Job summary

You will work closely with the inpatient wards in the Bay and HBTT to support patients be safely discharged to their own homes or appropriate accommodation. You will work to support patients be discharged from hospital and engage with HBTT. You will be focused on developing community links preventing hospital admission and will ensure the smooth transition for service users between specialist and mainstream services and other teams.

Main duties of the job

You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Approved Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Dip SW with evidence of professional development. You should have some post qualifying experience and should have experience of working with people who have a severe mental illness within an acute environment. Some experience of working within a community setting may also be beneficial.

We can offer you supervision, training and support. You will be part of a team and be included in the developments moving the service forward.

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. This role is ideal for either an established primary care professional or a clinician seeking to transition into general practice from secondary care, community nursing, or a care home environment.

While prior primary care experience is preferred, we place equal value on strong transferable clinical skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to high standards of care. For the right candidate, we will provide a structured induction, full training, and ongoing one-to-one mentorship from our experienced Nurse Lead to help you develop your career in general practice.

Main duties of the job

Depending on your professional registration and clinical background, day-to-day duties include:

• Performing essential clinical observations, health checks, venepuncture, and 12-lead ECGs

• Administering routine adult immunisations, travel vaccines, and childhood vaccinations under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs) commensurate with your registration scope.

• Performing cervical screening and routine women's health reviews.

• Assisting with the routine monitoring and biometric reviews of patients with long-term conditions (including diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory conditions).

• Providing practical health promotion, lifestyle advice, and self-management support to patients.

• Utilising dedicated, protected administration time to manage electronic patient records, path results, referrals, and clinical follow-ups.

About us

We are an established, high-performing GP training practice situated in North Manchester, caring for a diverse list of approximately 13,000 patients. We take great pride in our positive patient feedback and foster a collaborative, team-centered workplace culture where staff well-being and clinical development are actively prioritised.

As a dedicated training practice, we place high value on education, structured debriefs, and regular clinical supervision. Our team benefits from excellent on-site facilities, including:

• A secure, private staff car park.

• Full uniform provided.

• Ring-fenced administration time built into your clinic template.

• A well-equipped staff rest room with full cooking facilities, alongside complimentary tea and coffee.

• Remuneration in line with Agenda for Change under a standard practice contract.

Job summary

Join our team as a Young Persons Worker in Burnley on a fixed term basis.

Do you have a great rapport with young people? Are you passionate about educating and supporting them to navigate their way through the many issues they face today? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Closing date: 4th October 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Main duties of the job

We're recruiting for a Young Person's Worker for our substance misuse service in Lancashire, for young people up to the age of 25. You will deliver 1:1 and group work, alongside information sessions and drop-in services for young people in the local area.

As a Young Person's Worker, you will offer vital support, training, and education to young people in their locality. They work with other agencies and professionals to safeguard their young clients, working with their families too where appropriate.

In this role, you'll be supporting a caseload of young people who are experiencing difficulties with substance misuse. You'll work with them to access their needs, develop care plans, deliver a variety of treatments and/or refer them to other specialist support when needed. You'll also be proactively engaging with young people to provide them with the support, training, education and guidance they need to better understand the implication of the situations they may face and the decision they may take.

This position is offered on a full time, fixed term basis, until 31st March 2027. As a Young Persons Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via [email protected].

About us

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, well be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Please note that you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check, to be considered for a role at WithYou.

Job summary

The purpose of the role is to:

• Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

• Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

• Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team.

• Facilitate effective communication between patients, members the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies.

Main duties of the job

Medical receptionist with a flexible approach to working environment. To provide an efficient service at the point of reception together with a full and comprehensive range of clerical services to the Practice.

Please see full Job Description attached

About us

The post holder is part of a team of staff providing the practices front-of-house service and administrative/secretarial duties; including welcoming patients and visitors, understanding and interpreting patients needs, resolving queries where possible or signposting patients to the appropriate service or appointment.

The team must provide a responsive, courteous, calm and efficient service at all times, to enable and support patient care. The team has to respond to circumstances and a positive and flexible approach is required.

The post holder will report to the Deputy Manager.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, caring and confident individual to join a dynamic and hardworking team, to work between 20 - 30 hours per week. (Fixed term contract)

This individual also needs to have excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.

We are a small team who goes above and beyond what is expected.

This role is to help and support patients both face to face and over the phone for a wide range of enquiries including triaging patients to ensure the most appropriate pathway of care is offered.

You will be the initial point of contact between the patient and the wider team. Our team members need to be approachable, friendly, confident, understanding and will help patients feel at ease and listened to, whilst remaining professional and courteous at all times.

We work with a patient centred approach and have a high standard of patient care at all times.

Main duties of the job

• Dealing with enquiries both face to face and over the phone
• Ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate healthcare professional
• Booking appointments and re arranging where appropriate
• Logging attendances of patients
• Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
• Taking messages and distributing the information to the appropriate person(s)
• Responding to requests from patients, team members and other healthcare providers
• Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
• Data entry/data allocation, collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
• Registration of new patients
• Filing, photocopying and scanning of documents
• Tidying and restocking of the consulting rooms and reception area
• Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy
• Providing refreshments for the team and visitors
• Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy
• Opening up/locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols.

About us

Beechwood Surgery is a small practice with a patient population of around 2700.

The team consists of one GP partner, three locum GPs, two part time practice nurses, four receptionists and three administration team members. We have a strong work ethic, assisting, helping and supporting each other along the way.

