Job description

Job responsibilities

As one of the regions largest NHS organisations, we care for more than 370,000 people locally and provide specialist services to around 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria. Every role plays a vital part in ensuring patients and families receive the safe, compassionate and high-quality care they deserve.

At the heart of this role is people. We are looking for someone who enjoys supporting and inspiring teams, helping colleagues reach their full potential and creating a positive culture where everyone feels valued, empowered and able to thrive. You will be a visible and approachable leader, providing guidance, coaching and support while helping teams navigate change with confidence.

You'll work closely with colleagues across maternity, nursing, allied health professions and the wider multidisciplinary team to drive improvement and innovation. Together, you'll help shape services that are safe, compassionate and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.

This role also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting developments within Womens Health, including our Maternity and Neonatal Transformation Programme, workforce development initiatives and quality improvement priorities. You'll play a key role in turning ideas into action, supporting staff engagement, improving patient experience and ensuring we continue to deliver outstanding care.

Whether you're looking to broaden your leadership experience or take the next step on your journey towards a future Head of Midwifery role, this position offers the chance to learn, grow and make a lasting impact while working with a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of recent operational management of large diverse teams
• Proven track record of integration of multiple projects across a large organisation
• Excellent project management skills.
• Full understanding of what good governance constitutes and its application to practice.
• Significant recent management experience at Band 8a or above of a midwifery/nursing team or service
• Experience of successfully managing staff engagement and leading change
• Experience of working within a senior management team
• Experience of leading service change
• Proven ability to manage resources effectively
• Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Teaching qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education at Masters' module level or equivalent.
• Member of relevant professional body
• Honours Degree or equivalent
• Leadership qualification/certificate

Desirable

• Master's Degree
• Registered Nurse (dual qualification)
• Post-graduate leadership programme
• Coaching qualification

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinating the delivery of the Trust Risk Management Strategy across the Division - maintaining compliance with clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Coordinating and completing investigations into incident reports, managing investigation processes, and report collation in collaboration with clinical teams.

Coordinating and supporting the leadership of the clinical governance agenda and line management of the clinical governance and risk facilitation team.

Collating and approving Specialty and Divisional assurance reports and action plans.

Supporting clinical governance risk monthly dashboard compliance and responding to reduced compliance.

Coordinating and disseminating learning from incidents, risk assessments, complaints, and claims, ensuring actions are followed up and robustly completed with audit assurance.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent experience relating to the role
• Relevant experience in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Completion of a leadership and development programme equivalent to Band 6 Programme; or Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management)
• Teaching / Assessing Qualification
• Qualification in Risk Management or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience and success in supporting and delivering the clinical governance agenda including experience in risk management.
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments
• Experience of completing investigations and understanding of PSIRF application to learning from incidents.
• Knowledge and experience in action plan progression
• Experience of management and leadership within healthcare
• Significant post midwifery registration experience
• An awareness, knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
• Knowledge of Databases, MS Word and Excel
• Experience in writing reports
• Experience in working with incident reporting systems
• Experience of training and educating staff
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and contributing to the local risk register
• Experience in dealing with sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
• Experience in working with a broad range of staff

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of the 'Perinatal Mortality Review Tool' (PMRT) collaboration led by MBRRACE
• Knowledge and experience of the Clinical Negligence Scheme (CNST)
• Ability to analyse clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through
• Datix experience
• Experience of organising meetings and taking minute/notes
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role CQC

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 Unit, Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR9 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide good quality personalized care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
• Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching eg: Urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs, blood sugars
• Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan
• Undertake clinical duties relevant to clinical area following achievement of competencies.
• Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
• Maintain and develop own competence
• Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then Report the outcome to line manager
• Record keeping

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English grade 4-9 or grade C or above OR level 2 functional skills in maths and level 2 functional skills in English
• BNCS or NVQ 2/Internal Level 2 training programme in Health and Social Care(must include work-based assessments)
• Must be willing to undertake and complete Trust internal Level 3 training programme course asap

Desirable

• Level 3 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 3

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in an acute health care or related setting
• Understanding of health and safety issues within healthcare
• Understanding of concept and application of confidentiality
• Understanding of the role of a senior HCA

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for the leadership, coordination and delivery of complex transformation programmes within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative.

