Job summary

Due to a side step within our SLT team, we have another exciting opportunity in Acute Medicine & Surgery!

We are seeking an enthusiastic clinical lead speech and language therapist with a passion for improving care and leading change within both the acute and outpatient services.

As a large teaching hospital and tertiary centre, we offer a diverse caseload across acute, emergency, critical care, surgical, frailty, admission avoidance and instrumental assessment services. The post holder will jointly lead the service across two sites with an established Band 7 Clinical Lead, reviewing service models, streamlining pathways, strengthening MDT working, and delivering education to improve care for patients with swallowing and communication needs.

This person will understand acute care and be motivated to deliver a high-quality service with a vision on how to improve patient outcomes and flow with the opportunity to work across the inpatient and outpatient pathway and in FEES and videofluoroscopy clinics.

The service supports evidence-based practice and CPD, offering opportunities to develop your clinical portfolio. Part-time and flexible working may be considered, with potential for Band 6-7 development for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To lead and provide operational management of the Speech & Language therapy service to acute medicine and surgery.
• To lead service developments and support staff working.
• To use advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and independently manage complex dysphagia and disorders of communication respectively.
• To represent speech and language therapy in multidisciplinary team settings and contribute highly specialist expertise for the management of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• To integrate with the multidisciplinary teams and contribute to training and education and quality improvement projects as appropriate.
• To demonstrate skills in motivating patients to engage in therapeutic process.
• To use excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a flexible approach to work practice.
• To participate in instrumental assessment using videofluoroscopy and fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
• To participate in appropriate trust level service developments which impact on the care delivered to patients with swallowing and communication difficulties.
• To maintain clinical professional development and be up to date with research and advancements within this clinical area.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust is a large acute organisation, delivering specialist services both locally and regionally. The Speech Therapy Department is situated at the Royal Preston Hospital site; however, we also deliver services to Chorley District Hospital (District Hospital).

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 @SLT_LTHTR or Bluesky page @LTHTR-SLT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust:

• To communicate and collaborate with all SLT Stakeholders.
• To provide leadership and highly specialist clinical skills within acute medicine and surgery.
• To support personal and people development.
• To ensure the health, safety and security of self and colleagues.
• To support service development and planning.
• To support the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda within SLT.
• To support equality of opportunity and access withing SLT for both staff and patients.
• To directly support delivery of therapy to patients.
• To provide leadership and management support.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• HCPC registration
• RCSLT registration
• Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech and Language Pathology
• Post graduate courses in relevant clinical area of Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas working towards master's level

Desirable

• Masters qualification or modules

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Highly specialised knowledge in clinical area
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex dysphagia
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex communication disorders
• Awareness of emerging assessment and treatment developments and able to critically appraise the evidence base
• Excellent MDT working skills.
• Experience of planning and delivering training/education to MDT

Desirable

• Trained in instrumental dysphagia assessment , VFS and FEES
• Experience undertaking local research projects
• Experience of working with an out-patient case load

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sample Preparation

1. Receive and sort pathology samples.

2. Distribute samples to departments.

3. Label samples and prepare them for analysis.

4. Record and inform service users and senior staff of requests received that do not comply with the Specimen Acceptance Criteria

Data Handling

1. Enter data onto the laboratory computer system.

Housekeeping and Maintenance Tasks

1. Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust and departmental policies

2. Clean and decontaminate working areas and equipment in accordance with laboratory protocols and record such actions.

3. Maintain adequate stocks of consumables and ensure any stock is stored in a timely manner.

Communication

1. Communicate with a limited range of Trust staff in person, eg passing of information to colleagues within Pathology

2. Be expected to communicate in a pleasant and caring manner at all times whilst maintaining confidentiality.

3. Attend department meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the work area.

4. Maintain an effective communication network; verbal, written and electronic, keeping registered practitioners informed.

5. Assist in maintaining, recording and storing information, including patient records, in line with Trust policy.

Training and Development

1. Training is provided.

2. Be trained to have a working knowledge of all health and safety procedures

3. Participate in the appraisal process and, as part of the appraisal, in discussion with the line manager, develop an annual Personal Development Plan to identify training and development needs in line with personal and organisational objectives

4. Develop own skills and knowledge.

5. Attend mandatory training as directed.

6. Assist in the training of new staff when required.

Organisational Responsibilities

1. General clerical and administrative duties including scanning request forms, photocopying, filing and shredding confidential waste.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means.

2. Exercise independent judgement and initiative by taking appropriate action to resolve any problems when they arise.

3. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Laboratory Skills
• Previous Pathology Reception experience

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSE's or equivalent including English
• Good general education

Desirable

• A' levels or equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Clinical Laboratory Support

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with others
• Basic IT skills
• Computer literate
• General appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety issues
• Understands the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous Data Input experience
• Previous Pathology Laboratory Experience

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

• Actively participate in both the theoretical & practical Ultrasound training for the postgraduate Diplomas / Certificates in Ultrasound and any other training required.
• Be able to undertake case presentation.
• Offer support and supervision to other Sonographers and delegated Medical staff.
• Assist authorised medical staff in Ultrasound examinations when required.
• To participate in the training and mentoring of student radiographers.
• Participate in departmental CPD by attendance at talks, lectures and training.
• Participate in appraisal and formulate a PDP as part of appraisal documentation to ensure ongoing personal development
• Be able to undertake duties pertaining to in house cascade training of various mandatory training requirements.
• Participate in the Appraisal process with the ability to identify personal objectives and, if required, perform appraisals for more junior staff.

*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Professional qualification DCR/B.Sc. Radiography
• Case accredited Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Medical Ultrasound
• Mandatory professional registration eg HCPC/NMC
• Ability and experience to report on ultrasound examinations

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience working with patients and / or people in an acute healthcare setting
• Experience of recent & relevant Professional CPD. Supported by professional CPD portfolio
• Wide range of recent & relevant Ultrasound experience.

Desirable

• Experience in Quality Assurance
• Experience in other imaging modalities
• Experience in FASP screening pathway

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The post holder is an experienced pharmacist who, acting within their professional competency, will provide clinical and pharmacological care to facilitate safe, effective, rational and cost-effective prescribing.

They will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients and to support the delivery of policy and procedures.

It will be necessary to have knowledge of current Primary Care contracts, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, GMS contract and locally commissioned ICB contracts as this is a vital element of the post.

It is envisaged that the role will include the mentoring and management of our Pharmacy Technician within in the practice and working collaboratively with other pharmacists and technicians within the Primary Care Network.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake any further training required to ensure appropriate role development.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, medicine reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of the patients.

The post-holder will provide clinical leadership on Structured Medication Reviews, Medicines Optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.

The post-holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the surgery and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post-holder will ensure that the practices liaise with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload.