We are also a training practice were we support student doctors who are mid way through their medical training programme.

We are part of the Wyre Integrated Network (WIN), Primary Care Network (PCN) which comprises of four local GP Practices based in Thornton and Poulton.

The WIN PCN team works between the four surgeries and comprises of paramedics, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, first contact physiotherapist, GP assistants, social prescribers and care co-ordinators.

Job summary

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

If successful, you would become part of and be the Lead of our dedicated multidisciplinary Clinical team who offer an evidence-based approach to person-centred care and therapy.

You will be working in conjunction with other experienced members of the MDT, including a Consultant, GP, nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapist, neuropsychologist, and external professionals, with excellent communication and organisational skills to promote team goals.

Main duties of the job

• To promote, monitor and implement standards for service provision within the clinical environments, evaluating through clinical governance and audits as per company guidance and standards.
• Provide clinical leadership, positive role modelling to the whole team, ensuring effective communication across the multidisciplinary team, through supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
• Develop close working relationships with external professionals and clinical colleagues, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards
• Be the leader for the clinical team at site, directly supervising the nursing team and supporting other clinicians as a senior clinical colleague.
• Be the main contact and liaison person for commissioners, families and other external professionals who supports our service users at site
• Conduct and organize pre- admission assessments following referrals from external stakeholders and consultants, working with the whole MDT.
• Carry out nursing and neuro assessments alongside other clinical colleagues to identify service user needs, before planning and delivering the appropriate interventions.
• Compose Nursing reports and attend / lead on multidisciplinary team meetings / reports with other senior clinicians.
• Lead the implementation of new innovations within their site and sharing best practice with colleagues within the service.
• Undertake on-call duties as part of the leadership team at site to advise and support team as required.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offerhere.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statementhere.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

583230

Job locations

Walmersley Road

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 5LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Highbank Centre

£46,000 per annum

Full Time 37.5 hours

Highbank has an opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Lead to join our team.

The Priory Highbank Centre is a 19 bedded facility for Neuro-rehabilitation and complex neuro-disability. Service users are referred mainly from NHS funders across the country for slow stream neuro rehabilitation or specialist assessments like PDoC assessments by experienced clinicians. The team also manages those people with complex tracheostomy and/or mechanical ventilation for specialist assessments or slow stream neuro-rehabilitation.

Job description Job responsibilities Priory Highbank Centre£46,000 per annumFull Time 37.5 hoursHighbank has an opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Lead to join our team. The Priory Highbank Centre is a 19 bedded facility for Neuro-rehabilitation and complex neuro-disability. Service users are referred mainly from NHS funders across the country for slow stream neuro rehabilitation or specialist assessments like PDoC assessments by experienced clinicians. The team also manages those people with complex tracheostomy and/or mechanical ventilation for specialist assessments or slow stream neuro-rehabilitation.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• - Registered Nurse with post qualification experience
• - Managerial and leadership experience within neurological or complex care service

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential - Registered Nurse with post qualification experience - Managerial and leadership experience within neurological or complex care service

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Walmersley Road

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 5LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Walmersley Road

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 5LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Consultant Neurologist to help shape a service where your expertise truly makes a difference.

The postholder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred neurological care to a diverse and appreciative population, while enjoying a genuine balance between professional ambition and quality of life.

This role is pivotal to the expansion of an integrated neurology service, designed to provide care close to home and optimise their outcomes, experience and quality of life.

You will work within a supportive, forward-thinking team, with scope to develop specialist interests, influence service design, and contribute to teaching and innovation. We value autonomy, collaboration and compassion and we invest in our consultants so they can thrive.

Beyond the role, South Cumbria offers outstanding natural beauty, welcoming communities and an enviable lifestyle by the coast and countryside. If you're looking for a consultant post where your voice is heard, your work valued, and your life outside work matters, this is the place to be.

Whilst providing excellent neurological care, the service works in collaboration with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHSFT and University Hospital of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, contributing to a multi-disciplinary team that provides vital care for a wide range of neurological conditions.

For informal discussions, contact Dr David Footitt (Clinical Director): [email protected] orDebra Day (medical secretary): 01229-403669

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant/s will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide range of neurological conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The role includes leading multidisciplinary team working, offering specialist advice to colleagues, and contributing to high-quality, safe, and compassionate care.

You will participate in service development and quality improvement, support teaching and supervision of junior medical, nursing and allied health professionals, and will engage in audit, research, and continuing professional development.

You will work in partnership with with social care services, local support groups and 3rd sector providers as well as palliative care teams to ensure holistic care for patients with long-term neurological conditions.

Shared responsibility for clinical governance and contributing to an effective, responsive neurology service across South Cumbria is integral to the role.

This post is a maximum of 10 PA's per week. Full-time, part-time and job share considered. It is a Monday to Friday post with no on-call commitments.

About us

Founded in 2006, Bespoke Healthcare has an excellent reputation across the NHS and independent sectors for professionalism, ethical practice, and delivery of safe, high-quality care. The organisations culture is grounded in honesty, integrity, and compassion, supported by a team of experienced consultants and clinicians.

Bespoke is one of the UKs leading independent providers of neurophysiology diagnostics, including nerve conduction studies, EEG, EMG, and intra-operative monitoring. Its specialist Intraoperative Monitoring Division delivers a seamless, expert service that supports complex surgery (including neurosurgery) helping to optimise outcomes and minimise clinical risk.

