Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 16th September 2026

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: W/C 12th October 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of contiual professional development

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and Administration.
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands.
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care.
• Ability to communicate distressing information.
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Able to prioritise and co-ordinate own workload
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification

It is essential that you possess an MPharm degree or equivalent. Applications from current pre-registration pharmacists will be considered and registration with GPhC is essential upon your start date.

This salary commences on the first pay point and increases after 1 year upon successive completion of objectives.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Excellent clinical / pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
• Commitment to CPD.
• Record of personal development.

Desirable

• Post registration experience / documented clinical experience
• Experience of delivering a high quality service
• Human resource management experience.
• Experience in managing outpatient / retail pharmacy services

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

PharmaC (The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd)

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool (PharmaC)

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially

information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).

Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and

Reassurance.

Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as

and when required.

Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.

Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.

Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.

To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration

procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and

escalate as required.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a

timely manner.

To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the

patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.

Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and

escalate to the Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.

Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.

Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation.

Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked.

Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster period.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

To deputise in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service

delivery.

To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.

To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self.

Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.

To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.

To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.

To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care.

To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within

individual personal performance planning and development review.

To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and

revalidation.

Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing.

Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.

Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels.
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload.
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and Administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care.
• Ability to communicate distressing information.
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**We know you will understand how important record keeping and ability to undertake calculations are in the role, so if you do not have a Grade D or above in English and Maths we will assess your literacy and numeracy skills as part ofthe recruitment process.**

If you have got overseas qualification you can prove your qualification comparability to UK GCSE throughUK ENIC.

• Working as part of a nursing team in providing high standards of care
• Greeting and orientating patients and relatives to the area
• Supporting with nutritional & hydration needs as directed by Registered Nursing staff.
• Communicate with all members of the team and wider teams to maintain a good service provision.
• Communicate with patients and relatives ensuring there are updated with their discharge process.
• Providing personal care and provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.
• Assisting with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds

Amongst the many other benefits you can enjoy are:

27 days paid holidays per year (rising to 33 days), pro rata for part time staff in addition to 8 bank holiday

Enhanced rates of pay for weekend and bank holidays working

The opportunity to join the NHS Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Child care vouchers and preferential rates for an on-site nursery

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above

Desirable

• GCSE Maths & English grade C or above / Grade 4 - 9 OR Functional skills level 2 numeracy and Functional Skills level 2 literacy skills
• Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 2 in healthcare

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Effective communication skills - written and verbal
• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
• Effective team player
• Demonstrable ability to follow instructions
• Effective customer service skills
• Effective understanding of confidentiality
• Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
• Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a developing service and make a real difference to patients by supporting timely access to care, reducing avoidable hospital admissions enabling people to remain well within their usual place of residence and strengthening integrated working across health and care partners.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Appropriate Professional Registration
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Allied health professional/Health related subject.
• Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialised knowledge in discipline to ensure effective and accurate triage and assessment of patients
• Significant experience in working in an MDT environment, liaising with multiple service providers ensuring appropriate care provision and planning
• Post degree learning and experience in relevant area
• Evidence of leadership experience and learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leyland House

Leyland

PR26 6TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working at the Chorley inpatient unit offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive and dynamic team committed to delivering excellence in mental health care.For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the post please see the attached Job Description an Person Specification or speak with the recruitment lead.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
• Post graduate qualification or experience
• Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these
• Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983 & Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduation experience in mental health nursing
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
• Experience of interacting therapeutically with distress and /or disturbed individuals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley & South Ribble Hospital

Chorley

PR7 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Ormskirk

Lancashire

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage own patient list.
• To work as part of a team but to also act autonomously within the clinical setting
• Promote good public relations with patients
• Accountable for own actions
• Responsible for personal effective time management and organisational skills
• Work without direct supervision reporting to the Phlebotomy Service Lead
• Responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others
• Work unsupervised
• Report accidents or incidents (to patients or self) which occur whilst on duty to the care manager.
• Complete appropriate forms as soon as possible and participate in any investigations as necessary
• Report any complaints to the Phlebotomy Service Lead and participate in any investigation as necessary