The role will include responsibility for programme planning, governance, assurance, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement and delivery of agreed programme objectives. The postholder will work with senior leaders across provider organisations, the ICB, clinical networks, commissioners, NHSE and other partners to support the successful implementation of transformation and reconfiguration programmes.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Lead the planning, management and delivery of one or more large-scale transformation programmes.
• Develop and maintain clear programme documentation, including programme plans, project initiation documents, risk registers, benefits plans, milestone trackers, governance reports and decision logs.
• Ensure programmes are delivered to agreed timescales, within agreed budgets and in line with programme governance arrangements.
• Support the development of strategic and business case documentation, including options appraisals, implementation plans and cases for change.
• Analyse and interpret highly complex information, including clinical, operational, financial, workforce, performance and consultation-related information.
• Translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans and operational milestones.
• Identify programme risks, issues and interdependencies, escalating and resolving these where appropriate.
• Support senior responsible officers, clinical leads and executive leads in discharging their programme responsibilities.
• Develop strong working relationships with clinical, operational, corporate and managerial colleagues across the system.
• Represent the Provider Collaborative at relevant programme boards, clinical forums, stakeholder meetings and wider system groups.
• Present complex information clearly and confidently to senior audiences, supporting effective decision-making.
• Use negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills to secure engagement and commitment from a wide range of stakeholders.
• Lead and support programme team members, including line management, appraisal, development and deployment of resources.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative and improvement-focused working culture.
• Champion the interests of patients and the public, ensuring that transformation programmes support improved outcomes, access and quality of care.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, guidance, protocols and programme management approaches to support effective delivery.
• Work with finance, workforce, communications, PMO and partner organisation colleagues to ensure programmes are planned and delivered effectively.
• Ensure that benefits, milestones, risks and interdependencies are reported clearly through the relevant governance routes.

The postholder will be required to work with significant autonomy, exercise sound professional judgement, and manage a demanding and dynamic portfolio of work. The role requires resilience, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and extensive experience of leading major change within a health and care environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Good overall educational preparation
• Postgraduate/doctorate-level qualification or significant equivalent management experience
• Formal high-level project-management qualification, or equivalent experience in programme delivery or a PMO-type role
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Formal leadership qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable, recent senior-management experience in a healthcare organisation
• Wide-ranging experience of leading major change initiatives through to successful delivery against quality, cost and timescale requirements
• Considerable experience of managing significant change and developing services in difficult or sensitive environments involving conflict
• Recognised expertise in clinical transformation and improvement of clinical services
• Knowledge of the policy context relevant to the commissioning and provision of clinical services
• Experience of working within provider collaboratives
• At least five years' experience of working within an NHS transformation PMO

Desirable

• Knowledge of the latest national Provider Collaborative and system-reform policy agenda
• Extensive, in-depth knowledge and experience across relevant areas, including finance, people management and programme management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Preston Business Centre

Preston

PR2 8DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To supervise and work closely with the pharmacy stores team to ensure accurate and efficient receipt of medicines.
• Carry out routine tasks including, stock top-ups, supply and distribution to wards and departments in accordance with policies and procedures under supervision of technicians and pharmacists.
• Undertake Pharmacy Assistant duties as required to meet the needs of the service.
• Undertake related filing.
• Assist technical and professional staff in undertaking audit and review of systems.
• Participate in training new assistants and students.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Experience of working with the public
• Knowledge and experience of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)of working with the public

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services (or Equivalent) as recognized by the GPHC

Desirable

• Hospital/ Community Pharmacy experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to take instructions from more senior members of staff
• Able to recognise pharmaceutical names
• Able to keep accurate records
• Uses initiative to problem solve but understands limits of responsibility
• Able to resolve simple problems
• Able to focus on the job in hand
• Able to work as part of a team
• Accurate and dexterous
• Participation in the training of others
• Able to read and comprehend written instructions
• Good verbal communication - face to face
• Good verbal communication - telephone
• Good written communication

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Mature and professional approach
• Punctual
• Honest/trustworthy

Desirable

• Well-mannered and friendly
• Flexible
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Ability to attend regularly
• Able to undertake weekend and Bank holiday working on a rota basis