The organisation is proud to be one of the few independent providers in the UK to be directly awarded an NHS contract delivering complex neurology services. Awarded by Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, the contract has been extended into a second year in recognition of strong clinical performance and service success.

The Bespoke Healthcare Group also includes Greater Lancashire Hospital, a Preston-based hospital delivering high-quality outpatient, inpatient, day-case, and diagnostic services in partnership with NHS Trusts. It is the only independent hospital in the North West rated Outstanding for patient care by the Care Quality Commission.

The successful candidate/s will benefit from company private medical insurance and will have access to the company pension scheme.

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking Consultant Anaesthetist (or anaesthetists) to support the delivery and development of anaesthetic and perioperative services within Greater Lancashire Hospital.

The successful applicant/s will be expected to provide consultant-led anaesthetic services across a range of specialties and support the continued growth of surgical services within the hospital.

This role offers the opportunity to help shape future service development within a growing and ambitious healthcare organisation.

The successful candidate/s will provide high-quality consultant anaesthetic care to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures within Greater Lancashire Hospital whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, governance and professionalism.

The role will contribute to:

Service delivery

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Teaching and mentorship

Strategic service development

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

Provide consultant-led anaesthesia for elective surgery and procedures.

Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessment and optimisation.

Deliver safe perioperative care.

Participate in enhanced recovery programmes.

Support the development of patient-centred pathways

Work collaboratively with surgeons, ODP's, nursing teams and allied health professionals.

Contribute to theatre efficiency and utilisation.

Participate in emergency response and clinical deterioration management, where required.

Participate in clinical governance programmes.

Undertake audit and quality improvement work.

Support incident review and learning processes.

Ensure compliance with CQC standards and professional guidance.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.

Demonstrate visible clinical leadership.

Support service redesign and innovation.

Promote multidisciplinary working.

Mentor junior clinicians, colleagues and medical students.

Contribute to strategic planning and development of surgical services.

Support educational activities for doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Contribute to clinical teaching sessions.

Participate in skills training and simulation where appropriate

Support professional development across the multidisciplinary team.

Support quality improvement initiatives.

Participate in clinical audit.

Encourage evidence-based practice.

Contribute to service evaluations and research activity where appropriate.

About us

Bespoke Healthcare Group was founded in 2006 to supprot delivery of high-quality, individualised patient care through collaboration with NHS Trusts.

Over the last two decades, Bespoke Healthcare has developed an outstanding reputation for:

Clinical excellence

Safe and effective service delivery

High-quality patient outcomes

Ethical healthcare provision

Experienced consultants and clinical team

Transparent and sustainable service models

We are fully registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and have achieved a rating of Good overall, with Outstanding recognition for patient care.

Greater Lancashire Hospital (GLH) is an independent hospital located just outside Preston, Lancashire.

We provide:

Outpatient services

Day-case and in-patient surgery

Diagnostic imaging

Ultrasound services

Specialist clinical pathways

NHS and independent patient services

We work closely with NHS Trusts across Lancashire and the Northwest to deliver timely, high-quality patient care, providing placements for 5th Year Medical Students from theUniversity of Central Lancashire and working with other local Universities to support research programmes.

We are proud to be recognised as the only hospital in the Northwest to achieve an Outstanding rating from the CQC for patient care and areone of a small number of independent healthcare providers awarded NHS contracts to deliver complex specialist services, including Neurology Services in South Cumbria.

Details

Date posted

20 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£155,000 a year Pro rata for part-time arrangements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

E0137-26-0013

Job locations

Greater Lancashire Hospital

D'Urton Lane

Broughton

Preston

PR3 5LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports To

Medical Director and Responsible Officer (Dr Ian Schofield)

Accountable To

Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer

THE ROLE

The successful candidate/s will provide high-quality consultant anaesthetic care to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures within Greater Lancashire Hospital whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, governance and professionalism.

The role will contribute to:

Service delivery

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Teaching and mentorship

Strategic service development

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Responsibilities

The post-holder/s will:

Provide consultant-led anaesthesia for elective surgery and procedures.

Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessment and optimisation.

Deliver safe perioperative care.

Participate in enhanced recovery programmes.

Support the development of patient-centred pathways.

Work collaboratively with surgeons, operating department practitioners, nursing teams and allied health professionals.

Contribute to theatre efficiency and utilisation.

Participate in emergency response and clinical deterioration management, where required.

Clinical Governance

The post-holder/s will:

Participate actively in clinical governance programmes.

Undertake audit and quality improvement work.

Support incident review and learning processes.

Participate in mortality and morbidity reviews where appropriate.

Ensure compliance with CQC standards and professional guidance.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.

Leadership Responsibilities

The post-holder will:

Demonstrate visible clinical leadership.

Support service redesign and innovation.

Promote multidisciplinary working.

Mentor junior clinicians and colleagues.

Contribute to strategic planning and development of surgical services.

Teaching and Education

The post-holder will:

Support educational activities for doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Contribute to clinical teaching sessions.

Participate in skills training and simulation where appropriate.

Support professional development across the multidisciplinary team.

Quality Improvement and Research

The successful candidate/s will:

Support quality improvement initiatives.

Participate in clinical audit.

Encourage evidence-based practice.

