroscopy
- Maintenance of BSGE accreditation
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification or experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate.
- Evidence of high standard of Hysteroscopy abilities for others to follow
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Experience of working in a management or supervisory role in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of previous delivery of Specialist Nurse Diagnostic and pathway treatment planning within the specialties
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Use of the Datix reporting system.
- Use of IT packages such as Microsoft Office, the Internet and the Intranet.
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical governance, risk management, complaints management and audit systems in relation to Hysteroscopy.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- BSGE qualification in Hysteroscopy
- Maintenance of BSGE accreditation
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification or 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.
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Burnley General Hospital
Briercliffe Road Entrance
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Burnley General Hospital
Briercliffe Road Entrance
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Highly Specialist Podiatrist
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 350-CC8095859-A-A
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated HCPC registered podiatrist to join our Community Podiatry Service as a Highly specialist Podiatrist covering the West Lancashire patch on a 9-month fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about leading high-quality community podiatry services and supporting teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care across a range of community settings.
The post holder will have responsibility for the delivery of the clinical service within the defined area, providing visible leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring services are efficient, effective, well-co-ordinated and responsive, with quality and patient experience at the centre of everything you do.
The role will involve regular travel across multiple sites, Therefore, the post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of this post.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced clinician will take high level responsibility for the triage, clinical assessments and diagnosis of highly complex health and well being needs within a defined sphere of practice. They will implement, evaluate and modify highly complex care/ interventions which they have developed to meet those needs. The Advanced clinician will provide high level care as specified below for a client group and work across professional disciplines, co-ordinating activities as required.
To work as a Highly Specialist Podiatrist with a high degree of autonomy across the multidisciplinary setting.
Leading the Podiatry Team on the management of patients. This will include the assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of highly specialist programmes of care to patient's as well as providing expert advice on the management of complex patients to others within the team.
The post holder will lead on the development and implementation of service innovations within their portfolio, as well as the development and dissemination of training to the Podiatry Team.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
350-CC8095859-A-A
Job locations
Clayton House
Langley Place
Ormskirk
L40 8JU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Delivering high level and complex triage, clinical assessment diagnostics, treatment and evaluation of the needs within Health and Well-being.
Providing leadership, promoting a learning culture for colleagues and other agencies, leading service innovations and demonstrating high level problem solving.
Ensuring excellence in service delivery through personal and service development, underpinned by evidence based practice and research, embedded in the quality assurance agenda.
Driving innovation, managing the change process to ensure your service continues to be flexible and proactive to reflect the needs of the wider Health and Wellbeing community.
MANAGERIAL / LEADERSHIP (including financial / physical resources and staffing)
To demonstrate leadership by means of:
1. Delivering change within sphere of practice, when and where indicated, to improve service delivery.
2. Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation.
To provide high level advice and guidance in working with colleagues locally to ensure best practice across all disciplines in the assessment, treatment and long term management of patient/clients within sphere of practice
To identify innovations and lead the implementation of new working practices in conjunction with patients/ service users, health, wellbeing, local authority and third sector partners.
To take responsibility for their own high level and complex decision making and the decisions of their team which effect service delivery.
To train, supervise / case manage and performance manage staff and students. This will include for example the use of formal appraisal documentation, monitoring sickness absence etc.
To manage resources including stock control to ensure they relate to the overall objectives and responsibilities of the organisation.
CLINICAL
To be responsible for the specialist assessment of complex care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using a high degree of autonomy and act as a named practitioner.
To triage patients with highly complex needs.
To undertake highly complex clinical assessments of patients/ service users within sphere of advanced practice.
To determine a clinical diagnosis and make high level decisions regarding appropriate treatment/ care plans.
Implement highly complex care/ interventions according to clinical need.
Evaluate highly complex care /interventions based on evidence from clinical outcomes and best practice.
To provide advanced clinical advice, support, training to patients/ service users, families, carers and professional colleagues to improve their journey and their health and well being.
To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.
Registered practitioners who are non medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice.
To develop and maintain the high level clinical skills required to work as an advanced practitioner.
