Job summary

The Community Paediatric Services team provides dedicated administrative support to children and families across Lancashire and South Cumbria, including those with neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The service plays a key role in supporting timely access to assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care, maintaining a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services across the Integrated Care Board (ICB).

You will lead the day-to-day management of a team of support secretaries and administrative staff, ensuring the delivery of an efficient and high-quality administrative service. This includes supporting complex neurodevelopmental pathways through the timely processing of referrals, clinical correspondence, and appointments.

The role requires effective coordination and communication with Consultants, medical staff, GPs, patients, parents/carers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys through ASD and ADHD pathways.

You will demonstrate strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads in a high-demand environment. A flexible approach, use of initiative, and a commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity are essential.

Main duties of the job

You will provide direct, proactive support to Community Paediatric Consultants, effectively managing complex diaries and ensuring the efficient scheduling of clinics, appointments, and multidisciplinary meetings across ASD and ADHD pathways.

In addition to supporting clinicians, you will lead a team of support secretaries and administrative staff, providing day-to-day management, guidance, and oversight to ensure a high-quality administrative service is maintained.

The role also includes responsibility for the operational oversight of the building, including the coordination of room bookings and clinic space utilisation, ensuring facilities are used efficiently to support service delivery.

You will play a key role in facilitating effective communication between clinical teams, patients, families, and stakeholders, working collaboratively with the wider Community Paediatric Service Leadership Team to ensure smooth and effective service operations.

Further details are available in the job description.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide direct, proactive support to Community Paediatric Consultants, effectively managing complex diaries and ensuring the efficient scheduling of clinics, appointments, and multidisciplinary meetings across ASD and ADHD pathways.

Organise meetings as required, to include preparation of agendas and minute taking, co-ordinating follow up action as required to ensure that decisions / recommendations are implemented. Attend meetings in order to take minutes and produce / distribute documentation as required. Where needed, ensuring that an appropriate room has been arranged.

Accurate production of letters and other correspondence via TPRO/Accurx for our dedicated consultants and clinical teams . a

Taking responsibility as a T-PRO/Accurx super user within Community services and supporting Acute if required.

To provide direct support to the Business Support Manger, Senior Service Manager & Deputy Service within Community services escalating and reporting when necessary.

Responsible for ensuring Health Rosters are completed and correctly inputted for authorisation at month end. Chase any missing shifts or anomalies with staff

Complete and submit corporate workforce Healthroster Amendment forms after lockdown

Responsible for calculating annual leave allowance for your cohort of staff and submitting to E-roster team prior to new financial year

To represent the Community Paediatric Services, responding to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients and others and referring to appropriate person.

The role also includes responsibility for the operational oversight of the building, including the coordination of room bookings and clinic space utilisation, ensuring facilities are used efficiently to support service delivery.

Chase progress on all issues with appropriate staff on behalf of the Paediatric Services ensuring deadlines are met, such as clinical outcomes, clinical correspondence

Take responsibility for the day to day supervision of the administration team. Co-ordinate leave request within the Community Paediatric administration teams ensuring staffing numbers for service delivery are adhered to. Check and authorise timesheets on E-roster. Record sickness episodes on E-rosters. Undertake return to Welcome Back Meetings following sickness period. Arranging 1:1's and conducting appraisals within the Acute admin team ensuring appraisals are completed within the appropriate time scales. Assist in the recruitment of new staff within the Division.

Training of new starters to the team ensuring each new starter has a training matrix in place

Liaise directly with the Children's Outpatients Booking Supervisor ensuring clinics are fully maximised

Provide any ad hoc support within the Division support accordingly.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths
• Microsoft Office 365
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team

Desirable

• Core People Management Skills
• ILM 3
• Typing or equivalent keyboard experience 50 WPM
• Experience of monitoring turnaround times (e.g. clinic letters, referrals) and addressing backlogs

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Policies and national targets including 18 week targets
• Experience of working in a busy environment and ability to change priorities to meet deadlines, effective delegation skills
• Evidence of introducing service developments and innovation
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of Trusts current IT systems Flex, TPro, Accurx
• Experience and competent minute taking.
• Significant experience working in an administrative/medical secretarial role
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Experience of working with high-volume workloads in a busy environment

Desirable

• Experience of staff management & supervision

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).

Job summary

The post holder will be a member of aPaediatric AudiologyServiceproviding secretarial and administrative support toPaediatricAudiologyConsultants, PaediatricAudiologist, and the wider administrative team.

To provide a professional and courteous"front of house"service for all staff and visitors utilising the facilities provided withinPaediatric Audiology Service,acting in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Respond to requests for information promptly and efficiently using a variety of communication methods, ensuring that Trust Customer Service standards are adhered to. Ensure information isaccurateand meets Trust Standardsregardingdelivering information.

The post holder willdemonstrateexcellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative anddemonstratea consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertakenin accordance withthe levels of competence as defined in the KSF outline for this post.Inaddition,all staff are expected to actin accordance withthe values and behaviours of the Trust

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of acute services to the people of Preston, Chorley and surrounding areas. We are committed to delivering high-quality, safe and patient-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients and communities.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive employer, where every member of staff is valued and respected. Our teams work collaboratively across services, contributing to a culture of compassion, teamwork and continuous improvement.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of services, helping to ensure efficient administrative processes and a positive experience for patients. Your contribution will be key to the smooth running of clinical and operational teams.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we are committed to staff wellbeing and development, offering opportunities for training and career progression within a forward-thinking and supportive organisation.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

438-PB4508

Job locations

Fulwood Clinic

4 Lytham Road

Preston

PR2 8JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responding to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients and others and referring toappropriate person.
• Communicates with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Departmentutilisinga variety of communication methods including verbal, electronic and passing information in a format that isappropriate tothe individual request
• To prepareweekly clinics andensure other administrative staff are supported with clinic utilisation.
• Organising incoming and outgoing post, referring enquires toappropriate personif necessary, photocopying relevant informationand uploading information to the patient files
• Utilisation of local or Trust case note tracking system
• Filing of reports and results,patient filesad hocadministrativeduties
• Data EntryintoAuditbase
• Perform an ambassadorial role,representingthepaediatric audiology department Front of House service acting in a professional,courteousand customer-focused mannerat all times. Checking in patients on arrival.

Job description Job responsibilities Responding to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients and others and referring toappropriate person. Communicates with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Departmentutilisinga variety of communication methods including verbal, electronic and passing information in a format that isappropriate tothe individual request To prepareweekly clinics andensure other administrative staff are supported with clinic utilisation. Organising incoming and outgoing post, referring enquires toappropriate personif necessary, photocopying relevant informationand uploading information to the patient files Utilisation of local or Trust case note tracking system Filing of reports and results,patient filesad hocadministrativeduties Data EntryintoAuditbase Perform an ambassadorial role,representingthepaediatric audiology department Front of House service acting in a professional,courteousand customer-focused mannerat all times. Checking in patients on arrival.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Administrative skills
• Educated to GCSE level Grade C and above

Desirable

• Knowledge of auditbase, FLEX, Evolve or any other NHS systems
• MS Office 365

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with the public
• Aware of the concept and application of patient confidentiality
• Administrative experience and experience of working in a front of house position

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a health care or related setting with the public

Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Numeracy and literacy skills Administrative skills Educated to GCSE level Grade C and above Desirable Knowledge of auditbase, FLEX, Evolve or any other NHS systems MS Office 365 Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous experience of working with the public Aware of the concept and application of patient confidentiality Administrative experience and experience of working in a front of house position Desirable Previous experience of working in a health care or related setting with the public

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fulwood Clinic

4 Lytham Road

Preston

PR2 8JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fulwood Clinic

4 Lytham Road

Preston

PR2 8JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Research Nurse to support the delivery of high-quality clinical research and trials across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

As a Research Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting the development and delivery of both commercial and academic research studies across a range of specialities. Working with strong leadership skills, you will collaborate closely with colleagues within the Research Team and the Medical and Surgical Division to build and sustain a diverse portfolio of clinical trials and research studies.

You will actively facilitate the implementation of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that all research activity across the division consistently meets these standards. As a research-active organisation, LTHTR is committed to giving patients access to innovative treatments, improving clinical outcomes, and supporting colleagues to develop their research delivery skills.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the safe planning, delivery and evaluation of care for patients participating in clinical trials and research studies
• Act as a clinical expert in research delivery, ensuring patient safety is paramount at all times
• Communicate effectively and confidently with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, external partners and patients
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and accurate data management
• Uphold Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles across all research activity
• Support the development of a strong research culture within the Trust

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTr) is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West, providing high-quality care to the communities of Lancashire and South Cumbria. We are proud of our strong research culture and our ambition to become a recognised Centre of Excellence, particularly in women's health and maternity research.

As part of our Research & Innovation (R&I) team, you will join a supportive and dynamic department committed to building research capacity, improving patient outcomes, and reducing health inequalities. We work closely with regional partners, national research networks, and academic institutions, including Tommy's Research Centre and local universities, to ensure our patients have access to cutting-edge studies and innovative care pathways.

LTHTr is dedicated to supporting the development of our staff. You will have access to training, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your clinical and academic skills. Our Trust values compassion, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we foster an environment where staff feel empowered, respected, and encouraged to contribute to meaningful change.

