Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Science Assistants in Blood Sciences Specimen Reception at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Service.

You will be joining a busy team providing an essential Blood Sciences service for patients in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria area.

The vacancy is Thursday 13:00 - 21:00 and Friday 13:00 - 21:00

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a team supporting and supervised by a Health and Care Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientists. Booking and preparing patient samples and requests for analysis.

The workflow is unpredictable such that there are significant peaks and troughs throughout the day in the number of samples arriving for processing.

This requires a high level of tolerance to repetitive work. The need to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail throughout prolonged periods of concentration are required.

In sample processing, HSA's must work to deadlines to assist in achieving defined analysis turnaround times to provide an effective clinical service to wards departments and GP surgeries and a fast response service to the emergency departments.

About us

We have a friendly, professional and patient care driven team in Specimen Reception. Your role will be to work alongside other HSA's in a fast paced environment. You will receive on the job training. The laboratory service at Royal Lancaster Infirmary is delivered 24/7.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGHprovidesa range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threateningconditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitalsprovidea range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Sonographer with recent relevant experience to join a highly skilled and very friendly team.You will be based mainly at Royal Preston Hospital in the ultrasound department but rotation to other local sites may be required.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always provide excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

This post would suit an experienced Sonographer looking to develop their skills into new areas of Ultrasound as further training in specialised fields can be provided. It would also suit a trainee or newly qualified Sonographer as full clinical support will be provided. Applications from trainee sonographers nearing qualification will be considered.

The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes and organise mindfulness sessions.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is now able to offer a £2000 recruitment premia for new recruits with payment of £500 at commencement and a further £1500 at successful completion of probationary period.

Main duties of the job

The sonographers within this Trust are all Advanced Practitioners working independently undertaking a wide range of examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, general abdominal, breast, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and vascular. In addition an inpatient ward based service is also provided by the Sonographers making this a very varied and post.

You will independently and autonomously undertake a wide range of ultrasound procedures and produce a medical report on at least 95% of those procedures. This must include the generic investigations of obstetrics, gynaecology and abdominal ultrasound and advanced practices, e.g. Transvaginal scanning, and inpatient scanning.

You will act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust values working as part of the team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.

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 summary

We a looking for a Consultant Medical Oncologist to join the department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post attracts 10 Programmed Activities.

Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full time and those who wish to work flexibly with some elements being able to be worked from home.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are the lead provider for adult radiotherapy services and provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria (population 1.8 million) which includes 4 Trusts in total;o Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusto University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trusto East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trusto Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with Consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site specialist cancer services.

Collaborate with colleagues within the department to develop Oncology services.

Work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site-specific teams.

Liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialities and within the Trusts.

Support the service during Consultant colleagues' leave.

Provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.

Undertake teaching, examination and accreditations duties as requires and contribute to postgraduate andcontinuing education both locally and nationally.

Undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertakeannual job planning review.

Undertake research.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria with its base at the Royal Preston Hospital at the Rosemere Cancer Centre.

We work together with our partners across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance. The Cancer Centre has grown considerably since we opened in 1997, and we are proud of our reputation for excellent patient centred care and collaborative working.

The centre saw a large expansion in 2012 co-locating chemotherapy and out-patient services alongside radiotherapy. A second chemotherapy unit was opened in 2017 at the Chorley site, continuing the investment into Oncology services in the organisation. In late 2021, our dedicated 24 bedded oncology Ribblesdale ward was fully refurbished.

Services are supported by our Macmillan Information Centre and by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity.

Job summary

We a looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist (Urology + Lung) to join the department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Royal Preston Hospital and Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

This post attracts 10 Programmed Activities, and an on-call supplement.

Applications are welcome from those who wish to work full time, part time and those who wish to work flexibly with some elements being able to be worked from home.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are the lead provider for adult radiotherapy services and provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria (population 1.8 million) which includes 4 Trusts in total;o Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusto University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trusto East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trusto Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

The post is for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist for a vacancy which requires site specialist interest in Lung and urology.

In addition, the post holder will be expected:

To provide a comprehensive Oncology service together with consultant colleagues and provide Oncology expertise in the management and development of site specialist cancer services.

To collaborate with colleagues within the department to develop Oncology services.

To work with and support the established multi-disciplinary site specific teams.

To participate in the out of hours on call service.

To liaise closely with surgeons, physicians and staff in other specialities and within the Trusts.

To support the service during Consultant colleagues' leave.

To provide supervision and management of junior medical staff.

To undertaketeaching, examination and accreditations duties as requires and contribute to postgraduate and continuing education both locally and nationally.

To undertake clinical audit, continuing medical education, contribute to the annual appraisal process and undertake annual job planning review.

To undertake research

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides systemic and radiotherapy treatments for Lancashire and South Cumbria with its base at the Royal Preston Hospital at the Rosemere Cancer Centre.

We work together with our partners across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance. The Cancer Centre has grown considerably since we opened in 1997, and we are proud of our reputation for excellent patient centred care and collaborative working.

The centre saw a large expansion in 2012 co-locating chemotherapy and out-patient services alongside radiotherapy. A second chemotherapy unit was opened in 2017 at the Chorley site, continuing the investment into Oncology services in the organisation. In late 2021, our dedicated 24 bedded oncology Ribblesdale ward was fully refurbished.

Services are supported by our Macmillan Information Centre and by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity.

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a Senior Clinical Fellow in Coloretctal Surgery and Upper GI Surgery for 12 months (6 months per specialty).

The post is based at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital which are well-equipped modern hospitals with excellent facilities.

The successful applicant will assist in providing a clinical service in Colorectal Surgery and Upper GI Surgery to the population of Lancashire and the adjoining areas. This will include supporting and undertaking outpatient clinics, operating lists, ward rounds and being part of the Surgical Out of Hours Service (SOS) on-call rota.