Where the administration of drugs is a requirement, this should be undertaken in line with trust policies and procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
To maintain own professional/ personal development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as appropriate into your work. To support junior staff to do likewise
Ensure all mandatory training is accessed and kept up to date
To be an active member of relevant training programmes attending and delivering presentations at staff meetings/tutorials and by attending relevant professional short courses and being a reflective practitioner
To participate in the supervision scheme as supervisee and supervisor when appropriate.
To develop and deliver relevant evidence based training to patients, families, carers, Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector providers.
To provide specific training as required to the patient, family, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team on the clinical and therapeutic management of an individual to support their health and wellbeing.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE / RESEARCH AUDIT
Registered Practitioners are required to evidence maintenance of their registration with the relevant regulatory body and work to their Code of Professional Conduct.
To benchmark current service delivery against local and national clinical guidelines and standards of care.
To lead on current best practice, based on the bench marking outcomes.
To translate local and national guidelines and train Health and Wellbeing staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to deliver effective services.
To measure and evaluate own work and current practices through the use of evidence based projects, audit, research, statistical information and outcome measures and lead others in doing so.
To network with practitioner colleagues within the trust and across the North West and Nationally, to learn together and share good practice.
To interpret and implement quality assurance practices within own work situation.
To identify and minimise clinical and non clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff & visitors.
Contributes to the formulation and implementation of clinical policies and procedures as appropriate.
COMMUNICATION
To communicate complex patient and service related information effectively to Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector agencies.
Use complex communication skills and knowledge when working with patients, their families and other provider agencies.
Demonstrates professional sensitivity and empathy during the emotional demand of high exposure to distressing circumstances where there may be difficulties in accepting or understanding.
To involve the patient and the family/carers in all relevant discussions about their management and decision that are made about treatment techniques and facilitating patient involvement in the planning development, delivery and evaluation of the service.
To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.
To collect appropriate data and statistics for the use in the review of the service delivery.
To use appropriate information technology skills for communication when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Delivering high level and complex triage, clinical assessment diagnostics, treatment and evaluation of the needs within Health and Well-being.
Providing leadership, promoting a learning culture for colleagues and other agencies, leading service innovations and demonstrating high level problem solving.
Ensuring excellence in service delivery through personal and service development, underpinned by evidence based practice and research, embedded in the quality assurance agenda.
Driving innovation, managing the change process to ensure your service continues to be flexible and proactive to reflect the needs of the wider Health and Wellbeing community.
MANAGERIAL / LEADERSHIP (including financial / physical resources and staffing)
To demonstrate leadership by means of:
1. Delivering change within sphere of practice, when and where indicated, to improve service delivery.
2. Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation.
To provide high level advice and guidance in working with colleagues locally to ensure best practice across all disciplines in the assessment, treatment and long term management of patient/clients within sphere of practice
To identify innovations and lead the implementation of new working practices in conjunction with patients/ service users, health, wellbeing, local authority and third sector partners.
To take responsibility for their own high level and complex decision making and the decisions of their team which effect service delivery.
To train, supervise / case manage and performance manage staff and students. This will include for example the use of formal appraisal documentation, monitoring sickness absence etc.
To manage resources including stock control to ensure they relate to the overall objectives and responsibilities of the organisation.
CLINICAL
To be responsible for the specialist assessment of complex care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using a high degree of autonomy and act as a named practitioner.
To triage patients with highly complex needs.
To undertake highly complex clinical assessments of patients/ service users within sphere of advanced practice.
To determine a clinical diagnosis and make high level decisions regarding appropriate treatment/ care plans.
Implement highly complex care/ interventions according to clinical need.
Evaluate highly complex care /interventions based on evidence from clinical outcomes and best practice.
To provide advanced clinical advice, support, training to patients/ service users, families, carers and professional colleagues to improve their journey and their health and well being.
To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.
Registered practitioners who are non medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice.
To develop and maintain the high level clinical skills required to work as an advanced practitioner.