Joining us means becoming part of an organisation that is passionate about making a real difference--both to the patients we serve and to the future of women's health research across our region.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the Research and Innovation department to provide highquality, compassionate and patientfocused care for people taking part in research within the Lancashire Clinical Research Facility and across clinical services. They will make sure care is planned, delivered and reviewed in line with Trust values, national standards, Good Clinical Practice and evidencebased guidance. The role involves leading and coordinating safe research care, reducing risks, keeping clear and accurate records, and ensuring patients are treated with dignity, involved in decisions and kept safe. The post holder will act as a positive role model, supervising and supporting staff and students, helping with recruitment, training, appraisals and performance management, and promoting a respectful and inclusive working culture. They will also help manage the clinical environment and resources, support governance activities such as audits, incidents and complaints, develop and follow Standard Operating Procedures, promote equality, health education and wellbeing, and support the setup and delivery of commercial and academic clinical trials alongside Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring all research meets regulatory requirements and high quality standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing / or equivalent post registration experience
• Evidence of continuing professional education

Desirable

• GCP certificate
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of CTIMP trials
• Evidence of leadership experience and learning
• Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a clinical research nurse
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
• Knowledge of Ethical issues

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
• Understand the clinical research process
• Good Clinical Practice Training
• Experience of leading a team and taking charge on shift

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).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Women and Children division at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust as an ASD Pathway Navigator.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, confident and dynamic individual who will be a central point of contact for patients currently undergoing an Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment; helping to ensure the individual needs of the patient are supported, whilst facilitating a seamless, coordinated pathway delivery, such as through escalation of requirements to relevant colleagues and supporting behaviour needs through signposting to local services.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the wider community paediatrics team At Broadoaks Child Development & Ashton Health Centre (clinical and administrative), as well as other key health and social care providers, to support patients who are undergoing an ASD assessment. The ASD navigator will be involved from the beginning of the pathway up to the point of diagnosis (whether ASD or not). They will maintain effective communication both with and on behalf of the patient signposting to other resources and information as defined by patient need and liaising with staff to escalate any concerns as necessary. It is envisaged that the pathway navigator may develop this role and work towards running patient based workshops to support patients on the ASD pathway.

The post holder will identify and resolve barriers to care, working flexibly and responsively to unlock bottlenecks and delays. You will therefore be required to work autonomously and have strong organisation, communication and negotiation skills, as well as commitment and compassion for patients and their quality of care and experience.

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people inour local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients &staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, managers and others within department and Trust wide service users.
• Be the point of contact for signposting enquires facilitating communication, responding to correspondence and resolving enquires.
• Coordinate access to relevant support channels to support parents/guardians during their childs assessment
• Liaise with health professionals and services as appropriate.
• Liaise with parents/guardians and other consultants secretaries.
• Answer incoming calls using good communication skills, and appropriate tools and procedures, liaising as appropriate with the clinicians when appropriate
• Provide basic telephone advice and sign-post to other sources of support
• Take an active part in Team Meetings and audits as required.
• Coordinate patient questionnaires.
• Prioritise own workload.
• Assist in the Peer review process
• To work within safeguarding children policies and framework
• To operate within the trysts infection control policies and procedures
• To understand and work within governance frameworks

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE (Grade C/grade 4 or above)
• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with autism / neurodevelopmental conditions
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information

Desirable

• Qualification in health or social care subject

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NICE paediatric ASD guidelines
• A good understanding of clinical services within a hospital setting
• Knowledge of patient pathway from referral to discharge

Desirable

• Experience of working with children who have ASD
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Parent/guardian of a child who has ASD

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Experience of monitoring and auditing process of work
• Sound understanding and operational experience of Microsoft windows, Microsoft office and excel

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical systems i.e Flex, Tpro, AI dictations

Job summary

Due to the expansion of our busy service we are looking for a dynamic individuals with excellent communication skills to join our Phlebotomy Service. You will work within a dedicated team who provide front line care to hospital inpatients, outpatients & GP patients.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to working as the Phlebotomy service is provided 7 days a week operated on a rota basis. You must be willing to work weekends and bank holidays.Excellent communication and organisational skills are integral to the post. Being proficient in venepuncture is integral in this role , If you have what it takes to deliver and you want to make a difference then please contact us below.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to work well within a team, be able to use your initiative and be willing to acquire new skills and knowledge. Attention to detail will be a key characteristic. You will be able to work in a busy environment and have a strongly held commitment to high standards of service delivery.

Experience of dealing with patients and staff in the hospital environment or Blood Test Clinics will be of benefit.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff, clinical staff, and external clients regarding advice/clarification of test requests in a professional and approachable manner Communicate, as appropriate, using information technology & other media.
• Order stock from Main Stores to maintain adequate supplies of stock items. and rotate stock to ensure effective use of resources.
• Participates in staff rotas as required & supports the Phlebotomy Supervisor to ensure that adequate staff levels are available to provide the inpatient & outpatient service
• Work on a one-to-one basis with patients and without direct supervision following competency assessment by the Phlebotomy Supervisor/Manager.
• Performs venepuncture following correct procedures
• Positively checks patient identification by verbal communication & scanning of IP wrist bands
• Accurate & Legible labelling of samples
• Make enquiries relating to Phlebotomy requests through the appropriate channels:
• Has a good understanding of the nature and purpose of the routine and specialist biomedical investigations/interventions required.
• Understands any particular factors that may affect the selection of an appropriate venepuncture site.
• Able to perform venepuncture on sites other than the sub cubital fossa

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with at least 3 passes at grade A to C to include Maths and English
• Willing to accept further training

Desirable

• Evidence of Venepuncture qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understands the role of Phlebotomy within the Healthcare Science environment
• Understanding of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust aims and values
• General appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety issues
• Must have an understanding of GDPR & the ability to act accordingly

Desirable

• Prior employment as a hospital/clinical Phlebotomist
• Experience in using the Sarstedt Monovette system

Job summary

We welcome applications for Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. An interest in development in Neuro-ophthalmology/ Medical Retina and Uveitis is desirable. The post holder will have an opportunity to participate in tertiary level care in these areas, participate in MDT and gain specialised experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ophthalmologist who is looking to develop their clinical skills, broaden their experience across ophthalmology and take the next step towards greater clinical autonomy.

LTHTRextremely values extremely its Specialty Doctors and in a first of its kind in the UK, we have agreed and committed ourselves to provide all Specialty Doctors joining the Trust, and those already working with us, a personal career progression pathway with support to become autonomous practitioners if they aspire to do so.

The role involves provision of outpatient clinics across a range of subspecialties, independent laser lists and day case operating.

The Specialty Doctor participates in the middle grade on-call rota at the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital on a cross cover basis.

Main duties of the job

- Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multidisciplinary teams & co-ordinate care for patients & assume continuous commitment for care of patients/promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients.

- Undertake comprehensive ophthalmic assessment of patients presenting to outpatient services & take relevant clinical histories, perform appropriate ophthalmic examinations & formulate differential diagnoses.

- Develop and implement appropriate investigation and management plans & manage patients with a range of ophthalmic conditions within the post holder's level of competence and experience.

- Recognise patients requiring consultant or specialist input & appropriately escalate care.

- Provide continuity of care for patients where clinically appropriate.

- Review/interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including visual fields, OCT, fundus imaging, biometry & other ophthalmic investigations relevant to the clinical area.

- Ensure appropriate documentation of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment & follow-up plans & provide appropriate advice to patients & relatives regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis & follow-up & obtain appropriate consent for procedures and treatment in accordance with Trust policy.

- Work collaboratively with Colleagues to ensure safe & effective patient pathways & contribute to the management of urgent and complex ophthalmic presentations within the post holder's competence.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR) is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology to join our dynamic and expanding service.

At LTHTR, we recognise and highly value the important contribution that Specialty Doctors make to our clinical services. We are committed to supporting our Specialty Doctors to develop their careers and achieve their professional aspirations.

In a first-of-its-kind approach in the UK, LTHTR has committed to providing all Specialty Doctors joining the Trust, as well as those already working within the organisation, with an individual career progression pathway.This means that your career development is not simply an expectation of the role; it is something that we actively support and plan with you.

The Ophthalmology department at Lancashire Teaching hospitals is a dynamic, progressive service which is based across 2 sites (Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital). Our primary location is the newly opened Lancashire Eye Centre situated in Chorley District Hospital. The Centre was funded through an £18 million investment and comprises a 3 storey build with modern, state of the art outpatient and day case facilities on one site. There are over 20 consult rooms in outpatients and 3 modern spacious theatres. The unit is equipped with modern diagnostic facilities and infrastructure to provide high-quality care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Have at least 4 years' full-time Postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a Specialty Training programme or as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee in Ophthalmology

Desirable

• Hold a higher diploma e.g. MRCOphth, MRCSEd.
• Hold ALS certification
• Have some training in teaching methods

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Have equivalent experience and competencies, in relation to qualifications

Desirable

• Surgical experience, supervised or unsupervised
• Laser clinic experience

Research and Development

Essential

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications

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).

Job summary

A great opportunity has arisen for us to recruit booking team members into the women's health department.