The successful candidate will work with the existing established Colorectal and Upper GI Surgery teams led by our Consultant Surgeons.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Clinical Fellow, in conjunction with the junior trainees will assist with the ward care of Colorectal patients. They will be involved in the assessment and management of emergency admissions.The Senior Clinical Fellow will be expected to:-Supervise the clinical and teaching activities of junior trainees.-Assess all new patients and liaise regarding clinical care with the Consultant and other colleagues.-Maintain appropriate clinical progress notes in the case notes.-Keep relatives informed regarding the progress of the patient and obtain informed Consent for operations/procedures co-ordinating with the Consultant as appropriate.-Liaise with the junior trainees to ensure appropriate pre-operative work-up including imaging.- Attend regular operating sessions of the Clinical Team to assist with major surgery and be trained in skills of increasing complexity under the close supervision of the Consultant. They will be expected to assist in the operating sessions of other teams and co-ordinate, assist with/perform emergency operations. There will be expectation do some independent operating lists depending on experience.-Partake in running outpatient clinics for patients on the 2 week rule suspected cancer pathway.-Help run our surgical hot clinic for urgent and emergency patients.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the role and requirements.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a major acute trust in the North West. General Surgical services are currently delivered by a unified department across the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites.

At Royal Preston Hospital, the General Surgery Department is based on three wards. Three of the fourteen theatres are dedicated to general surgery. There is a dedicated 24-hour Emergency Theatre and a separate Day Case Unit/Theatre and modern Endoscopy Suite.

At Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, there are two general surgical theatres with an integrated laparoscopic theatre and in-patient surgical beds, as well as full out-patient facilities and a radiology department providing CT, MR and interventional facilities.

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 values were developed in consultation with staff in 2010, our values define the actions, behaviours, and attitudes we expect from every member of staff and living by our values will ensure that colleagues, patients, families, and others are always treated in the right way. Our values are as follows:

• Being Caring and compassionate
• Recognising Individuality
• Seeking to Involve
• Building Team Spirit
• Taking Personal Responsibility

Job summary

We have one post available for a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in General Surgery & some experience in Vascular Surgery.

We are looking for a dynamic consultant who is seeking to work in a complex Tertiary Trauma Centre; the work is challenging but rewarding and the department is a vibrant and supportive one.

The Anaesthetic Directorate is ACSA accredited by the Royal College of Anaesthesia and led by a team supporting the perioperative model recommended by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and we provide many tertiary services including, Neurosurgery, Interventional Radiology, Vascular, Upper GI, major Oncology Surgery, Maxillo Facial, Plastics and Burns.

The directorate also houses a 34 bedded Critical Care Unit for all of the above specialties. Our Critical Care Department have an extensive national research portfolio.

Royal Preston Hospital delivers the Major Trauma Service for all of Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals provides Elective and Emergency Secondary and Tertiary Adult Services to a large population of approximately 1.5 million throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.

This will be across both Preston and Chorley sites depending on Directorate service requirements, but you will be based at Royal Preston Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Professional

1. To assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure, in consultation with colleagues, that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.
2. To promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care, supporting professional activities and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

Clinical

1. To provide an anaesthetic service as a member of the Department of Anaesthesia. This will be across both Preston and Chorley sites depending on Directorate service requirements.
2. To undertake pre-operative assessment of patients as appropriate, together with post-operative management and follow-up of patients in appropriate cases.
3. To undertake weekly theatre sessions as allocated of which a proportion will be delivered flexibly over each week, to maintain the high level of anaesthetic service delivery required by the Trust. These may include evening sessions, or, rarely, a weekend session (by mutual agreement).
4. To participate in an on call rota providing consultant cover for out of hours emergencies.
5. To undertake administrative duties involved with the care of his/her patients.
6. To promote high professional standards of clinical care of patients and the health and safety of the theatre environment.
7. To maintain continuing education and professional development at least to the requirements of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was established on 1 April 2005 as a public benefit corporation authorised under the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003.

As the regional Hospital, we serve a local population of around 390,000 and provide a number of specialised services to around 1.5 million people across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Most of our clinical services are provided on our two hospital sites - Chorley and South Ribble Hospital and Royal Preston Hospital. We also have a specialist mobility and rehabilitation service in Preston, the Broadoaks child development centre in Leyland and we provide dialysis units in various locations in Lancashire.

We provide the following general hospital services to our local population:

• 24-hour emergency department facilities
• Intensive, high dependency and coronary care units
• General medicine, including elderly care
• General surgery and urology
• Child health
• Ear, nose and throat surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Maternity services
• Gynaecology
• Anaesthetics
• Oral and maxillo-facial surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Support services for diagnosis and treatment, such as pathology, x-ray, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and specialist nurse.
• Rehabilitation services

Job summary

We have one post available for a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Neurosurgery Anaesthesia.

We are looking for a dynamic consultant who is seeking to work in a complex Tertiary Trauma Centre; the work is challenging but rewarding and the department is a vibrant and supportive one.

The Anaesthetic Directorate is ACSA accredited by the Royal College of Anaesthesia and led by a team supporting the perioperative model recommended by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and we provide many tertiary services including, Neurosurgery, Interventional Radiology, Vascular, Upper GI, major Oncology Surgery, Maxillo Facial, Plastics and Burns.

The directorate also houses a 34 bedded Critical Care Unit for all of the above specialties. Critical Care have an extensive national research portfolio.

Royal Preston Hospital delivers the Major Trauma Service for all of Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals provides Elective and Emergency Secondary and Tertiary Adult Services to a large population of approximately 1.5 million throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.

This will be across both Preston and Chorley sites depending on Directorate service requirements, but you will be based at Royal Preston Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Professional

1. To assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure, in consultation with colleagues, that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.
2. To promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care, supporting professional activities and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

Clinical

1. To provide an anaesthetic service as a member of the Department of Anaesthesia. This will be across both Preston and Chorley sites depending on Directorate service requirements.
2. To undertake pre-operative assessment of patients as appropriate, together with post-operative management and follow-up of patients in appropriate cases.
3. To undertake weekly theatre sessions as allocated of which a proportion will be delivered flexibly over each week, to maintain the high level of anaesthetic service delivery required by the Trust. These may include evening sessions, or, rarely, a weekend session (by mutual agreement).
4. To participate in an on call rota providing consultant cover for out of hours emergencies.
5. To undertake administrative duties involved with the care of his/her patients.
6. To promote high professional standards of clinical care of patients and the health and safety of the theatre environment.
7. To maintain continuing education and professional development at least to the requirements of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was established on 1 April 2005 as a public benefit corporation authorised under the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003.

As the regional Hospital, we serve a local population of around 390,000 and provide a number of specialised services to around 1.5 million people across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Most of our clinical services are provided on our two hospital sites - Chorley and South Ribble Hospital and Royal Preston Hospital. We also have a specialist mobility and rehabilitation service in Preston, the Broadoaks child development centre in Leyland and we provide dialysis units in various locations in Lancashire.