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safe collection of routine venous blood samples from patients as requested by doctor and\or nurses in line with Trust Policy
• Prepare blood samples for transport ensuring stability and safety
• To make informed decisions relating to patient care and safety
• To comply with identified operational procedures regarding blood sample collection
• To adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety at Work Policy
• To ensure that own phlebotomy trolley is cleaned thoroughly and restocked with consumables by completion of duty.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with the Trusts policy on documentation in relation to recording of blood tests etc., including data entry onto computer systems as required
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• To undertake such other agreed duties as may be appropriate to the post for the efficient provision of the service.
• To maintain appropriate ordering of equipment and ensure same is fit for purpose
• To ensure Line Manager is kept informed regarding absence due to sickness, as soon as possible
• To provide Line Manager with a minimum four weeks notice for any annual leave requests
• To ensure effective communications with Line Manager
• To attend regular team meetings in order to share knowledge, ideas and acknowledge any developments\changes that impact upon the phlebotomists role

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• To participate in continuing education and to implement evidence-based practice
• To assist the Senior Phlebotomist in the training and supervision of new staff members in accordance with the training policies.
• To act as support to other members of staff.
• To engage in additional training to meet the changing demands of phlebotomy clinics
• Attend necessary mandatory training as identified by the Trust

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• To identify and manage clinical risk and to report concerns to line manager.
• To participate in data collection for audit purposes relating to the phlebotomy service
• To ensure relevant research and audit outcomes are implemented in practice

GENERAL DUTIES

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures:

• To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
• To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
• To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trust corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.
• To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently, and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldicott principles.
• The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
• All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients, and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, and gender or employment status.
• You will be expected to undertake the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To ensure that when creating, managing, and sharing information records it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines. All employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining data quality, ensuring that records are legible and attributable and that the record keeping is contemporaneous
• In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
• To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)
• The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site.
• The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trusts continued organisational development.
• To adhere to the NHS Constitution and its principles and values. You must be aware of your Duty of Candour which means that you must be open and honest during your employment and if you see something wrong, you must raise it. You must read the NHS Constitution in full and can download this from the Trusts intranet site or thegov.ukwebsite. Hard copies are available from the HR Department on request.
• The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Be able and willing to study to NVQ Level 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Have previous experience working with the public on a oneto-one basis

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting
• Previous Phlebotomy Experience

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to learn, to be able to pass the phlebotomy competency assessment
• Must have the ability to put patients at ease and remain calm in an emergency situation
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with minimum of supervision
• Maintain a flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Willing to learn new skills and develop professionally

Other

Essential

• Able to travel between Trust sites
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Strategy, Planning & Policy

Responsible for the overall Management and performance of the Digital Training Team.

Responsible for the design and delivery of high-quality training packages

Work with the Head of Digital Education to regularly evaluate the education & development service

Understand the risks, impacts, technical resource, cost and change management implications of all training solutions.

Education Training & Development

Manage and deliver bespoke training solutions as required by the needs of the Trust

Manage the implementation of new information systems working across the Health Informatics

Lead on the development of creative learning solutions for the implementation of blended learning programmes which may require a degree of organisational change for success.

Develop training plans, identifying resources and liaising with Heads of Departments to arrange for staff to be released for training.

Develop benchmarking processes such as training needs analysis and evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of the training solutions and ensure reporting mechanisms are in place.

Assign, monitor and undertake allocated work packages to build and update learning management

systems, using best practice guidelines, methodologies and standards, sourcing/creating

functionality as required, and conducting pre- and post-assessment and evaluation processes.

Develop and co-ordinate rotas for large implementations this would include developing

rotas for trainers to deliver training across several sites and across several shift patterns ensuringall training sessions are adequately covered.

To be willing to take the role of Digital Skills Development (DSD) Lead for UHMB.

Leadership and Management

Work with the Head of Digital Education to ensure successful delivery of the departmental objectives and the broader objectives of the Health Informatics division.

Lead the Digital Training Team to ensure a consistent service of excellence is delivered.

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Ensure the team conforms to the agreed timescales, processes, procedures and guidelines for the delivery of the Health Informatics education and training programmes.

Prioritise and manage work streams/staffing levels to ensure optimum productivity including annual leave and sickness absence and be available to respond to escalation events at any time.

