Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lancaster Farms.

HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Hours

Monday to Friday - 7.30 to 17.30 and up to two weekends per month.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
• Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
• Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas
• Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together. We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
• Medicines handing experience desirable not essential
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lancaster Farms.

HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Hours

Monday to Friday - 7.30 to 17.30 and up to two weekends per month.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

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

Burns & Plastics Specialist Occupational Therapist- Burns & Plastics

Band 6 - Full time (Maternity leave cover until December 2027)

£37,339 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

VAC: 409-8298484

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mersey Regional Burns, Plastics and Reconstructive Therapy Team based at Whiston Hospital as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in burns and plastic surgery and will work in one of the largest units in the UK.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Please note- it is the applicant's responsibility to seek authorisation from their current manager to be released for the secondment before a formal application is made

Main duties of the job

Our therapy team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant and Pressure Garment Technicians who continuously strive to provide high-quality person-centred care.

This is a dynamic service that encompasses therapy provision across seven days in which you will play a key role. There will be opportunity to work with inpatients, outpatients and therapy led clinics. This is a rotational role across both clinical areas with the expectation that you will advance your knowledge and skills within the speciality.

As a regional centre we are responsible for the therapy management and rehabilitation of complex, challenging cases and are an integral part of a large multidisciplinary team. You will be an Occupational Therapist who is motivated, enthusiastic and able to demonstrate specialist clinical, interpersonal, communication, organisational, time management and clinical reasoning skills to provide bespoke patient care. You will have the ability to work independently and as a core member of the MDT.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is a well-established in-service training programme, and you will be expected to participate in this. You will assist with the development of junior staff and students, completing supervision and appraisals as required. You will actively seek opportunities to support the development of the service.

Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.

If you are highly motivated, proactive and passionate about delivering high-quality care, would relish the opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative and supportive team and are interested in finding out more about the role, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the highly specialised nature of Burns and Plastics, it is recognised that additional training may be required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapist
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Certificate
• Post Grad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies

Our Values

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
• Experience of line managing a team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and co-ordination
• Evidence of effective working within an MDT
• Experience of Service development
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Demonstrates continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Audit and research in a clinical area

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
• Have a flexible approach to working with good time management

Desirable

• Mentorship skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver

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

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the primary care team at HMP Wymott working night shifts.

HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as weekends and night shifts.

The working pattern is a 2 week rota: Week 1 - 4 shifts Week 2 - 3 shifts Shifts are 20:45 - 07:45 Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks #LI-AB1

Main duties of the job

What Youll Be Doing

You will support a range of duties overnight, including:

• Support the registered nurse on the night shift on emergency response and personal care as needed
• Carry out administrative tasks such as updating records and data inputting
• You will be ILS (Immediate Life Support) trained by us onsite, as well as NEWS2
• Assess and monitor deteriorating patients, including completion and interpretation of NEWS2 scores, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

What Were Looking For:

• This is a clinical role, so it is essential that you have experience in at least some of the following: Bloods (phlebotomy/venepuncture), ECGs, Health Checks, Physical Observations (obs), Wound Care etc
• Competent in assessing a deteriorating patient, such as NEWS scores
• Experience of working within a clinical setting, such as a hospital (A&E would be a bonus) or a prison / secure setting
• Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the primary care team at HMP Wymott working night shifts.

HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as weekends and night shifts.

The working pattern is a 2 week rota: Week 1 - 4 shifts Week 2 - 3 shifts Shifts are 20:45 - 07:45 Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks #LI-AB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

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Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Garth. HMP Garth is a high security Category B male prison, housing around 792 men serving long term and indeterminate sentences. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eleven wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services This is a rewarding opportunity to work within primary care, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment. This is a great role in which you really can make a difference whilst growing your own skills - we are happy to support and train you in venepuncture, ECGs, wound care etc - we just need you to have a passion for delivering exceptional care! Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Hours

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. We have a set 8 week rolling rota: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Shifts are 07:30 - 19:45 / 19:45 - 07:30 Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-AB1

Main duties of the job

This is a clinical role, and duties include:

• Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)
• Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening
• Assess and monitor deteriorating patients, including completion and interpretation of NEWS2 scores, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

What Were Looking For:

• Previous care experience (community, hospital, or similar healthcare setting)
• Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Clinical skills such as bloods (venepuncture) are desirable but not essential
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Garth. HMP Garth is a high security Category B male prison, housing around 792 men serving long term and indeterminate sentences. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eleven wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services This is a rewarding opportunity to work within primary care, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment. This is a great role in which you really can make a difference whilst growing your own skills - we are happy to support and train you in venepuncture, ECGs, wound care etc - we just need you to have a passion for delivering exceptional care! Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Hours

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. We have a set 8 week rolling rota: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Shifts are 07:30 - 19:45 / 19:45 - 07:30 Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-AB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Kirkham.

HMP Kirkham is a Category D / Open prison for males in Kirkham, Lancashire. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! Salary £21,808.64 - £25,363.63 per annum - actual salary based on 32 hours per week

Hours

This position is part time working 32 hours per week, 4 x 8 hour shifts per week.

Shifts are: Weekdays - 8am - 4:30pm / 10:30am - 7pm Weekends and Bank Holidays - 8am - 12pm Around 1 in 3 weekends, and both days are worked. When working a weekend, you will work 3 weekday shifts. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-AB1

Main duties of the job

You will support a range of clinical and operational activities, including:

• Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)
• Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening
• Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

What Were Looking For:

• This is a clinical role, so ideally you will have experience in at least some of the following: Bloods (phlebotomy/venepuncture), ECGs, NEWS2, Health Checks, Physical Observations (obs), Wound Care etc
• Experience of working within a clinical setting, such as a hospital (A&E would be a bonus) or a prison / secure setting
• Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Kirkham.

HMP Kirkham is a Category D / Open prison for males in Kirkham, Lancashire. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! Salary £21,808.64 - £25,363.63 per annum - actual salary based on 32 hours per week

Hours

This position is part time working 32 hours per week, 4 x 8 hour shifts per week.

Shifts are: Weekdays - 8am - 4:30pm / 10:30am - 7pm Weekends and Bank Holidays - 8am - 12pm Around 1 in 3 weekends, and both days are worked. When working a weekend, you will work 3 weekday shifts. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-AB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

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

• Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our Neurodevelopmental Team.

The Healthcare Assistant is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assist and support nursing, medical, and other professional staff in the delivery of high standards of holistic family centered care to children, young people and their families.

Full time permanent position- 37.5 hours per week.

Part-time permanent position - 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

To promote an environment suitable for the care of the children, ensuring that the best interest of the child is paramount.

To ensure efficient and effective provision of the service by providing support to Nursing staff, Clinicians, Children, Young People and families

Please see Job Description for overview of main duties of the job.

About us

Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales. Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.

The Trust is committed to carefully screening all job applicants to ensure the safeguard of children and to an environment that promotes equality and embraces diversity. The trust operates a flexible working policy.

As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.

Please note this post may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide the highest standards of care to children and their families. Undertake phlebotomy procedures once fully trained and competent. The post holder will be an effective communicator in all aspects of their duties both in direct and indirect patient care. The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare teams The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations, to the prevention and control of infectionin the clinical area The post holder will undertake delegated Nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of which may be competency based. The post holder will assess and report risk to the Nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and educationof new staff. Take responsibility for prioritising and managing their own workload to support clinical team

Please see attached Job Description for more details.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Care Certificate/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a healthcare related topic
• English and Maths GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous health care experience
• Basic nursing care

Desirable

• Paediatric health care experience
• Outpatient experience

Skills

Essential

• Additional clinical skills and competence appropriate to the work area
• Computer and keyboard
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of administration and clerical duties
• Competent in paediatric phlebotomy and capillary sampling

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Team Working
• Demonstrates Trust Values
• Reliable
• Time management
• Role modelling behaviour
• Organized

Desirable

• Able to prioritise tasks

Knowledge

Essential

• Confidentiality
• Patient Safety
• Family Centered Care
• Multi-professional Working

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

We are seeking a senior clinical psychologist with an interest in working with cardiac patients to join the Directorate of Psychology. If you have experience of working remotely to effectively deliver psychological interventions and a demonstrable ability to adapt your practice to changing service needs we would be interested in your application.