Desirable

• Tidy and clean appearance

Trust Values

Essential

• Effective Open Communication
• Excellence and safety in all that we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local healthcare that inspires confidence

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Demonstrate an approachable, courteous, efficient appointment service to all health care professionals, patients, carers, relatives and visitors.
• Maintain good communication skills when dealing with colleagues, patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals, utilising a variety of communication methods including verbal and electronic.
• Constructively manage barriers to effective communication.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and Trust Policies.
• Respond to external and internal queries from staff, patients and others and refer on to the appropriate person.
• Communicate with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Department utilising a variety of communication methods including non-verbal, verbal and electronic.
• Perform an ambassadorial role, representing the Trust at a front of house reception service acting in a professional, courteous and customer-focused manner at all times.
• Organise incoming and outgoing post, referring enquires to appropriate person as necessary.
• Type letters or other correspondence.
• File reports and results.
• Ensure any changes to patient demographic details are updated immediately on the Electronic Patient Record system.
• Maintain the integrity of data/information using agreed procedure. Maintain a high standard of patient care, ensuring that up to date information is available regarding activity within all departments so that queries can be answered promptly and accurately.
• Deal with any problems/queries in a consistent and timely manner, ensuring that all relevant information is provided to assist in a quick resolution to any problem.
• Escalate any major issues to the Supervisor/Manager as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Good standard of education
• IT qualification or related experience

Desirable

• English language and Maths GCSE level C or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working well as part of a team
• Aware of importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Understanding of diversity and equality issues particularly relating to minority communities

Desirable

• Previous NHS/Public Sector experience, including direct customer contact
• Previous experience of working on reception
• Previous experience of working in a busy appointments environment
• Knowledge of health and safety and security issues of self and others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston & Chorley

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• You will be responsible for leading the delivery of our Therapy Services alongside your Therapy Lead colleagues.
• To lead the therapy teams ensuring all members are practicing effectively within agreed standards and competency frameworks.
• To work closely alongside the senior therapy leadership team to provide cohesive and efficient therapy services.
• To implement innovative models of service delivery in partnership with key stakeholders and community partners utilising continuous Improvement methodology.
• To actively participate in meetings in regard to a number of aspects of service delivery and professional support.
• To provide regular supervision to clinical lead therapists.
• To ensure the service meets local and national standards as well as clinical governance requirements.
• To identify professional and operational issues that need to be addressed at a strategic level.
• To successfully use advanced communication and change management skills to implement changes in work structure.
• To support learning and development opportunities for therapists and therapy assistants to support service delivery and provide professional development opportunities.
• To ensure that professional, departmental and trust standards, policies and procedures are adhered to.

Interested?

For more details regarding the role please do not hesitate to get in contact with one of our Heads of Service:

Jo [email protected] Head of Physiotherapy

Anne Tucker [email protected] Head of Occupational Therapy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Post graduate training, level 7 study.
• Leadership/Management training
• Recent relevant Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Member of professional body
• Masters qualification attained
• Project management experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant and varied experience in Leadership
• Significant and varied experience in clinical governance and application to practice and service delivery
• Significant and varied experience in workforce management including: recruitment and selection, staff development and performance management
• Significant and varied experience in leading audit activity
• Significant and varied experience in implementing national, local and professional health service agendas
• Significant and varied experience in clinical settings

Desirable

• Experience working in a therapy setting
• Integrated clinical working
• Multi-professional team leadership
• Knowledge of budgetary management
• Participation in business planning/ contribution to business case development
• Participation in strategic workforce planning
• Knowledge of commissioning and procurement processes

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

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

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

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

• Report equipment failures and incidents according to Trust policy

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

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

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

• Support and teach others within the department.