Conduct annual appraisals using the Organisations performance appraisal to support and developeach team member

Deputise for the Head of Digital Education when required attending relevant project and divisional

meetings representing the digital design and delivery education needs of the workforce.

Research and Development

Contribute to the development of key performance indicators. To make adjustments if targets arenot met and communicate and appropriately present to stakeholders, team members and service

users.

2. COMMUNICATION

The Post holder will communicate with the Head of Digital Learning, Chief Nursing Information Officer , Head of EPR Programmes, ICS Peers and clinical and operational teams.

They will be proficient in all forms of communication: Verbal ,Email, MS Teams, presentation skills.

4.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in Education, Learning & Development, Digital Training, Health Informatics, Business Change or related field.
• Teaching, training or assessment qualification (e.g. Certificate in Education, CIPD Learning & Development, TAP, equivalent).
• experience of managing training, education or workforce development programmes.
• Experience designing and delivering face-to-face, virtual and blended learning programmes.
• Experiance of developing training plans, training needs analyses and evaluation methodologies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and support staff through periods of organisational change.
• Expert knowledge of Lorenzo, Emis and Fraxinus Systems

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Education, Digital Transformation, Leadership or Change Management.
• Experience of implementing an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) or other large-scale digital transformation programme.
• Experience of learning management systems administration and development.

desirable

Desirable

• Experience of Learning Management Systems and digital learning platforms

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

UHMBT

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Nursing Associate works alongside a team within general practice. The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team at Peel House Medical Practice. Please see attached job discription with further infromaikton.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate and on the NMC register.
• Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by having undertaken and completed the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Desirable

• Please see attached person specification for further information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Peel House Medical Practice

Address

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc/ Msc in Speech and Language Therapy
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Our vision: high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to support autistic people on an individual and group basis
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of contemporary autism policy

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience pre or post qualification in learning disability, autism or mental health setting
• Awareness of a range of SLT assessments and interventions
• Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenbank Centre

Preston

PR1 7LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Duties will include assess and provide a high quality standard of podiatric care to high risk patients in the local population.

To assess, diagnose and provide a comprehensive range of treatments by various techniques and specialist equipment to manage various foot disorders.

To work as part of a multi-professional team to deliver high quality care to high risk patients within East Lancashire Hospitals Trust providing advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals.

To monitor closely and formulate treatment plans for high risk patients such as those patients with Diabetes, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Connective Tissue Disorders enabling prompt diagnosis and specialist treatment.

To provide specialist advice and care management plans for Integrated Care Team Staff, Treatment Room Nurses, GP's, other health care professionals and Podiatry colleagues.

To provide specialist programmes of care through assessment and diagnosis to patients with complex pathologies such as ischaemia, diabetes, neuropathy and ulceration following referrals direct from GP's, other healthcare professionals and Podiatry colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Podiatric Medicine/Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate in Local Analgesia
• Health Care Professions Council registered

Desirable

• Fieldwork educator certificate
• Postgraduate qualification studies e.g. PGC, PGD
• IT qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of NHS working
• Significant clinical experience of managing a caseload of patients who are at risk because of diabetes, connective tissue disorders, poor tissue viability, or musculoskeletal problems.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multi professional teams

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate and ability to use sensory and vascular equipment
• Understanding of clinical governance and clinical audit
• Understand evidence based practice in specific field - diabetes, vascular
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse cPrescribe, fit and evaluate orthoticsomplex information and situations and act accordingly

Desirable

• Mentoring skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Willing to work independently and as part of a team and to contribute within the team

Desirable

• Willing to work independently and as part of a team and to contribute within the team

Other

Essential

• Hold a current driving licence
• Ability to be able to travel across all clinical locations when required
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to change
• Should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice
• Prioritise workload

Desirable

• Experience of team working

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across East Lancashire sites

Across East Lancashire sites

Across East Lancashire sites

BB11 2DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read and understood the Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• 3 GCSE's including English or equivalent
• ECDL or IT qualification / equivalent experience

Desirable

• Health Service background
• Business Administration level 2 or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced word processing skills / qualifications
• Previous experience working in an office environment
• Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines

Desirable

• Advanced audio typing skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Willingness to be flexible in order to meet demands of the department
• Ability to work on your own initiative and to be conscientious
• Ability to prioritise your own workload
• Strong work ethic

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification.(RNMH & RNLD)
• On-going registration with the NMC.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.