About us

Come and join our high achieving QOF, very friendly GP training practice with a list size of approximately 8,000. Supported by 2 GP partners, 2 Salaried GP, 3 highly skilled and experienced Nurse practitioners, 1 Advanced Practitioner, 2 Practice nurse, 2 HCAs and in-house Prescribing technician, along with our very experienced and supportive admin and reception team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced pharmacist who, acting within their professional competency, will provide clinical and pharmacological care to facilitate safe, effective, rational and cost-effective prescribing.

They will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients and to support the delivery of policy and procedures.

It will be necessary to have knowledge of current Primary Care contracts, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, GMS contract and locally commissioned ICB contracts as this is a vital element of the post.

It is envisaged that the role will include the mentoring and management of our Pharmacy Technician within in the practice and working collaboratively with other pharmacists and technicians within the Primary Care Network.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake any further training required to ensure appropriate role development.

Professional Responsibilities:

Assist GPs to help deliver effective implementation of medicines management for patients

Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the Practice.

Use of computer for monitoring, recording, recall and management of all patient information - (Practice uses EMIS Web)

Aid the Practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of medicine management services.

Formulate reports as required for the Practice Management and/or GP Partners.

Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the Practice team.

Encourage the development of integrated services within primary care to include integrated Practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.

Engage in continuous professional development and promote this with other members of the team.

Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health Care team.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Clinical Administration

Medication queries and acute requests

Support the practice medicines management team with medicines reconciliation

Signposting

Authorising repeat prescriptions

Medicines information

Interpreting pathology

Signing prescriptions

Clinical Delivery

Clinical medication reviews

Polypharmacy reviews

Home visits

Care home support

Care planning

Triage

Support the Practice Nursing team with Long-term condition management

Leadership and Integration

Leading on medicines management

Integration with community pharmacy

Integration with hospital pharmacy

Leading on QOF domains, Local Enhanced Services & Medicines Optimisation where appropriate

Practice Process and Performance

Best practice prescription management

QOF optimisation and prevalence finding

CQC support

Local incentive scheme support

Clinical audits

Education and training of staff

Prescription Management

Review, manage and implement any appropriate changes to the practice repeat prescribing policy

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorization process by reviewing medications reaching review dates; make necessary changes as an independent prescriber in collaboration with the general practitioners

Ensure implementation of the practice high risk drug monitoring process ensuring patients are booked in for necessary monitoring tests when required

Medicines reconciliation (with support from the practice medicines management team)

To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and highlighting any concerns to the GP who is the patients usual doctor.

Work with community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medication they need post discharge

Ensure a post discharge medication care plan is in place including any dose titration or follow up tests

Medication review and Long Term Condition management

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients with multi-morbidity and polypharmacy and implement clinically indicated prescribing changes as an independent prescriber, working to protocols agreed with the partnership.

Visit housebound or vulnerable patients to undertake clinical medication reviews, attending multidisciplinary team meetings as required.

To prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework and within own scope of clinical competence.

When seeing patients for medication advice, provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care.

Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.

Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills.

Acute/minor illness and patient medicine queries

Provide patient facing appointments and telephone support for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines

Answer all medicine related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff and other healthcare teams(e.g. Community nurses and pharmacy)

Quality improvement, training and development

Identify and act upon national and local policy and guidance that effects patient safety through the use of medicines including MRHA alerts, product withdrawal and emerging evidence from clinical trials

Work with practice teams and patients to implement NICE guidelines

Increase quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA cycles

Work with ICB medicines optimisation team to deliver local objectives

Ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.

Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicine optimisation

Research, Audit and Quality

Undertake audits as requested by the ICB and encourage the development of a Practice audit strategy and action plan for Primary Care. Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Contribute to the provision of equitable, high quality services for patients in the locality.

Help support the integration across primary, secondary and tertiary care services.

Maintain an interest in national research initiatives and disseminate appropriate information to health professionals if asked to do so.

Ensure all care is evidence based using up to date validated resources.

Contribute to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical practice.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Lead the monthly Prescribing meeting, contribute to and attend other Practice meetings as necessary.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Able to obtain, analyse and interpret complex information
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Independent prescriber qualification

Desirable

• Minor Ailments certification
• Medicines Management Qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Experience of managing pharmacy services in primary care
• Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS web
• Broad knowledge of General Practice

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 a new and exciting opportunity for a qualified speech and language therapist to join our mental health services in order to cover a period of maternity leave.We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic speech and language therapist to work as part of the wards multi-disciplinary teams and join our established trust wide mental health SLT team. We are looking for highly motivated and creative individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We are part of a wider network of SLTs based throughout LSCFT who form a virtual team of experienced and supportive therapists. We have a sound professional leadership structure through which we offer: Clinical and professional supervision, specialist support by experienced senior staff, continuing professional development and membership of both a Trust wide professional forum and our Mental Health SLT clinical excellence network.

This role will give the successful applicant opportunities to work within specialist inpatient services to support adults with mental health conditions. We work with adults with communication and/ or swallowing difficulties, we use evidenced based pathways to support standardised best practice, covering the needs of this client group. We have positive regard for service users and aim to work in partnership with them to offer person centred, quality, and equitable care. The wards are based across several sites therefore access to transport will be needed.

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will work within the MDT and be responsible for the wards caseloads and offer assessment, treatment, planning, and delivery of evidence-based highly specialised speech and language intervention across mental health wards.o To provide a dysphagia and speech, language and communication needs service.o To identify audit/research/quality improvement opportunities, initiating, designing and implementing agreed projects as required. o To lead/contribute to training and development programmes relating to the field of expertise, delivering to other professionals. o To actively participate in the delivery of the ward objectives, and support implementation of the Care Quality Commission requirements and regulatory standards. o To work within the wider SLT mental health speech and language therapies team to share best practice, co-ordinate projects, progress clinical developments and co-ordinate cover arrangements for wards during leave.

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 further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Masters Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current professional registration with HCPC as Speech and Language Therapist and responsibility for maintaining this registration
• Evidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise (Mental Health, autism)

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge relevant to the post including dysphagia
• Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance.
• In-depth understanding of relevant current NHS/government policy/Public Health/NICE guidelines on organisational change and the ability to adapt these appropriately to local service needs through publication of documents.

Experience

Essential

• Treatment of a broad range of speech, language and communication, and dysphagia conditions relating to clinical speciality
• Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice
• Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to join learning disability psychological professionals who are based in the community and part of a multidisciplinary learning disability community health service. The service has bases in Burnley, Accrington and Darwen and also has excellent links with local clinical psychology training courses (Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester).

The post-holder will receive regular supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist.

An upper second-class degree or above in Psychology and eligibility for graduate BPS membership is essential.

This post offers the opportunity to joint work with a multidisciplinary team for adults with a learning disability. The post-holder's main role will be to work under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and to assist in the delivery of psychological support to adults with a learning disability.This will include opportunities/requirements to deliver a range of assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist for adults with learning disabilities.

Previous experience of contact with adults with learning disabilities is essential. There may also be opportunities for service related research.