We provide the following general hospital services to our local population:

• 24-hour emergency department facilities
• Intensive, high dependency and coronary care units
• General medicine, including elderly care
• General surgery and urology
• Child health
• Ear, nose and throat surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Maternity services
• Gynaecology
• Anaesthetics
• Oral and maxillo-facial surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Support services for diagnosis and treatment, such as pathology, x-ray, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and specialist nurse.
• Rehabilitation services

Job summary

Please note that this post is Part of One LSC - a corporate collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and providing Estates and Facilities Services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Our team is just that - a team - all supporting each other and working together to achieve the best outcomes, and we are really proud of this. We cannot wait to welcome you to the team when you start and will have experienced Catering Staff to help you along the way.

Our service is one where your passion, drive and motivation will genuinely make a real difference. Don't just take our word for it, have a chat with Lynn Thomson our Assistant Manager (contact details below).

To find out what really goes on follow the link below:

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Main duties of the job

We need you to lead our team, supervising our staff and supporting them to be the best they can be, providing clarity and direction on tasks, support to help them develop as well as ensuring they understand how crucial their role is to our patients and staff.

Obviously it goes without saying that your effective communication skills will help you liaise with colleagues and other departments in order to ensure the smooth running of the department and you will be the role model and lead by example. your commitment and passion for delivering a great catering service will shine through.

We want to support you in your role ,so you will given full interactive training as well as specialised training courses in our active kitchens, where you will gain further experience and transferable skills that will be great for your development . we also have Management support in place so you are never on your own.

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 and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job summary

The post has arisen following a major review of vascular services which has led to the designation of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a major Vascular Intervention Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria. The new Vascular Centre serves the populations of neighbouring hospitals in Wigan, Blackpool and Morecambe Bay, a population of approximately 1.5 million.

Out-patient, day-case and diagnostic work continues in these local trusts, with Vascular Consultants bringing all elective inpatient cases to the centre, as well as participating in an emergency vascular on-call rota, all emergencies coming to the centre. This model conforms to the "hub and spoke" network recommended by the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

The new appointee will have duties in the hub. The network has a total of twelve Vascular Consultants, and the successful candidate will be part of the team, that includes 9 Middle Grades as well, working across the four trusts, participating in a "Surgeon of the Week" and a separate night / weekend rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work primarily on the ward, supporting elective and non-elective activities. The surgeon of the week (SOTW), whose routine duties are cancelled for the week, is responsible for daily ward rounds, assisting assessment of emergency admissions and assisting emergency interventions.

The post holder will:-Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in planning, development and delivery of the vascular service at a time when the organisation of vascular services is undergoing great change.Participate in the weekly network MDT meetings with colleagues from all disciplines involved in the care of vascular patients.Provide activity support in the non-intervention centre hospital trusts.The final detail will be negotiated and agreed with the successful applicant.

This post will be part of the 1 in 16 on-call general surgery rota at FY2-CT1/JCF grade level covering Preston and Chorley Hospitals.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust forms one of the major acute Trusts in the North West with all of the usual specialities on site as well as being a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in the departments of Neurosciences, Oncology, Plastic Surgery and Burns and Renal Medicine.Undergraduate medical student teaching has commenced in 2003 and the Trust has active and developing links with Universities of Manchester and Central Lancashire. Considerable opportunities exist for research and development, which are integral to teaching hospital status.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-MS3297

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Ln, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT

Preston

PR29HT

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

Health

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• ALS

Desirable

• MRCS or equivalent

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Previous experience within a surgical speciality
• Basic surgical skills
• Good communication, verbally and in written English with patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in Vascular Surgery at junior level or equivalent
• Interest in Vascular Surgery as a specialty, demonstrated by attendance at appropriate courses, meetings & conferences
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of teaching experience

Person Specification Health Essential Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBBS or equivalent ALS Desirable MRCS or equivalent Experience and Skills Essential Previous experience within a surgical speciality Basic surgical skills Good communication, verbally and in written English with patients and colleagues Desirable Experience in Vascular Surgery at junior level or equivalent Interest in Vascular Surgery as a specialty, demonstrated by attendance at appropriate courses, meetings & conferences Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development Evidence of Clinical Leadership Evidence of teaching experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Ln, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT

Preston

PR29HT

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 Ln, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT

Preston

PR29HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note that this post is Part of One LSC - a corporate collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and providing Estates and Facilities Services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking to employ a highly motivated, appropriately skilled, reliable, and enthusiastic Estates System Support Worker to provide administrative and systems support within Estates Services. The successful applicant will be a valuable member of the Estates Services team undertaking administrative, and estate systems support to the estates team across the organisation. The post holder will provide an efficient telephone helpline service for the E&F Helpdesk, maintain estates database systems including processing financial, procurement and asset information and accurately input data to the Maintenance Reporting System (fmFirst). The post holder will also carry out reception duties for visitors and contractors and deliver high-quality routine administrative support as required within the Directorate, responding to requests for information promptly and efficiently using a variety of communication methods, ensuring that Trust Customer Service standards are adhered to. The post holder 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

As part of this role, you will be responsible for providing accurate information and data from the Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system. Acting as the first point of contact for staff and contractor enquiries, you will offer guidance, information, and signposting, ensuring queries are referred to the appropriate department or individual when required.

You will deliver high-quality administrative and clerical support to managers across the team, as well as processing orders, resolving invoice queries, and supporting helpdesk operations.

About us

We have 9000 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 and meet fab people. 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 aroundpatient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-LTH31.26

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provides an efficient telephone helpdesk service, effectively dealing with requests from customers/clients for a range of services delivered by the department i.e., building/engineering.

Acts as first point of contact for staff/members of public for the Estates and Facilities Office/Helpdesk.

Deals with telephone enquiries in a clear and pleasant manner.

Handles non-verbal communication from members of public and staff through a variety of media.

Provides training to new starters, which includes discussion, explanation, shadowing and practical demonstration

Take responsibility for own personal development

Participate in appraisal and development meetings and develop a PDP

Undertake all Mandatory Training

Provides administrative support to colleagues in the immediate work team.

Provide information to staff and visitors to the department.

Operation of departmental computers in association with asset management and planned preventative maintenance.

Maintain security of information, i.e., computer passwords.

Ensure that all equipment used is in good repair, report if necessary.

Uses own initiative to ascertain and allocate helpdesk jobs to relevant department.