Where the administration of drugs is a requirement, this should be undertaken in line with trust policies and procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
To maintain own professional/ personal development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as appropriate into your work. To support junior staff to do likewise
Ensure all mandatory training is accessed and kept up to date
To be an active member of relevant training programmes attending and delivering presentations at staff meetings/tutorials and by attending relevant professional short courses and being a reflective practitioner
To participate in the supervision scheme as supervisee and supervisor when appropriate.
To develop and deliver relevant evidence based training to patients, families, carers, Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector providers.
To provide specific training as required to the patient, family, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team on the clinical and therapeutic management of an individual to support their health and wellbeing.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE / RESEARCH AUDIT
Registered Practitioners are required to evidence maintenance of their registration with the relevant regulatory body and work to their Code of Professional Conduct.
To benchmark current service delivery against local and national clinical guidelines and standards of care.
To lead on current best practice, based on the bench marking outcomes.
To translate local and national guidelines and train Health and Wellbeing staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to deliver effective services.
To measure and evaluate own work and current practices through the use of evidence based projects, audit, research, statistical information and outcome measures and lead others in doing so.
To network with practitioner colleagues within the trust and across the North West and Nationally, to learn together and share good practice.
To interpret and implement quality assurance practices within own work situation.
To identify and minimise clinical and non clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff & visitors.
Contributes to the formulation and implementation of clinical policies and procedures as appropriate.
COMMUNICATION
To communicate complex patient and service related information effectively to Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector agencies.
Use complex communication skills and knowledge when working with patients, their families and other provider agencies.
Demonstrates professional sensitivity and empathy during the emotional demand of high exposure to distressing circumstances where there may be difficulties in accepting or understanding.
To involve the patient and the family/carers in all relevant discussions about their management and decision that are made about treatment techniques and facilitating patient involvement in the planning development, delivery and evaluation of the service.
To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.
To collect appropriate data and statistics for the use in the review of the service delivery.
To use appropriate information technology skills for communication when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Master's degree / Module /post graduate qualification in relevant area of clinical expertise (or working towards) / equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters level
- Up to date HCPC Registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD Portfolio
- POM-A / LA certificate
Desirable
- Relevant short post graduate specialist courses
- Assessor/ Mentor/Facilitator Training
- Supplementary medical prescribing
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients, carers and staff
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to utilise assessment skills and instrumentation effectively
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of managing difficult situations
- Ability to reflect on experiences and apply lessons learnt to self and others
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of expertise in podiatry field
- Supervision of staff and students
- Effective change management and problem-solving experience
- Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
- Experience and knowledge in the management of a wide variety of complex podiatry conditions
- Demonstrate a commitment to delivering evidence-based practice
- Evidence of introducing service developments and innovation
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the varied and complex needs of the patient group
- An understanding of Shared Decision Making an understanding of other relevant legislation
- Understanding of local, national, professional policies/guidance
- Demonstrate an understanding of own scope of practice and the implications for self and others
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
- Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
- Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
- Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
- Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Master's degree / Module /post graduate qualification in relevant area of clinical expertise (or working towards) / equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters level
- Up to date HCPC Registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD Portfolio
- POM-A / LA certificate
Desirable
- Relevant short post graduate specialist courses
- Assessor/ Mentor/Facilitator Training
- Supplementary medical prescribing
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients, carers and staff
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to utilise assessment skills and instrumentation effectively
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of managing difficult situations
- Ability to reflect on experiences and apply lessons learnt to self and others
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of expertise in podiatry field
- Supervision of staff and students
- Effective change management and problem-solving experience
- Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
- Experience and knowledge in the management of a wide variety of complex podiatry conditions
- Demonstrate a commitment to delivering evidence-based practice
- Evidence of introducing service developments and innovation
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the varied and complex needs of the patient group
- An understanding of Shared Decision Making an understanding of other relevant legislation
- Understanding of local, national, professional policies/guidance
- Demonstrate an understanding of own scope of practice and the implications for self and others
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
- Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
- Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
- Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
- Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage
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).
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.
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 Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clayton House
Langley Place
Ormskirk
L40 8JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clayton House
Langley Place
Ormskirk
L40 8JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: U0061-26-0112
Job summary
gtd healthcare are the providers of all minor illness and minor injury care at Preston Urgent Care Centre and minor illness at Chorley Urgent Care Centre. The services provide the first point of access for all self-referred unscheduled attendances for the Emergency department (ED).