Please note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

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 Care NHS Foundation Trust departmental policies and procedures in connection with Assistant Psychologists.

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.

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.

Unfortunately due to the high level of enquiries we expect for this post we will be unable to return individual calls and emails about the post or about progress with short listing. Please be advised that people will be notified via NHS jobs and will be contacted if they are successful in being short listed for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• 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 and learning disabilities.

Desirable

• An understanding of Clinical Psychology and its applications.

Experience

Essential

• Contact with people with learning disabilities.

Desirable

• Experience of paid work with adults with learning disabilities.
• Experience in conducting research projects or service related audit.
• To have worked as part of a team within a statutory or voluntary care setting.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects under supervision.
• Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis.
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our Theatre team as Band 3 Theatre Assistants.

The responsibilities would include working as part of a team alongside the clinical staff in the department to ensure efficient running of the theatres.

Working for Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals offers the opportunity to work across two busy Hospitals across Sefton and West Lancashire.

On our Ormskirk site we cover the following specialities: Trauma & Orthopaedics, ENT, Dental, Gynae, Paediatrics, Urology, General, and Maternity.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

Main duties of the job

As part of the role, the individuals will be expected to rotate between the different theatre specialities.

There will be a requirement to clean and prepare for use special equipment and medical devices according to national and local guidelines. Training will be provided as appropriate.

You will be expected to cover a range of shifts including lates, on call, weekends and rotational twilight duty.

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: 9th October 2026

Closing date: 16th October 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 19th 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 2 or above in Healthcare or equivalent demonstrable experience within a Theatre setting
• GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care.
• Previous experience of working in a care assistant role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Theatre Care Assistant role and responsibilities
• Experience working in a Healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience working within a Surgical/Theatre Department

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to accept direction and guidance in the role
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible working hours
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplinary team

Other

Essential

• Physically able to perform the full range of TCA duties.
• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation. Moving and Handling of patients.
• The post requires frequent effort which involves delivering personal care to patients. Working pattern maybe unpredictable.
• Staff may be involved in emotionally challenging situations.
• Shift rotation, Cross site working, On call commitments, Flexible and adaptable. The post requires frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions, bodily fluids, smells etc.

Job summary

Imagine working in a multi-disciplinary team whose shared vision is optimising independence.

Are you a person who enjoys working with people and is an excellent communicator? Are you looking for an opportunity to be involved with a forward thinking team comprising of people who care passionately about a good patient experience and enabling recovery? Do you have a good knowledge of benefits, local resources or accommodation services? Are you the kind of person who enjoys challenges, learning and developing you skills?

If so we have a rare opportunity to recruit an occupational therapy assistant to join our team in the Mental Health Unit with Chorley Hospital. The successful candidate will work within the occupational therapy service alongside a strong multidisciplinary team helping people with acute mental health issues to achieve a successful and timely discharge from hospital. We are looking for someone with a compassionate nature who can communicate successfully with people who have different abilities and presentations. They will be a team-player who can undertake some duties independently and at times act upon their own initiative. Knowledge of social inclusion would be an advantage alongside being able to work to effectively and have excellent workload management skills. Experience of leading groups and working individually with people and using activity to help promote independence would also be a desirable ability.

Main duties of the job

The occupational therapy team consists of qualified occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and health and wellbeing workers all of who focus on enabling patients to achieve optimum independence as part of recovering their ordinary lives. The senior staff offer regular clinical, professional and line management supervision as well as opportunities to attend internal and external training. The successful candidate will be working with a friendly team in a brand new clinical environment and have access to good facilities and support from managers.

If you feel you have a genuine caring nature, enjoy challenges and are enthusiastic about providing the best possible service for people to live satisfying, independent lives we would be very keen to meet you.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/level 5 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Qualification in health or care
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to undertake PAS training

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of Occupational Therapy
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the client group with which the post holder will work e.g. Mental health difficulties
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the importance of being able to do the things, they want or need to do to people's mental well being
• Ability to demonstrate the understanding of the concepts of recovery

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a support worker role with people who experience mental health difficulties with an understanding of the roles of other professions within the multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with people with a broad range of Mental Health conditions and people who have cognitive, physical, learning disability or challenging behaviour.
• Previous experience working in therapy/care settings e.g. inpatient settings or social services agency/department
• Experience of working without direct supervision, including monitoring and reviewing the person's progress

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join our well established Older Adult Community Mental Health team on the Fylde Coast.

This post is offered as a Band 5-6 developmental role and is open to all applicants who hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and are HCPC registered. This is a developmental post designed to support the successful applicant to progress from Band 5 to Band 6 by developing the clinical expertise, leadership skills and professional competencies associated with a Band 6 Occupational Therapist over an agreed period of time.

Progression will be supported through structured supervision, mentorship, appraisal, competency development and access to continuing professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

At Band 5, the post holder will work under the supervision of a senior occupational therapist to develop skills in assessment, intervention planning, risk management and multi-disciplinary working within Older Adult Community Mental Health services.

As competencies are achieved, the post holder will progressively take on increased responsibility, autonomy and leadership functions consistent with Band 6 practice.

The post holder supports the delivery of the community services through the provision of the assessment treatment, planning and delivery of evidence based occupational therapy interventions.

Having experience, specialist interest, and expertise in mental health occupational therapy, the post holder will use their deep understanding of the relationship between occupation and mental health to provide occupational therapy in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, the demands of her/his occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure and the demands of the environment. (Adapted from Creek 2003).

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

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 Diploma/Degree) in Occupational Therapy (OT).
• State registered with Health and Care Professions Council.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of how mental health problems impact on occupational performance and how occupational therapy theory informs practice within mental health settings.
• Knowledge of current best practice in inpatient mental health and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation.
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties.
• Familiarity with audit processes.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive acute therapy team? We're looking for a Senior Physiotherapist who is passionate in providing high standards of care. This is an 12 month fixed term contract to cover a secondment. Internal secondments will be considered.

We welcome applicants looking to further develop their Band 6 skills or those seeking development into their first Band 6 role.

As a department we are passionate about supporting continuing professional development to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our patients.

The successful candidate will partake in the respiratory on-call service and the provision of 7-day therapy services throughout the department.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of Physiotherapy within the following acute inpatient rotations: Respiratory, Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine and Urgent Care and Frailty.

To be an active member of the evening and weekend respiratory on call service.

To perform advanced and detailed assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities; providing a diagnosis, plan, and goals, to develop and to deliver an individualised treatment programme to patients.

To work closely with AHP colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.

To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow.

To be highly skilled in identifying pathways of patient care, discharge plans, and suitable discharge locations.

Support band 7 and 8 colleagues in the day-to-day management and supervision of therapy teams, including supporting Band 5 therapists.

Mentor physiotherapy students during clinical placements (MSc & BSc) providing support and regular supervision with support from the Practice Development Lead as required.