Ensures effective communication exists between the helpdesk and stakeholders and participate in service effectiveness.

Attend staff meetings, involving discussion of ideas for service development.

Take part in departmental audits

Deals with any problems relating to the Helpdesk service where appropriate.

Work within Trust and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures, including data information protection and security.

Ensure provision of a high-quality service by continual development of own role and that within the team.

Presenting a positive impression of the team and the service, supporting other team members.

Ensure accidents/incidents are notified promptly with adherence to departmental procedure.

Comply fully with all policies and procedures approved by the Trust.

Ensures that appropriate hospitality is afforded to visitors to the offices in a professional and courteous manner.

Produces Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tickets for the various trades and collates on a weekly basis, as required.

Records information on various software packages and obtains reports.

Inputs and retrieves information in connection with the Estates operational business, i.e. eProc system, FM First.

Providing data in an accurate and timely manner.

Carries out filing, photocopying and laminating of documentation.

Job description Job responsibilities Provides an efficient telephone helpdesk service, effectively dealing with requests from customers/clients for a range of services delivered by the department i.e., building/engineering. Acts as first point of contact for staff/members of public for the Estates and Facilities Office/Helpdesk. Deals with telephone enquiries in a clear and pleasant manner. Handles non-verbal communication from members of public and staff through a variety of media. Provides training to new starters, which includes discussion, explanation, shadowing and practical demonstration Take responsibility for own personal development Participate in appraisal and development meetings and develop a PDP Undertake all Mandatory Training Provides administrative support to colleagues in the immediate work team. Provide information to staff and visitors to the department. Operation of departmental computers in association with asset management and planned preventative maintenance. Maintain security of information, i.e., computer passwords. Ensure that all equipment used is in good repair, report if necessary. Uses own initiative to ascertain and allocate helpdesk jobs to relevant department. Ensures effective communication exists between the helpdesk and stakeholders and participate in service effectiveness. Attend staff meetings, involving discussion of ideas for service development. Take part in departmental audits Deals with any problems relating to the Helpdesk service where appropriate. Work within Trust and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures, including data information protection and security. Ensure provision of a high-quality service by continual development of own role and that within the team. Presenting a positive impression of the team and the service, supporting other team members. Ensure accidents/incidents are notified promptly with adherence to departmental procedure. Comply fully with all policies and procedures approved by the Trust. Ensures that appropriate hospitality is afforded to visitors to the offices in a professional and courteous manner. Produces Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tickets for the various trades and collates on a weekly basis, as required. Records information on various software packages and obtains reports. Inputs and retrieves information in connection with the Estates operational business, i.e. eProc system, FM First. Providing data in an accurate and timely manner. Carries out filing, photocopying and laminating of documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy & literacy skills
• Administrative skills / RSA 2 Qualification (or equivalent)
• Educated to GCSE level

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in word processing / software / use of IT databases /relevant practical experience
• ECDL qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Efficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, intranet
• Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
• Previous experience of working within a customer service environment
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of using a computer aided facilities management (CAFM) system
• Experience using eProcurement system

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Numeracy & literacy skills Administrative skills / RSA 2 Qualification (or equivalent) Educated to GCSE level Desirable NVQ Level 2 in word processing / software / use of IT databases /relevant practical experience ECDL qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Efficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, intranet Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality Previous experience of working within a customer service environment Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development Desirable Previous experience of working within the NHS Experience of using a computer aided facilities management (CAFM) system Experience using eProcurement system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic hard working and patient focussed person with an interest in pharmacy?

Are you currently working as a pharmacy dispenser in community and are looking to gain experience in a hospital setting?

If you are keen to join a forward thinking pharmacy department supporting patient care we would love to hear from you.

The Outpatient Pharmacy Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Dispenser - dispensing services

As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

This opportunity allows potential applicants to become part of a very experienced team with opportunity for development

Main duties of the job

This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and also to those that already have and enjoy this type of environment.

On a day to day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high quality service to our patients whether this be provided customer service, dispensing medicines or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock.

You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and multidisciplinary team and be a valued member of the company.

About us

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital), Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital, Burnley General Hospital, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackpool Victoria, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital.

If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role.We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.

As a employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference. You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic hard working and patient focussed person with an interest in pharmacy?

Are you currently working as a pharmacy dispenser in community and are looking to gain experience in a hospital setting?

If you are keen to join a forward thinking pharmacy department supporting patient care we would love to hear from you.

The Outpatient Pharmacy Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Dispenser - dispensing services

As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

This opportunity allows potential applicants to become part of a very experienced team with opportunity for development

Main duties of the job

This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and also to those that already have and enjoy this type of environment.

On a day to day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high quality service to our patients whether this be provided customer service, dispensing medicines or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock.

You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and multidisciplinary team and be a valued member of the company.

About us

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital), Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital, Burnley General Hospital, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackpool Victoria, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital.

If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role.We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.

As a employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference. You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced haemodialysis nurse as Band 7 Unit Manager to lead the delivery of haemodialysis treatment to patients.

We are a 28 station hub unit and work closely with the 6 satellite dialysis units across the region, the renal ward at Preston and our Home Therapy Unit based at Chorley that make up our renal service.

The unit is open from 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 5pm Sunday. We also have an on call service overnight for out of hours, emergency dialysis.

The post holder will lead an enthusiastic team of staff to ensure a high standard of care is provided to our dialysis patients and ensuring that the unit and services are utilised efficiently and effectively.

Main duties of the job

• To work at a senior level within the department using clinical skills and knowledge to give advice and support to staff, patients and relatives.
• Leading the clinical team in planning effective, timely and safe haemodialysis care in line with Trust/departmental protocols.
• Provide professional leadership within the nursing environment and foster collaborative partnerships with the multi-professional team.
• Actively participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training for all staff, ensuring all staff are updated clinically and professionally.
• Lead the nursing service within the department to ensure there are consistent standards of care using an holistic approach.
• Manage staff rotas, annual leave and sickness/absence appropriately.
• Take an active role in delivery of renal services, including the development and expansion of the service, working with the matron and key stakeholders.
• Manage the appraisal system for the staff with personal development plans and reviews.
• Work closely with all members of the MDT

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 summary

? Join Our Dynamic Midwifery Team!