Contribute to service evaluations and research activity where appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities Reports ToMedical Director and Responsible Officer (Dr Ian Schofield)Accountable To Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive OfficerTHE ROLEThe successful candidate/s will provide high-quality consultant anaesthetic care to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures within Greater Lancashire Hospital whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, governance and professionalism.The role will contribute to:Service deliveryClinical governanceQuality improvementTeaching and mentorship Strategic service developmentMAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical ResponsibilitiesThe post-holder/s will:Provide consultant-led anaesthesia for elective surgery and procedures.Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessment and optimisation.Deliver safe perioperative care.Participate in enhanced recovery programmes.Support the development of patient-centred pathways.Work collaboratively with surgeons, operating department practitioners, nursing teams and allied health professionals.Contribute to theatre efficiency and utilisation.Participate in emergency response and clinical deterioration management, where required.Clinical GovernanceThe post-holder/s will:Participate actively in clinical governance programmes.Undertake audit and quality improvement work.Support incident review and learning processes.Participate in mortality and morbidity reviews where appropriate.Ensure compliance with CQC standards and professional guidance.Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.Leadership ResponsibilitiesThe post-holder will: Demonstrate visible clinical leadership. Support service redesign and innovation. Promote multidisciplinary working. Mentor junior clinicians and colleagues. Contribute to strategic planning and development of surgical services.Teaching and EducationThe post-holder will:Support educational activities for doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.Contribute to clinical teaching sessions.Participate in skills training and simulation where appropriate. Support professional development across the multidisciplinary team.Quality Improvement and ResearchThe successful candidate/s will:Support quality improvement initiatives.Participate in clinical audit.Encourage evidence-based practice. Contribute to service evaluations and research activity where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification recognised by the GMC.
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise.
• FRCA or equivalent.
• Completion of specialist training in Anaesthesia.
• CCT in Anaesthesia or eligibility for Specialist Register entry

Desirable

• MSc, MD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Additional qualifications in:
• oPerioperative Medicine
• oRegional Anaesthesia
• oPatient Safety
• oMedical Leadership

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience as a Consultant Anaesthetist.
• Experience delivering anaesthesia independently.
• Experience in perioperative assessment and optimisation / enhanced recovery.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary working.
• Audit and quality improvement experience.

Desirable

• Regional anaesthesia expertise.
• Independent sector experience.
• Teaching and training experience.
• Service development experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgement.
• Effective decision making.
• Team working and collaboration.
• Leadership and organisational skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Formal leadership training.
• Simulation training experience.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification recognised by the GMC. Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise. FRCA or equivalent. Completion of specialist training in Anaesthesia. CCT in Anaesthesia or eligibility for Specialist Register entry Desirable MSc, MD or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Additional qualifications in: oPerioperative Medicine oRegional Anaesthesia oPatient Safety oMedical Leadership Experience Essential Broad experience as a Consultant Anaesthetist. Experience delivering anaesthesia independently. Experience in perioperative assessment and optimisation / enhanced recovery. Evidence of multidisciplinary working. Audit and quality improvement experience. Desirable Regional anaesthesia expertise. Independent sector experience. Teaching and training experience. Service development experience Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills. Strong clinical judgement. Effective decision making. Team working and collaboration. Leadership and organisational skills. Commitment to patient-centred care. Desirable Formal leadership training. Simulation training 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

Bespoke Healthcare

Address

Greater Lancashire Hospital

D'Urton Lane

Broughton

Preston

PR3 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bespokehealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bespoke Healthcare

Address

Greater Lancashire Hospital

D'Urton Lane

Broughton

Preston

PR3 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bespokehealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting part time opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. Ideally needs to be a car driver due to location of the prison

HMP Wymott has capacity of around 1,100, and has a varied and complex population.

You will have experience in Primary Care and will be responsible for conducting general clinics, responding to emergencies, and completing medication rounds.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, based within the healthcare department, and will also be required to work across the prison wings.

• Onsite parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Careers and development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday service
• 37.5 hours per week
• 3 x shifts -7.30am - 6.30pm
• 1 x shift - 7.30am - 5.30pm
• 2 weekends in 4
• No nights

Salary:

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,428 - £41,659 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Primary Care Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions
• Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening
• Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required:

• Registered nurse Adult - NMC
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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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.

Job summary

We Are Survivors are currently looking for individuals that have the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking Therapy Services in our Lancashire prison estate.

We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a trauma and recovery framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.

We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons in Lancashire. Please note we have no vacancies in our Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire prisons.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver prison-based trauma-informed therapeutic services.
• Accurately record clinical interventions.
• Maintain good clinical governance and utilisation to ensure delivery of quality services.
• Undertake specific tasks as directed by a Manager or a member of the Executive Team.
• Maintain professional registration, membership and undertake compliance as required, including CPD, etc.

About us

We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester, providing access to quality-assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind

Job summary

We are looking to expand our clinical team which has created an exciting opportunity for the addition of a Salaried GP. We have a position available for 4-6 sessions per week.

We have a patient population of around 12,300 patients and cover a demographically diverse population.

At its core, our Salaried GP's work as a member of the Practice team and provide a critical role in delivering appointments and access to our registered population. We are an innovative and forward-thinking Practice, open to making improvements and constantly reviewing the needs of our patient population to ensure we are meeting expectation with a multi-skilled healthcare professional team to support with this.

Whether you are looking for your next step into a salaried GP role. some stability from a period of locum working and or are an experienced GP simply looking for change with an opportunity to challenge yourself in a different environment, we would encourage you to get in touch!