Are you a proactive proactive and motivated individual who enjoys working in a challenging and busy environment? If so we want you to support the Women's Health specialities at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

You will provide a professional and courteous "front of house" service for all staff and visitors utilising the facilities provided within Sharoe Green Unit, Royal Preston Hospital, acting in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Respond to requests for information promptly and efficiently using a variety of communication methods, ensuring that Trust Customer Service standards are adhered to. Ensure information is accurate and meets Trust Standards regarding delivering information.

TOTALflexibility in working is required as you will be required to work a variety of early/ late shifts as the reception currently operates 08:00 - 18:00. Full & Part time positions are available.

You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

Main duties of the job

You will assist with responding to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients and others and referring to appropriate person.

Communicate with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Department utilizing a variety of communication methods including verbal, electronic and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request.

Supporting with preparing clinics and ensure medical and nursing team are supported throughout the clinic.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we take pride in caring for our staff as well as our patients. We recognise that working in a busy environment requires help with a healthy work-life balance, and deserves financial security for when you are ready to retire; we also believe in ensuring that our staff get the chance to reach their full potential when working with us, which is why we open lots of doors for career progression once you join our team. With us, the sky truly is the limit!

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. What ever the role, you help to look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialised care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare across our local towns.

We have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done.

Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something to be really proud of.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB4410

Job locations

Royal Preston Hostpital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responding to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients, and others, and referring to the appropriate person. Communicates with a range of staff, users, and visitors to the Trust/Department using a variety of communication methods, including verbal, electronic, and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request. To prepare Clinics and ensure the Medical and Nursing Team are supported throughout the clinic. Organizing incoming and outgoing post, referring inquiries to the appropriate person if necessary. Utilization of local or Trust case note tracking system. Filing of reports and results. Data Entry. Perform an ambassadorial role, representing the Women's Health Department Front of House service, acting in a professional, courteous, and customer-focused manner at all times. For More information, please see the attached Job Description

Job description Job responsibilities Responding to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients, and others, and referring to the appropriate person. Communicates with a range of staff, users, and visitors to the Trust/Department using a variety of communication methods, including verbal, electronic, and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request. To prepare Clinics and ensure the Medical and Nursing Team are supported throughout the clinic. Organizing incoming and outgoing post, referring inquiries to the appropriate person if necessary. Utilization of local or Trust case note tracking system. Filing of reports and results. Data Entry. Perform an ambassadorial role, representing the Women's Health Department Front of House service, acting in a professional, courteous, and customer-focused manner at all times. For More information, please see the attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oNumeracy and literacy skills
• oAdministrative skills
• oEducated to GCSE level

Desirable

• oRSA Level 2
• oKnowledge of quadramed or other nhs systems

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oPrevious experience of working with the public
• oAware of the concept and application of confidentiality
• oAdministrative experience and experience of working in a front of house position

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working in a health care or related setting

Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oNumeracy and literacy skills oAdministrative skills oEducated to GCSE level Desirable oRSA Level 2 oKnowledge of quadramed or other nhs systems Knowledge & Experience Essential oPrevious experience of working with the public oAware of the concept and application of confidentiality oAdministrative experience and experience of working in a front of house position Desirable oPrevious experience of working in a health care or related setting

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 Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hostpital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hostpital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you seeking to develop your HR career in a fast-paced environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

As an award-winning teaching hospital, with a range of acute and specialist services, our workforce is diverse and aspires to achieve great things for our patients. Due to the size of the organisation and the variety of the services provided you will have the opportunity build your experience and have an impact on the services you support.

Our Workforce Advisors are focused on providing specialist employee relations advice, coaching managers and developing policies.

We support colleagues to work agilely, and many of the team split the week between working on site and working from home. Please note all staff are required to work on site at least 2 days a week and flexibility is required, subject to the needs of the service e.g. meeting that require attendance in person.

If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch.

Main duties of the job

No two days are the same in this role. You will be providing advice about sickness absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes and best practice in managing people and teams. This could be over the phone, in online meetings, or face to face.

There will be days when you will deal with challenging and sensitive situations and other days when you will be able to celebrate success and share learning. Every contact you have can make a difference to someone else and high levels of compassion and professional judgement will be crucial.

You will play an important role in providing support and advice to service managers. You will be an advocate for colleagues ensuring policies and employment legislation is followed as well as championing a just culture approach to employee relations matters.

The ongoing learning and development of team members is very important to us and to support this we have weekly team sessions to ensure there is a regular opportunity to meet as a team, discuss learning from cases and have the opportunity for CPD.

About us

The Workforce Team is based at Preston Business Centre, co-locating with other key teams such as Recruitment, Payroll and Temporary staffing, providing the opportunity for engagement and closer working relationships.

We employ over 10,000 staff across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital and are committed to working in partnership to deliver seamless care to patients close to home.

As a teaching hospital we offer a wide range of development and training opportunities to colleagues in house.

Our purpose is to be recognised as the acute and specialised hospital services in Lancashire and South Cumbria, providing the highest standards of compassionate, safe care that gives our patients a positive experience, excelling in research, innovation and teaching, developing our staff to reach their potential, and improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for managers seeking advice on terms and conditions of employment and Workforce policies.
• Proactively support and advise managers on employee relations cases including sickness absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and workplace conflict
• Participate in job matching and job evaluation; and support recruitment processes as required
• Make recommendations and proposals for changes to practice, policydevelopment and ways of working.
• Provide information to managers and Workforce Business Partners to support the development of divisional workforce strategies and improvements in workforce performance metrics.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in HR undertaking employee relations case-work
• Thorough knowledge of employment law and its application
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of equality and diversity
• Experience in policy development

Desirable

• Experience of working in HR in the NHS
• Knowledge of Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service
• Experience in undertaking job evaluation

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Good general education to degree equivalent level or equivalent experience
• CIPD level 5 and CIPD Associate Membership
• ECDL or equivalent IT skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• CIPD Level 7

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).

Job summary

Are you fascinated by viruses? Then you are the right person to join our team of Biomedical Scientists, in Virology.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 5 HCPC Biomedical Scientist to join our team based in Virology at Blackpool Teaching Hospital Hospital. Previous experience of working in an NHS laboratory would be desirable. Consideration will be given to those with an accredited biomedical science degree working towards their registration portfolio.

We are a very busy, well-equipped laboratory and receive a variety of patient samples, such as blood urine, faeces and swabs from both hospital and community patients in Blackpool and the Fylde coast. We are accredited by UKAS (ISO15189) and are an IBMS approved training laboratory.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

As a Biomedical Scientist, you are an integral part of the team; responsible for identifying pathogens which cause disease either by PCR or analysing serological results in order to aid the diagnosis of infection.

We provide the information that medical staff use to determine appropriate treatment options to help our patients quickly and effectively. As well as this, you would be involved with the maintenance and troubleshooting of various automated systems including Alinity, Ingenius, Vidas and Cobas 4800.

You will need to be enthusiastic about providing an excellent standard of work which contributes to patient care. You should be highly motivated, computer literate, demonstrate good interpersonal skills, and always remain respectful of the Trust values. You will be supported in your training by our dedicated team of experienced staff who will ensure all your training needs are met to become competent in all areas.

This position is full time working 37.5 hours a week between the hours of 8am and 6pm, weekends and Bank Holidays. Once established, you will partake in the weekend rota whereby lone working may be required

About us

We have fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation.
• Be able to work on a shift rota, covering seven days a week
• To communicate, as appropriate, using information technology
• To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issue
• Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service
• Appropriate recording of Inventory management within the section to ensure accurate stock management.
• To assist in effective verbal and written communication by qualified and unqualified staff
• Report any issues to an appropriate person

We look forward to you joining our close-knit Virology family. The environment is busy but you will embrace this and enjoy the challenge of working to tight turn-around-times and targets. You will go home after your working day knowing you have made a positive difference to the patients we serve.

An advert can only contain so many words but we are available to answer any questions you may have regarding the role before you apply

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Accredited Biomedical science degree

Desirable

• IBMS membership
• HCPC registered with experience in Microbiology/Virology

Knwoledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a microbiology/virology clinical pathology laboratory.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
• Understand the components of a quality management system

Desirable

• Understanding of laboratory quality issues
• Familiar with Pathology LIMS
• Supervisory skills

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).

Job summary

Working within a supportive and education-focussed environment and within the Elderly Care service as detailed within the attached specialty brochure, the post-holder will provide registrar-level experience in a teaching hospital with all the main medical sub-specialities.

This role would particularly suit doctors who have completed CMT and individuals with equivalent experience who are looking to progress to speciality training and for those looking to go down the non-consultant career grade or SAS route.

Main duties of the job

You will be working at registrar level in Elderly medicine at Chorley Hospital.

You will work in an Elderly Care department with 4 Consultant Geriatricians.Your team consists of 1 Consultant and 2 Junior Clinical Fellows. and you will be responsible to the Consultant Geriatricians, predominantly workingon Rookwood B ward at Chorley Hospital.

You will lead ward rounds, typically consisting of 16 patients. and will also providesupport to consultant led ward rounds. You will also beinvolved in the general medicine on-call rota (as the other middle grades and consultants are involved).The on-call is based on the medical admissions unit (MAU) at ChorleyHospitaland a period of shadowing can be provided before taking up the on-call in full.