Are you a passionate midwife ready to embark on an exciting journey in a vibrant healthcare environment? Look no further! We're seeking both experienced and newly qualified midwives to join our dedicated team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

? As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of mothers and babies.? Experienced midwives will receive a comprehensive orientation to our service before joining our Band 6 rotation, while newly qualified midwives will be welcomed into our Band 5 preceptorship programme. Upon successful completion, you'll progress onto the Band 6 rotation, where you'll continue to grow and thrive in your career.

??? Join us and Make Every Birth Experience a Positive One!

?International Recruitment: Please note: All overseas applicantswho do not have NMC registration allowing them to practice as a midwife in the UK will not be shortlisted.

Click here for video: https://youtu.be/Lde4BIgcx7s

Main duties of the job

? Our Compassionate Team: Where Every Birth Experience Matters!

You will be pivotal in promoting our range of services and ensuring that every family receives high-quality, personalised care throughout their journey.

You'll have the opportunity to work across all areas of our service, including:

• Freestanding and alongside birth centres
• Obstetric delivery suite
• Maternity assessment suite
• Antenatal clinics
• Community services and home birth team
• Antenatal and postnatal wards
• Theatre

You'll collaborate closely with our specialist teams, including the:

• Enhanced support midwifery team
• Antenatal screening team
• Research and development team
• Rainbow team
• Diabetes specialist continuity of carer team
• Digital team

? Supporting Families: Your reassuring style and excellent communication skills will inspire confidence in the families you support. By listening attentively to women, birthing people, and their families, you'll help them develop personalised care plans and achieve a positive and safe birthing experience.

? Opportunities for Growth: In addition to supporting families, you'll also have the chance to mentor and guide our students and maternity support workers. Our specialist teams are committed to helping our team members flourish, providing ample opportunities for professional development and growth.

About us

? Our Healthcare Family: Where Every Role Counts!

We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, administrator, or support staff member, your contribution matters. With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users.

? Community Impact: With your help, we care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria. Your dedication ensures that no one in our community is left without the care they need and deserve.

<3 Sense of Purpose: Working with us isn't just a job - it's a calling. You'll experience a profound sense of pride knowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring that outstanding healthcare is accessible to all in our local towns.

? Professional Growth: Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. From specialized training to networking with exceptional individuals, you'll broaden your skill set and expand your career horizons.

? Innovation and Excellence: We encourage boldness and innovation. You'll be challenged to think differently, push boundaries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Join us and Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful! ??

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

438-PB4961

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of our team, your duties will include, but not be limited to:

Assisting and supporting the lead midwife in the safe and effective management of the area, including personnel, facilities, and associated systems.

Serving as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team, and the organisation. Coordinating and delivering care through appropriate professional practice, delegation, and supervision. Ensuring a high standard of midwifery care is delivered based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines. Setting, monitoring, and maintaining standards of care to enhance patient experience and outcomes. Proactively managing risk and maintaining patient safety in accordance with health, safety, and security legislation and guidelines. Communicating relevant information to the multidisciplinary team and external organizations to ensure seamless care. Promoting education and health promotion while advocating for equality in care and practice. Ensuring the care environment is safe, well-equipped, and compliant with hygiene and cleanliness standards.

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

• Consistently deliverexcellent 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 see yourself being part of this dynamic team of midwives who really care about your career development, your ideas, and your contribution to making our service the best around.

You can chat with Sarah Dixon, our Preceptorship Lead Midwife: [email protected] or Marie Ryan, our Matron for Complex Midwifery Care: [email protected] find out more.

Job description Job responsibilities As part of our team, your duties will include, but not be limited to: Assisting and supporting the lead midwife in the safe and effective management of the area, including personnel, facilities, and associated systems. Serving as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team, and the organisation. Coordinating and delivering care through appropriate professional practice, delegation, and supervision. Ensuring a high standard of midwifery care is delivered based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines. Setting, monitoring, and maintaining standards of care to enhance patient experience and outcomes. Proactively managing risk and maintaining patient safety in accordance with health, safety, and security legislation and guidelines. Communicating relevant information to the multidisciplinary team and external organizations to ensure seamless care. Promoting education and health promotion while advocating for equality in care and practice. Ensuring the care environment is safe, well-equipped, and compliant with hygiene and cleanliness standards. If this is not enough we have a BIG PLAN to: Consistently deliverexcellent 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 see yourself being part of this dynamic team of midwives who really care about your career development, your ideas, and your contribution to making our service the best around. You can chat with Sarah Dixon, our Preceptorship Lead Midwife: [email protected] or Marie Ryan, our Matron for Complex Midwifery Care: [email protected] find out more.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Awareness of changes within Midwifery practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• 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.
• Experience in IV additives, venipuncture and Cannulation, Perineal suturing

Desirable

• Knowledge of Leadership and management
• Evidence clinical competence in area of specialty
• Experience of high dependency care
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards, following 18 months commencement in post
• Evidence of continuing education or development since qualifying

Desirable

• Degree

Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Awareness of changes within Midwifery practice Evidence of continuing professional development 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. Experience in IV additives, venipuncture and Cannulation, Perineal suturing Desirable Knowledge of Leadership and management Evidence clinical competence in area of specialty Experience of high dependency care Non-medical prescribing qualification Qualifications & Education Essential Appropriate NMC Registration NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards, following 18 months commencement in post Evidence of continuing education or development since qualifying Desirable Degree

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

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

? Join Our Dynamic Midwifery Team!

Are you passionate about providing excellent care to women with complex pregnancies and co-morbities who require care within the maternity inpatient setting. If so, we would love you to join our motivated and forward thinking core team.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic midwives to join our highly motivated midwifery team , as part of the Band 6 maternity ward core team providing postnatal care to women, birthing people and their families.

??? Join us and Make Every Birth Experience a Positive One!

Click here for video: https://youtu.be/Lde4BIgcx7s

?This is an excellent opportunity for midwives wanting to further their knowledge and experience with a view to future career progression.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for midwives who are as passionate as we are about providing the best service possible. It goes without saying that you will demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature and attention to detail.

You will have a calm professional manner that inspires confidence and promotes safe care, a positive culture and seamless multi-disciplinary working.

You will be an excellent communicator, with good listening and advocacy skills to ensure women and their families are heard, helping them to achieve a high quality, positive and safe experience through the effective planning and management of individualised care.

You will uphold the Trust values at all times and demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude to women, birthing people, families and colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and will be expected to maintain your own professional development and knowledge to enhance your skills in this role.

