Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, innovative and highly motivated Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist to provide professional, clinical and operational leadership within our Speech and Language Therapy Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, supporting staff development and driving service improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping service delivery, ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice and supporting a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop and thrive, where our values are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we care for patients, support colleagues and work together as a team.

Staff benefit from a wide range of leadership development and career progression opportunities, alongside access to a comprehensive continuing professional development programme

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist clinical leadership for SLT services, ensuring delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Lead on the assessment and management of complex communication and dysphagia needs within the stroke population.

Support service delivery in line with national stroke guidelines and best practice.

Act as a clinical expert and resource for SLT colleagues, MDT members, patients, and carers.

Lead and support service development, quality improvement, and audit activity within the stroke pathway.

Contribute to workforce planning, skill mix development, and efficient use of resources.

Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and leadership to SLT staff and students.

Support training and education for MDT colleagues related to communication and swallowing.

Participate in governance, risk management, and service evaluation processes

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed job description and main responsibilities for this role - please refer to the documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Registered with HPC
• On-going membership with the RCSLT
• Dysphagia qualification transferrable to the UK

Desirable

• Membership of specialist interest groups
• Leadership course/qulification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Experience of working in a wide range of settings including acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics and patients' homes.
• Leadership and management
• Supervision of staff and students

Skills

Essential

• To have highly developed auditory and perceptual skills to be able to communicate condition related information to clients and relatives
• To have a highly developed knowledge of a broad range of specialist assessments as required
• Accountable for own professional actions, to work within codes of practice, professional guidelines and policies.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Working within a speciality team to manage the patient pathway, taking into consideration all aspects of that pathway to include: Tracking the progress of cancer patients through their pathway of care including through the diagnostic phase, pursuing results and ensuring that all results are managed appropriately to avoid potential delay. Patients may present through various routes and recording and tracking must be in accordance with National Cancer Waiting Times standards; Ensuring all patients receive appointments and next steps in their pathway in a timely fashion whilst overseeing any other aspect of managing the patient pathway; Maintain and update relevant databases as required. To support patients and their carers re-access specialist services without delay should they need to do so The post holder will work with the Colorectal Cancer team, specifically providing support to the Clinical Nurse Specialists, MDT Coordinators and Cancer Trackers to ensure timely care for all patients in relevant specialities. It is essential that the post holder exercise initiative commensurate with the role and that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job

Interact with MDT Clinical Teams regarding urgent admissions, outpatient appointments and concerns expressed by patients/relatives and General Practitioners. Communicate with General Practitioners as to the appropriate course of action, i.e. admission or available clinic appointments.

Deal with enquires and problems encountered in the tracking of the patient pathway, communicating with all agencies, which includes taking the appropriate action escalating to the appropriate person as and when required.

Ensure timely return of investigations/reports requested by medical staff. Liaising with all staff concerned e.g. medical, nursing staff, Medical Records Department, X-ray Department, Patient Contact Centre, Pathology Department and Management etc.

Chase out-standing results and if necessary, liaise with outpatient booking teams to amend patient appointments, making sure follow-up appointments following investigations are arranged where necessary.

Assist the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) in the coordination of the Colorectal Cancer service and other administrative aspects of the CNS role as and when required.

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-8200138-UHMB-A

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates a commitment to team working.
• Evidence of continuing to update knowledge and personal development.
• Demonstrates a willingness to change as the role evolves.
• Ability to travel cross bay.
• Self motivated.
• Attention to detail.
• Cooperative, flexible, enthusiastic, approachable and friendly.
• Excellent communication skills
• Clear understanding of patient confidentiality.

Desirable

• Awareness of audit procedures.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• ECDL or recognised experience.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.

Experience

Essential

• GuidanceScore Experience of undertaking a range of administrative duties.
• Experience of using MS Office Systems.
• Knowledge and use of medical terminology.
• Word processing skills.
• Knowledge of NHS data definitions relating to Cancer Standards and Cancer Waiting Times.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience of using a Patient Database.
• Experience of working with spreadsheets and databases.

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of data protection issues and the requirement for confidentiality.
• Evidence of good, clear communication skills and ability to use tact and diplomacy when speaking to patients.
• Proficiency in English language.
• Demonstrates a high level of motivation.

Desirable

• Awareness of quality management systems.
• Awareness of H&S issues.
• Knowledge of national performance targets, choose and book, access plans and governance issues.

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work under minimal supervision. Demonstrates a commitment to team working. Evidence of continuing to update knowledge and personal development. Demonstrates a willingness to change as the role evolves. Ability to travel cross bay. Self motivated. Attention to detail. Cooperative, flexible, enthusiastic, approachable and friendly. Excellent communication skills Clear understanding of patient confidentiality. Desirable Awareness of audit procedures. Education and Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. ECDL or recognised experience. Evidence of ongoing personal development. Experience Essential GuidanceScore Experience of undertaking a range of administrative duties. Experience of using MS Office Systems. Knowledge and use of medical terminology. Word processing skills. Knowledge of NHS data definitions relating to Cancer Standards and Cancer Waiting Times. Desirable Previous NHS experience. Experience of using a Patient Database. Experience of working with spreadsheets and databases. Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Knowledge of data protection issues and the requirement for confidentiality. Evidence of good, clear communication skills and ability to use tact and diplomacy when speaking to patients. Proficiency in English language. Demonstrates a high level of motivation. Desirable Awareness of quality management systems. Awareness of H&S issues. Knowledge of national performance targets, choose and book, access plans and governance issues.

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive community nursing teams in Windermere & Ambleside and Grange District Nursing teams.

1 x 37.5 hour post

**Please note this role will be working across both teams - Windermere & Ambleside District Nurses and Grange District Nurses**

Full current UK driving license and use of own car is essential for this role

You will demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for holistic patient centred delivery of care within the community, with a focus on personal and professional development. You will work as part of a dynamic team who give equal importance to staff health and wellbeing, in addition to providing high standard care to our community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge relating to the increasing complexity of care delivered within the community, including venepuncture, wound care, pressure ulcer care, medication administration and end of life care.

You will need access to your own transport and the ability to travel as required.

Main duties of the job

This role requires excellent communication skills and it is essential that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and can work independently. The department is committed to support continuous education and professional development to facilitate advancement in skills such as medication administration and catheter maintenance care.

You will work as part of the Integrated Care Community (ICC's) covering a 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, 7 days a week. You may also be expected to work across a variety of DN teams in the Community Care Group to maintain service delivery.

District Nursing teamswork closely with all health and social care disciplinaries to prevent hospital admission, facilitate hospital discharge and promote independence through reablement and management of long term conditions.

About us

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.

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

All three main hospitals provide a 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 description

Job responsibilities

Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team to provide support to the Nursing staff and you will be part of a highly dedicated multi-disciplinary team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 in Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience/training
• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work in a personal care setting
• Evidence of recent Personal/Professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of basic nursing care
• Phlebotomy skills
• Medication administration
• Record keeping requirements including IT skills and administrative duties

Desirable

• Knowledge of Primary Health Care Teams
• Demonstrate an awareness of current national and local NHS activity within Acute and Primary Care settings
• Knowledge and use of electronic patient record systems
• Basic wound care

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent commination skills
• Good time management
• Ability to prioritise
• Access to own vehicle/Ability to travel as required

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

To provide specialist advice in support of the Competent Person inaccordance with the Management of Health and Safety at WorkRegulations, to ensure the Trust complies with all statutorylegislation and NHS requirements. To monitor that actions resulting from audits, inspections andreviews are effectively implemented. To support the achievement of regulatory and NHS requirementson risk management and the effectiveness of the risk managementsystem throughout the Trust.To be a key member of the Health and Safety Team ininterpreting national guidelines, industry best practice and currentLegislation and advising managers and staff on the management ofhealth and safety risks.To devise and deliver as required relevant training in areas ofhealth, safety and risk to meet statutory obligations for theprotection of the staff, patients, visitors and the Trust as an entity.