Main duties of the job

Our Salaried GP could expect to be issued a workplan upon joining the Practice of which would consist of appointment lists which would include a combination of face to face, telephone, video consultations, home visits and in time online consultations. We have a current on call rota which is shared across the GP Partners and Salaried GPs. We would look for the Salaried GP to have a list holding mentality, offering continuity and ongoing case management alongside associated administrative workloads including management of results, meds management and all other associated patient admin.

As a Practice that is very keen on education and development, we would be looking for support to the many medical student placements and allocations that we take and are keen to look to develop the training practice aspects of our Practice over time of which there is opportunity to be part of we also welcome applications from any GPs that currently educational / clinical supervisors presently.

You would work closely and be supported by our GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurses, Physician Associates, alongside our Primary Care Network colleagues of Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioner, First Contact Physio, Social, Health & Wellbeing Practitioners, and Care Home Teams. In addition to this you would have regular contact and engagement with the various non-clinical teams across the Practice.

About us

Parcliffe Medical Centre is an innovative and forward-thinking Practice led by our Partnership (4 GPs).

In purpose-built premises inside St Annes Health Centre, with a current patient population of around 12,200 patients.

Located in the seaside town of St Annes along the Fylde Coast, we are minutes away from the sea front, with direct links to the M55 & M6.

We are a friendly, professional, caring team who are passionate about providing safe and effective care to our patient population. Our excellent multi-skilled Clinical Team comprises of 9 GPs (Partner & Salaried), Clinical Pharmacist, Physicians Associate, Practice Nurses & Healthcare Assistants.

Supporting our Partnership, clinical team and the patient journey through the Practice, our team also includes our Management Team, Receptionists, Patient Advisors, Workflow Administrators, Medical Secretaries and Medicines Management Team.

Alongside offering the standard contractual requirements of General Medical Services in Primary Care, we do in addition have enhanced bespoke services to our patients in Minor Surgery, Microsuction and are also one of the Covid Vaccination sites within our Primary Care Network.

Parcliffe Medical Centre is a consistently high performer in relation to its contractual obligations including QOF and Quality Contract services.

Job summary

The Patient Access Centre (PAC) Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operational coordination of the Patient Access Centre, supporting the delivery of an efficient, responsive and patient focused telephone access service across Tower Family Healthcare.

The postholder will oversee the daily operation of the PAC, monitoring telephone demand and service performance, coordinating staff activity and ensuring that appropriate telephone coverage is maintained throughout the day.

The Coordinator will provide day-to-day operational support and guidance to PAC Advisors, helping the team respond effectively to changes in patient demand, resolve operational issues and maintain consistent ways of working.

The role does not initially include formal line-management responsibility. Formal people management matters such as absence management, performance management, appraisal, disciplinary or grievance matters will remain with the appropriate manager. The PAC Coordinator will, however, be expected to identify and escalate concerns appropriately.

The postholder will work closely with Site Coordinators, managers, the Hub, PTA and other clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure that work moves effectively between the PAC and wider Practice.

Main duties of the job

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Patient Access Centre.
• Provide a visible and accessible point of operational support for PAC Advisors.
• Ensure the PAC is appropriately organised and prepared for telephone demand throughout the working day.
• Coordinate the deployment of staff within the PAC according to telephone demand and service requirements.
• Ensure appropriate telephone coverage is maintained, particularly during periods of peak demand.
• Coordinate breaks, administrative time and movement between telephone and task-based workstreams to maintain appropriate service coverage.
• Respond to changes in demand and adjust operational arrangements where required.
• Identify immediate operational pressures and take appropriate action or escalate them to the relevant manager.
• Promote consistent and effective ways of working across the PAC.

About us

We are a large GP practice with a multi skilled clinical team that works over four sites. Our sites are located in Bury town centre (Minden), Greenmount, Tottington and in Radcliffe (Spring Lane).

We provide services to around 48,000 registered patients, thats a quarter of the population of Bury, and our patients can access services across all four of our sites.

We are a forward thinking general practice. We have a strong business plan and a clear focus on providing quality primary care at scale, along with innovative approaches to delivering care through new ways of working and digital transformation.

We are a training and teaching practice committed to investing in clinicians of the future. We are also involved in cutting edge clinical research projects to discover and deliver better care that will really make a difference to patients in Bury and further afield.

To allow more time to care, our clinical team is underpinned by a very experienced team of receptionists and administrators, as well as a range of inhouse corporate functions covering themes such as human resources, information technology, finance, administration and management support and communications.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.25 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2981-26-0018

Job locations

3rd floor, Moorgate PCC

22 Derby Way

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Telephone Demand and Service Performance

• Monitor telephone queues, call volumes, waiting times, abandoned calls and other agreed service measures throughout the day.
• Use available information to identify changes in demand and ensure appropriate staff coverage.
• Support the team to achieve agreed PAC service standards and patient-access objectives.
• Identify trends, recurring pressures or areas where additional support may be required.
• Provide relevant operational information and reports to managers.
• Support the evaluation of the PAC model against agreed measures.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities to improve telephone access and patient experience.

Service measures are intended to help Tower understand patient demand, assess how effectively the PAC is operating and identify where additional support or service improvements may be required.