Within the role, there willalsobe opportunities to perform procedures, develop communicationskills (including obtaining collateral histories and advance care planning)andparticipatein multidisciplinary team working (including physiotherapy, occupational therapy,speechand language therapy).

You canexpect training in both general medicine and comprehensive geriatric assessment. It is expected that you willparticipate in the weekly departmental meeting and medical grand round. In addition,there is amonthlymeeting to discuss clinical governance issues.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust forms one of the major acute trusts in the Northwest of England withall ofthe usual specialties on site, as well as being a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in the Departments of Neurosciences, Nephrology, Oncology, Plastic Surgery and Burns. Undergraduate medical student teachingcommencedin 2003.

The Medical Directorateis responsible forthe provision of a full range of medical services across the Preston and Chorley hospital sites. This includes the following:

• Acute Medicine

• Emergency Medicine

• Diabetes and Endocrinology

• Gastroenterology

• Medicine for the Elderly

• Stroke Medicine

• Respiratory Medicine

• Renal Medicine

• Neurology

• Cardiology

Medicine for the Elderly has expanded recently with the establishment of an acute frailty assessment unit (AFAU) at Preston, hot clinics in the community and 4 new consultant appointments within the last 3 years. We have good relationships with our local CCG and with the local GPs: the community hot clinic is housed at a local GP practice.

The care of the elderly wards at both Preston and Chorley have been fully refurbished (2014) and are now dementia and elderlyfriendly with level 2 quality awards.

Details

Date posted

15 October 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

438-MS3290

Job locations

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

Preston Rd, Chorley PR7 1PP

Chorley

PR7 1PP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP Part 1

Desirable

• Full MRCP
• Valid ALS

Experience

Essential

• At least three years working in hospital medicine following primary medical qualification
• At least 2 years working in general internal medicine or a medical speciality

Desirable

• Completion of core medical training or equivalent
• Experience in Geriatrics
• Experience of required practical procedures

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBChB or equivalent MRCP Part 1 Desirable Full MRCP Valid ALS Experience Essential At least three years working in hospital medicine following primary medical qualification At least 2 years working in general internal medicine or a medical speciality Desirable Completion of core medical training or equivalent Experience in Geriatrics Experience of required practical procedures

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

Preston Rd, Chorley PR7 1PP

Chorley

PR7 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

Preston Rd, Chorley PR7 1PP

Chorley

PR7 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are delighted to offer 1.89wte posts top support our specialist nurse teams in renal. The posts can be full time or slightly less than full-time.The posts will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our specialist nurses and facilitate, support and coordinate the infrastructure required for the effective organisation of the specialist nurses within the Department of Renal. Duties will include secretarial admin and audio typing. The post holder will need to be competent in a full range of IT packages including Outlook and Excel.

Main duties of the job

Communication and general secretarial duties (electronic calendar management), co-ordination of meetings. Managing and co-ordinating correspondence and sending appointments. Managing and updating patient database information. Collation of papers for clinics. Filing of reports (electronically). Using renal computer (Vital Pulse). Accessing and updating the EPR system with patient level details.

About us

You would join an excellent, friendly and compassionate large Renal service that covers 1.6 million people, looking after over 1400 dialysis and transplant patients across a large geographical area including 4 trusts and 6 satellite renal centres in addition to our main hub unit at Royal Preston Hospital. Our specialist nurses work across Lancashire and South Cumbria providing support for advanced kidney care, anaemia, vascular, transplant and bone adequacy.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

438-PB4629-A

Job locations

Preston

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provision of comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our renal specialist nurses.

Competencies in a full range of IT including Outlook and Excel.

Managing external and internal telephone queries.

Coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Managing electronic diaries for specialist nurses.

Co-ordinating meetings.

Filing and booking system support.

Collation of papers for SPN duties.

Arranging clinic appointments.

Updating the Trust Electronic Patient records.

A full JD & Spec are available

Job description Job responsibilities Provision of comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our renal specialist nurses. Competencies in a full range of IT including Outlook and Excel. Managing external and internal telephone queries. Coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence. Managing electronic diaries for specialist nurses. Co-ordinating meetings. Filing and booking system support. Collation of papers for SPN duties. Arranging clinic appointments. Updating the Trust Electronic Patient records. A full JD & Spec are available

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows
• Experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet
• Previous secretarial experience
• Understanding of the role specifically in relation to sensitive information

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous administration experience in an NHS environment
• Previous audio typing experience

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Secretarial qualification (RSA or equivalent experience)
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• RSA 1 & RSA 2 typing qualification
• Audio typing experience

Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows Experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet Previous secretarial experience Understanding of the role specifically in relation to sensitive information Desirable Knowledge of medical terminology Previous administration experience in an NHS environment Previous audio typing experience Qualifications & Education Essential Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent Secretarial qualification (RSA or equivalent experience) ECDL or equivalent experience Desirable RSA 1 & RSA 2 typing qualification Audio typing 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).

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Preston

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Preston

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in General Paediatrics.

The successful candidate will provide consultant-led care across acute, inpatient and ambulatory paediatric services and participate in the paediatric on-call rota. They will support the development and delivery of general Paediatric services, providing high-quality care in line with national standards.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop in a subspecialty interest such as respiratory.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, they will collaborate with specialist nurses, allied health professionals, primary care and tertiary centres to deliver integrated care and improve patient outcomes.

The role includes service development, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and teaching responsibilities, contributing to the ongoing enhancement and sustainability of general Paediatric services.

As a teaching Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals offers excellent opportunities for professional development, education, research and leadership. This is an opportunity to help shape paediatric services for children and young people across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as part of a team of 10 acute paediatric consultants, with a rota which will become 1 in 10 once recruitment is complete. There is a hot week system in which the consultant of the week is on call for general paediatrics and clinics are cancelled for that week. During the on call week the consultant attends daily handovers, carries out ward rounds and attends emergencies when required in ED, PAU or the ward. They are also expected to carry out safeguarding medicals at the request of police or social services and write reports.

There will be outpatient clinics in Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital. These clinics include new and follow up general paediatrics and specialty clinics. There is small proportion of resident on calls for the post-holder, which are outlined in the job plan. The resident shifts will be 5 weekday evening shifts over a 10 week period and this is equitably shared by all the acute paediatric consultants. The resident shift is to cover the Paediatric Assessment Unit along with Junior and Middle grade doctors. This will enable presence of Consultant in Paediatric assessment unit at the busiest time of the day.This post does not include any neonatal cover.

About us

LTHTR Trust is committed to delivering excellent care with compassion, underpinned by a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered. Our strategic ambitions focus on expanding specialised and tertiary services, delivering high-quality local care for Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, and strengthening our workforce through education, research, and innovation. These are supported by key delivery strategies centred on quality, workforce development, IT, operational effectiveness, and clinical services.

Our organisational values--compassion, inclusivity, individuality, teamwork, and personal responsibility--guide all staff in providing exceptional patient care and fostering effective collaboration.

As a teaching Trust, we provide modern education facilities across Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals, with excellent study and IT resources. Consultants are expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with strong institutional support for educational development.

We offer comprehensive support for Continuing Medical Education, including dedicated time and funding, alongside opportunities to develop specialist interests aligned with service priorities. Newly appointed consultants benefit from an established Consultant Leadership Programme, mentorship, annual appraisal, and structured support for revalidation, ensuring continued professional growth and leadership development.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-CA838A

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
• MRCPCH
• Completed CCT in Paediatrics Note: CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application

Desirable

• A higher qualification, e.g. MD PhD Diploma Masters

Experience

Essential

• More than five years of experience working at middle grade level in general paediatrics
• Valid APLS and NLS
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice

Desirable

• Experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates .

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBBS or equivalent Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months) MRCPCH Completed CCT in Paediatrics Note: CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application Desirable A higher qualification, e.g. MD PhD Diploma Masters Experience Essential More than five years of experience working at middle grade level in general paediatrics Valid APLS and NLS Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice Desirable Experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates .

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Manager with responsibility for Quality, Safety & Governance to join the Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC) at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and resilient leader with experience of ISO9000 quality systems management, clinical governance, regulatory compliance, audit, risk management and service improvement within a healthcare setting. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work across professional boundaries to drive quality, safety and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with significant experience in healthcare quality, governance, service management, and continuous improvement who is passionate about delivering high-quality services and maintaining excellence in patient care.

Main duties of the job

You will provide strategic and operational leadership for quality governance, all aspects of health & safety, including patient safety, risk management, service improvement, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance across all services delivered by the SMRC. Working closely with clinical and operational teams, the successful candidate will lead the development and maintenance of robust governance systems that support the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

The role has responsibility for overseeing the service's Quality Management System, including maintenance of ISO 9001 accreditation, ensuring compliance with national standards, Trust policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory frameworks. You will coordinate internal and external audits, manage quality improvement programmes, oversee incident and complaint management processes, and ensure that lessons learned are translated into meaningful service improvements.

In addition, you will have shared responsibility for leading a team of administrative colleagues.

This role is integral to maintaining the high standards of care, governance and quality assurance that underpin the Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre's services and reputation.