Main duties of the job

• To interpret national guidelines relating them to specialities across the Trust and provide policy, guidance and advice on health and safety issues.
• To take the lead on day to day health and safety advice and support to all areas of the Trust as necessary.
• To advise and influence management and employees on health and safety matters in accordance with all health and safety regulations, design and deliver systems which adequately control risk and monitor successful implementation of all relevant health and safetylegislation and Trust policy.
• To be responsible for the formulation, review and implementation of health and safety policies.
• To assist the Head of Health and Safety to liaise with external agencies such as the Health and Safety Executive and other enforcing authorities in relation to health and safety matters including notification of all accidents/incidents/dangerous occurrences, (in accordance with RIDDOR) and following investigation/liaison with appropriate staff.
• Regularly research and write reports for Health and Safety Committee etc raising issues of concern which may be highly contentious, making recommendations and proposing solutionsrequiring resources.
• Identify training needs, devise and develop Health and Safety training courses and presentations using a variety of training techniques and regularly deliver training to large numbers, groups and individuals of all grades and specialities.

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

331-7862925-UHMB-D

Job locations

Westmorland General Hospital

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma or Post-grad qualification in health and safety
• Appropriate training qualification or willingness to gain
• Degree level knowledge and experience in health, safety and risk theory and practice, achieved through experience of in the healthcare setting and maintained through CPD and research into current best practice and future developments.
• Experience of developing and delivering specialist Health and Safety training in a variety of healthcare settings.
• A full driving licence for the ability to travel throughout the Trust for the efficient delivery of the service

Desirable

• ROSPA Level 3 Award in Safer People Handling Trainers Qualification

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NEBOSH Diploma or Post-grad qualification in health and safety Appropriate training qualification or willingness to gain Degree level knowledge and experience in health, safety and risk theory and practice, achieved through experience of in the healthcare setting and maintained through CPD and research into current best practice and future developments. Experience of developing and delivering specialist Health and Safety training in a variety of healthcare settings. A full driving licence for the ability to travel throughout the Trust for the efficient delivery of the service Desirable ROSPA Level 3 Award in Safer People Handling Trainers 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Westmorland General Hospital

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Westmorland General Hospital

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District. We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal), Ulverston Community Health Centre and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe). By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.

You will have excellent communication skills and will thrive from working in a fast-paced environment to support excellence in patient care.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated Pharmacists, to join our Pharmacy team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary Lancaster

A completed Clinical Diploma is not essential, we can potentially discuss arrangements to support the completion of diplomas already underway.

This role will be integral to providing specialist clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards in particular the admission areas, ensuring high quality, safe, effective, legal and accurate use of medicines within each area. The post holder will support Medicine optimisation initiatives.Support, train and supervise newly qualified pharmacist and trainee pharmacists.

The UHMB pharmacy department looks to the future and has rolled out electronic prescribing for inpatients across all specialities on all sites. We have a fully electronic patient record.

This post will include Weekend, bank holiday and On-call duties according to rota.

About us

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 healthcare 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.

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

All three main hospitals provide a 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.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals e.g. consultants, GPs
• Acute hospital experience post registration or other relevant experience

Desirable

• Experience of working on projects
• Experience working in relevant specialist area

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good verbal communication and counselling skills with ill patients and relatives
• Clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and practice
• Organisation and prioritisation of clinical work
• Accuracy
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience of using Microsoft Office
• Problem solving and risk assessment
• Time Management skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills for dealing with challenging situations involving patients, e.g. resistance to medication change
• Experience of using Electronic Prescribing
• Experience of training pharmacy/other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team player and ability to work on own initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation for career and professional development
• Commitment to Personal Development planning
• Flexible, adaptable approach
• Reliable
• Ability to comply with Trust Policies
• Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the post

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for clinically orientated, enthusiastic, highly motivated and adaptable Pharmacists to join our team. We have the opportunity for a full time and part time permanent band 6 rotational pharmacist position available at our Royal Lancaster Infirmary site, located within minutes from the city centre.

Applications are welcomed from trainee pharmacists due to register shortly and pharmacists with experience in other disciplines within pharmacy, with training to support moving sector provided.

The successful candidates will join our ward-based clinical team and have opportunities to develop clinical skills through carefully managed rotations in different areas of inpatient specialities including cardiology, respiratory, orthopaedics, paediatrics, general surgery and acute medicine, as well as department-based specialist roles including aseptic, oncology, homecare and clinical trials.

We encourage all our junior Pharmacists to undertake a clinical diploma and will support them with this.

Main duties of the job

Using our trust-wide Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration tool, you will work alongside our technical team to review medicines reconciliations, optimise patient's medications and verify discharge prescriptions.

As part of the team of Pharmacists you will on be the responsible pharmacist in our dispensary, and will progress to taking part in the weekend rota. At this time, band 6 Pharmacists are not required to take part in the on-call rota.

About us

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.

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

All three main hospitals provide a 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.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
• Fulfilment of mandatory Continuous Professional Development requirements

Desirable

• Willingness to study towards a diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in delivering education and training
• Experience in a Hospital Pharmacy setting

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Working with other professional groups
• Good verbal communication and counselling skills especially with ill patients and relatives at ward level
• Clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmacy practice
• Information technology skills and good written communication skills
• Accuracy, analytical skills
• Decision making and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Interpersonal skills for dealing with stressful situations involving patients, e.g. death of a patient/grieving relative - during ward visits or formal rounds
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Time management skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Community Stroke Therapy Team, based at Furness General Hospital, providing advanced clinical leadership across both inpatient and community settings.

Our Stroke Therapy Teamoperateswithin a culture of a strong, supportive multi-disciplinary team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as well as Assistant Practitioners. We promote an inter-disciplinary approach to working when supporting patients to set and work towards meeting person centred goals, helping to enable positive rehabilitation outcomes andfacilitatetimelydischarge from hospital.

Our Stroke Therapy Teamare committedtofacilitatingan environment which promotes professional development and engagement with research opportunities both in house and in collaboration with local universities. There is encouragement given to engage with regular clinical and managerial supervision, to help promote personal professional development and an interdisciplinary approach is taken with the facilitation of clinical supervision for our Assistant Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the College of OT, UK

Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.

Experience

Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to experienced OT practitioner level.

Relevant post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.

Skills, Knowledge and abilities

Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues

Ability to apply knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.

Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality.

Ability to build effective working relationships.

Written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients to gain consent and explain treatment interventions and gain information required for the patient's medical/social history relevant to OT.

Willingness to work flexibly to meet unexpected and unusual circumstances related to providing direct patient care, and have the ability to work across different sites/bases/locations.

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the College of OT, UK
• Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.

Desirable

• Practice placement educator accreditation

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet unexpected and unusual circumstances related to providing direct patient care, and have the ability to work across different sites/bases/locations.

Desirable

• Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to experienced OT practitioner level.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Ability to develop effective working relationships / team working.
• Ability to apply knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Portfolio of documented evidence of personal Continuing Professional Development
• Written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients to gain consent and explain treatment interventions and gain information required for the patient's medical/social history relevant to OT.