Knowledge

Essential

• Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments.
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health.

Experience

Essential

• Post Graduate experience
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.

Desirable

• Supervision and management of staff.
• Experience of liaison and advising professionals from other services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour

Windmill Rise

Blackpool

FY4 4XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• One of the following qualifications: Degree in Childcare and Education or Playwork Degree level in Early Years and Education, Degree Level qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments.
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, listening, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Can demonstrate the ability to change and have an awareness of the NHS Plan
• An Ability to understand how research and audits effect and benefit nursing practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ribblemere MBU

Chorley

PR7 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job role will involve performing electrocardiograms in ward areas, clinics and A&E at Aintree and also in our community based clinics in Litherland and Maghull. The role also includes application of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors.

Suitable candidates would ideally be expected to have prior experience of basic cardiac anatomy, ECG recording and ambulatory monitors. In-service training will be provided to potential candidates with limited previous experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience as an ATO
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and in emotive environment

Desirable

• Demonstrable competency in Electrocardiography procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assist in the management and co-ordinating of a booking system for all Medical and Dental Bank and Agency Staff, including all associated administration of day to day operational activity.
2. Receive and deal with incoming telephone enquiries promptly and courteously. Answering and responding to emails.
3. Act as the first point of contact point for Medical Bank enquiries
4. Assist in the register of new workers with Temporary staffing agreements.
5. Liaise with Rota Coordinators, Directorate Managers and workers regarding any queries and booked hours appropriately.
6. Create Healthroster/ LOOP accounts for all Medical and Dental staff
7. To perform duties on Healthroster such as creating Doctors profiles, leave entitlements and personal patterns.
8. To manage bank only doctor compliance (i.e Mandatory training, GMC registration)
9. Keep accurate HR records for bank worker agreements including personal files and database deal with this in confidence.
10. Provide data for weekly/monthly and ad hoc reports as required for the service and to high level management as required. Complete reporting locally and for NHS England; i.e. Annual Organisational Audit and monthly statistics as necessary.
11. Assist with co-ordination of Recruitment activity both internally and externally.
12. Create letters of employment for Medical and Dental staff as and when required
13. Assisting in the administration of the ESR system for Lead Employer Doctors
14. Organise own tasks/plan and prioritises workload, working autonomously but seek advice where necessary.
15. Deputise for theMedical Workforce Team Leader when absent
16. Any other duties appropriate for the efficient running of the service adapting to changes as necessary.To maintain a good knowledge of all aspects of the work of the team, the wider NHS environment, liaising as required with colleagues within other Directorates, NHS Trusts and external organisations as necessary
17. Ongoing Data cleansing within Workforce Systems
18. Updating GMC records for the Doctors

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE / equivalent standard 'C' or above in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in Business Administration/Equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent IT Skills (fully conversant in all Microsoft applications)
• Experience of Minute Taking

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• ECDL or equivalent
• RSA Level II or above
• Experience of an education, training or healthcare environment

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - Oral & Written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to deal with short notice change in priorities
• Ability to produce/present work to a high standard
• Able to use office phone system and access/navigate/update social media platform in use
• Able to use other IT programs where required such as an Intranet calendar.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible approach to meet service needs
• Considerate to colleagues and customer
• Reliable , Honest, Conscientious, Friendly
• Positive & Customer focused
• Work with minimal supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that two separate vacancies are being advertised: Deputy Network Pharmacy Director (Pharmacist) (this role) and Lead Pharmacist for Rehabilitation and Forensic Services (CS2937).

Interviews for both roles will take place on the same day. Candidates wishing to be considered for both opportunities should submit an application for each post and clearly state within their Supporting Information that they have applied for both roles.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Pharmacy degree
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of management or leadership
• Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development
• Awareness of current issues in healthcare
• Good clinical knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that two separate vacancies are being advertised: Deputy Network Pharmacy Director (Pharmacist) CS2398 and Lead Pharmacist for Rehabilitation and Forensic Services this role.