Support newly registered staff during the preceptorship period taking on the role of preceptor, completing regular reviews and clinical supervision.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

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, freeing up space for more unwell patients. 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

See attached JD & Person Spec for more details.

Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence

To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent physiotherapy care to a diverse client group.

Manage a caseload independently on designated ward/s, supporting junior staff with their caseload management.

To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.

Formulate and deliver a complete specialised physiotherapy programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practise and treatment options.

Ensure that all patients have a documented problem list and goals that the patient has been involved in creating

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current 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 team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
• 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 to various hospital locations

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

Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been selected to take part in one of four national Fit Note Reform Pilots commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, helping to test a new approach that aims to improve support for people whose health affects their ability to work. The pilot is designed to address a recognised challenge within the current system, where fit notes often focus on certifying sickness absence rather than providing practical support to help people remain in work or return to work safely.

MBPCC is delivering one of these pilots, taking fit note generation out of practices within the Barrow and Mid Furness PCN areas. Patients will be referred directly from general practice into a new service called Enable where they will be offered a personalised Workability Plan setting out what they can do, the adjustments that would help, and the support available to them to aid them return to work.

The Occupational Health Nurse is one of the senior clinical assessment resource within the Enable team. The post holder will undertake work and health assessments for patients referred into the pilot, form an occupational health judgement about functional capacity and fitness for work, and produce Workability Plans that are clinically defensible, practical for employers and genuinely useful to the patient.

This is a test-and-learn service. The post holder is expected not only to deliver assessments, but to help shape the clinical model itself

Main duties of the job

Clinical assessment and workability planning

Undertake structured work and health assessments with patients referred into the pilot, face to face, by telephone or by video, according to patient need and clinical appropriateness.

Assess the interaction between a persons health condition, their functional ability and the demands of their role, taking account of all appropriate physical, psychological, social and workplace factors.

Formulate and co-produce personalised Workability Plans focused on functional capability, phased return, adjustments and the practical support required to sustain work.

Exercise autonomous professional judgement in determining whether a period away from work is clinically appropriate, and articulate that judgement clearly, proportionately and defensibly.

Provide specialist advice on reasonable adjustments, graduated return to work, workplace modification and phased hours, informed by an understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and relevant health and safety legislation.

Review and update Workability Plans at agreed intervals, adjusting recommendations as recovery, circumstances or employer response change.

Recognise the limits of the pilot service and of personal professional competence and escalate promptly and appropriately

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification

About us

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative is the largest employer of Primary Care colleagues in South Cumbria, we are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, and work to support, guide and underpin primary medical care across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

We deeply value education and learning, hosting the Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub. We have a great team on our board that guide our organisation, and you will be supported to excel in your role.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,590 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0160-26-0025

Job locations

The Strand

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2HG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post: Occupational Health Nurse

Service:MBPCC Enable Service

Accountable to:Clinical Lead

Responsible to:Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £41,590 (30% enhanced hourly rate for Saturday working)

Contract TypeFixed term 12 months. Secondment applications welcome.

Base: Hybrid and flexible with home working occasional Barrow and Mid Furness PCN sites

2. SERVICE CONTEXT

The pilot operates across Barrow and Mid Furness Primary Care Networks and is delivered by Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative on behalf of participating practices.

The service is multidisciplinary. The post holder works alongside the Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, allied health professionals, administrative staff

Participation is voluntary for patients. The service operates within an agreed clinical governance framework, defined escalation routes back to general practice, and a Data Sharing Agreement covering all information flows.

The pilot is time limited and subject to independent national evaluation. Data capture, consistency of practice and adherence to agreed protocols are therefore integral to the role rather than administrative afterthoughts.

The post holder does not replace the patients GP and does not assume responsibility for the management of underlying clinical conditions. Where clinical need is identified, it is escalated to the registered practice through agreed pathways.

3. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Service Lead day to day management, absence and sickness, appraisals

Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, allied health professionals, Enable administrator

External

Referring GPs, practice managers and primary care teams across Barrow and Mid Furness.

Patients and, with consent, their employers, line managers, HR

Local employers, Jobcentre Plus, VCSE [Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise] partners, therapy and mental health services, and other statutory agencies

4. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical assessment and workability planning

Undertake structured work and health assessments with patients referred into the pilot, face to face, by telephone or by video, according to patient need and clinical appropriateness.

Assess the interaction between a persons health condition, their functional ability and the demands of their role, taking account of all appropriate physical, psychological, social and workplace factors.

Formulate and co-produce personalised Workability Plans focused on functional capability, phased return, adjustments and the practical support required to sustain work.

Exercise autonomous professional judgement in determining whether a period away from work is clinically appropriate, and articulate that judgement clearly, proportionately and defensibly.

Provide specialist advice on reasonable adjustments, graduated return to work, workplace modification and phased hours, informed by an understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and relevant health and safety legislation.

Review and update Workability Plans at agreed intervals, adjusting recommendations as recovery, circumstances or employer response change.

Recognise the limits of the pilot service and of personal professional competence and escalate promptly and appropriately.

Triage, caseload and pathway management

Contribute to the triage of incoming referrals, applying agreed criteria to determine the appropriate assessment route, practitioner and priority.

Manage a personal caseload, prioritising effectively against service standards and pilot appointment targets.

Identify patients whose needs fall outside the pilot model including those requiring urgent clinical assessment, safeguarding intervention or mental health crisis support and escalate through agreed routes without delay.

Refer and signpost to wider support, including WorkWell coaching, therapy services, musculoskeletal pathways, social prescribing, debt and housing advice and employment support.

Support colleagues in the wider team with clinical advice on complex or borderline cases, within scope of practice.

Employer and stakeholder liaison

With patient consent, participate in three way conversations between the patient, their employer and the service to agree practical adjustments and maintain workplace connection from day one of absence.

Produce clear, objective written advice for employers and managers that answers the question asked, respects medical confidentiality and avoids unnecessary clinical detail.

Communicate sensitively with employers who may hold differing views, using negotiation and persuasion to reach workable outcomes for the patient.

Build constructive relationships with referring practices, providing feedback that supports referral quality and confidence in the pilot model.

Clinical governance, safety and record keeping

Practice at all times within the NMC Code, professional standards, pilot protocols and standard operating procedures.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible records in the approved clinical system, in line with the Data Sharing Agreement and information governance requirements.

Obtain and record valid informed consent for assessment, for information sharing and for any contact with employers or third parties.

Discharge safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk, escalating concerns in accordance with agreed policy.

Report incidents, near misses, complaints and risks through the pilot governance framework, and contribute to learning from them.

Participate in clinical supervision, case review and multidisciplinary discussion, including reflective review of complex or contested cases.

Maintain professional indemnity and NMC registration and comply with revalidation requirements.

Service design, data and evaluation

Contribute to the development and refinement of assessment templates, triage criteria, escalation thresholds, business rules and standard operating procedures as the pilot matures.