Desirable

• Supervisory skills
• Experience of caseload management and lone working as an autonomous practitioner.
• Experience of assessment and prescription of aids and adaptations.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Community Stroke Therapy Team, based at Furness General Hospital, providing advanced clinical leadership across both inpatient and community settings.

Our Stroke Therapy Team operates within a culture of a strong, supportive multi-disciplinary team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as well as Assistant Practitioners. We promote an inter-disciplinary approach to working when supporting patients to set and work towards meeting person centred goals, helping to enable positive rehabilitation outcomes and facilitate timely discharge from hospital.

Our Stroke Therapy Team are committed to facilitating an environment which promotes professional development and engagement with research opportunities both in house and in collaboration with local universities. There is encouragement given to engage with regular clinical and managerial supervision, to help promote personal professional development and an interdisciplinary approach is taken with the facilitation of clinical supervision for our Assistant Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

To be professionally and clinically responsible for highly specialistphysiotherapy assessment and treatment, working as anautonomous practitioner managing patients with a wide range ofhighly complex conditions.Provide highly specialist advice, training and leadership toPhysiotherapy staff, Staff within the ICST, GP's, wider communityMDT, ASC and 3rd sector.The post holder will assess, diagnose, plan, implement andevaluate individualised programmes of evidence based careproviding highly specialist advice to patients, carers/relatives, andthe multidisciplinary team.

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum, Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-8218614-UHMB

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualigications

Essential

• BSc Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of relevant Post Graduate training or relevant experience

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate Special Interest groups

Experience

Essential

• Previous relevant Experience at Band 6 or 7 level.
• Current knowledge and experience of caring for patients with conditions related to speciality.
• Evidence of mentoring, assessing, teaching and developing staff
• Exercise a high degree of autonomy within specialist area
• Experience of undertaking audit

Desirable

• Evidence of management and leadership experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable basic and advanced clinical skills in relevant clinical areas for this post
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others demonstrating effective time management and organisational skills and exercise sound judgements
• Demonstrate advanced people management skills including: o Motivation of staff and team building - Negotiation - Decision Making - Leadership - Staff development - Line management - Conflict and problem solving - Initiating and managing change
• Competent in IT skills (in particular e-mail, use of internet ability to manipulate data electronically, power point presentations)
• Demonstrate ability to make clinical decisions and to develop others in this area.

Person Specification Education, Training and Qualigications Essential BSc Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) Evidence of relevant Post Graduate training or relevant experience Desirable Membership of appropriate Special Interest groups Experience Essential Previous relevant Experience at Band 6 or 7 level. Current knowledge and experience of caring for patients with conditions related to speciality. Evidence of mentoring, assessing, teaching and developing staff Exercise a high degree of autonomy within specialist area Experience of undertaking audit Desirable Evidence of management and leadership experience Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Demonstrable basic and advanced clinical skills in relevant clinical areas for this post Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others demonstrating effective time management and organisational skills and exercise sound judgements Demonstrate advanced people management skills including: o Motivation of staff and team building - Negotiation - Decision Making - Leadership - Staff development - Line management - Conflict and problem solving - Initiating and managing change Competent in IT skills (in particular e-mail, use of internet ability to manipulate data electronically, power point presentations) Demonstrate ability to make clinical decisions and to develop others in this area.

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The People and OD Directorate (POD) is responsible for developing people strategies, policy, practice, and delivering P&OD services which support strategic objectives, improve staff engagement, comply with legislation, and support organisational culture development and the embedding of organisational values.

Our whole ethos is to provide a customer focused quality service to the trust business units and corporate departments through the provision of the following:

• Expert people advice and guidance (strategic and operational) to business units and services across the trust.
• Core employee relations and case management advice and support.

The NHS People Plan published in July 2020 which includes Our People Promise are at the heart of everything we do and should underpin all our actions.

The job description is pending job evaluation confirmation.

Main duties of the job

You will support the People Business Partner and Advisor team by providing professional support and advice to Managers and staff across a range of employee relations matters and the application of Trust policies.

To support the delivery of 'a great place to be cared for; a great place to work' through effective engagement in a responsive, high quality and'employee-centric' People function.

To ensure that all employee related issues are comprehensively and effectively addressed through proactive, employee centric and best practice advice and delivery.

To provide professional support and advice to managers and colleagues in the organisation across the range of employee relations matters.

To assist in the full range of People activities, including minute taking where appropriate.

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NVQ III Customer Service / Business Administration or equivalent experience
• GCSE grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of HR procedures (including Recruitment and Selection, Grievance and Discipline, absence management)
• Relevant previous experience of electronic database systems

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence qualification or equivalent
• Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP), or equivalent qualification or experience

Job summary

The post holder will work closely with the ICC Clinical (GP) Lead. Together you will be jointly responsible for the development and ongoing success of a defined Integrated Care Community.

You will be at the forefront of the evolution of integrated neighbourhood working in line with the NHS 10 Year plan and the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity to shape the future of truly integrated, community-led care in South Cumbria -- transforming health and social care at neighbourhood level by embedding a unique, innovative model within the NHS.

You will lead the development of a dynamic, multi-agency Integrated Care Community, uniting NHS teams, local councils, VCSFE organisations, primary care, and community assets to deliver population health management, reduce inequalities, and drive prevention-focused innovation.

Experience:

• Experience in service development, transformation or project management in health, care or community settings.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
• Confidence using data and evidence to inform decisions.
• A proactive, flexible approach and a passion for community-based care.

If you're a confident, collaborative leader who thrives on change, partnership working, and making a genuine difference at neighbourhood level, this is the role you've been waiting for.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

Championing the development of the ICC so it fully reflects national priorities around population health, prevention, self-care, and the National Health Framework

Building effective cross-ICC collaboration and robust infrastructure across the Morecambe Bay footprint, local councils, and the wider Lancashire & South Cumbria system

Working hand-in-hand with specialist services to create seamless, integrated pathways for local citizens

Deputising for senior colleagues and providing clear, influential reports on progress, performance, and opportunities

Leading service reviews and supporting skill-mix planning, recruitment, and development to enable new ways of working

Providing strong, visible leadership and line management for the case management team (incorporating Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Advanced Practitioners and Administrators)

Working collaboratively with the named ICC Clinical (GP) Lead

Co-ordinating modernisation, identifying innovative solutions, and evaluating short cycles of change that make the very best use of local assets

Support co-production of projects / events with citizens and community organisations

About us

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.

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

All three main hospitals provide a 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 description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education/Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant area
• Managerial or clinical leadership within a health or social care setting
• Project management of significant and multiple projects
• Improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in performance improvement
• Able to demonstrate change management experience

Desirable

• Post-graduate management/leadership qualification
• Ensuring active patient and carer participation within development work.
• Strategies for disseminating best practice

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Communicates and relates with all levels of staff within the local health community
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with a wide cross section of partners
• A sound understanding of health and social care
• Well organised and able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe to achieve results
• Presents ideas clearly, with ease and interest, uses technical symbolic, non-verbal and visual aids effectively
• Excellent analytical skills, high level demonstrable Microsoft Office and data analysis skills

Desirable

• Design and delivery of service experience

Personal skills

Essential

• Self-motivator with high work standards for attainable but ambitious goals
• Commitment and responsibility for the implementation of plans and ideas
• Adapts flexibly to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing healthcare situations and environments
• Able to implement a variety of managerial methods to gain strategic support for change ideas and values
• Ability to respond to changing priorities

Job summary

The post holder will work closely with the ICC Clinical (GP) Lead. Together you will be jointly responsible for the development and ongoing success of a defined Integrated Care Community.