• Participate in on call rota.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• Attendance at study days/conferences

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Record date and time & sort all relevant specimens coming into Pathology.
• Check that the correct specimen, collected under appropriate conditions has been supplied for investigations requested.
• Ensure urgent samples fast tracked through system
• Check sample and request form meet minimum data set requirements.
• Use computer accurately to input patient demographics using the Laboratory Information Management system.
• Learn and retain a good knowledge of Consultant/GP/Location and test codes.
• Correctly label samples with computer generated labels.
• Uses PC to find requested result enquiry information using agreed formats and procedures.
• Correctly and safely prepare, use and disinfect equipment e.g. centrifuge.
• Perform day to day maintenance & load, unload and top up of the consumables on analysers as appropriate
• Identify problems on mechanical systems, perform simple repairs, notify appropriate individual or call engineer if necessary

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of busy team
• General appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety issues
• Understands the need for confidentiality
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Previous Data Processing experience
• Previous Pathology Laboratory Experience

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard, or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 Clinical Support
• RSA II

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of patient care, supporting the clinical team with day-to-day tasks.

Conduct health checks and routine measurements as directed by healthcare professionals.

Collaborate with the proactive care team to identify and implement preventive care measures.

Support patients in managing their health conditions through education and guidance.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant qualification as a Health Care Assistant working in general practice care certificate

Desirable

• Phlebotomy skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chiswick Medical Practice

Address

95 Burlington Lane

Chiswick

London

W4 3ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

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

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Essential for the role
• Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)

Desirable

• The following experience would be beneficial
• Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Heath House Lane

Stapleton

Bristol

BS16 1EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Children's Community Nursing Team aims to provide a high quality in reach and outreach nursing service which enables a safe discharge from hospital and prevents unavoidable hospital admissions.

The team has very close links with colleagues within our Specialist Nursing teams covering a range of long term health conditions such as Endocrine and Diabetes, Respiratory, Allergy, Neuromuscular, Bladder and Bowel, Complex Needs, Palliative and Epilepsy.

We also have close links with our colleagues working within the acute Paediatric clinical areas within Royal Preston Hospital alongside colleagues from our Community and Neuro-developmental Paediatric team. We also work collaboratively with primary and tertiary care colleagues and education colleagues.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• You will be instrumental in the multi-faceted care delivery processes and strengthening the development of partnership working to ensure a seamless patient journey.
• You will be regularly developing, implementing, and evaluating individual programmes of care.
• Teaching families/carers to carry out specific complex nursing care and procedures, enabling them to feel confident in caring for their child.
• Appropriate clinical skills such as obtaining blood, care of a central line/port, wound care.
• Administration of medications including intravenous therapy and cytotoxic drugs; in partnership with pharmacy colleagues.
• Awareness of current drugs/therapies in the treatment of pain and other symptoms. This requires specialist knowledge of Children's palliative care issues and symptom management.
• Information and situations exposed to are often of a complex and sensitive nature, requiring sensitivity, empathy, and reassurance.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical practice, keeping up to date with new developments in nursing care and treatments, ensuring practice is evidence-based, utilising current research.
• Actively participate and promote clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Be able to use computer programmes and have good use of IT skills and awareness.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration Children's trained

Desirable

• Specialist Practitioner Degree in Children's Nursing
• Mentorship

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical competence in area of Children's Community nursing e.g. preparing and administering IV medications, gastrostomy and tracheostomy care, wound care and respiratory managerment
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and the relevance of these to practice
• Experience of looking after children with Complex health care needs
• 2 years post registration experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadoaks Child Development Centre

Balcarres Road

Leyland

PR25 3ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Theatre experience (scrub / anaesthetic)
• Completion of peri operative competencies
• Experience in acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

• Teaching
• Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
• Competency in medication
• Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
• Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of speciality

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To support the Practice Manager in carrying out day-to-day activity and to provide an element of cover and source of advice in the event of practice manager absence. The post holder will work closely with, and under the direction of, the Practice Manager and Partners to improve standards across a wide range of clinical and administrative activity.

We are initially looking for an experienced individual who has demonstrated leadership experience within General Practice, including experience of leading IT and clinical systems within a practice. The successful candidate should be confident in advanced EMIS Web and able to provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues in the effective use of EMIS and other practice IT systems.

Main Duties:

• Data protection to support the Practice Manager with ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are in place and are kept up to date.
• Staff training to support the Practice Manager with organising mandatory staff training and ensuring up-to-date records are kept.

To provide leadership to the Reception and administrative support teams, continuously developing and implementing efficient processes that optimise staff workflow and patient pathways.