Interviews for both roles will take place on the same day. Candidates wishing to be considered for both opportunities should submit an application for each post and clearly state within their Supporting Information that they have applied for both roles.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Pharmacy degree
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of management or leadership
• Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development
• Awareness of current issues in healthcare
• Good clinical knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or care certificate completed (or willingness to complete in first 12 months from appointment) or equivalent knowledge skills and experience
• Ability to undertake Violence Reduction physical intervention training.

Skills

Essential

• Able to work without direct supervision to deliver a programme of distraction activities.
• Ability to communicate and work with people of all ages and adapt/develop activity programmes to reflect people's intellectual and physical abilities, and interests.
• Able to motivate service users using activity.
• Standard IT skills.

Experience

Essential

• Supporting people with mental illness e.g. nursing home, hospital ward, as a carer

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ramsey Unit

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to study at degree level
• Proven record of academic attainment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others
• Experience of working with children and young people in education or health settings
• Confident at dealing with people over the telephone, online and face to face.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
• Ability to keep clinical records to a high standard in line with policies
• Ability to undertake Routine Outcome Measures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various

East Lancashire

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is expected to:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate, programmes of evidenced-based nursing care. This includes male and female catheterisation, trial without catheter, bladder instillations.

Assist in the management and organisation of a clinical area.

Participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families

Work across other sites as need arises

Main Duties

Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.

Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others, undertaking post-registration training where required for the needs of the department, and in keeping with the development of a learning organisation.

With the department Sisters, contribute to the development of the service.

Ensure own actions promote quality and alert others to quality issues.

Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Assess the health and well being needs of people whose needs are stable or complex.

Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care, ensuring practice is evidence-based.

Influence the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

Supervise the work of a team when necessary.

Ensure a cost-effective approach is maintained when ordering medical and surgical supplies.

Attend at least 1 in 3 departmental meetings and carry out delegated duties.

Attend Multidisciplinary meetings as required.

Participate in Individual Performance Review annually.

Provide support, guidance and training for newly appointed staff, students, and those undertaking NVQ or post-registration training.

Assist with implementation of the 6 Cs process as required.

Adhere to all the NMC professional codes and guidelines and perform professional and clinical duties in accordance with these and the Trusts Policies and procedures.

Take charge of the department in the absence of the Sister reporting matters of note accordingly.

Assist in preparing patients for urology procedures and investigations.

Support clinicians with minor procedures, such as cystoscopies, urodynamics, prostate biopsies.

Provide reassurance and information to patients and their families.

Undertake male and female catheterisation and teach intermittent self catheterisation.

Maintain cleanliness and infection control standards in the clinic.

Manage stock levels and ensure clinical areas are well-equipped.

Accurately record patient information and assist with administrative tasks.

Be responsible for the tidiness and cleanliness of all clinical areas, including waiting areas, staff areas and stock rooms.

prepare clinical environments for treatments and investigations

Support our speciality Urology clinics, including chaperoning

Competently undertake clinical skills required for the role within their scope of practice and following completing training requirements

Ensure own actions promote quality and alert others to quality issues.

Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

adhere to Trust policies and procedures and relevant legislation

obtain specimens as requested including urine samples, urine for cytology, swabs. undertake urinalysis and blood glucose levels where required

following completing competencies (if not already completed) to undertake venepuncture and cannulation ensuring ANTT is adhered to

Please see attached job description and personal specification for more information.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Registered Nurse 1st or 2nd level (NMC)

essential

Essential

• Able to show evidence of professional development
• Effective communication skills, both written & verbal
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work flexibly across both sites with the occasional requirement to cover spoke sites

Desirable

• Outpatient or urology experience
• Male and female catheterisation or willingness to undertake training - as this will be essential to role
• Competence in venepuncture /cannulation or willingness to undertake training
• Experience of co-ordinating/taking charge as a staff nurse

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Burnley General Hospital, Casterton Ave

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing a number of patients and delivering safe, personal and effective care to them, based around their individual needs. You will be expected to administer medications via various routes and methods, recording physiological measurements and acting on them accordingly. Safely preparing patients for theatre, safely caring for patients on their return to the ward from theatre or critical care. Being involved in the planning, assessing, implementation and evaluating individualised care. Working alongside members of the MDT, communicating effectively with all members of the team. Wound care, ANTT, IV therapies, risk assessments, audits, acting as mentor to junior and untrained staff, including student nurses are all skills you will have or be working towards. We also strive to deliver high standards of palliative care to patients as well as working with other members of the MDT to deliver care that is individualised, involving people who are important to the patient. As the Trust uses electronic patient records, a competency with this system (cerner Millenium) would be useful but training will be given.