Operational Support to PAC Advisors

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to PAC Advisors.
• Assist Advisors with operational queries and application of agreed PAC processes.
• Support staff when dealing with difficult, complex or challenging patient enquiries where appropriate.
• Promote effective patient navigation and consistent application of Practice processes.
• Support new or less experienced members of the team in becoming familiar with PAC systems and ways of working.
• Identify where additional guidance, coaching or training may be beneficial and raise this with the appropriate manager.
• Encourage effective teamwork and a supportive working environment.

Workflow and Administration

• Coordinate the movement of the PAC between telephone and administrative workstreams according to patient demand.
• Ensure appropriate administrative work is allocated and progressed when telephone demand allows.
• Support effective management of patient tasks and enquiries generated through the PAC.
• Ensure site-specific work is appropriately directed to the relevant site team.
• Support agreed Hub, PTA and wider patient-services workstreams where appropriate.
• Monitor outstanding work within the PAC and identify areas requiring attention or escalation.
• Support effective processes for transferring work between the PAC, site teams and other services.

Patient Access and Experience

• Promote a consistently high standard of patient service within the PAC.
• Support PAC Advisors to provide appropriate patient navigation and signposting.
• Help resolve operational issues affecting patient access.
• Support the management of difficult or challenging patient interactions where required.
• Identify recurring patient concerns or barriers to access and escalate these appropriately.
• Contribute to improvements in patient experience and telephone access.
• Ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

Communication and Partnership Working

• Maintain effective communication with PAC Advisors throughout the working day.
• Work closely with Site Coordinators to ensure effective communication and transfer of work between the PAC and individual sites.
• Liaise with the Hub, PTA, clinical teams and other relevant services to support effective patient pathways and workflow.
• Provide managers with updates regarding PAC demand, pressures, staffing or operational concerns.
• Participate in relevant meetings, briefings and service-development discussions.
• Communicate changes to agreed PAC processes clearly and consistently.

Systems and Information

• Use telephone reporting systems and other available information to support the effective operation of the PAC.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of EMIS and other relevant Practice systems.
• Ensure information is recorded accurately and appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality and information security at all times.
• Promote appropriate access to patient information and ensure information is only accessed where there is a legitimate work-related reason.
• Escalate any concerns regarding confidentiality, information governance or system security appropriately.

Service Development and Continuous Improvement

• Play an active role in the implementation and development of the Patient Access Centre.
• Support the evaluation of the PAC during the initial secondment period.
• Gather and contribute operational feedback regarding what is working well and where improvements may be required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow and patient access.
• Support the implementation of agreed improvements and new ways of working.
• Encourage PAC Advisors to contribute ideas and feedback.
• Work collaboratively with managers and other teams to develop a consistent and sustainable PAC operating model.

Staffing and Escalation

The PAC Coordinator does not initially hold formal line-management responsibility but will have responsibility for the day-to-day operational coordination of the PAC.

The postholder will:

• Monitor whether sufficient staff are available to meet operational demand.
• Identify and escalate staffing pressures or gaps.
• Raise concerns regarding attendance, conduct, capability or performance with the appropriate manager where these become apparent through day-to-day coordination.
• Provide factual information to managers where required to support management processes.
• Support agreed operational arrangements following management decisions.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries between operational coordination and formal people-management responsibilities.

Formal absence management, appraisal, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes will remain the responsibility of the appropriate line manager.