You will be at the forefront of the evolution of integrated neighbourhood working in line with the NHS 10 Year plan and the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity to shape the future of truly integrated, community-led care in South Cumbria -- transforming health and social care at the neighbourhood level by embedding a unique, innovative model within the NHS.

You will lead the development of a dynamic, multi-agency Integrated Care Community, uniting NHS teams, local councils, VCSFE organisations, primary care, and community assets to deliver population health management, reduce inequalities, and drive prevention-focused innovation.

Experience:

• Experience in service development, transformation or project management in health, care or community settings.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
• Confidence using data and evidence to inform decisions.
• A proactive, flexible approach and a passion for community-based care.

If you're a confident, collaborative leader who thrives on change, partnership working, and making a genuine difference at the neighbourhood level, this is the role you've been waiting for.

Main duties of the job

• Championing the development of the ICC so it fully reflects national priorities around population health, prevention, self-care, and the National Health Framework
• Building effective cross-ICC collaboration and robust infrastructure across the Morecambe Bay footprint, local councils, and the wider Lancashire & South Cumbria system
• Working hand-in-hand with specialist services to create seamless, integrated pathways for local citizens
• Deputising for senior colleagues and providing clear, influential reports on progress, performance, and opportunities
• Leading service reviews and supporting skill-mix planning, recruitment, and development to enable new ways of working
• Providing strong, visible leadership and line management for the case management team (incorporating Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Advanced Practitioners and Administrators)
• Working collaboratively with the named ICC Clinical (GP) Lead
• Co-ordinating modernisation, identifying innovative solutions, and evaluating short cycles of change that make the very best use of local assets
• Support the co-production of projects/events with citizens and community organisations

About us

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.

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

All three main hospitals provide a 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 description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education/Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant area
• Managerial or clinical leadership within a health or social care setting
• Project management of significant and multiple projects
• Improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in performance improvement
• Able to demonstrate change management experience

Desirable

• Post-graduate management/leadership qualification
• Ensuring active patient and carer participation within development work.
• Strategies for disseminating best practice

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Communicates and relates with all levels of staff within the local health community
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with a wide cross section of partners
• A sound understanding of health and social care
• Well organised and able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe to achieve results
• Presents ideas clearly, with ease and interest, uses technical symbolic, non-verbal and visual aids effectively
• Excellent analytical skills, high level demonstrable Microsoft Office and data analysis skills

Desirable

• Design and delivery of service experience

Personal skills

Essential

• Self-motivator with high work standards for attainable but ambitious goals
• Commitment and responsibility for the implementation of plans and ideas
• Adapts flexibly to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing healthcare situations and environments
• Able to implement a variety of managerial methods to gain strategic support for change ideas and values
• Ability to respond to changing priorities

Job summary

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Patient Safety Incident Investigator to join our Goodall Division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving patient safety, driving learning, and shaping high-quality care across a diverse range of services.

You will lead systems-based, high-quality investigations under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), ensuring that learning--not blame--drives improvement. As stated in the JD, the postholder "ensures that investigations are timely, compassionate, methodologically robust, and focused on learning and improvement rather than blame."

Main duties of the job

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating PSIRF-aligned patient safety investigations across the Division.
• Applying systems-based methodologies such as SEIPS, Human Factors, and Just Culture.
• Conducting interviews, evidence reviews, timelines, and systems analysis.
• Producing high-quality investigation reports with clear findings and proportionate recommendations.
• Ensuring compassionate, transparent engagement with patients, families, and carers.
• Supporting staff involved in incidents and promoting psychological safety.
• Presenting findings at governance meetings and contributing to Trust-wide learning.
• Working with clinical and operational teams to embed sustainable safety improvements.
• Providing training and coaching on investigation methods and systems thinking.
• Supporting wider Quality Governance activity when required, including tracking actions and identifying themes.
• Deputising for the Head of Quality Governance when needed.

About us

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working based at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.
• Opportunity to influence safety culture across a large, diverse Division.
• Supportive leadership and strong commitment to staff development.
• A role that directly contributes to safer, higher-quality care for our communities.
• A Trust committed to openness, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating PSIRFaligned patient safety investigations across the Division.
• Applying systemsbased methodologies such as SEIPS, Human Factors, and Just Culture.
• Conducting interviews, evidence reviews, timelines, and systems analysis.
• Producing highquality investigation reports with clear findings and proportionate recommendations.
• Ensuring compassionate, transparent engagement with patients, families, and carers.
• Supporting staff involved in incidents and promoting psychological safety.
• Presenting findings at governance meetings and contributing to Trustwide learning.
• Working with clinical and operational teams to embed sustainable safety improvements.
• Providing training and coaching on investigation methods and systems thinking.
• Supporting wider Quality Governance activity when required, including tracking actions and identifying themes.
• Deputising for the Head of Quality Governance when needed.

Person Specification

Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality; promoting high standards to consistently improve service delivery
• Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
• Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
• Uses evidence to make improvements, seeks out innovation
• Actively develops themselves and others
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in working pattern
• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing organisation objectives.
• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress

Qualifications

Essential

• A Clinical Qualification/registered healthcare professional -desirable.
• Educated to at least degree level-essential.
• Project management or equivalent -desirable A Masters level award or willingness to study master's level- desirable

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Understanding and knowledge about PSIIs and PSIRF
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Knowledge of MH services and MH Law - desirable
• Evidence of working with service users and carers to improve safety and quality of care.
• Skills and experience in data management and analysis
• Trained patient safety incident investigator with proven track record in undertaking investigations
• Experience of working with sensitive or distressing information
• Experience in co-ordination of multiple tasks and processes
• Evidence of training in Quality Improvement Methodology or equivalent experience gained working on improvement projects
• Understanding of the Quality Governance Agenda
• Understanding of the regulatory framework under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and fundamental standards 2014.

Job summary

Come and Join our amazing team in ED at RLI.

An opportunity has arisen for additional Clinical Support Workers to join the Emergency Department Team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated individuals ideally with acute care experience but this is not essential as training and support will be provided.

We have developed and grown so much over the last few years we have introduced streaming and rapid assessment at the front door for a better patient experienced and journey which you will be involved it.

We also cover the Minor Injury treatment which is open 8am - 10pm.

A shift system is in operation.

This is a 6 months Fixed Term post.

Main duties of the job

Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and the Advanced Nurse Practitioners ( ANPs ) providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the Registered Nurse.

Record patient information.

Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.

Clinical observations

Minor injury treatments and plaster casts

About us

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.

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

All three main hospitals provide a 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 description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Good general education
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area
• Basic literacy & numeracy skills

Experience

Essential

• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Desirable

• Previous care experience

Job summary

The Occupational Health Nurse Specialist will provide a comprehensive, high-quality occupational health service to colleagues across University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and external clients. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assess fitness for work, undertake management referral consultations, provide evidence-based occupational health advice, and support colleagues health, wellbeing and attendance at work.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a wide range of occupational health services, including health surveillance, immunisations, pre-placement screening, health promotion and wellbeing initiatives. They will work collaboratively with managers, workforce, infection prevention and other stakeholders to support employees in maintaining health at work, facilitating rehabilitation and return to work, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and best practice guidance.