Exciting opportunities have arisen for Clinical Practitioners to will work alongside a well-established clinical and supportive administrative team on a bank basis.
The Clinical Practitioner will function as part of a health care team, providing safe and effective nursing care either face to face or via telephone triage, providing a comprehensive clinical assessment service to patients and/or their carers/relatives resulting in a safe and appropriate clinical decision.
To facilitate the provision of accurate healthcare information, health improvement advice or, where applicable, referral to the appropriate level and location of care, to meet the holistic and therapeutic requirements of the patient/carer.
We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.
Main duties of the job
- Assess and prioritise patients' clinical needs utilising Manchester Triage System.
- Supplies and administers PGD medications in a safe effective manner in accordance with the appropriate policy and guidance.
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- Works within their respective Code of Professional Conduct.
- Be committed to working flexibly within a dynamic environment, responding positively to the changing needs of the service.
- Promote and facilitate evidence-based practice.
- Maintain professional knowledge and practice compliance with their respective professional body.
- Demonstrate continual professional development (CPD) through organised or self-directed study/learning and participation in clinical supervision, audit and appraisal.
For further details, please refer to the attached job descriptiln.
About us
At gtd healthcare we believe we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos, with a drive to innovate care offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services.
Benefits package
As an employee of gtd healthcare, you'll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, including:
- working for a values-driven organisation;
- Real living wage employer;
- access to Wagestream, which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay during the month, in real-time, when picking-up extra shifts;
- 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service;
- flexible pension benefits including NHS pension scheme;
- flexible working hours and policies;
- family friendly and carer policies;
- opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards;
- access to gtd healthcares wellbeing initiatives, which offer a wide range of tools and resources;
- gtd healthcare social and fun activities;
- cycle to work scheme.
Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20.31 an hour plus enhancements for OOH working
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
U0061-26-0112
Job locations
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Fulwood
Preston
PR29HT
United Kingdom
Chorley & South Ribble Hospital
Preston Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1PP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities include:
Service Delivery and Performance
- Act as a professional role model at all times.
- Develop and maintain expertise, practice and competence in the role of Clinical Assessor. Provide skilled and effective Face to Face / telephone / Video assessment for
- Provide skilled and effective face to face / telephone / video assessment for patients passed from a range of services such as 111 / work as part of multidisciplinary team within the urgent care / primary care / OOHs setting.
- The Clinical Practitioner will undertake a telephone / video consultation using the computer software system and will always use professional judgement.
- To apply critical analysis along with a high degree of clinical curiosity.
- Empower patients to enable them to act upon advice given and embrace self-management.
- Accurately document consultation notes in a timely fashion to allow for suitable emergency referral and intervention.
- To share and utilise areas of specialist practice with peers and colleagues to inform and enhance patient care.
- To work with the management / operational team to contribute to the development and delivery of service.
- Identify and use information sources such as the Directory of Services (DOS) to support and underpin clinical decision-making.
- Provide health education and self-management advice during the consultation process.
- Refer to the ACP Lead / Lead SCP / medical Lead as necessary for advice.
- Facilitate and actively participate in the continuous quality improvement audit process. Reflect as necessary on this process.
- To attend and contribute to organised meetings.
- To follow gtd healthcares policies and procedures, i.e., the failed encounter procedure and the home visiting policy.
- Understand and embrace local pathways including use of ED for urgent and immediate needs
Effective Communication
- Actively communicate with all staff.
- Actively communicate with other service providers about patient care i.e., child protection issues.
- Work within the governance agenda contributing to service improvement.
- Reflect the diversity of needs in the local healthcare community by utilising all available resources to facilitate access to the service where there are barriers to communication and understanding.
- Utilise advanced listening skills, probing and facilitative skills across a diverse range of calls Face to Face assessments, some of which are highly challenging due to emotive circumstances or patient aggression.
- The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with team members, patients, and carers.