Job description Job responsibilities Telephone Demand and Service Performance Monitor telephone queues, call volumes, waiting times, abandoned calls and other agreed service measures throughout the day. Use available information to identify changes in demand and ensure appropriate staff coverage. Support the team to achieve agreed PAC service standards and patient-access objectives. Identify trends, recurring pressures or areas where additional support may be required. Provide relevant operational information and reports to managers. Support the evaluation of the PAC model against agreed measures. Contribute to identifying opportunities to improve telephone access and patient experience. Service measures are intended to help Tower understand patient demand, assess how effectively the PAC is operating and identify where additional support or service improvements may be required.Operational Support to PAC Advisors Provide day-to-day guidance and support to PAC Advisors. Assist Advisors with operational queries and application of agreed PAC processes. Support staff when dealing with difficult, complex or challenging patient enquiries where appropriate. Promote effective patient navigation and consistent application of Practice processes. Support new or less experienced members of the team in becoming familiar with PAC systems and ways of working. Identify where additional guidance, coaching or training may be beneficial and raise this with the appropriate manager. Encourage effective teamwork and a supportive working environment. Workflow and Administration Coordinate the movement of the PAC between telephone and administrative workstreams according to patient demand. Ensure appropriate administrative work is allocated and progressed when telephone demand allows. Support effective management of patient tasks and enquiries generated through the PAC. Ensure site-specific work is appropriately directed to the relevant site team. Support agreed Hub, PTA and wider patient-services workstreams where appropriate. Monitor outstanding work within the PAC and identify areas requiring attention or escalation. Support effective processes for transferring work between the PAC, site teams and other services. Patient Access and Experience Promote a consistently high standard of patient service within the PAC. Support PAC Advisors to provide appropriate patient navigation and signposting. Help resolve operational issues affecting patient access. Support the management of difficult or challenging patient interactions where required. Identify recurring patient concerns or barriers to access and escalate these appropriately. Contribute to improvements in patient experience and telephone access. Ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. Communication and Partnership Working Maintain effective communication with PAC Advisors throughout the working day. Work closely with Site Coordinators to ensure effective communication and transfer of work between the PAC and individual sites. Liaise with the Hub, PTA, clinical teams and other relevant services to support effective patient pathways and workflow. Provide managers with updates regarding PAC demand, pressures, staffing or operational concerns. Participate in relevant meetings, briefings and service-development discussions. Communicate changes to agreed PAC processes clearly and consistently. Systems and Information Use telephone reporting systems and other available information to support the effective operation of the PAC. Maintain appropriate knowledge of EMIS and other relevant Practice systems. Ensure information is recorded accurately and appropriately. Maintain confidentiality and information security at all times. Promote appropriate access to patient information and ensure information is only accessed where there is a legitimate work-related reason. Escalate any concerns regarding confidentiality, information governance or system security appropriately. Service Development and Continuous Improvement Play an active role in the implementation and development of the Patient Access Centre. Support the evaluation of the PAC during the initial secondment period. Gather and contribute operational feedback regarding what is working well and where improvements may be required. Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow and patient access. Support the implementation of agreed improvements and new ways of working. Encourage PAC Advisors to contribute ideas and feedback. Work collaboratively with managers and other teams to develop a consistent and sustainable PAC operating model. Staffing and EscalationThe PAC Coordinator does not initially hold formal line-management responsibility but will have responsibility for the day-to-day operational coordination of the PAC.The postholder will: Monitor whether sufficient staff are available to meet operational demand. Identify and escalate staffing pressures or gaps. Raise concerns regarding attendance, conduct, capability or performance with the appropriate manager where these become apparent through day-to-day coordination. Provide factual information to managers where required to support management processes. Support agreed operational arrangements following management decisions. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries between operational coordination and formal people-management responsibilities. Formal absence management, appraisal, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes will remain the responsibility of the appropriate line manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of patient services and the operational requirements of a busy patient-facing service.
• Experience of managing patient/customer enquiries by telephone. Able to work confidently within a high-volume telephone environment and understand the importance of timely patient access.
• Demonstrable ability to organise and coordinate people, workload or operational activity. Able to prioritise work and respond effectively to changing demands.
• Strong understanding of patient/customer service and ability to support appropriate navigation and signposting. Able to recognise when matters need to be escalated.
• Able to provide confident day-to-day direction and support to colleagues. Able to build positive working relationships and encourage consistent ways of working. Able to address immediate operational issues appropriately and escalate formal management concerns when required.
• Able to assess operational situations, identify problems and take appropriate action within the scope of the role. Uses sound judgement and knows when escalation is required.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Able to coordinate competing priorities and maintain oversight of several workstreams simultaneously. Able to remain calm and organised during periods of high demand.
• IT & SystemsConfident user of IT systems and able to interpret basic operational information and reports. Able to learn and use relevant Practice and telephone systems effectively.Experience of EMIS, GP telephony/reporting systems, PATCHS or other primary care systems.
• Able to understand and use information such as call volumes, waiting times and service measures to support operational decisions. Comfortable identifying trends and communicating areas of concern.
• Able to work collaboratively across different teams and build effective relationships with PAC Advisors, Site Coordinators, the Hub, PTA, clinical teams and managers.
• Confidentiality & Information GovernanceStrong understanding of confidentiality, data protection and appropriate access to patient and staff information.Previous information governance/data protection training within healthcare.
• Positive approach to change and continuous improvement. Able to identify opportunities to improve processes and encourage colleagues to contribute to service development.

Desirable

• Experience of working within general practice, primary care or another healthcare environment.
• Experience of coordinating telephone access, call queues or a similar high-demand service.
• Previous experience in a senior, lead, supervisory or coordinator role.
• Experience of care navigation within general practice and knowledge of wider primary care/community services.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of colleagues.
• Experience of resolving operational problems within a healthcare or customer-service environment.
• Experience of coordinating rotas, workflows, staff deployment or service coverage.
• Experience of EMIS, GP telephony/reporting systems, PATCHS or other primary care systems.
• Previous experience of using performance information, dashboards or reports to manage a service.
• Experience of working across multiple teams, services or locations.
• Previous information governance/data protection training within healthcare.
• Experience of implementing new processes or contributing to service redesign/improvement.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Patient focused, approachable and professional. Confident and credible. Calm and resilient. Highly organised. Fair and consistent. Supportive and approachable. Able to positively influence others. Adaptable and comfortable with change. Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, patients, clinicians and managers. Confident dealing with difficult or challenging situations.

Desirable

• Experience of communicating operational information or service-performance information to managers or teams.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English and Maths or equivalent practical experience. Willingness to undertake all training required for the PAC Coordinator role.
• Relevant customer service, healthcare, leadership, supervisory or management qualification/training.

Desirable

• Relevant customer service, healthcare, leadership, supervisory or management qualification/training.