Capture the agreed management information and evaluation data set accurately and at the point of care, understanding that incomplete data weakens the national evidence base.

Participate in audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and test-and-learn cycles, and act on the findings.

Support the independent national evaluation, including interviews, case note review and data collection, within the limits of patient confidentiality.

Education, promotion and professional development

Promote the pilot to practices, patients, employers and partners in a positive way

Provide informal supervision, coaching and clinical advice to non-clinical members of the team.

Maintain and extend personal expertise in occupational health, work and health policy and fitness for work assessment; undertake training identified as necessary for the role, including any pilot specific training.

Participate in appraisal, personal development planning and mandatory training.

5. WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

This is a fixed term post for 12 months, funded through the national pilot. Continuation beyond the pilot period cannot be guaranteed and is subject to national decisions on the future of the model.

A flexible and agile approach to working is expected. The service operates a blended model of face to face clinics, remote consultation and home working, and the balance between these will vary with service demand and patient need.

Home working is supported for remote assessment, report writing and administrative activity, subject to a suitable, confidential home working environment and compliance with information governance requirements. Home working is an operational arrangement, not a contractual entitlement, and does not remove the requirement to attend sites.

Regular travel across Barrow and Mid Furness is required. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence is necessary.

Some flexibility over working hours may be needed to accommodate patients who are in work and employers who are only available outside core hours such as Saturday working

The post holder will be expected to work in a rapidly evolving service where processes, systems and documentation change during the pilot period.

6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Mandatory Training & Compliance

The post holder will be required to complete and remain compliant with all mandatory training as defined by the organisation.

Evidence of current training may be requested prior to commencement, and refresher training must be completed within specified timeframes.

MBPCC will consider the ability to passport training records if post holder has evidence of completion from other relevant employment

Additional Information

This role includes being partly home-based, which requires a high level of self-management.

Candidates must ensure a secure working environment in line with data protection policies.

Job description Job responsibilities Post: Occupational Health Nurse Service:MBPCC Enable ServiceAccountable to:Clinical LeadResponsible to:Advanced Nurse PractitionerHours: 37.5 per weekSalary: £41,590 (30% enhanced hourly rate for Saturday working)Contract TypeFixed term 12 months. Secondment applications welcome. Base: Hybrid and flexible with home working occasional Barrow and Mid Furness PCN sites2. SERVICE CONTEXT The pilot operates across Barrow and Mid Furness Primary Care Networks and is delivered by Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative on behalf of participating practices. The service is multidisciplinary. The post holder works alongside the Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, allied health professionals, administrative staff Participation is voluntary for patients. The service operates within an agreed clinical governance framework, defined escalation routes back to general practice, and a Data Sharing Agreement covering all information flows. The pilot is time limited and subject to independent national evaluation. Data capture, consistency of practice and adherence to agreed protocols are therefore integral to the role rather than administrative afterthoughts. The post holder does not replace the patients GP and does not assume responsibility for the management of underlying clinical conditions. Where clinical need is identified, it is escalated to the registered practice through agreed pathways.3. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSInternal Service Lead day to day management, absence and sickness, appraisals Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, allied health professionals, Enable administratorExternal Referring GPs, practice managers and primary care teams across Barrow and Mid Furness. Patients and, with consent, their employers, line managers, HR Local employers, Jobcentre Plus, VCSE [Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise] partners, therapy and mental health services, and other statutory agencies4. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical assessment and workability planning Undertake structured work and health assessments with patients referred into the pilot, face to face, by telephone or by video, according to patient need and clinical appropriateness. Assess the interaction between a persons health condition, their functional ability and the demands of their role, taking account of all appropriate physical, psychological, social and workplace factors. Formulate and co-produce personalised Workability Plans focused on functional capability, phased return, adjustments and the practical support required to sustain work. Exercise autonomous professional judgement in determining whether a period away from work is clinically appropriate, and articulate that judgement clearly, proportionately and defensibly. Provide specialist advice on reasonable adjustments, graduated return to work, workplace modification and phased hours, informed by an understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and relevant health and safety legislation. Review and update Workability Plans at agreed intervals, adjusting recommendations as recovery, circumstances or employer response change. Recognise the limits of the pilot service and of personal professional competence and escalate promptly and appropriately.Triage, caseload and pathway management Contribute to the triage of incoming referrals, applying agreed criteria to determine the appropriate assessment route, practitioner and priority. Manage a personal caseload, prioritising effectively against service standards and pilot appointment targets. Identify patients whose needs fall outside the pilot model including those requiring urgent clinical assessment, safeguarding intervention or mental health crisis support and escalate through agreed routes without delay. Refer and signpost to wider support, including WorkWell coaching, therapy services, musculoskeletal pathways, social prescribing, debt and housing advice and employment support. Support colleagues in the wider team with clinical advice on complex or borderline cases, within scope of practice.Employer and stakeholder liaison With patient consent, participate in three way conversations between the patient, their employer and the service to agree practical adjustments and maintain workplace connection from day one of absence. Produce clear, objective written advice for employers and managers that answers the question asked, respects medical confidentiality and avoids unnecessary clinical detail. Communicate sensitively with employers who may hold differing views, using negotiation and persuasion to reach workable outcomes for the patient. Build constructive relationships with referring practices, providing feedback that supports referral quality and confidence in the pilot model.Clinical governance, safety and record keeping Practice at all times within the NMC Code, professional standards, pilot protocols and standard operating procedures. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible records in the approved clinical system, in line with the Data Sharing Agreement and information governance requirements. Obtain and record valid informed consent for assessment, for information sharing and for any contact with employers or third parties. Discharge safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk, escalating concerns in accordance with agreed policy. Report incidents, near misses, complaints and risks through the pilot governance framework, and contribute to learning from them. Participate in clinical supervision, case review and multidisciplinary discussion, including reflective review of complex or contested cases. Maintain professional indemnity and NMC registration and comply with revalidation requirements.Service design, data and evaluation Contribute to the development and refinement of assessment templates, triage criteria, escalation thresholds, business rules and standard operating procedures as the pilot matures. Capture the agreed management information and evaluation data set accurately and at the point of care, understanding that incomplete data weakens the national evidence base. Participate in audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and test-and-learn cycles, and act on the findings. Support the independent national evaluation, including interviews, case note review and data collection, within the limits of patient confidentiality.Education, promotion and professional development Promote the pilot to practices, patients, employers and partners in a positive way Provide informal supervision, coaching and clinical advice to non-clinical members of the team. Maintain and extend personal expertise in occupational health, work and health policy and fitness for work assessment; undertake training identified as necessary for the role, including any pilot specific training. Participate in appraisal, personal development planning and mandatory training.5. WORKING ARRANGEMENTS This is a fixed term post for 12 months, funded through the national pilot. Continuation beyond the pilot period cannot be guaranteed and is subject to national decisions on the future of the model. A flexible and agile approach to working is expected. The service operates a blended model of face to face clinics, remote consultation and home working, and the balance between these will vary with service demand and patient need. Home working is supported for remote assessment, report writing and administrative activity, subject to a suitable, confidential home working environment and compliance with information governance requirements. Home working is an operational arrangement, not a contractual entitlement, and does not remove the requirement to attend sites. Regular travel across Barrow and Mid Furness is required. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence is necessary. Some flexibility over working hours may be needed to accommodate patients who are in work and employers who are only available outside core hours such as Saturday working The post holder will be expected to work in a rapidly evolving service where processes, systems and documentation change during the pilot period.6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESMandatory Training & ComplianceThe post holder will be required to complete and remain compliant with all mandatory training as defined by the organisation.Evidence of current training may be requested prior to commencement, and refresher training must be completed within specified timeframes.MBPCC will consider the ability to passport training records if post holder has evidence of completion from other relevant employmentAdditional InformationThis role includes being partly home-based, which requires a high level of self-management.Candidates must ensure a secure working environment in line with data protection policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Registered Nurse on the NMC register, Part 1 (Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability) or Registered Midwife, with a current unrestricted registration.
• -Evidence of continuing professional development and compliance with NMC revalidation.
• -Willingness to undertake pilot specific training in workability assessment, fit note practice and work and health conversations.