Main duties of the job

To support the vision and aims of the Directorate of Psychology at BTH.

As a member of the Directorate of Psychology you will deliver psychological interventions with patients and where appropriate carers and staff to further the psychological wellbeing of patients.

To undertake 1:1 and group based psychological interventions with patients under the care of the Lancashire Cardiac Centre.

To deliver reflective practice and consultation sessions as required.

To take part in clinical supervision as both supervisor and supervisee relevant to service need.

About us

You will be joining a welcoming Directorate of Psychology and work with the Cardiac Psychology service Lead and Head of Directorate to develop provision into a context where we have developed new ways of working, such as the Psychological Integration and Triage meeting model which supports excellent liaison and Team working with Talking Therapies colleagues, while ensuring specialist psychological provision can be accessed as effectively as possible.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-NBC170-26

Job locations

BTH

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• D.Clin.Psy or equivilent
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• achieved

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working remotely with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, and with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
• Post-qualification experience of working as a clinical psychologist (or equivalent) within the NHS

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to plan and prioritise own clinical workload and research programmes.

Personal

Essential

• Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration, responding and participating as required.
• Ability to self-reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately.
• Ability to cope with unpleasant working environments or conditions
• Ability to cope in, and deal with, highly distressing emotional circumstances.

Other

Essential

• Ability to teach, train & supervise others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Computer literate, familiar with word, PowerPoint and other relevant software packages such as SPSS.

Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential D.Clin.Psy or equivilent HCPC registration Desirable achieved Experience Essential Experience of working remotely with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, and with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Post-qualification experience of working as a clinical psychologist (or equivalent) within the NHS Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Skills and Knowledge Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively Ability to plan and prioritise own clinical workload and research programmes. Personal Essential Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration, responding and participating as required. Ability to self-reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately. Ability to cope with unpleasant working environments or conditions Ability to cope in, and deal with, highly distressing emotional circumstances. Other Essential Ability to teach, train & supervise others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Computer literate, familiar with word, PowerPoint and other relevant software packages such as SPSS.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTH

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTH

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post forms part of the Aspiring Clinical Psychology Programme, designed to provide paid clinical experience for graduates from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds who aspire to train as Clinical Psychologists.

The postholder will support the delivery of psychological care within CYPMHS The Bay, working across:o Lancaster & Morecambe CAMHS / Children's Psychological Service (CPS)o South Cumbria CAMHS

Main duties of the job

The role combines clinical, research, administrative, and service development responsibilities, offering a broad foundation for progression into clinical psychology training.

o To support the professional and psychological care of clients within the service; providing psychological assessment and manualised psychological interventions.o To assist in the implementation of audit and research projects, such as outcome measure research, across the Service. To assist in the administration and interpretation of research related measures, collation and recording of statistics and production of relevant reports.o All work and actions take place under the management and supervision of practitioner psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by departmental policies and procedures.o Formal supervision with a named member of practitioner psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis, with regular opportunities for informal contact for guidance and advice.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class (2) honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects.
• Knowledge of psychological methods and theories, especially child development and an ability to apply this knowledge within a clinical context. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of children/ young people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of, or demonstrable interest in working with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities.
• Work with children and/or young people. To have worked as part of a team within a care setting.

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Community Mental Health Practitioner to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at MHT Preston, in Preston, Lancashire.