Support and assist the Practice Manager with any other duties as appropriate.

Ensure the smooth operation of the clinical and non-clinical information and data management systems within the practice.

Ensure smooth running of facility infrastructure within the practice, maintaining regular service and maintenance and updating scheduling.

To be responsible for the production of information on performance and quality standards within the practice.

To manage data quality issues, providing advice and guidance to all practice staff in the use of the clinical system.

To analyse and interpret data and assist with planning and monitoring work undertaken in relation to Directed, National and Local Enhanced Services and the Quality & Outcomes Framework, taking appropriate action to ensure that all targets are achieved and accurate claims are returned to the reporting body.

To act as Practice Administrator for the clinical IT systems and telephony and as Practice Co-ordinator for IT hardware issues.

To provide leadership in relation to the practice IT systems, ensuring effective use of EMIS Web and supporting staff with advanced EMIS functions and data quality.

To lead on IT-related processes within the practice, liaising with relevant IT providers and supporting the Practice Manager and GP Partners with the ongoing development of practice IT systems.

To set targets and monitor standards for data entry and data collection undertaken by the administration team and Data Quality & IT Assistant.

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

This job description is intended as a guide and may be subject to review and amendment following consultation with the post holder in light of developments within the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• 3-5 years General practice Leadership experience
• IT Skills
• Familiar with ADVANCED EMIS Web Application.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Cedar Brook Practice

Address

11 Kingshill Close

Hayes

Middlesex

UB4 8DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care in a primary care setting
• Undertake long-term condition management clinics including (but not limited to) diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease
• Perform cervical screening in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations
• Carry out wound care, dressings, and minor injury management
• Support health promotion and disease prevention activities, including lifestyle advice and patient education
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with practice policies
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web

Professional Responsibilities

• Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
• Maintain up-to-date professional registration, revalidation, and CPD
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and personal development planning
• Actively engage in training, reflective practice, and continuous learning
• Support students, new starters, and colleagues as appropriate

Quality, Governance, and Safety

• Contribute to QOF, enhanced services, and local incentive schemes
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control
• Comply with all practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks
• Support CQC standards, including Safe, Effective, and Well-Led domains

Team Working and Communication

• Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists and the wider PCN team
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
• Contribute positively to a supportive and respectful team culture
• Use digital systems and data to support clinical decision-making and service improvement

Technology and Innovation

• Use clinical systems (EMIS Web, Accurx, NHS systems) effectively and accurately
• Engage with digital tools and new ways of working to improve efficiency and patient experience
• Support data-driven approaches to long-term condition management and recall systems

Confidentiality and Information Governance

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and NHS guidance
• Ensure information is recorded, stored, and shared appropriately

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role
• Flexibility to support service delivery in line with practice needs

Health & Safety

• Take reasonable care for own health and safety and that of others
• Report incidents, near misses, and concerns in line with practice policy

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• -Previous experience working in an NHS GP practice
• -Experience supporting QOF, enhanced services, or local incentive schemes
• -Experience working within a multidisciplinary or PCN team
• -Experience contributing to clinical audits or quality improvement projects
• -Experience using EMIS Web and AccuRx
• -Sound knowledge of primary care nursing and NHS clinical pathways
• -Ability to deliver evidence-based care in line with national and local guidelines
• -Understanding of infection prevention and control in a GP surgery setting
• -Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Level 6 Diploma or Postgraduate qualification in a long-term condition
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Broomfield Park Medical Centre

Address

Spon End

Coventry

CV1 3HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Facilities provides a wide range of non clinical support services to patients, staff and visitors. The services provided include Cleaning, Catering, including serving patient food and Portering.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change.

This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good general level of education
• Basic literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Keyboard / Computer skills

Training

Desirable

• COSHH, Sharps and Manual Handling Procedures

Experience

Essential

• Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment

Desirable

• Previous Experience in Facilities Services areas

Skills

Essential

• Ability to converse tactfully and within identified guidelines with patients, visitors and staff
• Ability to be flexible in approach

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• Awareness of Low Secure Hospitals
• Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
• Basic knowledge of food safety

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Contractual

Essential

• Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)

Desirable

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wathwood Hospital

Gipsy Green Lane

Wath Upon Dearne

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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