Desirable

• -Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) registration, or an occupational health degree, diploma or certificate.
• -Degree or postgraduate study in occupational health, public health or a related field.
• -Training in fit note completion or DWP work and health assessment.
• -Teaching, assessing or mentoring qualifications.
• -Motivational interviewing, health coaching or case management training.

Experience

Essential

• -Significant post registration experience as an autonomous practitioner.
• -Experience of undertaking structured clinical assessments and formulating advice or recommendations independently.
• -Experience of managing a personal caseload and prioritising competing demands without close supervision.
• -Experience of producing clear written reports or care records for a non-clinical audience.
• -Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• -Experience in occupational health, or a demonstrable interest in occupational health and the work and health agenda.
• -Practical experience of issuing, advising on or contributing to fit notes.
• -Experience of management referral or case management consultations.
• -Experience of sickness absence management, rehabilitation or return to work planning.
• -Experience of liaising directly with employers, HR or line managers.
• -Experience of working in primary care, community services or a WorkWell or vocational rehabilitation service.
• -Experience of contributing to service design, pilots, audit or quality improvement.
• -Experience of remote or telephone consultation.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• -Ability to assess functional capacity and to relate health conditions to the demands of work.
• -Understanding of the principles of fitness for work assessment and the health benefits of good work.
• -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex clinical information clearly and sensitively to patients, employers and non-clinical colleagues.
• -Negotiation, motivational and de-escalation skills, including where professional opinions differ.
• -Sound understanding of consent, confidentiality, information governance and the boundaries of disclosure to third parties.
• -Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk.
• -Competent use of clinical record systems and Microsoft 365, including Teams for virtual consultation and meetings.
• -Ability to record data accurately and consistently for reporting and evaluation purposes.

Desirable

• -Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 as it applies to reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
• -Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.
• -Understanding of the national fit note reform policy context and the Workability Plan model.
• -Familiarity with EMIS or occupational health information systems
• -Understanding of audit and quality improvement methodology.
• -Knowledge of local employment support, WorkWell and VCFSE provision.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential -Registered Nurse on the NMC register, Part 1 (Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability) or Registered Midwife, with a current unrestricted registration. -Evidence of continuing professional development and compliance with NMC revalidation. -Willingness to undertake pilot specific training in workability assessment, fit note practice and work and health conversations. Desirable -Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) registration, or an occupational health degree, diploma or certificate. -Degree or postgraduate study in occupational health, public health or a related field. -Training in fit note completion or DWP work and health assessment. -Teaching, assessing or mentoring qualifications. -Motivational interviewing, health coaching or case management training. Experience Essential -Significant post registration experience as an autonomous practitioner. -Experience of undertaking structured clinical assessments and formulating advice or recommendations independently. -Experience of managing a personal caseload and prioritising competing demands without close supervision. -Experience of producing clear written reports or care records for a non-clinical audience. -Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Desirable -Experience in occupational health, or a demonstrable interest in occupational health and the work and health agenda. -Practical experience of issuing, advising on or contributing to fit notes. -Experience of management referral or case management consultations. -Experience of sickness absence management, rehabilitation or return to work planning. -Experience of liaising directly with employers, HR or line managers. -Experience of working in primary care, community services or a WorkWell or vocational rehabilitation service. -Experience of contributing to service design, pilots, audit or quality improvement. -Experience of remote or telephone consultation. Knowledge and skills Essential -Ability to assess functional capacity and to relate health conditions to the demands of work. -Understanding of the principles of fitness for work assessment and the health benefits of good work. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex clinical information clearly and sensitively to patients, employers and non-clinical colleagues. -Negotiation, motivational and de-escalation skills, including where professional opinions differ. -Sound understanding of consent, confidentiality, information governance and the boundaries of disclosure to third parties. -Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk. -Competent use of clinical record systems and Microsoft 365, including Teams for virtual consultation and meetings. -Ability to record data accurately and consistently for reporting and evaluation purposes. Desirable -Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 as it applies to reasonable adjustments in the workplace. -Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation. -Understanding of the national fit note reform policy context and the Workability Plan model. -Familiarity with EMIS or occupational health information systems -Understanding of audit and quality improvement methodology. -Knowledge of local employment support, WorkWell and VCFSE provision.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Address

The Strand

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Address

The Strand

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Dispensing medications
• Stock control, stock rotation, expiry date checking and use of the Pharmacy IT System
• Provides an effective reception service, receiving incoming work and dealing with customer enquiries.
• Maintains stock of dispensing sundries and carries out housekeeping duties to maintain good environmental standards.
• Supports the training and development of pharmacy team

The core hours of duty are an 9 hour shift from 08:30am - 18:00 Monday to Friday (36 hours weekly over 4 days). Applicants will be expected to participate in weekend work (Saturday only) on a rota basis

This role is based in LTH between Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• 2 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) must include Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Good telephone/ communication skills
• Computer literate including good keyboard skills
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Knowledge of Health & safety

Desirable

• Experience of working in pharmacy
• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• Experience of working in a busy environment.