- Utilises enhanced communication skills to negotiate and provide support to service users who may be non-compliant with recommended outcomes whilst adhering to the relevant gtd healthcare policies and procedures.
Management of Risk
- Maintain a healthy and safe work environment for self and colleagues.
- Have responsibility and accountability for the escalation of any adverse incidents or events to the appropriate persons both internally and externally, whilst ensuring that the appropriate documentation is recorded, and that the ACP lead / operational lead is actively involved and communicated with.
Corporate responsibilities
- Work as part of the gtd healthcare team to ensure a positive and productive team environment is developed and always maintained.
Personal/professional development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the organisation as part of employment, such training to include:
- Taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Prioritise, organise and manage care in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
- Attend or complete all mandatory sessions e.g. Child Protection and BLS etc.
Clinical Duties
- Assess patient both adults and children need from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan care accordingly in a timely manner.
- To work with members of the MDT and independently to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatment for patients with complex needs and care for patients.
- To work with members of the MDT.
- Provide health education and promote healthy lifestyle for patients and carers.
- Provide clinical and professional advice.
- Promote safe systems of work and identify areas where changes in Urgent Care/ primary care would achieve a more effective outcome.
- Ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively and all equipment used in the care of patients is appropriately maintained and used only by those individuals with the appropriate training.
This job description is an outline of the key responsibilities of the role and is not intended as an exhaustive list, which may change as the post develops. The post holder may also be required to undertake any other duties requested by Heads of nursing and AHP, or clinical services manager, to meet the needs of the organisation. This may involve travel to other sites within the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities include:
Service Delivery and Performance
- Act as a professional role model at all times.
- Develop and maintain expertise, practice and competence in the role of Clinical Assessor. Provide skilled and effective Face to Face / telephone / Video assessment for
- Provide skilled and effective face to face / telephone / video assessment for patients passed from a range of services such as 111 / work as part of multidisciplinary team within the urgent care / primary care / OOHs setting.
- The Clinical Practitioner will undertake a telephone / video consultation using the computer software system and will always use professional judgement.
- To apply critical analysis along with a high degree of clinical curiosity.
- Empower patients to enable them to act upon advice given and embrace self-management.
- Accurately document consultation notes in a timely fashion to allow for suitable emergency referral and intervention.
- To share and utilise areas of specialist practice with peers and colleagues to inform and enhance patient care.
- To work with the management / operational team to contribute to the development and delivery of service.
- Identify and use information sources such as the Directory of Services (DOS) to support and underpin clinical decision-making.
- Provide health education and self-management advice during the consultation process.
- Refer to the ACP Lead / Lead SCP / medical Lead as necessary for advice.
- Facilitate and actively participate in the continuous quality improvement audit process. Reflect as necessary on this process.
- To attend and contribute to organised meetings.
- To follow gtd healthcares policies and procedures, i.e., the failed encounter procedure and the home visiting policy.
- Understand and embrace local pathways including use of ED for urgent and immediate needs
Effective Communication
- Actively communicate with all staff.
- Actively communicate with other service providers about patient care i.e., child protection issues.
- Work within the governance agenda contributing to service improvement.
- Reflect the diversity of needs in the local healthcare community by utilising all available resources to facilitate access to the service where there are barriers to communication and understanding.
- Utilise advanced listening skills, probing and facilitative skills across a diverse range of calls Face to Face assessments, some of which are highly challenging due to emotive circumstances or patient aggression.
- The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with team members, patients, and carers.
- Utilises enhanced communication skills to negotiate and provide support to service users who may be non-compliant with recommended outcomes whilst adhering to the relevant gtd healthcare policies and procedures.
Management of Risk
- Maintain a healthy and safe work environment for self and colleagues.
- Have responsibility and accountability for the escalation of any adverse incidents or events to the appropriate persons both internally and externally, whilst ensuring that the appropriate documentation is recorded, and that the ACP lead / operational lead is actively involved and communicated with.
Corporate responsibilities
- Work as part of the gtd healthcare team to ensure a positive and productive team environment is developed and always maintained.
Personal/professional development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the organisation as part of employment, such training to include:
- Taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Prioritise, organise and manage care in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
- Attend or complete all mandatory sessions e.g. Child Protection and BLS etc.