About us

Preston SpecialistMobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC) is part of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The SMRC is a regional Centre, providing Prosthetic, Orthotic, Wheelchair and Specialist Seating services throughout Lancashire, South Cumbria and beyond.

We are one of 9 centres that were awarded Specialist War Veteran Centre status with the associated Specialist facilities (e.g. high specification rehabilitation exercise area).

The Centre has a truly multidisciplinary team including; Consultant in Amputee Rehabilitation, Prosthetists, Prosthetic Technicians, Orthotists, Psychologist, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Physical Training Instructors, Rehabilitation Engineers and Administration Teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead quality governance and assurance activities across the service.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standards.
• Oversee internal and external audit programmes and regulatory inspections.
• Manage risk, incidents, complaints, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance with CQC standards and NHS governance requirements.
• Monitor and report on quality performance indicators and service outcomes.
• Ensure effective document control and policy management.
• Provide leadership for continuous service improvement and change management.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams to support safe and effective patient care.
• Provide assurance and advice to senior leaders regarding quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an administrative or operational role within a busy hospital setting
• Leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience of managing NHS policies and national targets
• Experience in quality, governance or regulatory compliance management
• Experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in patient safety and incident investigation.
• Knowledge of audit and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and health and safety audits.
• Experience in managing complaints and patient experience programmes.

Desirable

• Experience of managing a budget working with planned expenditures
• Evidence of strong working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of MHRA compliance and medical device management.
• Experience of developing policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of lone worker safety requirements.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and group discussions
• Ability to support financial budget setting

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience in healthcare, quality management, risk management, governance, health and safety or related field.

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).

Job summary

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity within the Maxillofacial Laboratory. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Administration Assistant / Health and Safety Lead to join Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Join our dedicated team of professionals at the heart of delivering high-quality medical devices and patient care. You will support our skilled team of three Maxillofacial Prosthetists, two Specialist Dental Technologists, and one Dental Technologist. With years of experience and a wide range of expertise, we form an exceptional team.

We are looking for someone who is organised, hardworking, efficient, and an effective team player, while also being able to work independently. If you are looking for a rewarding role where your skills can make a real impact on service delivery and patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Our workspace provides an enhanced environment that supports productivity while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Following appropriate training, you will provide advice on health and safety matters, offering guidance and support to laboratory staff through our Quality Management System (QMS), helping to create a safer environment for patients, staff, visitors, and volunteers.

You will provide comprehensive administrative and laboratory support to the Maxillofacial Laboratory team. Duties will include:

o Answering and directing telephone calls.o Booking appointments for Maxillofacial Prosthetic Clinics.o Typing confidential clinic letters.o Receiving and processing post and deliveries.o Procuring materials and equipment.o Processing referrals.o Safely disposing of chemical waste in accordance with Trust policies.o Using IT systems to input and maintain data relating to patient medical devices and materials.o Dealing with general enquiries.o Casting plaster models from dental impressions under the supervision of trained staff.o Manufacturing basic splints under supervision.

About us

We have 10,000 dedicated colleagues working hard to deliver high-quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help support 370,000 people across our local communities and contribute to specialist care for 1.5 million people throughout Lancashire and Cumbria.

Working with us provides the knowledge and satisfaction that every task you undertake makes a genuine difference to our patients and staff, helping us continue to thrive and deliver outstanding healthcare across our region.

You will have access to a variety of development opportunities, enabling you to learn new skills, meet great people, and gain experiences you may never have encountered elsewhere. You will learn about working in a hospital environment and collaborate with colleagues from a wide range of professional backgrounds, helping to develop your skills and enhance your career pathway.

You will make a meaningful impact, be challenged to think differently, and be encouraged to innovate as we continue to improve our services. Everything we do centres on patient care and enhancing the patient experience, making your role both pivotal and rewarding.

We have a strong work ethic and excellent team spirit, which underpin everything we do. These values help us remain focused on continuous improvement and delivering the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with the public
• Accurate numeracy and literacy skills
• Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
• Knowledge of health and safety and quality management systems.
• Proven administrative skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a health care or dental setting

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• GCSE Maths, English and Science C or above

Desirable

• A willingness to undertake training
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join our Medical Secretarial Team as a Medical Secretary / Team Leader.

You will be responsible for the day to day management and allocation of workloads for a Medical Secretarial team who will provide secretarial and administrative support to Consultants and other health care professionals within the Child Neurodevelopmental Team and Paediatric Audiology In return you will join a supportive team environment with support from senior management.

A broad experience of Trust IT systems and experience in a secretarial job are essential to this role. Applicants with experience in an NHS /medical setting would be an advantage.

You will need to possess excellent communication skills and be open and accessible in order to provide the required support for queries, questions, advice and support for the Consultants and other health care professionals within the Child Neurodevelopmental Team and Paediatric Audiology Services

(We have 2 vacancies available for Medical Secretary Team Leader, with one post based at Ashton Health Centre and one at Broadoaks, Leyland.)

Main duties of the job

You will have team leadership responsibilities to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the secretarial team and booking team. You will be responsible for the day to day management of these staff including supervision, sickness monitoring, appraisals and annual leave approval.

You will need to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

You will need to be a self-motivated individual with proven secretarial skills which a typing speed of 50 - 60 wpm, diary management, and an excellent telephone manner as is the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will need to be able to work to set deadlines and be calm under pressure as this is a very busy and at times a very demanding environment with a willingness to undertake and learn new tasks.

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above English & Maths
• Good General Education
• Typing speed of 60 wpm or equivalent experience
• Experience in Attendance Management, Appraisal Training, DSE, Risk Assessment

Desirable

• LM 3 Leadership and Management or equivalent team management experience
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of Effective team working
• Knowledge of NHS Policies and national targets including 2 week rules, 18 week targets
• Experience of working in a busy environment and ability to change priorities to meet deadlines, effective delegation skills
• Evidence of introducing service developments and innovation
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, E-mail
• Able to manage own workload, plan the work of others, work autonomously and as part of a Team
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of Trusts current IT systems
• Audio typing experience
• Experience and competent minute taking

Desirable

• Previous medical secretary experience
• NHS terminology

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).

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator, who has a passion for helping us provide an excellent customer experience to our clients, has an excellent telephone manner and excellent administrative and IT skills. The candidate must demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment and enthusiasm to contributing to service improvement and development. The candidate must have knowledge of the ESR system and NHS terms and conditions whilst working under pressure and adhering to strict deadlines.

This role is based at our head office in Darwen delivering payroll services to multiple NHS Clients.

You will be responsible for an allocated area but will work closely together with our friendly and supportive Payroll team.As a large, leading shared service provider, this opportunity will allow you to opportunity to enhance your skills with opportunities throughout ELFS for progression.

Main duties of the job

It's fair to say this job is varied and will keep you on your toes. You will be responsible for providing payroll services to Clients so comprehensive knowledge of NHS Payroll and good organisational skills are key.You will be expected to manage, plan and organise your own workload, work independently and use your initiative to resolve any complex problems arising and communicate solutions effectively, escalating issues to your Team Leader where deemed necessary.

You will also need to work to strict deadlines ensuring accuracy and attention to detail are at the forefront of all tasks undertaken, and input a range of pay affecting data into the National ESR Payroll system. Undertaking a range of calculations (PAYE, Ni, SMP, SSP etc).

You will also need to ensure correct calculations in line with statutory deductions and correct entries are made in ESR. and respond to payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.

We work collaboratively as a team, where you will help with the development and implementation of new initiatives within the service and ensure that all payroll services processes are carried out in accordance with current legislation and best practice.

About us

ELFS Business Services is the business division of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a leading provider in NHS Payroll Services, we combine best practice of shared services solution design with our extensive knowledge and experience in delivering NHS Payroll Services at a cost-effective price. Our payroll services are successfully delivered providing over 100,000 payslips per month across 14 large NHS Trust/ICBs throughout the country in addition to weekly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

We work in partnership with our clients building a strong working relationship and in putting our customers at the heart of what we do.

Established in 2002, ELFS is a proven NHS owned Shared Service solution providing Financial and Payroll services to thirty-four NHS client organisations and one CIC's throughout the country from its Head office in Darwen, Lancashire with a satellite unit based at St James House, Salford.

Our payroll department provides a comprehensive Payroll, Pensions, Expenses and Service desk to our clients. We are passionate about providing high quality services, staff development and growing our talent. We understand that quality and accuracy are paramount and encourage our staff on continued learning and development.

The post is based at our Head Office in Darwen, just off Junction 4 of the M65. We operate hybrid working giving you the flexibility to work from home as well as in the office.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Every day brings different but rewarding challenges in ensuring NHS staff are accurately and paid on time. Duties include:-
• Making authorised payments to employees accurately and promptly in accordance with Client Organisation Standing Financial Instructions, policies
• Ensure payments are in line with Statutory legislation, NHS terms and conditions of service or any locally agreed variations.
• Accurately inputting a range of pay affecting data into the National ESR Payroll system. Undertaking a range of calculations (PAYE, Ni, SMP, SSP etc)
• Working to strict deadlines ensuring accuracy and attention to detail are at the forefront of all tasks undertaken.
• Undertaking checking procedures, identifying any discrepancies and undertaking corrective action in ESR.
• Understanding of NHS Pension alongside any alternative pension schemes applying autoenrollment duties and ensuring correct banding and deductions are made.
• Providing support to staff responding to queries in a timely manner, explaining information clearly in order to resolve query.
• The job description and person specification are an outline to the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
• The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs to the department and the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Educations

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications at Grades 9-4 (A*-C)

Desirable

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths & English at Grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent qualifications.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of computer Payroll input and spreadsheets
• Experience of working within an office environment.
• Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.