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

Key responsibilities include:

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

About us

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

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

What we offer:-

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

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB4763

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

Medicines are manufactured under the Trust's 'Specials' Licence granted by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The Manufacturing units operate under the name of Preston Pharmaceuticals (PP), and include Non Sterile Medicines Manufacture, Radiopharmacy and Aseptic Services, and an Extemporaneous Dispensing Service.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• To communicate routine Information effectively; verbally, in writing and where appropriate using electronic formats, with colleagues and internal staff on the manufacture of sterile products.
• Use technical and analytical skills to support several quality assurance aspects of the service.
• You will be required to follow a work plan but also to work flexibly to support the changing priorities within the department on a day to day basis.
• To operate Aseptic production and office equipment. Move and handle equipment and materials using agreed procedures
• Contribute to error monitoring
• Following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) at all times the post holder will undertake a range of duties involved in the Aseptic manufacture of pharmaceutical products, including: Cleanroom gowning and cleaning (cleanrooms and equipment), labelling, measuring, calculating and compounding

What this Opportunity means:

• Full and extensive training
• A friendly and safe working environment (See our Trust Values)
• Staff support, Health and Wellbeing, occupational Health

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE minimum grade c in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practice and the regulations surrounding Pharmaceutical Manufacture.
• COSHH Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Experience of following written instructions

Desirable

• Experience of Pharmaceutical Manufacture in either a hospital or industrial environment or aseptic dispensing services.
• Knowledge of clean room design and functioning
• Use of Computer systems for data management and storage

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as arisen for Radiography Department Assistants to join the Radiology Department and will be based primarily at the Whiston and St Helens sites of Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospital.

There are two 37.5 hours per week positions available.

The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all MWL sites, therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties.

The role will include assisting qualified staff during radiographic, CT and MRI procedures to include patient care, iv cannulation and clerical duties.

The role is interesting and varied and candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to use their own initiative.

Good communication skills and a caring nature are essential.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th November, 2026

Main duties of the job

To provide assistance during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and co-ordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities.

The Team provided radiological services to Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

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, freeing up space for more unwell patients. 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

KEY DUTIES

• Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
• Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
• Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
• Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
• Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
• Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
• Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
• Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
• Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
• Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
• Organising portering staff to transport patients
• Observation of patients in the waiting room
• Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
• Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
• Undertake household support tasks
• Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
• Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
• Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
• To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
• To attend training courses relevant to the post
• To Maintain own personal developmen

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in care or equivalent experience in Radiology
• 3 GSCEs

Experience

Essential

• Previous care work

Skills

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
• Manage/prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
• IT literate
• Ability to accurately maintain computerised documentation system
• Ability to works as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to works as part of a team
• Time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good understanding of Trust Internal policies as appropriate

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver
• Able to work the hours and duties required by the post
• Able to adopt flexible approach when required
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures
• Commitment to quality
• Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act.

Job summary

The post holder will assist the Income and Contracting Team in the day-to-day management and reporting of Income from patient care activities, plus other operating Income. The post holder will acquire an overall knowledge of NHS finance and a good understanding of Income, in particular the NHS Payment Scheme mechanism and Costing, and assisting with the completion of quarterly Service Line Reporting (SLR).

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

Main duties of the job

• To ensure that procedure notes are kept up to date and accurately reflect current practice.
• To manage own workload and ensure that work is delivered within the team's timetabled dates.
• To be a valuable member of the Trust's Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals of the Directorate, other employees of the Trust, colleagues from other NHS organisations, and officers from other agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the maintenance of Income in the General Ledger, though accruals and adjustments, to ensure that all contractual and non-contract income is accounted for correctly. Using Oracle and Business Intelligence reports, such as transaction reports, to verify that information is being reported correctly.

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 see attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT Level 4 (Technician) or equivalent qualification
• GCSE Maths - Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external to the Directorate/ICB's
• Strong IT skills, intermediate level experience using Microsoft Office suite and accurate keyboard skills.
• Understanding of accountancy policies, procedures and relevant legislation
• Experience of General Ledgers.
• Experience of working within a Finance department

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Oracle General Ledger system
• Experience using Civica SLAM
• Knowledge of Department of Health invoicing guidance
• Knowledge of NHS Payment by Results guidance
• Knowledge of National Cost Collection (NCC) and Patient level Costing (PLICS)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret financial information and queries
• Well organised, able to prioritise own workload and able to be flexible to deliver to tight deadlines
• The ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and switch between task
• The ability to adhere to statutory financial regulations and NHS rules

Desirable

• Ability to report and present financial information to both finance and non-finance individuals (internal and external)

Other

Essential

• Identifies and takes responsibility for own personal development and learning through the PDP process.
• Able to develop and use IT appropriately to meet given objectives.
• Presents a positive and professional image of the directorate

Job summary

The post-holder will support the GPs smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient. The successful individual will perform clinical observations and skills on patients, under direction from the GP. Please note that this can be either a full time or a part time position.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviewing and coding of clinical correspondence and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions required.

Signposting correspondence to others members of the team such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Arranging appointments, referrals, letters, tests and follow up appointments for patients

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy & vaccinations within competences (following adequate training).

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc in line with GPA Competency Framework 2

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g., getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)

About us

Bolton GP Federation is a collective vehicle where Boltons GP practices come together to deliver primary care, providing a place for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and coordination. The Federation is a voice of the priorities, needs and local intelligence of primary care into the wider healthcare system.

We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we are proud of the services that we run, which include Primary Care Networks, Extended Primary Care, and Experienced Nurse Network and the Covid Vaccination Programme.

Our mission is to improve health and care. We meet everyday health and care needs for people by connecting primary care systems and using creative thinking to develop, improve and support great local services.

Bolton GP Federation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments to enable you to apply for this role, please get in touch with the recruiting manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviewing and coding of clinical correspondence and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions required.

Signposting correspondence to other members of the team such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Arranging appointments, referrals, letters, tests and follow up appointments for patients

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy & vaccinations within competences (following adequate training).

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc in line with GPA Competency Framework 2

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g., getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific, or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong organisational skills
• IT literate
• Willingness to work flexibly potentially across multiple sites
• Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Demonstrates basic factual knowledge of field of work
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in Primary Care/ or similar NHS setting
• Experience of working as a General Practice Assistant
• Experience of electronic patients records, particularly EMIS Web
• Previous experience working one-to-one with patients

Qualifications

Essential

• English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)

Desirable

• HCA Training or equivalent in own field.
• Practice receptionist training
• Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job summary

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder will be that they are required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to autonomously deliver a high quality radiographic service for a variety of paediatric presentations. Commitment to the out of hours sessional rotation for Main X-ray and/or Cardiac on call service is required.

We are recruiting to 1 x full-time permanent but there may be an opportunity for

1 x full time fixed term - 12 months

1 x full time fixed term - 9 months

Main duties of the job

1. To perform all duties to a high standard within the x-ray department including all necessary documentation and patient computer records.2. To fully comply with local rules, professional code of conduct, codes of practice for radiation protection. To ensure that all examinations performed are justified and pertinent in line with IR(ME)R 2017 in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure to patients.3. To acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations using immobilization when required.4. Use skills to asses a full range of patient presentations accurately for examination and decide on an appropriate method to obtain a radiograph, adapting standard techniques where necessary.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a major teaching hospital of the University of Liverpool and has been approved as a supra-regional centre for cardiac surgery, epilepsy surgery and major trauma amongst others. Alder Hey is one of Europe's busiest children's hospitals and we care for over 270,000 young people and their families every year.

We are the tertiary referral centre for children from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales for many sub-specialties of paediatrics.