The post is subject to job evaluation confirmation

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist occupational health advice on fitness for work, sickness absence, rehabilitation and workplace wellbeing.
• Manage a caseload of employees with complex physical and mental health conditions.
• Undertake occupational health assessments and provide evidence-based management recommendations.
• Assess health conditions against the Equality Act 2010 and advise on reasonable workplace adjustments.
• Conduct pre-placement health assessments and advise on fitness for employment.
• Deliver health surveillance programmes and manage follow-up of abnormal findings.
• Plan and deliver immunisation and vaccination programmes.
• Provide advice on communicable diseases, infection risks and occupational exposures.
• Work collaboratively with managers, workforce, Infection Prevention and Control team, and external agencies.
• Contribute to occupational health policies, procedures, audits and service development.
• Support colleague wellbeing and health promotion initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with NMC and GDPR standards.
• Support SEQOHS accreditation and continuous quality improvement.
• Represent the Occupational Health Service at meetings and contribute to workforce health strategy.

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with NMC
• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health

Desirable

• Post registration qualifications
• Immunisation and vaccination training
• Evidence of health promotion interventions

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in Occupational Health
• Experience of leadership and management
• Experience of working autonomously and as part of multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Experience in managing sickness absence

Knowledge

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and ethical issues
• Clear understanding of SEQOHS

Desirable

• Experience with Occupational Health systems

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Clinical Psychologist - Jane Wadsworth Sexual Function Service (Band 7, part-time at .5 wte, Fixed Term 1 Year)Based at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - St Mary's Hospital

Join a nationally respected sexual function service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with interest and experience in working therapeutically with sexual problems (Band 7 .5 WTE) to join our Sexual Function Service based at St Mary's Hospital. This is an opportunity to contribute to a specialist MDT with a reputation for clinical excellence, collaborative working, and compassionate, patient-centred care.

You will work with adults across genders presenting with a wide range of sexual difficulties. The postholder will have confidence and sensitivity in working with people from diverse cultural, societal, and religious backgrounds.

The role sits within the wider Clinical Health Psychology department, which provides services across all Imperial College Healthcare hospital sites -- offering you support from peers and a wide range of CPD opportunities offered by CNWL Foundation Trust.

You will receive supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who also supervises sex therapists in training. This provides a rich environment for ongoing development, reflective practice, and specialist skill-building.

Contract details: Band 7. Fixed term, 1year. Based at St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The role is to support the rest of the sexual function and sexual health service and the wider Jane Wadsworth MDT in providing an excellent service to people with sexual functioning concerns, across a wide range of presentations, various gender and sexuality preferences and diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.

About us

Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter.

Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual.

Empowerment: We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles.We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow.

Partnership: We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To assess and treat patients referred to the Jane Wadsworth sexual function clinic by their GPs, using evidence-based approaches, working with individuals or with groups as appropriate.

2. To administer outcome measures and to track patient progress by these and qualitative means.

3. To keep contemporaneous notes of patient attendance and the content of sessions.

4. To contribute to audit and research relevant to the service.

5. To attend supervision with the relevant information about patients so as to be able to benefit from supervision.

6. To be active in liaising as appropriate with other departments, agencies or individuals relevant to the patient.

7. To attend and contribute to the Jane Wadsworth MDT meeting, including the journal club.

8. To pursue CPD relevant to the role and to share CPD learning with other members of the team.

9. To attend and contribute both to psychology meetings discussing the sexual health service overall as well as the weekly Department Meeting.

10. As appropriate to contribute to the supervision of Assistant Psychologists or trainees.

11. To support other members of the Jane Wadsworth team and Clinical Health Psychology department contributing to a psychologically safe environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry-level qualification in Clinical Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Additional training related to sexual function

Experience

Essential

• Proven interest in sexual health and/or sexual function
• Experience of working with patients with physical health concerns
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs
• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
• Evidence of an interest in research beyond the formal requirements of doctoral training

Desirable

• Experience in treating individuals with sexual concerns
• Experience of working in an acute hospital environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical knowledge of sexual function issues and existing evidence base for the relevant treatment
• Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of psychologically based treatments.
• Experience of delivering psychological therapy across gender, sexuality, ethnic, age, cultural and other differences.
• Skill in selecting and administering specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.

Skills

Essential

• Sensitivity and tact in communicating with clients on intimate topics in ways which take account of their background and treatment needs, adapting to try to overcome barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and for meetings such as CPA and case reviews
• To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists.
• To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen, due to service expansion and development in the Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal) Operating Department, to join the existing theatre team.

Work in support and under direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the RN/OPD.

Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.

Contribute to the on-call service

Main duties of the job

The six theatres undertake a variety of surgical specialties including orthopaedic joint surgery, general surgery, breast, urology and ophthalmology. The Theatres in Kendal are at present being upgraded and we are recruiting inline with this.

We are looking for clinical support workers with an interest in working within the theatre environment, ensuring that all aspects of the patients individual care needs are met in a safe, effective and efficient environment. The department is committed to appraisal, to support continuous education and professional development.

About us

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.

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

All three main hospitals provide a 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 description

Job responsibilities

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

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English (GCSE/CSE/NVQ/Functional)
• Care Certificate (Willingness to undertake, as this is a requirement for all non-registered clinical support workers)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
• Prepared to work towards NVQ Level 2/3

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment
• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
• Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience within a theatre environment

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing training and mandatory courses
• Knowledge and understanding of manual handling policies and procedures
• Understanding of surgical care
• Ability to communicate effectively

Desirable

• Understanding and knowledge of relevant National Service
• Understanding of the clinical areas

Job summary

Furness Rapid Response are looking for a Band 5 Nurse to join our team in the community.

This is a temporary post to cover Maternity Leave / secondment opportunity.

We are seeking a hardworking, dynamic, proactive, individual to join our well established multi disciplinary team.

You will support the delivery of the urgent community response standard which aims to provide a 2-hour crisis response to patients who are acutely unwell within our local community to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. As well as working within the newly established Virtual Wards.

This is can be a challenging role , every day is different but exciting and rewarding.

Main duties of the job

The role requires fantastic communication skills, creative thinking and working proactively and collaboratively with others to ensure a high standard of care is delivered.

The role requires undertaking holistic assessments sometimes in complex and challenging situations to develop and deliver robust programmes of care for patients and carers. This is an exciting time to work in the community. The community is advancing and developing the urgent care response to prevent un-necessary hospital admissions.

You must be able to use your own initiative, work under pressure, keep to deadlines and have excellent nursing, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. You should be flexible and able to work as part of a team.

We will provide a programme of induction and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.

With patient centred care as your main focus, you will deliver our core values, eg respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity.

You will be joining an enthusiastic and motivated team who are friendly and approachable. The team works flexibly together to maintain support for each other and to meet our service delivery.

About us

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 healthcare 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.

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

All three main hospitals provide a 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 description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Band 5 Registered Nurse adult branch

Desirable

• teaching and assessing in clinical practice
• COPD module

Experience

Essential

• post registration education and experience
• scope of professional practice
• clinical supervision
• reflective practice
• experience in primary health care team
• computer literacy

Desirable

• experience of clinical audit

skills ability and knowledge

Essential

• effective time management
• ability to work under pressure
• experience of discharge planning
• clinical assessment skills

Desirable

• awareness of current national and local NHS activity in acute and primary care
• IV therapy and cannulation skills
• organisational skills
• venepuncture skills

Personal qualities

Essential

• good interpersonal skills
• team orientated
• proactive
• innovative
• car driver /owner

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Our JAG accredited Endoscopy service, based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, is looking to recruit a Band 5 Nurse to join our established, motivated and friendly team. Our Endoscopy services are predominantly nurse led, from admission to discharge. It is therefore essential that our Nursing team are able to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy.