Clinical Duties
- Assess patient both adults and children need from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan care accordingly in a timely manner.
- To work with members of the MDT and independently to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatment for patients with complex needs and care for patients.
- To work with members of the MDT.
- Provide health education and promote healthy lifestyle for patients and carers.
- Provide clinical and professional advice.
- Promote safe systems of work and identify areas where changes in Urgent Care/ primary care would achieve a more effective outcome.
- Ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively and all equipment used in the care of patients is appropriately maintained and used only by those individuals with the appropriate training.
This job description is an outline of the key responsibilities of the role and is not intended as an exhaustive list, which may change as the post develops. The post holder may also be required to undertake any other duties requested by Heads of nursing and AHP, or clinical services manager, to meet the needs of the organisation. This may involve travel to other sites within the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse or Allied health care professional including pharmacist qualification.
- Current NMC, HCPC, GPhC Registration, or affiliation to professional body.
Desirable
- Professional Degree Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience.
- Experience of making autonomous clinical decisions.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of working to protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
- Experience of using evidence to inform decision-making.
Desirable
- Experience of working within Urgent care/General Practice/community services.
- Triage experience.
- Experience and understanding of the 111 service.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Able to make decisions.
- Calm under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills, e.g. able to work in partnership with others. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective negotiator.
- Good IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong team working ethic.
- Able to elicit and process information in order to make an appropriate clinical decision.
- Trustworthy and reliable.
- Ability to work unsupervised with a high degree of autonomy. Adaptable and comfortable with change.
- Able and willing to work unsocial hours and Bank Holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse or Allied health care professional including pharmacist qualification.
- Current NMC, HCPC, GPhC Registration, or affiliation to professional body.
Desirable
- Professional Degree Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience.
- Experience of making autonomous clinical decisions.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of working to protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
- Experience of using evidence to inform decision-making.
Desirable
- Experience of working within Urgent care/General Practice/community services.
- Triage experience.
- Experience and understanding of the 111 service.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Able to make decisions.
- Calm under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills, e.g. able to work in partnership with others. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective negotiator.
- Good IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong team working ethic.
- Able to elicit and process information in order to make an appropriate clinical decision.
- Trustworthy and reliable.
- Ability to work unsupervised with a high degree of autonomy. Adaptable and comfortable with change.
- Able and willing to work unsocial hours and Bank Holidays.
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).
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.
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
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Fulwood
Preston
PR29HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Gtd Healthcare
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Fulwood
Preston
PR29HT
United Kingdom
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North West Assistive Technology Administration Team Co-ordinator
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 287-AMED-292-26
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NWAT team.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team.
NWAT is a specialist NHS Regional Service providing assistive technology, advice and support to patients with complex needs, to enable them to retain greater independence in their place of residence.
It serves a population of almost 7 million people living in the Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside, Lancashire and South Cumbria Region.
The service provides environmental control equipment to enable patients with complex needs to enhance their independence within their home environment, which may include the installation of technology to access remote control telephones, bed controls, intercoms, sockets and entertainment equipment.
The successful candidate will have administrative experience, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with a commitment to customer / patient care and a flexible approach to working.
Main duties of the job
o To provide comprehensive administration support to the NWAT Multi-disciplinary teamwhich is made up of Rehabilitation Engineers, Occupational Therapists and Admin - to ensure safe and effective delivery of patient care
o To act as point of contact for all forms of communication for Health and Social CareProfessionals, patients and carers to support the delivery of a high-quality service topatients and staff
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Details
Date posted
24 August 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
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
287-AMED-292-26
Job locations
Aintree
North West Assistive Technology, Ground Floor, Aintree House
Lower Lane, Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive administration support to the NWAT Multi-disciplinary team which is made up of Rehabilitation Engineers, Occupational Therapists andAdmin. To record and analyse agreed data for the NWAT MDT Team in accordance with Trust and National Guidelines (NHS England Service Specification for the Provision of Environmental Control Equipment for Patients with Complex Needs To collate patient sensitive data to support accurate and timely reports To input accurate and timely data into the NWAT team database and systems To be responsible for co-ordinating key Team meetings with appropriate staff to ensure outcomes are notified to the appropriate staff within agreed time frames To ensure the NWAT service is organised in accordance with team processes including liaison with relevant NWAT team members to ensure appropriate and effective delivery of care To collate and distribute information using appropriate means of communication including electronically.