This is a locum role (25.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Hourly Rate - £30.64 per hour

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of complex cases in line with the experience and specialist knowledge held.
• Carry out complex mental health assessments and subsequent reviews for personnel referred to the DCMH.
• To have continued responsibility for an identified case load by reviewing client needs by providing flexible and individualised care packages to meet the mental health needs of military personnel with mental health problems.
• To maintain contemporaneous accurate electronic records and clinical notes of all client contact.
• To provide reports to and maintain liaison with Medical Officers (MOs), General Practitioners and other relevant professional agencies.
• To participate in and provide clinical supervision and caseload management for more junior mental health clinicians.
• To provide supervision for secondary and tertiary clinical interventions.
• To be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and participate in departmental clinical and business meetings and take the lead in initiatives as directed by the Network or Team Manager.
• To recognise limits of competence and seek clinical supervision and/or advice as appropriate.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of Health Governance (HG) and the ability to lead on specific domains as directed by the HG lead.
• To deliver up to date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA).

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To provide an outpatient occupationally focused community mental health service within their area of responsibility (AOR) of the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH)/liaison role. This will include leading in the organisation and delivery of high intensity therapeutic interventions, educational, training and mental health promotion regimes in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary mental health team at the DCMH.
• To manage a caseload of complex cases in line with the experience and specialist knowledge held.
• To carry out complex mental health assessments and subsequent reviews for personnel referred to the DCMH.
• To have continued responsibility for an identified case load by reviewing client needs by providing flexible and individualised care packages to meet the mental health needs of military personnel with mental health problems.
• To maintain contemporaneous accurate electronic records and clinical notes of all client contact.
• To provide reports to and maintain liaison with Medical Officers (MOs), General Practitioners and other relevant professional agencies.
• To participate in and provide clinical supervision and caseload management for more junior mental health clinicians.
• To provide supervision for secondary and tertiary clinical interventions.
• To be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and participate in departmental clinical and business meetings and take the lead in initiatives as directed by the Network or Team Manager.
• To recognise limits of competence and seek clinical supervision and/or advice as appropriate.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of Health Governance (HG) and the ability to lead on specific domains as directed by the HG lead.
• To deliver up to date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have 3 years experience in a Mental Health Role delivering therapy.
• Demonstrable experience of working as a graduate level professional in adult mental health.
• Experience of working in adult community mental health.
• Experience of service and/or line management responsibility.
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External
• Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must either:
• 1.Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration as an occupational therapist or practitioner psychologist or Social Work England Registered Social Worker with Post-graduate training and accreditation in National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 2.Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse with Post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 3.United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered psychotherapist with post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

The Senior Operational Performance Lead will:

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

About us

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Band 6 RMN to join our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based at Charnley Fold, Bamber Bridge.

Our multidisciplinary team provides specialist assessment, treatment and support to older adults across Central Lancashire experiencing functional and organic mental health difficulties. We work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

The service operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (excluding bank holidays).

As a Band 6 RMN, you will manage a caseload of older adults with complex mental health needs, undertaking assessments, care planning, risk management and evidence-based interventions. You will work autonomously whilst contributing to multidisciplinary reviews and collaborating with primary care, social care, inpatient services and community partners to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with excellent communication, clinical assessment and decision-making skills. Experience within older adult or community mental health services is desirable, although we welcome applications from nurses with a genuine passion for older adult mental health and delivering high-quality care.In return, you will join a supportive and experienced team committed to professional development, clinical excellence and service improvement.

Main duties of the job

The Older Adult Community Mental Health Team provides assessment, treatment and ongoing support for older adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties, including severe and enduring mental illness, dementia, depression, anxiety, psychosis and mental health conditions associated with ageing, frailty and physical health comorbidities.The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, develop and review care plans, coordinate care, manage risk and provide evidence-based interventions. The role requires excellent clinical judgement, effective communication skills and a commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused and strengths-based practice. The post holder will support service users, carers and families to achieve positive outcomes while ensuring care is delivered in accordance with professional standards, legislation and Trust policies.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• RMN with current NMC registration; CPD evidence; Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification or willingness to undertake

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental health conditions affecting older adults; Dementia; MHA; MCA; Care Act; Safeguarding; Risk management; NICE guidance; Clinical governance

Experience

Essential

• Several years post-registration experience; Older adult mental health experience; Care coordination; Risk assessment; MDT working

Personal

Essential

• Empathetic; Compassionate; Resilient; Adaptable; Team player; Effective communicator

Other

Essential

• Competent IT skills
• Professional registration maintained

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 seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Team based at West Strand House in Preston.