Person Specification

desireable

Essential

• GCSE English at grade 5 or above or equivalent
• Grade 4/5 GCSE Maths
• NMC professional registration in adult nursing

Desirable

• Experience of surgical nursing
• Familiarity with Cerner Millenium

essential/desireable

Essential

• Grade 4/5 GCSE English
• Grade 4/5 GCSE Maths
• Intermediate computer skills for use with Cerner Millenium system
• NMC professional registration

Desirable

• Experience of surgical nursing
• Familiarity with Cerner system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

C14B, Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will take some direction from the Senior Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:

1. Work with colleagues in the procurement team to design and execute the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.
2. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the One LSC Trusts and customer trusts.
3. Develop and lead a range of high value procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off
4. Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.
5. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and the procurement requirements are
6. Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project
7. Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the
8. Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer
9. Day to day management of Senior Buyer and Lead Buyer within delegated limits and as required and directed by the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring motivational and morale levels are improved and maintained.
10. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed
11. Significantly contribute as part of the One LSC procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower, in particular with regards to the category of spend within remit.
12. Support the Senior Procurement Managers in the development and execution of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the One LSC objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member
13. Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners.
14. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement
15. Co-ordination of high value quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
16. Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance
17. Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.
18. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the One LSC wide contract register.
19. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language - GCSE level Grade 4
• Degree or diploma level graduate (CIPS or procurement related) or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Supervisory/management qualification or equivalent
• Project management qualification or equivalent
• Willing and able to complete CIPS or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Procurement team
• Experience of staff management
• Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time and within a varied portfolio
• Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management
• Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups
• Experience of negotiating complex contracts
• Sound knowledge of contract management
• Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply
• Experience of working in a busy target driven environment to deliver savings opportunities

Desirable

• Experience in Public Sector or NHS procurement
• Knowledge of the application of UK procurement legislation/ tendering processes & procedures
• Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
• Delivery of demanding savings targets through procurement activities

Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at all levels
• Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and financial adjudication skills to manage complex high value projects

Other

Essential

• High level of personal professionalism
• Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Confident to present/represent procurement at senior meetings
• Pro-active can-do attitude
• Committed to delivering positive outcomes
• Team Player
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to working times and location plus have access to transport to be able to move across sites
• Adaptable to changing demands or service needs

Desirable

• Ability to cope under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital - but to work across sites

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language - GCSE level Grade 4
• CIPS Professional qualification or substantial experience of working within a procurement environment at a senior level
• Continued professional development of Procurement and/or Business related courses including Basic Contract law, Public Procurement Regulations, Tendering, & Supplier Management

Desirable

• Supervisory/management qualification or equivalent
• Project management qualification or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Previous Senior Buyer experience within a complex, multi-site procurement environment
• Working and detailed knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
• Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholder groups
• Experience of working in a busy target driven environment to deliver demanding savings targets

Desirable

• Experience of working in other public and private sector organisations
• Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
• Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time and within a varied portfolio
• Additional expertise in Contract & Supplier Management, Contract Law and Negotiation Skills

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally
• Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and financial skills to manage complex high value contracts
• Ability to analyse complex information, interpret in a clear, comprehensive format
• Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff
• Ability to lead teams and facilitate meetings
• Ability to influence senior members of staff and gain credibility within a category management structure
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change

Other Specific Qualities

Essential

• Confidence to establish positive working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels & at senior meetings
• Flexible approach to working times and location and must be able to travel to and between sites in Lancashire and South Cumbria
• Adaptable to changing demands or service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across One LSC Trusts

Haslingden Road,

Blackburn,

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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