The role will involve supporting the maternity ward area lead in maintaining oversight and management of the maternity ward and offering support and guidance to junior midwives, and learners from all areas of the MDT in this complex area.

About us

? Our Healthcare Family: Where Every Role Counts!

We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, administrator, or support staff member, your contribution matters. With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users.

? Community Impact: With your help, we care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria. Your dedication ensures that no one in our community is left without the care they need and deserve.

<3 Sense of Purpose: Working with us isn't just a job - it's a calling. You'll experience a profound sense of pride knowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring that outstanding healthcare is accessible to all in our local towns.

? Professional Growth: Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. From specialized training to networking with exceptional individuals, you'll broaden your skill set and expand your career horizons.

? Innovation and Excellence: We encourage boldness and innovation. You'll be challenged to think differently, push boundaries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Join us and Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful! ??

Job summary

? Join Our Dynamic Midwifery Team!

Are you passionate about providing excellent care to women with complex pregnancies and co-morbities who require care within the maternity inpatient setting. If so, we would love you to join our motivated and forward thinking core team.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic midwives to join our highly motivated midwifery team , as part of the Band 6 antenatal ward core team providing care to women, birthing people and their families.

??? Join us and Make Every Birth Experience a Positive One!

Click here for video: https://youtu.be/Lde4BIgcx7s

?This is an excellent opportunity for midwives wanting to further their knowledge and experience with a view to future career progression.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for midwives who are as passionate as we are about providing the best service possible. It goes without saying that you will demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature and attention to detail.

You will have a calm professional manner that inspires confidence and promotes safe care, a positive culture and seamless multi-disciplinary working.

You will be an excellent communicator, with good listening and advocacy skills to ensure women and their families are heard, helping them to achieve a high quality, positive and safe experience through the effective planning and management of individualised care.

You will uphold the Trust values at all times and demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude to women, birthing people, families and colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and will be expected to maintain your own professional development and knowledge to enhance your skills in this role.

The role will involve supporting the maternity ward area leads in maintaining oversight and management of the maternity ward and offering support and guidance to junior midwives, and learners from all areas of the MDT in this complex area.

About us

? Our Healthcare Family: Where Every Role Counts!

We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, administrator, or support staff member, your contribution matters. With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users.

? Community Impact: With your help, we care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria. Your dedication ensures that no one in our community is left without the care they need and deserve.

<3 Sense of Purpose: Working with us isn't just a job - it's a calling. You'll experience a profound sense of pride knowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring that outstanding healthcare is accessible to all in our local towns.

? Professional Growth: Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. From specialized training to networking with exceptional individuals, you'll broaden your skill set and expand your career horizons.

? Innovation and Excellence: We encourage boldness and innovation. You'll be challenged to think differently, push boundaries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Join us and Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful! ??

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Counsellor/Psychological Practitioner to join our specialist Renal Psychology Service, which sits within the wider Clinical Health Psychology Service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team supporting adults living with chronic kidney disease, dialysis treatment, kidney transplantation, and associated adjustment and coping difficulties. The post has been developed in recognition of the increasing psychological needs of renal patients and our commitment to delivering person-centred care in line with national commissioning standards.

The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions for patients experiencing emotional distress related to their renal condition, treatment burden, adjustment to illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and end-of-life concerns.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a supportive and compassionate multi-professional renal service and work closely with the Band 8b Lead and Assistant Psychologist, todelivera high-quality specialist psychological service to renal patients and their family, carers, andthewiderrenalMDT.

The post holder will work acrossa number ofinpatient and outpatientclinical areasin the acute hospital settingat RoyalPrestonHospital, as well as other sites across the LTHTs footprint.This will include working directly on hospital wards and outpatient treatment units (e.g. dialysis units).

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing psychological assessment and counselling interventions to renal patients.
• Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions within agreed competencies.
• Supporting patients to adjust to the impact of chronic illness and treatment.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning processes.
• Contributing to psychologically informed care across renal services.
• Providing consultation and advice to healthcare professionals regarding psychological aspects of patient care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Participating in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Clinical Health Psychology provides specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a range of physical health pathways. The Renal Psychology Service supports patients across the renal pathway, helping individuals and families manage the psychological impact of chronic kidney disease and its treatment.

The successful applicant will be professionally supported within a well-established Clinical Health Psychology Service and will benefit from regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continuing professional development, and close working relationships with experienced Clinical Psychologists and multidisciplinary colleagues.

What we offer:-

• Regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Opportunities for specialist training and development.
• A supportive team environment.
• Access to NHS pension and employee benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB4763

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who:

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, counselling psychology, or a related psychological therapy discipline.
• Is accredited and registered with an appropriate professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, BABCP).
• Has experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to adults experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has an understanding of the psychological impact of long-term physical health conditions.
• Is committed to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Experience of working within physical health settings would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for an individual who: Holds a recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, counselling psychology, or a related psychological therapy discipline. Is accredited and registered with an appropriate professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, BABCP). Has experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to adults experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Has an understanding of the psychological impact of long-term physical health conditions. Is committed to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Experience of working within physical health settings would be advantageous but is not essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Counselling or equivalent as recognised by the BACP, UKCP, or similar professional body
• Accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, BCP), regulated by the professional standards authority

Desirable

• Degree in psychology
• Further knowledge/ experience with relevant certificates in other therapy modalities (e.g. Acceptance & commitment therapy, Compassion focused therapy)
• Supervision qualification or certificate
• Couple counselling training or qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post qualification clinical practice experience in counselling.
• Experience of working psychologically in physical health settings and long-term conditions
• Training in NICE approved counselling modalities (e.g. Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression; Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy; Interpersonal Therapy; Couples Therapy for Depression)
• Working with a variety of different client groups.
• Confidence in clinical risk assessment and safety management planning (NG 225),
• Ability to assess and escalate mental health risk and safeguarding concerns where these routinely unfold