Person Specification Experience Essential Good understanding of patient services and the operational requirements of a busy patient-facing service. Experience of managing patient/customer enquiries by telephone. Able to work confidently within a high-volume telephone environment and understand the importance of timely patient access. Demonstrable ability to organise and coordinate people, workload or operational activity. Able to prioritise work and respond effectively to changing demands. Strong understanding of patient/customer service and ability to support appropriate navigation and signposting. Able to recognise when matters need to be escalated. Able to provide confident day-to-day direction and support to colleagues. Able to build positive working relationships and encourage consistent ways of working. Able to address immediate operational issues appropriately and escalate formal management concerns when required. Able to assess operational situations, identify problems and take appropriate action within the scope of the role. Uses sound judgement and knows when escalation is required. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Able to coordinate competing priorities and maintain oversight of several workstreams simultaneously. Able to remain calm and organised during periods of high demand. IT & SystemsConfident user of IT systems and able to interpret basic operational information and reports. Able to learn and use relevant Practice and telephone systems effectively.Experience of EMIS, GP telephony/reporting systems, PATCHS or other primary care systems. Able to understand and use information such as call volumes, waiting times and service measures to support operational decisions. Comfortable identifying trends and communicating areas of concern. Able to work collaboratively across different teams and build effective relationships with PAC Advisors, Site Coordinators, the Hub, PTA, clinical teams and managers. Confidentiality & Information GovernanceStrong understanding of confidentiality, data protection and appropriate access to patient and staff information.Previous information governance/data protection training within healthcare. Positive approach to change and continuous improvement. Able to identify opportunities to improve processes and encourage colleagues to contribute to service development. Desirable Experience of working within general practice, primary care or another healthcare environment. Experience of coordinating telephone access, call queues or a similar high-demand service. Previous experience in a senior, lead, supervisory or coordinator role. Experience of care navigation within general practice and knowledge of wider primary care/community services. Experience of coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of colleagues. Experience of resolving operational problems within a healthcare or customer-service environment. Experience of coordinating rotas, workflows, staff deployment or service coverage. Experience of EMIS, GP telephony/reporting systems, PATCHS or other primary care systems. Previous experience of using performance information, dashboards or reports to manage a service. Experience of working across multiple teams, services or locations. Previous information governance/data protection training within healthcare. Experience of implementing new processes or contributing to service redesign/improvement. Personal Attributes Essential Patient focused, approachable and professional. Confident and credible. Calm and resilient. Highly organised. Fair and consistent. Supportive and approachable. Able to positively influence others. Adaptable and comfortable with change. Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. Communication Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, patients, clinicians and managers. Confident dealing with difficult or challenging situations. Desirable Experience of communicating operational information or service-performance information to managers or teams. Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education, including English and Maths or equivalent practical experience. Willingness to undertake all training required for the PAC Coordinator role. Relevant customer service, healthcare, leadership, supervisory or management qualification/training. Desirable Relevant customer service, healthcare, leadership, supervisory or management qualification/training.

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

Tower Family Healthcare

Address

3rd floor, Moorgate PCC

22 Derby Way

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tower Family Healthcare

Address

3rd floor, Moorgate PCC

22 Derby Way

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 0NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ormskirk Hospital Dermatology Department are seeking to employ a permanent band 6 Senior Dermatology Nurse.

The post is for full time 37.5 hours and will incorporate a combination of clinical and organisational duties to ensure safe and excellent care in the Dermatology Department.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as the post holder will be required to liaise with the vast Dermatology MDT, including clinical and non-clinical staff. In addition to this, the successful applicant will be required to support the Skin Cancer Specialist Nurses in the care of patients with a Cancer diagnosis, using advanced communication skills to support them in their care.

We are seeking an autonomous practitioner, with proven experience of caring for patients with Dermatology conditions and treatments such as phototherapy UVA/UVB treatments, patch testing, photodynamic therapy and treatment counselling and eczema education.

The Department hosts 2 Minor Operation Theatres. The successful applicant will take an active role in the care of patients attending clinic for these procedures, acting as the Scrub Nurse in theatre and using their clinical expertise to review patients returning with any post procedure issues.

Proven leadership skills are also essential as the Senior Dermatology Nurse is a clinical role model to junior staff and student nurses and is required to deputise for the Senior Sister in day to day line management of the team.

Main duties of the job

• The purpose of this post is to provide specialised nursing care within the Dermatology Outpatient setting.
• To provide information, advice, support, assessment, interventions and follow up for dermatology patients, including those who have extra needs including cognitive and behavioral difficulties.
• To communicate effectively and liaise across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless and effective care for dermatology patients.
• To assist and support senior nursing staff and participate in continually monitoring and improving the effectiveness of the dermatology services provided by the Trust.
• To undertake independent clinics as part of the nurse led service, including phototherapy UVA/UVB treatments, patch testing, photodynamic therapy (PDT), treatment counselling and eczema/psoriasis education.
• To provide support within the team and act as a role model and resource, encouraging and developing a high standard of clinical skill and improving patient outcome.

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Pharmacy Technician to join our team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated and qualified candidate who will play a key role in supporting medicines optimisation, ensuring safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing, and improving patient outcomes across the practice population.

Main duties of the job

To support the surgerys clinical team on a part-time basis by managing medicines optimisation, improving prescription safety, and reducing the administrative prescribing burden on GPs. The postholder will use EMIS Web to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within their professional scope of practice.

About us

Kirkham Health Centre is a well-established, patient centred GP surgery situated in the market town of Kirkham within the Fylde Coast area. We have a patient population of 9,800 patients, covering a mixed urban and rural area.

We own our own building and have an extensive primary care team comprising of 4 GP Partners,1salaried GP, 3 ANPs, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 Nursing Associate, Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber, Mental Health Practitioner and a supportive Administration and Reception team.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming practice who are committed to delivering high quality care to our patients. Our triage system coordinated by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner team allows for excellent access to services. We are active members of our local Primary Care Network, perform well in QOF and are rated "Good" by the CQC.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the outlined closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Previous applicants need not apply.