We are a dynamic and innovative team who are committed to upholding the highest standards of care. Our service is built on strong values of collaboration, respect, and recovery, and we believe in working in true partnership with patients, carers, and families to form the Triangle of Care -- ensuring everyone involved in a person's care is listened to, supported, and included.

As a Band 5 Keyworker, you will hold a defined caseload and deliver holistic, recovery-focused care to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs. You will play an active role within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to assessments, care planning, risk management, and evidence-based interventions.

A thorough understanding of psychotropic medications, including Clozapine and Lithium, is essential, as you will be responsible for supporting safe medication management and monitoring within community settings.

Main duties of the job

To act as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team ensuring the effective planning monitoring and evaluation of care given to service users with mild/moderate and severe and enduring mental illness under the Care Programme Approach process, whilst liaising with a wide range of multi-agency professionals.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Registered Social Worker
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
• Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice
• Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development
• Can demonstrate the ability to manage change

Work Experience/History

Essential

• Previous post graduate experience
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
• Experienced in acting as a mentor/assessor of student staff

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Quality, Safeguarding and Regulation Manager to join Lancaster Medical Practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Quality, Safeguarding and Regulation Team and leading the delivery, coordination and continual development of the Practice's quality, regulatory compliance, patient safety and patient experience programmes.

You will provide expert leadership and assurance across complaints, safeguarding, clinical governance, quality improvement, patient participation and regulatory compliance, ensuring the Practice meets all statutory, contractual and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Director of Infrastructure and Compliance, Senior Management Team and Partnership Board, the post holder will promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, organisational learning and patient-centred care, ensuring that quality and compliance are embedded throughout all areas of the organisation.

The post holder will provide assurance that robust systems, processes and governance arrangements are in place to support compliance with Care Quality Commission standards, NHS contractual requirements, safeguarding legislation and quality improvement objectives.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th November 2026.

Main duties of the job

• Management of the Quality, Safeguarding and Regulation team
• Complaints Management
• Safeguarding Management
• Regulatory Compliance and Assurance including CQC evidence repository
• Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance
• Quality Improvement and Service Development
• Patient Safety and Organisational Learning
• Policy Management and Governance
• Reporting and Assurance
• Support achievement of regulatory standards
• Patient Experience and Patient Participation Group
• Delivery of annual audit programme across the organisation
• Significant Event Analysis and Management

About us

Lancaster Medical Practice is a large, at-scale, GP provider delivering General Medical Services to around 68,000 patients in Lancaster and surrounding villages. Formed in April 2017 from our successful, legacy practices, Lancaster Medical Practice has continued to evolve to become the strong, high performing Practice it is today, receiving a rating of Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in August 2018.

We deliver our services from seven locations throughout the city of Lancaster and its surrounding area and are continuing to develop ourselves to improve what we do for our patients, staff and the local community. We are a progressive, modern organisation with patient-centred General Practice at our core. When joining #teamlmp you are joining an organisation with a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical roles but who all work together to provide the best care we can to our patients.

LMP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment and will be responsible for safeguarding the interests of children and adults who they come into contact with during their work. All successful candidates will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note, we are unable to support candidates requiring a skilled worker visa for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

for further information on this vacancy, please see the job description and person speficiation linked.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Significant administration experience within a relevant setting.
• Proven experience of producing analytical reports using quantitative and qualitative systems.
• Proven experience of managing safeguarding and ensuring legislation is being adhered to.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience in use of Microsoft Office.
• Experience of regulatory compliance including CQC standards.
• Experience of complaints management and investigations.

Desirable

• An understanding of Quality Improvement Methodology.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Wymott.

HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same!

Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week over a 2 week rota

Week 1 -

• Monday 07:30 - 20:00
• Wednesday 07:30 - 14:00
• Saturday 07:30 - 20:00
• Sunday 07:30 - 20:00

Week 2 -

• Wednesday 07:30 - 20:00
• Thursday 07:30 - 20:00
• Friday 07:30 - 20:00

Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings
• Facilitate clinics, including bloods, observations (obs), ECGs, NHS Health checks etc
• Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages
• Support the nursing team with all aspects of care
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
• Support receptions (new patients entering the prison) and assist with triaging new patients
• You will primarily be working within the Primary Care team.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Our new Healthcare Assistant will:

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
• Have experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable!
• Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
• Have clinical experience - venepuncture, ECGs etc
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Wymott.

HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same!

Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week over a 2 week rota

Week 1 -

• Monday 07:30 - 20:00
• Wednesday 07:30 - 14:00
• Saturday 07:30 - 20:00
• Sunday 07:30 - 20:00

Week 2 -

• Wednesday 07:30 - 20:00
• Thursday 07:30 - 20:00
• Friday 07:30 - 20:00

Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

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

Home Based Treatment Teams provide services to people with complex mental health needs. The post holder will be an integral and valued team member of the team, with the support of Clinical Psychologists and other multidisciplinary colleagues, including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists and support workers. The postholder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.

The post holder will gain experience in psychological assessment, developing psychological formulations of specific problems, delivering 1:1 and group interventions. The role also involves engaging in indirect work within the team, with family members, carers and external agencies. There will be opportunities to be part of service development projects and to deliver training. An interest in working with individuals with a range of presentations across the lifespan will be essential, as is an interest in developing skills in working within a multidisciplinary framework. We are interested in recruiting people who have gained psychological knowledge and skills through a range of experiences.

Whilst the base for this role would be Lancaster and Morecambe, work completed may feed into the three Home Based Treatment Teams across the locality (The Bay - South Lakes, Furness and Lancaster & Morecambe). The role requires travelling within the community, including home visits. There is an option for hybrid working to align with service need.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the development, design and implementation of programme and project work. To assist in the administration and interpretation of outcome related measures, collation and recording of statistics and production of relevant reports.o Under supervision from a qualified psychologist to assist in the professional and psychological care of clients within the service across all sectors of care by providing basic aspects of psychological assessment and psychological interventions.o All clinical work and actions to take place under the management and supervision of qualified psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by the Division of Clinical Psychology and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust departmental policies and procedures in connection with Assistant Psychologists. o Formal supervision with a named member of qualified psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis to facilitate work with additional frequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice. o Travel is a requirement of this post. Clinical activity involves sitting, often in a constrained position for long periods of time. Related activities will require the use of a VDU screen for approximately 50% of working hours.o Work completed may feed into the three Home Based Treatment Teams in The Bay, and is based predominantly in Lancaster.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review that attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A second class honours degree or higher in psychology OR BPS approved conversion degree
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Knowledge

Essential

• A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.

Experience

Essential

• Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experience and the ability to reflect on this
• Experience using computers for literature research and data analysis

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lancaster Farms.

HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Hours

Monday to Friday - 7.30 to 17.30 and up to two weekends per month.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £26,598 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
• Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
• Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas
• Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together. We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
• Medicines handing experience desirable not essential
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lancaster Farms.

HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Hours

Monday to Friday - 7.30 to 17.30 and up to two weekends per month.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £26,598 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

To have the ability to accept responsibility and make decisions.

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

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

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

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

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

Work across all three sites RPH, CDH and CDC.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

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

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

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

• Report equipment failures and incidents according to Trust policy

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

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

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

• Support and teach others within the department.

• Participate in on call rota.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• Attendance at study days/conferences

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within SCAYT+. This is a team of emotional health workers, social workers and clinical psychologists.

We support carers, parents and professionals by providing advice about parenting, child behaviour and development, serious emotional, behavioural and relationship problems, past abuse, trauma and neglect.

The focus will be on working out what each individual child needs and enabling that to be incorporated within their overall care plan.

The team also provides an immediate response following any issues raised by the completion of the Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ) questionnaires, a national indicator for the emotional health of children looked after.

Main duties of the job

We will usually start our work together with a consultation. This can be with a single worker or carer or can be a wider meeting with a number of relevant professionals and carers. This may be a one off, or if it is helpful, we might agree a series of meetings.