Desirable

• Post qualification clinical practice experience working psychologically in physical health settings and/or with people living with long-term conditions or in palliative care.
• Post qualification clinical experience using NICE approved counselling modality (e.g. PersonCentred Experiential Counselling for Depression; Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy; Interpersonal Therapy; Couples Therapy for Depression
• Knowledge of/training in the principles of Trauma Informed Care
• Knowledge of/training in Psychosocial factors in healthcare
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience of inpatient ward working from a psychological perspective
• Experience of offering reflective practice or supervision to other colleagues
• Experience Implementing general infection control requirements related with ward-based working and IPC protocols.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree / Diploma in Counselling or equivalent as recognised by the BACP, UKCP, or similar professional body Accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, BCP), regulated by the professional standards authority Desirable Degree in psychology Further knowledge/ experience with relevant certificates in other therapy modalities (e.g. Acceptance & commitment therapy, Compassion focused therapy) Supervision qualification or certificate Couple counselling training or qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Post qualification clinical practice experience in counselling. Experience of working psychologically in physical health settings and long-term conditions Training in NICE approved counselling modalities (e.g. Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression; Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy; Interpersonal Therapy; Couples Therapy for Depression) Working with a variety of different client groups. Confidence in clinical risk assessment and safety management planning (NG 225), Ability to assess and escalate mental health risk and safeguarding concerns where these routinely unfold Desirable Post qualification clinical practice experience working psychologically in physical health settings and/or with people living with long-term conditions or in palliative care. Post qualification clinical experience using NICE approved counselling modality (e.g. PersonCentred Experiential Counselling for Depression; Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy; Interpersonal Therapy; Couples Therapy for Depression Knowledge of/training in the principles of Trauma Informed Care Knowledge of/training in Psychosocial factors in healthcare Experience of multidisciplinary working Experience of inpatient ward working from a psychological perspective Experience of offering reflective practice or supervision to other colleagues Experience Implementing general infection control requirements related with ward-based working and IPC protocols.

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

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

Are you good at practical tasks? Would you like a role in the NHS that prepares medicines for patients? Here we will fully train you to become Aseptic Unit Pharmacy Assistant where your rewarding role will be to prepare a range of injectable medicines.

You will work as a member of a friendly, highly skilled team of people all working to deliver products that are consistently produced and controlled to a particular quality standard (Good Manufacturing Practice GMP).

You will have good literacy and numeracy skills in addition to good dexterity to handle syringes and needles for accurate measurements of injections, working to procedures at all times. There are opportunities for further training and development.

Pharmacy experience is not essential as full training for the role is provided

You will be required to work one evening per week until 7pm and bank holidays on a rota.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve the preparation of a wide range of injectable products such as; chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics. To do this requires the use of specialist equipment and working within clean rooms. Adhering to strict clothing and personal hygiene procedures is essential and you will have to meet the highest standards of discipline, attention to detail and clean room behaviours.

Medicines are manufactured under the Trust's 'Specials' Licence granted by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The Manufacturing units operate under the name of Preston Pharmaceuticals (PP), and include Non Sterile Medicines Manufacture, Radiopharmacy and Aseptic Services, and an Extemporaneous Dispensing 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 and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job summary

We are looking for an organised, motivated and compassionate Support Secretary to join our Community Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics team. This role is central to supporting the delivery of our children including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) pathways and ensuring families experience a smooth, well-coordinated journey through assessment.

Working closely with consultants, junior medical staff, administrative teams, and external agencies, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across all aspects of the Neurodevelopmental Service. You will be the first point of contact for patients, parents and professionals, helping to maintain excellent communication, timely clinical correspondence, and efficient management of the ND pathway.

This role requires someone who can work independently, use their initiative, manage competing priorities, and consistently uphold confidentiality and professionalism. You will play an essential part in supporting the team to deliver excellent patient care and meet key performance standards.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the first point of contact for all day-to-day enquiries, directing queries appropriately and maintaining a helpful and supportive approach.

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to consultants and junior medical staff, including audio-typing clinic letters, DSM-5 and EHCP reports and other clinical correspondence.

• Track patient progress along their pathways, liaising with internal and external partners to chase outstanding information, escalate delays, and support timely diagnostic decision-making.

• Manage consultant diaries, arrange appointments and meetings, prepare agendas and take accurate minutes when required.

• Maintain efficient administrative systems including filing, bring-forward systems, case-note tracking and data entry onto relevant IT systems.

• Ensure that patient information is handled securely, confidentially and in accordance with Trust Information Governance policies.

• Support colleagues during periods of absence to ensure continuity and smooth running of the Neurodevelopmental administrative service.

About us

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. 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!

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 and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and 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 and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You will have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet inspiring people and do things you'd never have done.

You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and 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 summary

We are looking for an organised, motivated and compassionate Support Medical Secretary to join our Acute Paediatrics team. This role is central to supporting the delivery of our Diabetes and Endocrine Service.

Working closely with consultants, junior medical staff, administrative teams, and external agencies, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support. You will be the first point of contact for patients, parents and professionals, helping to maintain excellent communication, timely clinical correspondence, and efficient management of their pathway.

This role requires someone who can work independently, use their initiative, manage competing priorities, and consistently uphold confidentiality and professionalism. You will play an essential part in supporting the team to deliver excellent patient care and meet key performance standards.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the first point of contact for all day-to-day patient related enquiries, directing queries appropriately and maintaining a helpful and supportive approach.

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to consultants and junior medical staff, including audio-typing clinic letters, reports and other clinical correspondence.

• Track patient progress on their Diabetes and Endocrine pathway, liaising with internal and external partners to chase outstanding information, escalate delays, and support timely diagnostic decision-making.

• Manage consultant diaries, arrange appointments and meetings, prepare agendas and take accurate minutes when required.

• Maintain efficient administrative systems including filing, bring-forward systems, case-note tracking and data entry onto relevant IT systems.

• Ensure that patient information is handled securely, confidentially and in accordance with Trust Information Governance policies.

• Support colleagues during periods of absence to ensure continuity and smooth running of the administrative service.

About us

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. 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!

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 and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and 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 and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You will have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet inspiring people and do things you'd never have done.

You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and 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 summary

Based in Microbiology at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Do bacteria and viruses excite you rather than repulse you? Have you ever wondered what MRSA looks like or what a fungal infection looks like under a microscope? If the answer is yes, then our friendly Microbiology team is the place for you!

In Microbiology we process a variety of patient specimens; growing organisms to diagnose infection and treat our patients quickly and efficiently. The environment is fast paced where no two days are the same.

We offer an exciting opportunity to join our close-knit Microbiology family. The environment is busy - but you will embrace this and enjoy the challenge of working to tight turnaround times and targets. You will go home after your working day and know you have made a positive difference to patients we deal with.

You will be supported in becoming fully competent in all our testing methods by our dedicated team who are extremely hard working but have fun along the way.