We are a 7 day service and are open from 08:00am - 18:30pm.

Our nurses are trained to assist Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, and Nurse Endoscopists, in a range of specialised procedures. This is supported by a dedicated competency framework, complimented by online learning and guidance from our Endoscopy specific, practice educator team.

There are 4 roles on the department, in which you will be trained in each area as part of your role.

Main duties of the job

Endoscopy is a great environment to learn new skills, and further your career. Many of our Nurses stay within Gastroenterology and take up specialist roles in Inflammatory Bowel disease, as Nurses Endoscopists and Bowel Cancer Screening Nurses.

The successful applicants will possess excellent communication and documentation skills, should be able to work well within a team, and demonstrate a keen interest in Endoscopy. They will work in close partnership with colleagues to ensure that the unit is compliant with JAG requirements. They will be actively involved in audit and governance to maintain standards.

We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses, and provide a structured induction and preceptorship programme.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals-, Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, as well as a number of community healthcare 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.

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

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

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job, duties and responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, by visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Professional registration

Essential

• Professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate a degree of autonomy

Experience

Essential

• Working within a multi disciplinary team effectively

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to communicate effectively

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent professional development

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

To work as an individual withinthe Physiotherapy Team in a Specialist MSK role based at Furness General Hospital. Looking after colleagues who are referred with a standalone MSK disorder and/or work related MSK disorder. You will be providing specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for a range of conditions and advising on workplace adjustments, with the overall aim to benefit our colleagues.

To work as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for the management of patients on own caseload without direct supervision.

To work within the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service to develop proactive measures such as bespoke workplace assessments.

To work within the MDT at Occupational Health and Wellbeing to offer advice and provide holistic care to our colleagues.

To maintain effective communication links with patients, and associated professional practitioners regarding patient's condition, including the completion of accurate clinical records in line with trust and professional body codes of practice.

To participate in planned research and audit as required.

The post will deliver the following:

Provide ergonomic workplace assessments to reduce the number of referrals to OH&WB.

To provide a proactive service addressing the needs of our colleagues prior to developing MSK issues leading to periods of absence.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. To undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of physical problems of a complex nature which may also include psychological and social problems, using advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment with the consent of patients and guidance of senior staff if required.

2. To formulate an individual and agreed treatment plan based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and carry out appropriate treatment in a manner that respects people's privacy, dignity and individuality. Reassessing patients' progress and altering treatment plans as required.

3. To formulate comprehensive discharge plans.

4. To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills to carry out appropriate assessment and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling.

5. To provide ergonomic workplace assessments, return to work programmes and to recommend ergonomic and practical solutions.

6. Where required, contribute to the on-going Health Promotions that the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service provide and then lead on Specialist MSK areas, eg back care.

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• BSc physiotherapy & HCPC registration

Desirable

• CSP membership
• MSc degree in pysio

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of core junior rotations within the NHS
• Previous MSK outpatient experience
• Involvement in service development through clinical audit, use of outcome measures etc

Desirable

• Previous Band 6 MSK experience in the NHS
• Experience of working as a Physiotherapist within Occupational Health

skills ability and knowledge

Essential

• Experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation of findings, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of specialised MSK treatment
• Sound knowledge of relevant conditions including specialised knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Ability to work within an MDT to achieve best practice and outcomes for patients

Desirable

• Ability to manage change across own service and wider MDT team/services.
• Awareness of current NHS issues
• Evidence of working across organisational boundaries in health and social care.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you a band 5 or current band 6 nurse who has an interest in diabetes and would like to expand your knowledge and skills in diabetes management? If so the diabetes service in North Lancashire have a role for you in their team.

The diabetes service is cross bay and made up of teams of consultants, specialist nurses and dieticians.

This vacancy is a rare opportunity, the successful candidate will be based predominately in the North Lancashire area, working within the inpatient, community clinic setting with some opportunity to cross bay cover.

As a team, we also give equal importance to staff health and wellbeing, Utilising your specialist skills and knowledge, you will demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm for holistic patient- centred care delivery whilst facilitating and undertaking personal and professional development, which is supported by our team and our wider Community care Diagnostics & End of life Division .

The role would enable the successful candidate to undertake training in specialist areas such as subcutaneous insulin pumps and antenatal diabetes care.

We would encourage you to make contact with Emma -Mason Batty s to arrange an informal visit or ask questions on 01524518575

Main duties of the job

This exciting opportunity is for a dedicated and motivated nurse to develop their skills and knowledge in Diabetes Nursing, working hours are predominately Monday to Friday but we may require some flexibility to meet the service need and occasional Bank Holiday working.

The role requires excellent communication skills as you will undertake complex nursing assessments and develop and deliver programmes of care with patients, families, carers and ward staff.

Diabetes Specialist Nurses work closely with patients, families and health professionals from all disciplinaries to prevent hospital admission, facilitate hospital discharge and promote independence through education and self management of diabetes.

The role requires you to support in delivering, nursing education and post graduate medicine education.

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Details

Date posted

22 September 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

331-8153627-UHMB

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

ashton road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• To work autonomously, with access to the DiabetesSpecialist Team, in providing evidence based and highquality diabetes care and education
• To assess, plan, implement & evaluate individualisedprogrammes of evidence based care providing specialistDiabetes advice to patients, carers/relatives, and themultidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the organisation and delivery of ongoingeducation and training for other healthcare professionals.In conjunction with the Diabetes Multidisciplinary teamassist in the development, implementation and adoption oflocal diabetes care policies and guidelines.
• Take part in local and national research and audit.

The full Job description and person specification is attached.

Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities of this role include: To work autonomously, with access to the DiabetesSpecialist Team, in providing evidence based and highquality diabetes care and education To assess, plan, implement & evaluate individualisedprogrammes of evidence based care providing specialistDiabetes advice to patients, carers/relatives, and themultidisciplinary team. To contribute to the organisation and delivery of ongoingeducation and training for other healthcare professionals.In conjunction with the Diabetes Multidisciplinary teamassist in the development, implementation and adoption oflocal diabetes care policies and guidelines. Take part in local and national research and audit. The full Job description and person specification is attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1 st level registered nurse, educated to degree level or undertaking degree pathway.
• Post registration clinical qualification in Diabetes or willingness to undertake and pass
• Evidence of continuing professional education and development
• Mentoring and Assessing qualification

Desirable

• Educated to Masters Level
• Non-medical prescriber (this is a qualification to work towards)

Experience

Essential

• Recent management/leadership experience
• Current knowledge, experience and competence in the clinical management of patients with Diabetes
• Evidence of mentoring, assessing, teaching and developing staff.
• Setting and monitoring of standards
• Ability to develop expert practice.
• Experience of and ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Experience of establishing effective communication.
• Demonstrate change management experience

Desirable

• Experience of presenting to a multidisciplinary audience.
• Experience of undertaking audit.
• Experience of undertaking research or carrying out a research project.
• Experience of policy development.
• Exercise a degree of autonomy within specialist area

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations
• Demonstrable clinical skills relevant to Diabetes care such as Blood Glucose monitoring using a finger prick sample / POCT machine and or venepuncture
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others demonstrating effective time management and organisational skills and exercise sound V200614 judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal
• Awareness of the audit cycle
• Awareness of research and application to practice and ability to apply research into practice.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
• Understanding of current best practice and NHS issues and initiatives
• Competent in IT skills (in particular, use of internet ability to manipulate data electronically, power point presentations).
• Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality.