Desirable

• Administration background
• Knowledge of Payroll Procedures.
• Customer Service Experience.

Job summary

The Senior Operational Performance Lead is a senior member of the Trust's performance management function, responsible for leading the delivery of operational performance improvement across a portfolio of services, with a particular focus on constitutional standards, elective recovery and delivery against key access targets.

The post holder will provide senior leadership and oversight to support delivery of core performance standards, ensuring that improvement plans are robust, credible and translated into operational action. They will work closely with divisional and specialty teams to improve productivity, strengthen pathway management, enhance data quality and validation processes, and ensure the effective use of capacity to support timely patient care.

The role will lead and coordinate performance improvement activity across multiple services, providing challenge, support and expert advice to operational and clinical teams. The post holder will also contribute to the development of recovery plans, escalation processes and reporting arrangements, ensuring that performance risks are identified early and mitigated effectively.

This role is central to ensuring that the Trust maintains strong operational grip over waiting lists, demand and capacity, backlog reduction and constitutional performance delivery, and supports the Trust to achieve its recovery ambitions in line with national and local expectations

Main duties of the job

The Senior Operational Performance Lead will:

• Lead performance improvement and recovery activity across a defined portfolio of services, supporting delivery of agreed operational standards.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor specialty and divisional recovery plans, ensuring trajectories are credible, measurable and aligned to Trust objectives.
• Oversee and strengthen processes for PTL management, pathway validation, clock stop accuracy and escalation of performance risks.
• Support effective delivery of control rooms and other operational grip arrangements, ensuring vacant capacity, backlog risks and deteriorating performance are identified and acted upon.
• Analyse complex performance information and translate this into clear recommendations, risks and required actions for operational, divisional and executive audiences.
• Work with corporate and divisional teams to ensure reporting is accurate, timely and supports delivery of improvement priorities.
• Lead specific projects or programmes relating to elective recovery, access improvement, backlog reduction, validation, demand and capacity, or operational transformation.
• Build effective working relationships with divisional leaders, clinical teams and corporate functions to secure engagement in performance improvement.
• Deputise where required for the Head of Operational Performance in relation to aspects of operational performance delivery

About us

As a teaching hospital and an organisation committed to continuous learning, we offer a broad range of education and training to staff and students/trainees/other learners. All post holders are expected to fulfil mandatory training requirements, engage in continuous learning and support education and training of others commensurate to their role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Operational Performance Lead will support the Head of Operational Performance in the delivery of Trust-wide operational performance improvement. The post holder will work in partnership with divisional, clinical and corporate teams to develop, implement and monitor performance improvement plans, strengthen pathway management and validation processes, and ensure effective operational grip over waiting list and access risks. The role will provide senior challenge, support and oversight to drive delivery of constitutional standards, improve productivity and ensure timely, high-quality patient care across the Trust.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive information clearly
• Demonstrable ability to deliver against challenging targets in a pressured environment
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills together with influencing, facilitating and negotiating skills for interacting with individuals across the organisation and wider network.

Desirable

• Ability to interpret complex documents, identifying organisational implications
• Experience in Acute Hospital
• Experience of presenting at senior forums
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Advanced Excel / data visualisation skills

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Masters Degree in relevant subject or relevant experience
• Significant experience in operational performance, service improvement or programme delivery
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Further training for e.g. PRINCE2 / Managing Successful Programmes / AGILE or significant experience in project management, financial and budgetary management or supporting change management processes.

Desirable

• Management or leadership qualification
• Formal training in performance management, service improvement or transformation methodologies

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years management experience at a senior level, ideally within a healthcare setting
• Proven experience of delivering performance improvement and recovery against targets
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries with clinical and operational teams
• Demonstrable experience of managing and implementing change in a complex environment
• Experience of analysing and interpreting complex data to inform decision-making

Desirable

• Experience of RTT,UEC, cancer and diagnostic performance management
• Experience of leading Trust-wide or cross-system initiatives
• Experience within an acute NHS Trust

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).

Job summary

This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ level) in Emergency Medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Emergency Medicine Services at Preston and Chorley are unified under a single Directorate. The successful candidate willbe expected to work on both sites.

This post is fixed term for 12 months however candidates seeking less than 12-month contracts are welcome to apply. There is a full-time post and a part time post available.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include all those duties normally expected of a Senior Clinical Fellow/Speciality Trainee in Emergency Medicine (level 4 and above) in the UK.

Most of the appointee's time will be spent on clinical duties; however, an integral part of the post will be the supervision and teaching of training grade doctors on the shop floor. In addition, the appointee will be expected to take part in the formal teaching and on-goingaudit programs within the directorate as well as a full range of management duties commensurate with this role.

The post holder will:

• Provide primary medical care to patients suffering recent injuries and acute medical and surgical conditions of sudden onset
• Provide primary care to patients taken ill whilst in transit
• Management of the department to maintain efficient and timely patient flow with specific reference to both local set and nationally set targets.
• Assist consultant staff in maintaining staffing levels including covering short termsickness

About us

Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.

Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion. We will support you to achieve your personal goals and to build the career you want.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is adesignated the regional Major Trauma Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria andthe regional centre for respiratory, cancer, renal, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, vascular, plastics and major trauma. With excellent road and rail links there is easy access to major cities, the expansive North West coastline and areas of outstanding natural beauty in the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District, your free time will be as exciting and varied as your working week.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent (primary medical degree as recognised by the GMC)
• ALS and APLS

Desirable

• Higher qualification: MRCEM, FRCS, MRCS, MRCP, FRCA, etc.
• ATLS or ETC

Experience

Essential

• 6 years of postgraduate medical experience
• At least 2 years working in Emergency Medicine
• At least 6 months working in UK Emergency Medicine at level equivalent to ST4+

Desirable

• Wider ability in patient evaluation and a working knowledge of minor illnesses and injuries
• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses

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).

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to join the Neuro and Major Trauma Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHTR). We are looking for someone who is caring and compassionate in their work, enjoys a complex and varied caseload and embraces change to support the Clinical Leads with service development.

This role requires delivery of high-quality SLT services in acute in-patient, rehab and out-patient provision, therefore excellent interpersonal skills are essential to build working relationships with multiple MDTs. The caseload includes neurosurgical, major trauma, neurorehabilitation and long-term neurological conditions. Clinically this includes complex dysphagia and acquired disorders of communication and cognition, as well as joint working, goal setting and weekly MDT meetings to ensure optimal patient-centred care. Experience in AAC and instrumental assessment would be beneficial, however we are able to provide in-house training for the right candidate.

The service embraces evidence-based practice, CPD is actively supported, and you will have the opportunity to continue to develop your clinical portfolio.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a specialist speech and language therapy clinical service to adults with acquired disorders ofcommunication, cognition and dysphagia.
• To work across acute in-patient, rehab and out-patient pathways and proactively engage in multidisciplinary team working.
• Support the clinical lead in the day to day running of the clinical area (Major trauma, Neurosurgery, Neurology & Neuro Rehab) through implementation of their clinical knowledge, operational accountability, monitoring of service provision and supporting staff as required.
• To provide input to the teaching, research, audit and service development functions of the department.
• To actively participate in CPD to maintain and expand clinical knowledge.
• To provide a service across both RPH and CDH sites and to support Trust initiatives in line with 7 day working and further service changes.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust is a large acute organisation, delivering specialist services both locally and regionally. We are a regional specialist centre for Major Trauma, Neurosurgery and Neurology. The Speech Therapy Department is situated at the Royal Preston Hospital site; however, we also deliver services to Chorley District Hospital and our new Community Healthcare Hub (intermediate care / step down facility).

We are a dedicated SLT service with excellent patient care at the core of our values, and our varied caseload provides complex presentations across dysphagia, communication and voice respectively. We have established VFS and FEES clinics, with in-service training to provide sustainability. We strive to continuously improve our SLT services through service development and innovation and are keen that audit / research are part of our clinical roles. We have strong clinical leadership within the department and structured clinical supervision and CPD is promoted.

You will join a large friendly team of speech and language therapists covering a range of specialist services. The department is rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. CPD and training are well supported.

To find out more about us, look at our Twitter / X page @SLT_LTHTR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the separate job description and person specification for full details:

• Actively promote high-quality service delivery at all times and promote SLT presence in multidisciplinary team working.
• Build excellent relationships with the MDT and liaise effectively to ensure seamless care.
• Undertake specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning / analysis and record clearly in the electronic patient record.
• Deliver a wide range of specialist SLT treatment and management options to meet patients' needs, ensuring a holistic approach and person-centred care.
• To contribute to the management of complex disorders with support from a senior specialist SLT.
• To participate in instrumental assessment.
• To communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• To advise on AAC methods where appropriate
• To support personal and staff CPD
• To support equality of opportunity for both staff and patients
• To support clinical governance and quality agenda

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Recognised Degree / Masters in Speech and Language Pathology
• HCPC & RCSLT Registration
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas
• RCSLT specialist dysphagia competencies

Desirable

• Post graduate courses in relevant clinical area of Speech and Language Therapy

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of acquired disorders of communication/voice and dysphagia
• Experience of managing dysphagia and communication disorders in specialist clinical area, both in the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Understanding of the roles of other health care professionals and working as a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in audit and research
• Clinical educator

Desirable

• Training and clinical supervision of others
• Videoflouroscopy training or experience.
• FEES exposure
• Projects / audit
• Involvement in service development
• Working with other relevant agencies

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).