Although our primary focus is on consultation with carers and professionals we can also engage in direct work with children in conjunction with their parents/carers.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996) or a similar psychological field (ie forensic or counselling psychology) including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional attachment focused area of psychological practice, for example, DDP or Theraplay .

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience working as a qualified psychologist with children, young people and their parents/carers.
• Substantial experience of contributing a psychological perspective within the context of multidisciplinary and multiagency care for children, young people and their parents/carer
• Experience of working with a wide variety of child and family presentations that reflect the full range of clinical need, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing difficulties.

Knowledge

Essential

• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Doctoral level knowledge of clinical, counselling or forensic psychology, including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative, dynamic and growing multi-disciplinary Community CYPMH in LSCFT- Fylde and Wyre. The children & young people who access our services present with a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties ranging from moderate to severe.

We are currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist to join a busy and well-respected Children and Young People's Mental Health Service.

The successful candidate will be expected to take a specific clinical lead role within the team in relation to psychological assessment, formulation and intervention with children and young people. You will contribute to the broader aims of the service through joint working, consultation, training, supervision, and service development/ research. You will be joining the service at an exciting time of development and will be able to help influence change going forward.

You will benefit from an enthusiastic, hard-working and supportive peer group and will be part of a community of psychological professionals within the Trust and Network. The post-holder will receive regular supervision and professional support from an experienced Clinical Psychologist within the service.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service for children and young people struggling with their mental health
• To offer advice, consultation and supervision on this client group's psychological care to psychology colleagues, non-psychology colleagues and other non-professional carers.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service. To propose and implement policy changes within the area served by the team/service.
• To utilise doctoral level research skills as a major component of the post for audit, policy and service development and research and to supervise research carried out by trainee and assistant psychologists.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy, please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS.
• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical)

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Knowledge of child protection and accompanying policies/procedures and the implementation of these clinically.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children, young people and their families across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience of working with children, young people, carers and families presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of working systemically with family and carer groups and establishing the most effective methods of working with children, young people and their carers.

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

Help children heal, connect, and thrive.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our therapeutic team within a dynamic, trauma-informed service for children and young people living in residential care and attending our specialist SEMH school.

Our integrated model combines residential care, specialist education, and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery, relational repair, and emotional development.

Main duties of the job

What Youll Be Doing:

• Conducting psychological assessments and formulations
• Delivering individual, group, and systemic interventions
• Supporting staff teams through consultation, reflective practice, and training
• Working closely with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
• Engaging families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work

About us

We are a family run-organisation and we continue to create this family culture throughout the organisation and teams. Timeout Homes was created in 2004 with the opening of one home and the aim of helping at least one child. Since then, Timeout has only continued to grow and develop over the years to where we are now. We now currently have 18 homes open across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire and have the fantastic opportunity to help more children.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our therapeutic team within a dynamic, trauma-informed service for children and young people living in residential care and attending our specialist SEMH school.

Our integrated model combines residential care, specialist education, and clinical input to provide holistic support for children with complex trauma histories, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a central role in supporting recovery, relational repair, and emotional development.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Conducting psychological assessments and formulations
• Delivering individual, group, and systemic interventions
• Supporting staff teams through consultation, reflective practice, and training
• Working closely with education and care colleagues to embed trauma-informed practice
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring
• Engaging families where possible in therapeutic and systemic work

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to train in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), with supervision from accredited practitioners
• A supportive clinical team with regular supervision and CPD
• The chance to influence whole-system thinking in a truly child-centred setting
• Access to a broad, multidisciplinary team including SLTs, OTs, and art therapists
• A working culture that values reflective practice, curiosity, and relational safety

What Were Looking For:

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)
• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs
• A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (newly qualified or experienced)

Experience

Essential

• Experience or interest in working with looked-after children, complex trauma, and SEMH needs

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• A collaborative, emotionally attuned approach and commitment to trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of attachment theory, systemic thinking, and therapeutic models such as DDP, CAT, EMDR, or ACT is desirable

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

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Lancaster Farms.