To ensure relevant documents and resources are available to the NWAT team To obtain all necessary documentation to assist in reporting and conducting audits To ensure communication regarding patient care is prompt and to ensure all messages received via the NWAT user helpline are dealt with effectively To deal with correspondence, telephone and personal enquiries relating to appointments, cancellations and information. To organise activity in line with NWAT MDT Team and Trust policy. To communicate with all members of the NWAT MDT Team, Therapists, Nurses, Health Care Professionals, Administration staff and staff from other departments and hospitals as appropriate to support patient care. To co-ordinate aspects of meetings related to the NWAT team including maintaining a diary, confirming staff availability, booking rooms, constructing agendas, taking accurate minutes and distributing notes. Ensure all outcomes are documented. To maintain filing and information systems including archiving of patient records as appropriate. To provide administrative support to the NWAT MDT Team including organising meetings, contacting patients and arranging appointments, supporting Induction and Study Days both internally and externally. Prepare draft letters and forms on behalf of the NWAT MDT Team as required. To perform general clerical duties including filing, photocopying, collating of documents as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive administration support to the NWAT Multi-disciplinary team which is made up of Rehabilitation Engineers, Occupational Therapists andAdmin. To record and analyse agreed data for the NWAT MDT Team in accordance with Trust and National Guidelines (NHS England Service Specification for the Provision of Environmental Control Equipment for Patients with Complex Needs To collate patient sensitive data to support accurate and timely reports To input accurate and timely data into the NWAT team database and systems To be responsible for co-ordinating key Team meetings with appropriate staff to ensure outcomes are notified to the appropriate staff within agreed time frames To ensure the NWAT service is organised in accordance with team processes including liaison with relevant NWAT team members to ensure appropriate and effective delivery of care To collate and distribute information using appropriate means of communication including electronically.
To ensure relevant documents and resources are available to the NWAT team To obtain all necessary documentation to assist in reporting and conducting audits To ensure communication regarding patient care is prompt and to ensure all messages received via the NWAT user helpline are dealt with effectively To deal with correspondence, telephone and personal enquiries relating to appointments, cancellations and information. To organise activity in line with NWAT MDT Team and Trust policy. To communicate with all members of the NWAT MDT Team, Therapists, Nurses, Health Care Professionals, Administration staff and staff from other departments and hospitals as appropriate to support patient care. To co-ordinate aspects of meetings related to the NWAT team including maintaining a diary, confirming staff availability, booking rooms, constructing agendas, taking accurate minutes and distributing notes. Ensure all outcomes are documented. To maintain filing and information systems including archiving of patient records as appropriate. To provide administrative support to the NWAT MDT Team including organising meetings, contacting patients and arranging appointments, supporting Induction and Study Days both internally and externally. Prepare draft letters and forms on behalf of the NWAT MDT Team as required. To perform general clerical duties including filing, photocopying, collating of documents as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Care
Experience
Essential
- Use of computer systems
- Previous healthcare sector experience
- Previous clerical experience
Desirable
- Data inputting experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to use own initiative
- Enthusiastic and hard working
- Can prioritise workload by use of time management
- Knowledge of IT packages (Microsoft Office / Excel / Access)
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly across sites when required.
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Care
Experience
Essential
- Use of computer systems
- Previous healthcare sector experience
- Previous clerical experience
Desirable
- Data inputting experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to use own initiative
- Enthusiastic and hard working
- Can prioritise workload by use of time management
- Knowledge of IT packages (Microsoft Office / Excel / Access)
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly across sites when required.
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
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
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree
North West Assistive Technology, Ground Floor, Aintree House
Lower Lane, Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree
North West Assistive Technology, Ground Floor, Aintree House
Lower Lane, Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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