Job summary

If you are hardworking, friendly, professional and have patients at the centre of your working practice then this could be the job for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 MRI radiographer to work within the fantastic MRI team at Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust.

This dynamic job role will consist of working across 3 different sites, Royal Preston Hospital (RPH), Chorley District Hosptial (CDH) and a Community Diagnostic Centre mobile scanner. The MRI department at RPH is a bright and spacious building which provides a suite of 4 scanners including a 3T Siemens Skyra scanner, 2 x 1.5T Philips Ingenia scanners and a soon a Esaote Magnifico 0.7T open scanner. The CDH department houses a new Ingenia Ambition helium free 1.5T scanner.

You will join a welcoming MRI team who have continuously worked hard to receive 7 consecutive GOLD star ratings in recent STAR (Safety triangulation accreditation review) visits.

In this post, you will perform a diverse range of MR examinations for both adult and paediatric patients in outpatient, inpatient and emergency department settings. You will interact with a number of multi-disciplinary teams, such as the theatre team for patients undergoing MRI under anaesthetic and the pacing team, for patients with a cardiac implantable electronic device undergoing MRI.

As an MRI radiographer, you will be a key part of the imaging team, ensuring that our service user's needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of an efficient seven-day MRI service.

To work within the MRI team to deliver the best possible care to patients whilst producing optimum quality diagnostic images.

To be an excellent team player and work alongside other multi-disciplinary teams, communicating effectively to ensure service user satisfaction.

To have the ability to accept responsibility and make decisions.

To participate in departmental audits, research projects and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.

To adhere to the current MHRA guidelines along with local policies and practises to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times within the MR department.

To provide guidance and support to junior members of staff & students.

To empathise and reassure patients who are worried, anxious or reluctant to undergo the procedure by providing thoughtful and well constructed responses to their questions.

To participate in an on-call service and extended days.

Work across all three sites RPH, CDH and CDC.

About us

We have 7,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll learn new skills, meet newpeople & do things you'd never have done before. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Undertake radiographic duties across 3 sites within Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust, ensuringhigh standards of image quality and patient care at all times.

• Comply with the current MHRA guidelines to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times within the MR controlled area.

• Manage the workflow in the area you are working in including out-patients, in-patients, and patients from the emergency department.

• Report equipment failures and incidents according to Trust policy

• Participate in audits for the department ensuring excellent clinical governance in all aspects of patient care.

• Comply with Trust policies and procedures to ensure a safe effective environment and service for all.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in line with information governance good practice.

• Support and teach others within the department.

• Participate in on call rota.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience in cross-sectional imaging
• Involvement with QA.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Experience of audit.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

Desirable

• Experience of MR advanced neurotechniques as applicable to role
• Experience of paediatric Imaging
• Knowledge of MHRA 2008.
• NHS experience

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC Registered
• Substantial post qualification experience

Desirable

• Attendance at study days/conferences

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).

Job summary

Do you have drive and determination and are you looking for a rewarding challenge, then look no further.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join our Waiting List & Procedures team in this challenging and demanding, yet rewarding role.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing the waiting lists and theatre schedules of individual consultants, laser and injection lists, with strict adherence to Trust protocols, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity. They will also be required to work with all our clinical service departments to ensure the delivery of the 18 week referral to treatment pathways.

You will have excellent communication, leadership, operation and inter-personal skills and must have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Trust's waiting list booking processes and the systems that support this function, along with PTL management and most importantly Flex experience.

About us

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing the waiting lists and theatre schedules of individual consultants, laser and injection lists, with strict adherence to Trust protocols, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity. They will also be required to work with all our clinical service departments to ensure the delivery of the 18 week referral to treatment pathways.

Please refer to job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experienced in the use of hospital IT systems.
• Understanding of the Waiting List processes including 18 week pathways
• Understanding of theatre scheduling
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Quality, and its requirements
• Ability to prioritise own workload.

Desirable

• Overview of the Hospital Health Records and Booking Service functions
• Understanding of the NHS processes including 18 week pathways

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Windows applications

Job summary

The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team is seeking applications for a Senior Buyer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team during a period of transformation as we move toward becoming a single, integrated procurement department serving the NHS across Lancashire and South Cumbria as a shared service provider.

We welcome applications from both the private and public sectors. Successful candidates will bring energy, innovation, and a strong customer focus to the role. Training and support will be provided to ensure success.

The role will involve engaging with colleagues and our customers across Lancashire and South Cumbria and so a willingness to travel to varied locations and sites is a must. For the right candidate, there are opportunities to align base location to any of our main hub sites including Blackpool, Lancaster, Blackburn, Preston and across South Cumbria.

If you have the skills and motivation to take on this challenging and rewarding role and would like an informal discussion, please contact the Head of Service - Procurement.

An induction pack and staff handbook are available on request to support your application and transition into the NHS and One LSC Procurement specifically.

Main duties of the job

The focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects while ensuring legal compliance. As a Senior Buyer, you will:

• Work within the Procurement team to deliver the procurement strategy and achieve service objectives, including:
  • Savings and efficiency targets
  • Compliance with procurement regulations
  • Excellent customer service
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement function as a progressive and responsive team that drives innovation and system improvement.
• Lead strategic procurement projects, ensuring value for money and promoting an integrated approach.
• Provide professional advice on procurement processes, including compliance with UK law and regulations such as Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 as well as the Provider Selection Regime.

About us

Established in November 2024, One Lancashire and South Cumbria is a shared service entity providing corporate services including Finance, Human Resources, Digital, Estates and Procurement services.

We provide strategic procurement, commercial, logistics, and supply chain services to partner Trusts:

• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
• Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals)
• North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

One LSC Procurement operates as a shared service model, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, with three distinct service lines:

• Procurement
• Systems & e-Commerce
• Logistics and Supply Chain

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will:

• Develop and deliver an annual work plan aligned with savings and efficiency targets.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance on procurement strategy to your team, colleagues and Trust stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, Procurement Policies and NHS Guidance, Best Practice and wider legislation.
• Mentoring and Supporting Lead Buyers and Buyers to develop procurement skills and offer procurement advice.
• Review and develop non-pay spend strategies to achieve best value.
• Lead high-value, complex, and strategic procurement projects.
• Work closely with collaborative partners such as NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services, and Category Tower Service Providers.
• Drive improvements in procurement performance using Model Hospital metrics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Mathematics and English Language - GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Degree or diploma level graduate (CIPS or procurement related) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of professional purchasing principles and commercial acumen.

Desirable

• Vocational courses appropriate to the post.
• Willingness to undertake further appropriate study.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a procurement or operational purchasing team.
• Experience of working with clients/stakeholders to deliver projects or agreed service level.
• Experience of working in busy, target driven team.
• Buying experience within a large multi-functional organisation.
• Experience of managing staff.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a, Finance or Accountancy team
• Experience of working with suppliers

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems (especially MS Office products)
• Good communication and skills (written & oral) with the ability to work positively with colleagues.
• Evidence of complex analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on delivering results.
• Team work and some leading experience
• Strong purchasing and supply chain expertise, and ability to demonstrate success in achieving VFM
• Tendering and project management experience.
• A good 'people person' able to effectively influence and persuade people.

Desirable

• Understanding of EU Procurement Law.
• Experience of NHS/government.
• Sound knowledge of public sector finance procedures/legislati on.
• Large 'blue chip' private sector experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Strong team player/team skills.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Good motivator and a positive attitude towards change and development.
• Ability to cope under pressure.

Desirable

• Leadership and delegation skills.

Other

Essential

• Access to transport for work purposes, travelling across all LPC sites.
• Able to flexibly work across all Trust locations as required by the service.
• Flexibility and adaptiveness to the changing needs of the service.

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).

Job summary

Are you an experienced individual who is able to demonstrate excellent communication, operational and interpersonal skills?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

A patient-centred approach is a must for our teams who are proud of providing a courteous and friendly reception service to our patients as well as being well-equipped to process complex scan requests accurately and efficiently.

This is a fast paced, demanding environment and you should have excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for processing Radiology scan requests, prioritising work and booking patient appointments whilst having full regard to DM01 diagnostic, 18 week referral to treatment and cancer targets.

You will communicate with our patients in a friendly and professional manner, demonstrating excellent customer care skills.

Main duties of the job

37.5 hours full-time or 26.5hrs part-time. The shifts will generally be from 9am to 5pm, with a requirement for full-time staff to work from 12pm to 8pm for 1 day a week.