These roles are due to an expansion in our service, so this is a great time to join!

HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! This role is extremely varied and there is lots to learn! Salary £12,267.36 - £14,267.04 per annum - actual salary based on 18 hours per week.

Hours

This position is part time working 18 hours per week.

Shifts are usually: 7:30am - 5:30pm weekdays and 8am - 5:30pm on weekends. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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Main duties of the job

This is a clinical role, and duties include:

• Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)
• Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening
• Assess and monitor deteriorating patients, including completion and interpretation of NEWS2 scores, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

What Were Looking For:

• This is a clinical role, so it is essential that you have experience in at least some of the following: Bloods (phlebotomy/venepuncture), ECGs, Health Checks, Physical Observations (obs), Wound Care etc
• Competent in assessing a deteriorating patient, such as NEWS scores
• Experience of working within a clinical setting, such as a hospital (A&E would be a bonus) or a prison / secure setting
• Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Lancaster Farms.

These roles are due to an expansion in our service, so this is a great time to join!

HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! This role is extremely varied and there is lots to learn! Salary £12,267.36 - £14,267.04 per annum - actual salary based on 18 hours per week.

Hours

This position is part time working 18 hours per week.

Shifts are usually: 7:30am - 5:30pm weekdays and 8am - 5:30pm on weekends. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-AB1

Person Specification

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Job summary

Make every step count . Join our Orthopaedic team here at Ormskirk hospital.

Are you an experienced healthcare assistant looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where outstanding patient care makes a real difference? If this is you then we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Healthcare assistant to join our elective Orthopaedic surgical ward team. You will be supporting patients who are undergoing major joint surgery and will play a vital part in their surgical journey from admission through to discharge.

We have a supportive and highly skilled team at Ormskirk and there is every opportunity to develop skills within this speciality.

If your passionate about delivering a 5 star service and want to be part of a team that supports people to independence then apply now

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role are

• Delivery of high quality care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery.
• Assisting patients with their daily activities of living including personal care, hydration and encouragement of independent mobility.
• Undertake and record routine observations, escalating any concerns to the Registered nurse in charge.
• Assist with patient transfers, mobilisation and rehabilitation programmes in line with their individual care plan and therapy plan.
• Promote patient dignity,privacy and well being at all times.
• Ensure ward areas are well stocked, reporting any environmental or equipment concerns.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings and service improvement initiatives
• Act as a role model for junior staff providing support and guidance where needed.
• Ensure that care is delivered in line with the trust values and behavioural standards at all times.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Advertising date: 12th October 2026

Closing date: 19th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 20th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
• Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
• Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
• Experience of working in a team

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care
• Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Good standard of education
• IT qualification or related experience

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic occupational therapist to work in the Acute Adult Inpatient Unit at the Chorley within our team delivering care to service users who are experiencing mental health problems. The successful candidate will be working alongside senior occupational therapists and therapy assistants as part of providing an occupational perspective to a well-established multi-disciplinary team.

Within the remit of the Recovery Model you will provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to service users with a range of complex mental health needs. Together you will devise individualised care plans which place recovery through occupation at the heart of the interventions provided. You will have an exciting opportunity to be part of developing a comprehensive group therapy programme as well as chance to cultivate professional skills through involvement in clinical and first line managerial processes.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to have well developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with other staff within wider services where service users are linked in. You will seek to establish and maintain useful communication with relevant carers/family /friends negotiating appropriate levels of involvement through agreement with the service, and remaining sensitive to the particular needs of the individual and his/her carers.

The successful candidate will receive regular professional supervision from the Senior Occupational Therapist and line management will be via the Team Manager. Learning and development needs will be identified through the Personal Development Process and there will be a wide range of other learning opportunities available through local and Trust wide training and best practice forums.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Bsc/Msc in occupational therapy (OT) Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council

Knowledge

Essential

• Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Experience

Essential

• Application of the OT process
• Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience
• Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
• Group work skills
• Effective written and oral communication 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.

UK Registration

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