Desirable

• Motivation of staff and team building
• Negotiation
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Staff development
• Conflict and problem solving

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, approachable, caring, kind and compassionate.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible and adaptable.
• Assertive, diplomatic, calm and objective
• Committed to service development.
• Understands the Trust Values and behaviours
• Ability to travel as required

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1 st level registered nurse, educated to degree level or undertaking degree pathway. Post registration clinical qualification in Diabetes or willingness to undertake and pass Evidence of continuing professional education and development Mentoring and Assessing qualification Desirable Educated to Masters Level Non-medical prescriber (this is a qualification to work towards) Experience Essential Recent management/leadership experience Current knowledge, experience and competence in the clinical management of patients with Diabetes Evidence of mentoring, assessing, teaching and developing staff. Setting and monitoring of standards Ability to develop expert practice. Experience of and ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical team. Experience of establishing effective communication. Demonstrate change management experience Desirable Experience of presenting to a multidisciplinary audience. Experience of undertaking audit. Experience of undertaking research or carrying out a research project. Experience of policy development. Exercise a degree of autonomy within specialist area Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations Demonstrable clinical skills relevant to Diabetes care such as Blood Glucose monitoring using a finger prick sample / POCT machine and or venepuncture Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others demonstrating effective time management and organisational skills and exercise sound V200614 judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal Awareness of the audit cycle Awareness of research and application to practice and ability to apply research into practice. Knowledge of clinical governance and its application. Understanding of current best practice and NHS issues and initiatives Competent in IT skills (in particular, use of internet ability to manipulate data electronically, power point presentations). Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality. Desirable Motivation of staff and team building Negotiation Decision Making Leadership Staff development Conflict and problem solving Personal Qualities Essential Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Excellent interpersonal skills, approachable, caring, kind and compassionate. Self-motivated and able to motivate others, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible and adaptable. Assertive, diplomatic, calm and objective Committed to service development. Understands the Trust Values and behaviours Ability to travel as required

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

ashton road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

ashton road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Foundation - Band 5 - multiple vacancies

Locations: Oxford, Banbury, Oxfordshire

Calling all nursing graduates ready to start their career in 2026! Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting newly qualified UK nursing graduates to join our clinical teams. This is a great opportunity to begin your nursing career in one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, with structured support as you transition from student nurse to registered practitioner. At OUH, you will have the opportunity to develop in a wide range of clinical areas, supported by experienced teams who are committed to compassionate excellence, learning and professional growth. Please apply if you are due to complete your nursing degree in 2026 or have recently qualified and are eligible for NMC registration. In your supporting statement, please tell us why you have chosen OUH and include your top three preferred clinical areas.

For more information or to arrange an informal conversation or visit please [email protected]

NB for all critical care departments, paediatrics and theatres please apply directly to these areas.

Please note that this advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Whether you want to work in one of our fast-paced surgical wards, our leading cancer centre, our neurology and neurosurgery departments, excellent heart centre or refurbished and expanded emergency department, play a part in our regional major trauma centre orjoin one of our specialist medical departments, we have a vast array of options to develop and grow you as a nurse.

We have sites in Oxford and Banbury and satellite sites across the Thames Valley region for you to choose from. If you are successful at interview you will be added to our pipeline with the view to being allocated to the next most appropriate vacancy', which can take a couple of months.

Start the conversation with us today about our opportunities - and continue your nursing journey by contacting one of our specialist leads to explore the many career options we have to offer you, or apply directly via the link below.

Please ensure you include in your supporting statement why you have chosen OUH/Oxford, and the three top areas where you would like to work.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Demonstrate and promote a patient and family centred style of clinical practice.- Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge.- Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and family/carers regarding the care given to patients, and communicating changes as they occur.- Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family/carers and other staff as required- Identify and discuss patient needs with the team/staff, patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload.- Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plans of care based on a person centred model of care.- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NMC registered

Desirable

• Previous Nursing experience

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic midwife to join our outpatient maternity team, working in our day assessment unit and also antenatal clinics.

This role offers a dynamic mix of clinical midwifery alongside excellent work life balance.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include but not limited to:

Antenatal midwifery care

Taking and following up of laboratory samples

Antenatal screening tests and referral to screening team/fetal medicine

Day to day running of obstetric clinics

Midwife clinics - VBAC and Anti D

Administrative tasks such as referrals, booking appointments and ultrasound scans

Opportunities to lead and develop specialist clinics such as Complex maternal medicine and Multiple pregnancies.

Providing scheduled care in day assessment unit such as CTG monitoring, Pre-op assessments, IV infusions and Obstetric review, supporting our BSOTS Triage system.

About us

We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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.

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Midwife

Desirable

• Degree

Experience

Essential

• Ability to make appropriate Clinical Decisions
• Team working
• Multi disciplinary working

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentoring Skills

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives + public health/political agenda
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application
• IT Skills
• Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Approachable/effective negotiation skills
• Motivation and positive attitude towards change
• Positive and adaptable to the changing needs of the service
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are searching for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 Registered Occupational Therapist to join us on Rougemont Ward in Exeter. Rougemont is a 16 bedded unit for older adults with a functional mental health diagnosis.

On Rougemont Ward, we pride ourselves on being a dedicated, passionate and skilled team, driven by the motivation to improve the lives of our patients as well as the lives of the carers involved.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team in a service that has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. Working alongside the Nursing Team, and within the MDT, you will ensure that service users receive a high standard of person-centred care to enable an enhanced quality of life for all.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist on our older adult inpatient mental health ward, you will conduct thorough assessments to understand each patients functional and mental health needs, developing tailored interventions that promote independence in daily living and enhance wellbeing. You'll deliver both individual and group therapy sessions, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic care and smooth discharge planning. Monitoring progress and adapting treatments, you will also provide valuable education and support to patients and their families, helping them on their recovery journey. Accurate record-keeping and contributing to service development are key to this rewarding role where your work truly makes a difference.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Clear understanding of core OT skills and theory
• Awareness of the implications of long-term institutional care
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice including risk assessment management
• Awareness of legal implications of the Mental Health Health Act and other legal frameworks specific to the setting

Desirable

• Awareness of sensory work

Experience

Essential

• Application of the OT Process
• Use of standardised / functional assessment and activity analysis
• Previous Band 5 post (or training placement equivalent)

Desirable

• Prior experience of working with complex and vulnerable individuals who live with Dementia

Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy or Diploma from COT

Desirable

• Evidence of Post Graduate Courses

Skills

Essential

• Word Processing and internet skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Good self-management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative as part of MDT & Occupational Therapy Team

Desirable

• Group work skills
• Training and presentation skills
• Able to participate in physical activities and assist with physical interventions in the management of violence and aggression if required by the service.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The post holder will be employed by Greenwich Health, the GP Federation in Greenwich. Greenwich has 7 primary care networks (PCNS) with list sizes of between 30-80,000 patients. The Post holder will work for Valentine Primary Care Network.