You will be responsible for ensuring that a professional, comprehensive reception and administrative service is effectively delivered to all patients and members of the department. This will be through the correct processing of all diagnostic radiology requests, monitoring breach dates and correctly making appointments with strict adherence to Trust protocols. You will work closely with clinicians, clinical leads and managers to ensure the delivery of diagnostic pathways.

You will be multi-skilled, have a good working knowledge of appointment booking templates and an understanding of capacity and demand issues.

You will be required to rotate through all areas of diagnostic imaging. This will include, but is not limited to: Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Interventional Radiology Day Unit, Main X-ray, DEXA and Nuclear Medicine. Flexibility will be key in supporting the department to meet the needs of the service.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Cover all appointment modalities and reception areas as necessary and continuously keep up to date with any changes.
• Utilise in-depth knowledge of appointment booking protocols to correctly book patient scans and send detailed letters containing starving and other instructions.
• Ensure maximum utilisation of appointment slots (including cancellation slots) and communicate changes to relevant staff.
• Demonstrate a specialised knowledge of investigations and scans and how they are performed and confidently and reassuringly advise patients on how various medications need changing / adjusting prior to examinations. Impart this information to other staff in a confident manner.
• Use judgement and experience in dealing with patient queries and decide on the appropriate course of action.
• Provide advice and reassurance to patients on preparation for examinations, giving out complex and sensitive information, such as diet and starving instructions.
• Speak to patients about sensitive issues like 10 day rules, pregnancy and menstrual cycles, in a professional manner.
• Confidently provide information where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Communicate well with and respond to enquiries from the public, medical personnel and a wide range of colleagues at all levels across the Trust.
• Communicate with patients to understand if further investigation is needed into their medical history prior to them having a scan.
• Recognise the need to involve and liaise with external bodies such as other hospitals, dental surgeries and care homes to obtain the necessary information.
• Demonstrate an approachable and helpful manner at all times.
• Give guidance and support to colleagues in the provision of an efficient service.
• Deal with queries relating to all aspects of the admin function.
• Deal with any problems/queries in a consistent and timely manner, ensuring that all relevant information is provided to assist in a quick resolution to any problem.
• Escalate any major issues, problems or complaints to supervisors, managers or relevant clinicians.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and Trust policies.
• Support performance monitoring, ensuring patient appointments are booked in strict accordance with booking guidelines, with full regard to diagnostic radiology, cancer and Trust RTT performance measures.
• Document all patients cancelled due to scanner breakdowns, contact patients to inform them of cancellations at short notice and escalate risks to the achievement of targets to managers and clinical leads.
• Act as a primary contact for cancer teams, work to ensure waiting times are strictly adhered to and arrange for any necessary adjustments to fall in line with Trust and national targets
• Work alongside teams of staff across the Trust to ensure that all required standards are achieved and maintained to meet departmental and Trust targets.
• Actively participate in the PDP process, undertaking any learning and development opportunities identified.
• Participate in the departments appraisal/monitoring system
• Undertake induction and training of band 2 staff and band 3 colleagues, identifying and carrying out training as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Good standard of education
• IT qualification or related experience

Desirable

• English language and Maths GCSE level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working well as part of a team
• Experience of working in a pressured environment and dealing with unpredictable issues arising on a daily basis
• Aware of importance of maintaining patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous NHS/Public Sector experience, including direct customer contact
• Previous experience of working on reception
• Previous experience of working in a busy appointments environment
• Knowledge of national radiology standards and targets

Job summary

Due to a side step within our SLT team, we have another exciting opportunity in Acute Medicine & Surgery!

We are seeking an enthusiastic clinical lead speech and language therapist with a passion for improving care and leading change within both the acute and outpatient services.

As a large teaching hospital and tertiary centre, we offer a diverse caseload across acute, emergency, critical care, surgical, frailty, admission avoidance and instrumental assessment services. The post holder will jointly lead the service across two sites with an established Band 7 Clinical Lead, reviewing service models, streamlining pathways, strengthening MDT working, and delivering education to improve care for patients with swallowing and communication needs.

This person will understand acute care and be motivated to deliver a high-quality service with a vision on how to improve patient outcomes and flow with the opportunity to work across the inpatient and outpatient pathway and in FEES and videofluoroscopy clinics.

The service supports evidence-based practice and CPD, offering opportunities to develop your clinical portfolio. Part-time and flexible working may be considered, with potential for Band 6-7 development for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To lead and provide operational management of the Speech & Language therapy service to acute medicine and surgery.
• To lead service developments and support staff working.
• To use advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and independently manage complex dysphagia and disorders of communication respectively.
• To represent speech and language therapy in multidisciplinary team settings and contribute highly specialist expertise for the management of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• To integrate with the multidisciplinary teams and contribute to training and education and quality improvement projects as appropriate.
• To demonstrate skills in motivating patients to engage in therapeutic process.
• To use excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a flexible approach to work practice.
• To participate in instrumental assessment using videofluoroscopy and fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
• To participate in appropriate trust level service developments which impact on the care delivered to patients with swallowing and communication difficulties.
• To maintain clinical professional development and be up to date with research and advancements within this clinical area.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust is a large acute organisation, delivering specialist services both locally and regionally. The Speech Therapy Department is situated at the Royal Preston Hospital site; however, we also deliver services to Chorley District Hospital (District Hospital).

We are a dedicated SLT service with excellent patient care at the core of our values, and our varied caseload provides complex presentations across dysphagia, communication and voice respectively. We have established VFS and FEES clinics, with in-service training to provide sustainability. We strive to continuously improve our SLT services through service development and innovation and are keen that audit / research are part of our clinical roles. We have strong clinical leadership within the department and structured clinical supervision and CPD is promoted.

You will join a large friendly team of speech and language therapists covering a range of specialist services. The department is rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. CPD and training are well supported.

To find out more about us, look at our Twitter @SLT_LTHTR or Bluesky page @LTHTR-SLT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust:

• To communicate and collaborate with all SLT Stakeholders.
• To provide leadership and highly specialist clinical skills within acute medicine and surgery.
• To support personal and people development.
• To ensure the health, safety and security of self and colleagues.
• To support service development and planning.
• To support the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda within SLT.
• To support equality of opportunity and access withing SLT for both staff and patients.
• To directly support delivery of therapy to patients.
• To provide leadership and management support.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• HCPC registration
• RCSLT registration
• Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech and Language Pathology
• Post graduate courses in relevant clinical area of Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas working towards master's level

Desirable

• Masters qualification or modules

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Highly specialised knowledge in clinical area
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex dysphagia
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex communication disorders
• Awareness of emerging assessment and treatment developments and able to critically appraise the evidence base
• Excellent MDT working skills.
• Experience of planning and delivering training/education to MDT

Desirable

• Trained in instrumental dysphagia assessment , VFS and FEES
• Experience undertaking local research projects
• Experience of working with an out-patient case load

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).

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced midwives to join our highly motivated continuity team supporting women with diabetes in pregnancy. The Tulip Team provide continuity of care in the Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal periods. The team work a variety of shifts including day and night on call cover.

Ideally, candidates would work a minimum of 33 hours per week and be either a Band 5 nearing the end of their preceptorship or a Band 6.

Main duties of the job

You will have a reassuring style that inspires confidence and promotes our range of services to the families you are supporting.

You will be an excellent communicator, who is also great at listening to women, birthing people and their families, helping them to achieve a high quality, positive and safe experience through the development of personalised care plans.

You will have the chance to work in all areas of our service, including our freestanding and alongside birth centres, obstetric delivery suite, maternity assessment suite, antenatal clinics, community services, home birth team, antenatal and postnatal ward, and theatre. You will also have the chance to work closely with our specialist teams who love helping our team members flourish, including our enhanced support midwifery team, antenatal screening team, research and development team, rainbow team, diabetes specialist continuity of carer team, and our digital team.

You'll help support & guide our students & maternity support workers too.

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our service users. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

• Assist and support the lead midwife in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
• Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by less experienced staff
• Ensure a high standard of Midwifery care is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines
• Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
• Promote provision of education and health promotion
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
• Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness

If this is not enough we have a BIG PLAN to:

• consistently deliver excellent care
• create a great place to work
• deliver value for money
• ensure we are fit for the future
• Develop our staff to be the best they can be

We hope you can you see yourself being part of this dynamic team of midwives who really care about your career development, your ideas and your contribution to make our service the best around.

You can chat with Christina Morris, lead midwife for diabetes: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification (B6) or willingness to work towards, following 18 months commencement in post (B5)
• Evidence of continuing education or development
• Up-to-date with all essential training and appraisal

Desirable

• Leadership course
• Management course
• NIPE qualification or willingness to work towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Willing to expand clinical role e.g. IV additives, venepuncture and Cannulation, Perineal suturing
• Awareness of changes within Midwifery practice
• Able to manage /treat obstetric emergencies in hospital/birth unit and community setting
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Maintains own reflective practice.
• Demonstrates effective listening skills and communication skills.
• Confident in teaching and assessing student midwives, midwives and doctors.
• Able to conduct relationships in such a way that conflict is minimalised. Demonstrates competency during internship.
• Ability to implement changes within midwifery practise.

Desirable

• Knowledge of ethical issues
• Evidence clinical competence in area of speciality
• Knowledge of Leadership and management
• Research and Development

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).