As with the majority of healthcare we run a 24/7 service, and have a shift system to cover out of hours working including nights, weekends and bank holidays

Our team is small, friendly and looking forward to welcoming you!

Main duties of the job

You will be working in a UKAS accredited medical laboratory - working to a high standard which is evident in the quality service we give to our patients, and ensuring the diagnosis and treatment they require.

Experience is not necessary as training is provided in all areas and your work day will vary, which is an attractive feature of the job role! From receiving specimens, to booking them on via the laboratory computer systems and processing them; this role will keep you interested and stimulated throughout the day.

You play an essential role in excellent patient care, assisting Biomedical Scientists, who identify infectious organisms and determine the best treatment.

Teamwork is important but the ability to work independently and use your initiative is a desirable attribute.

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 summary

We are looking to recruit a committed, patient focused Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly team here at the Rosemere Cancer Centre in a Bank Capacity. Our department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is a busy centre providing ISO9001:2015 certificated external beam radiotherapy services for Lancashire and South Cumbria. We are part of a Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Network collaborating with the Christie NHS FT and The Clatterbridge Centre NHS FT to provide high quality radiotherapy across the North West of England.

We are part of a Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Network collaborating with the Christie NHS FT and The Clatterbridge Centre NHS FT to provide high quality radiotherapy across the North West of England.

We have seven matched Elekta linear accelerators all with cone beam imaging capability, two Phillips BORE CT scanners and an Xstrahl Superficial Unit networked by a MOSAIQ patient management system. We employ a wide range of techniques including IGRT, IMRT and VMAT. Radiographer-led daily IGRT is routine for complex and innovative radiotherapy delivery procedures. We are a commissioned provider of Intracranial SRS/T and SABR. Surface guided Radiotherapy has been rolled out across the whole department in the last year and we have installed the first Elekta Harmony Linac in the UK.

Main duties of the job

You will rotate through pre-treatment and treatment delivery allowing you to practice in all aspects of external beam radiotherapy localisation, planning, data prep, treatment delivery and imaging. New graduates are supported by a well-established Preceptorship programme and lifelong learning is central to both Departmental and Trust values.

The Radiotherapy department has successfully integrated role extension into its culture and has implemented Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Consultant Practitioner roles in Therapeutic Radiography. Additional to this there is a strong research ethic with opportunities for active involvement with research at all levels.

You will work flexibly to deliver an excellent service in all Radiotherapy work areas, ensuring efficient throughput of workload and delivery of high standards of technical and patient care whist acting as a role model and patient advocate

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 summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time UKDTN Research Nurse, Band 6, to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about dementia research. The post holder will join a wider research team of Principal Investigators; research nurses, local and national UK Dementia Trials Network and Alzheimer's Society funded staff to develop and coordinate early phased dementia clinical trials across Lancashire & South Cumbria from our NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LCFT) delivers high qualityclinical trials in partnership with the NIHR Regional Research Network and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust continues to develop and expand its capacity and capability in undertaking clinical research within its NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility. As a research nurse you will enjoy working in a busy environment and support research activity across the Trust, ensuring all studies are undertaken to the highest standards within timelines and meeting recruitment targets.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and annual review process to achieve the objectives for this post. This will include engagement in UKDTN educational and development opportunities. The post holder will have a key role in supporting the delivery of early phase dementia clinical research including physical health monitoring and clinical rating scale administrations.

The post holder must be prepared to work across the Lancashire & South Cumbria geographical footprint and there will be an element of UK-wide travel for UKDTN network meetings as required.

The post is full-time for 36 months and based within the Research and Development Department at Lantern Centre, Preston. If you feel that you have the necessary skills, drive and experience for this post, we look forward to hearing from you.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

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 summary

The post holder is responsible for:

Effective Personal Assistant and secretarial support for the Chief Pharmacist, Senior Management Team and wider Pharmacy and Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (PMU) Teams providing an efficient, confidential and quality administrative service.

Produce concise minutes and agendas for trust and departmental meetings which are managed within Pharmacy.

Lead the effective provision of a high quality, professional admin service within the Pharmacy department providing a comprehensive, flexible and confidential support service.

The supervision and management of the General Pharmacy Administration staff

Setting and maintaining the standards for administrative processes which are paper light, timely and involve minimal bureaucracy

The PA/Admin Team Manager will work on specific projects for the purposes of developing effective processes, meeting targets and maintaining effective services to the pharmacy Department.

Cover the duties of the Rota Co-ordinator in their absence.

Main duties of the job

Provide a full PA secretarial service for the Chief Pharmacist, Associate Directors of Pharmacy, wider Pharmacy and PMU Teams.

Supervises and manages the General Pharmacy Administration staff

Acts as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.

Develop positive relationships with internal and external key personnel.

Comply with legal and organisational requirements, standards and codes of practice on equality, diversity, discrimination and rights relevant to own role and responsibilities.

Maintain and develop own competence and seeks to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice, policies and legislation.

Supports the training and development of administration team.

To ensure the quality of service provision.

Comply with current legislation, policy, good practice, organisational and professional codes of practice and ethical standards.

To ensure any incidents and near misses are identified, reported and recorded according to Trust policy.

Contribute to the formal handling and investigating of complaints, error reports, accident/incident reports and monitor for preventative and/or corrective action and improvement.

Proactively manage risk and maintain safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Authorise routine expenditure from the Directorate budget up to an agreed amount in line with Trust Standing Financial instructions.

About us

The pharmacy departments of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for outstanding applicants with a high degree of enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to come and be a part of our fantastic team. The post holder will play a crucial role in the operation of our department, assisting and supporting our teams working across pharmacy in both sites of the Trust

We are looking for a candidate with prior experience of working in a clerical and/or secretarial role, who possesses the ability to effectively manage a busy workload and to deal with situations with tact, sensitivity, diplomacy and confidentiality. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

LTHTR provides hospital services to 370,000 people in the Preston and Chorley area as well as Specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria.

Our aim is to provide excellent care with compassion for every patient and their families on every occasion and our values define the high standards of behaviour we expect from our staff to ensure we deliver that care.

We provide a range of specialist tertiary services including oncology, renal, plastics and burns, neurosciences and specialist mobility and rehabilitation and are the major trauma centre and major vascular centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria, which means our hospitals deliver the latest treatment for a broad spectrum of serious, complex and uncommon conditions