Paramedic Practitioners (PPs) - are paramedics who have undergone additional education and training to equip them with greater patient assessment and management skills.They are able to diagnose a wide range of conditions and are skilled to treat many minor injuries and illnesses .PPs are also able to signpost care referring patients to specialists in the community such as GPs, community nurses or social care professionals. The PPwill demonstrate critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Assessing patients and treating minor illness in the practices daily walk in clinic

Using specialist equipment including nebulisers and ECG machines and reading ECGs

Undertake routine assessments of patients with acute health problems and/or long term conditions in their home working in collaboration with the duty GP where necessary

Providing advice and treatment in collaboration with the duty GP where necessary to manage acute symptoms or long term conditions within their own home in order to avoid unnecessary visits to hospital

Where a prescribing qualification is held, prescribing medications in line with personal clinical competence and local guidelines

Take a holistic approach to patient care, bringing together medical, social and psychological needs

Encouraging patients to take responsibility for managing their own care and treatment where it is safe and appropriate to do so and providing health education

Referring patients to alternative health and/or social services

undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager

About us

Greenwich Health is the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough and have a not-for-profit ethos. This means we reinvest all of our surplus into developing our staff, our organisation and to support our GP Practices in being sustainable for the future. We are committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building resilience for General Practice and providing services and programmes of work to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population.

Why work for Greenwich Health?

- We are local organisation owned by our local GP Practices we care what happens in Greenwich and want to make a difference to our patients and our partners.

- We offer competitive remuneration as well as other benefits including:

o Occupational sickness pay entitlement

o Counselling services

o Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

o Cycle to Work Scheme

o Private Healthcare Membership - Benenden Healthcare

- We have a track record for developing individuals in their careers

- Through our partnerships in our local healthcare environment, we can develop shared posts for example, with the hospital trust and our GP practices.

-You will have ongoing support and mentorship.

- We have developed a working culture which harnesses openness and togetherness which has resulted in high staff retention rates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Roles And Responsibilities:

Assessing patients and treating minor illness in the practices daily walk in clinic

Using specialist equipment including nebulisers and ECG machines and reading ECGs

Undertake routine assessments of patients with acute health problems and/or long term conditions in their home working in collaboration with the duty GP where necessary

Providing advice and treatment in collaboration with the duty GP where necessary to manage acute symptoms or long term conditions within their own home in order to avoid unnecessary visits to hospital

Where a prescribing qualification is held, prescribing medications in line with personal clinical competence and local guidelines

Take a holistic approach to patient care, bringing together medical, social and psychological needs

Encouraging patients to take responsibility for managing their own care and treatment where it is safe and appropriate to do so and providing health education

Referring patients to alternative health and/or social services

undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager

Generic responsibilities for all clinical staff in the Practice

To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.

To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.

Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care

Works in accordance with local policies and procedures.

Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.

To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.

To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.

Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues including asking colleagues for advice or support when working at the limit of personal knowledge and/or competence.

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

Recognize 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.

We are happy to offer this as a full time, 40 hour per week position. However, flexibility can be considered for the successful candidate if needed.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• A caring personality
• Good communication skills
• The ability to make swift decisions under pressure and remain calm
• Resilience
• Stamina

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Paramedic registered with the HCPC
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• Independent prescriber certification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
• Solo experiencing the urgent care setting or in rapid response vehicle

Desirable

• Experience in telephone consultation and triaging

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive practice team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary GP team and would like to develop their role within primary care. The successful candidate will have a varied role, supporting safe and effective prescribing, structured medication reviews, clinical monitoring and quality improvement.

You will work closely with our GPs, nursing team, pharmacy team and wider practice staff to improve patient care and support the delivery of practice and PCN priorities.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

• Reviewing and managing medication, including structured medication reviews and medication optimisation.
• Processing and clinically reviewing DOCMAN correspondence, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and documented.
• Supporting delivery of PQS, QOF and other quality improvement requirements.
• Reviewing patients with high blood pressure, including medication optimisation and monitoring.
• Supporting cardiovascular disease prevention and long-term condition management.
• Monitoring medicines and ensuring appropriate blood tests and clinical monitoring are completed.
• Reviewing hospital discharge and outpatient correspondence where medication changes are required.
• Supporting safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing across the practice.
• Identifying prescribing issues, medicines safety concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, ACPs, paramedics and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Providing advice to clinicians and patients regarding medicines.
• Supporting audits, searches and practice improvement projects.
• Contributing to medicines-related policies, protocols and clinical audits.
• Helping the practice achieve its clinical, prescribing and quality targets.

About us

Theale Medical Centre is a busy GP practice caring for approximately 11,000 patients. We have a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team consisting of GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, ACPs and a wider administrative and reception team.

We are committed to providing high-quality, safe and patient-centred care while continually looking for ways to improve our services and processes.

Our Clinical Pharmacists have an important role within the practice and are involved in a broad range of clinical and prescribing work, including medication reviews, DOCMAN, blood pressure management, medicines monitoring, prescribing optimisation, audits and delivery of PQS and other quality improvement work.

We use a number of digital systems to support our clinical work, including EMIS Web, Accurx and Ardens. We are keen to support professional development and provide opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their skills and take ownership of areas of clinical and quality improvement work.

We are looking for someone who is organised, clinically confident, approachable and able to work independently while being a valued member of our wider practice team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Theale Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary practice team.

The Pharmacy Technician will play an important role in supporting the safe and effective use of medicines across our patient population. Working alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, nurses and wider multidisciplinary team, the role will support medicines optimisation, medication monitoring, clinical administration and quality improvement.

This is a varied role with opportunities to develop your skills and take responsibility for specific areas of medicines management within the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation

• Support the Clinical Pharmacists and wider clinical team with medicines optimisation.

• Undertake appropriate medication-related reviews and administrative medicines management tasks within scope of practice.

• Identify patients requiring medication reviews, monitoring or follow-up.

• Support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing.

• Identify prescribing issues, medicines safety concerns and opportunities for improvement.

• Support patients with medication-related queries and signpost or escalate to the appropriate clinician when required.

DOCMAN and Clinical Correspondence

• Review and process relevant DOCMAN correspondence within agreed timescales.

• Identify medication changes, monitoring requirements and actions arising from hospital correspondence.

• Ensure appropriate actions are completed or allocated to the appropriate clinician.

• Update patient records accurately following review of correspondence.

• Escalate any clinical concerns or issues outside the scope of the role.

Medication Monitoring

• Support the practice with medication monitoring and recall processes.

• Identify patients requiring blood tests and other monitoring before medication can safely be prescribed.

• Support searches and recalls for medicines requiring regular monitoring.

• Help ensure monitoring requirements are followed up and appropriately documented.

• Work with the clinical team to reduce medication-related risks.

Blood Pressure and Long-Term Conditions

• Support clinical teams with patient searches and recalls relating to hypertension and other long-term conditions.

• Identify patients who may require medication reviews or monitoring.

• Support the practice with blood pressure-related prescribing and monitoring work within the scope of the role.

• Assist with cardiovascular disease prevention and medicines optimisation initiatives.

PQS, QOF and Quality Improvement

• Support the practice in delivering relevant PQS and QOF requirements.

• Assist with prescribing audits and quality improvement projects.

• Undertake searches and identify appropriate patient cohorts.

• Support medicines-related audits and improvement work.

• Assist with implementing changes to prescribing processes and practice protocols.

• Contribute to medicines safety initiatives and evidence required for CQC, PQS and other practice requirements.

Dispensary and Prescribing Support

• Work closely with the dispensary and clinical pharmacy team where appropriate.

• Support repeat prescribing processes and identify potential issues with repeat medication.

• Assist with medication reconciliation following hospital discharge and changes in care.

• Support the management of prescription queries and medicines-related administrative tasks.

• Promote safe and appropriate use of medicines.

Working as Part of the Multidisciplinary Team

The Pharmacy Technician will work closely with:

• Clinical Pharmacists

• GPs

• Nurses

• ACPs

• Paramedics

• Dispensary staff

• Reception and administrative team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Holds an appropriate Pharmacy Technician qualification.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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