The hospital has approximately 270 beds including day beds for surgery. The paediatric services and expertise within the hospital are considerable and include paediatric ophthalmology, cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, neonatology, neurology, neurosurgery, audiology, nephrology, respiratory medicine, oncology, trauma, general surgery and general medicine. The radiology department provides all imaging modalities, including nuclear medicine, CT, MRI and intervention.

We are looking for an adaptable, friendly and enthusiastic candidate who would embrace the challenge of working with Children. Previous experience in paediatrics imaging is desirable. Applications from students about to graduate are welcome. Successful applicants with less than 18 months post-graduate experience will commence on a linked band 5 grade to band 6 grade. Progression to a band 6 role will occur after a 2 year period when all paediatric competencies have been achieved.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To perform all duties to a high standard within the x-ray department including all necessary documentation and patient computer records.2. To fully comply with local rules, professional code of conduct, codes of practice for radiation protection. To ensure that all examinations performed are justified and pertinent in line with IR(ME)R 2017 in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure to patients.3. To acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations using immobilization when required.4. Use skills to asses a full range of patient presentations accurately for examination and decide on an appropriate method to obtain a radiograph, adapting standard techniques where necessary.5. Provide information by explanation of radiological procedures, listening to the parents and/or carers requirements in order to encourage compliance with the imaging process. Be able to adapt communication for some patients/ carers who will have barriers to understanding.6. To prioritize appropriately for efficient and effective working, to contribute to the delivery of an effective and responsive Radiology service.7. To promote and develop all aspects of patient care, by pursuit of high professional standards, in order to provide a high quality service.8. To demonstrate a level of specialist knowledge and competency of paediatric techniques and pathologies.9. To maintain and improve practical and theoretical standards in paediatric radiography by ensuring on going and active personal CPD (continued professional development).10. To provide specialized knowledge and practical skills to students and staff seconded to or rotating through the department in all areas of paediatric radiography.11. To work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.12. Operate imaging equipment in differing and demanding environments being able to manage unpredictable workloads effectively.13. Possess keyboard skills for use of CR system, computer software packages and data entry on Meditech system.14. To flag radiographic abnormalities using the appropriate system of work in place e.g. the red dot system and ensure that urgent findings are communicated, and patients are directed accordingly.15. To actively participate in the technical and patient focused aspects of the departments audit programme.16. To be actively involved in the development and performance of quality assurance procedures and to undertake visual checks of the equipment and report any equipment malfunction to the line manager.17. To ensure a safe working environment and reduce clinical risk by following all trust and departmental policies and procedures.

Person Specification

education and training

Essential

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• State registration with the health professions council

Experience of

Essential

• Experience of paediatrics
• MDT working
• Experience of student supervision and training

Desirable

• Cardiac & Intervention

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient planning and administration of external beam radiotherapy, ensuring a high standard of patient care, information and support while respecting the privacy and dignity of all patients under their care. To provide clinical supervision and advice for other staff and students to support them in reaching their fullpotential.

To support the productive operation of the radiotherapy department by undertaking a range of activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trusts values, the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers and the Society & College of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct, working as part of a team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post-registration clinical practice in Therapeutic Radiography, including successful completion of preceptorship.
• Sound knowledge of Radiotherapy pre-treatment, treatment planning and treatment delivery equipment and systems.
• Evidence of service development/audit.

Desirable

• Awareness of current Health Service Issues affecting Radiotherapy.
• Experience with Elekta linear accelerators, Pinnacle TPS and MOSAIQ Patient Management system.
• Evidence of supervising/coaching Band 5 Radiographers.

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
• BSc in Therapeutic Radiography
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate work based learning and/or academic study.

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 seek a Radiology Assistant for our busy department. We welcome applications from motivated Health Care Assistants committed to excellent customer service. Good communication skills, teamwork, and flexibility are essential. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and flexible work patterns. The role involves working closely with Radiographers to ensure a safe environment for patients. You will assist and chaperone Radiologists during Ultrasound lists and perform administrative tasks for booking patient appointments.

Main duties of the job

We seek a Radiology Assistant for our busy department. We welcome applications from motivated Health Care Assistants committed to excellent customer service. Good communication skills, teamwork, and flexibility are essential. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and flexible work patterns. The role involves working closely with Radiographers to ensure a safe environment for patients. You will assist and chaperone Radiologists during Ultrasound lists and perform administrative tasks for booking patient appointments.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We seek a Radiology Assistant for our busy department. We welcome applications from motivated Health Care Assistants committed to excellent customer service. Good communication skills, teamwork, and flexibility are essential. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and flexible work patterns. The role involves working closely with Radiographers to ensure a safe environment for patients. You will assist and chaperone Radiologists during Ultrasound lists and perform administrative tasks for booking patient appointments.

Where you'll be based:

Renacres Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, is a leading private hospital in Lancashire, known for high-quality healthcare for insured, self-funding, and NHS patients.

We invest in advanced medical technology, offering a range of treatments from outpatient consultations to surgical recovery, supported by experienced consultants and dedicated staff.

What you'll bring:

NVQ level 2 or willingness to train, a warm and empathetic character, decision-making ability, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.

What we offer:

Competitive pay, free DBS, pension scheme, training opportunities, free parking, uniform, and access to Blue Light Card.

Bank contract:

A flexible employment agreement allowing you to work ad-hoc shifts, ideal for those seeking work-life balance and additional income while ensuring uninterrupted patient care.

Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

• Clinical Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Registration

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 an experienced, compassionate and forward-thinking Principal Clinical Psychologist to join our Children and Young People's Mental Health service in West Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior clinical role within a comprehensive multidisciplinary team, helping us deliver high-quality, formulation-led and evidence-based care to children and young people, their families and carers.

You will bring highly specialist clinical expertise alongside the confidence to provide leadership, consultation and supervision across the service. Working autonomously within professional guidelines, you will also play an important part in clinical governance, service improvement, research, audit and the development of psychological practice across the locality

Main duties of the job

As Principal Clinical Psychologist, you will:

o provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with complex needs;o draw on evidence-based models and specialist therapies, which may include CBT, systemic approaches and EMDR;o undertake and advise on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management;o offer specialist advice, consultation and clinical leadership to multidisciplinary and multi-agency colleagues;o contribute to care planning and, where appropriate, act as care coordinator;o provide clinical and professional supervision to qualified and assistant psychologists, psychological therapists and colleagues from the wider MDT;o support trainee clinical psychology placements and contribute to teaching, training and workforce development;o help oversee the governance and quality of psychological and therapeutic provision, including outcomes monitoring, professional development and job planning; ando lead and contribute to research, audit, service evaluation, policy development and improvement work.

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

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• Professional Registration with appropriate professional body (HCPC registered as a clinical Psychologist)

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology and two or more distinct psychological therapies.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of substantial post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience of conducting complex audit, research and service evaluation.
• Experience of teaching, training and professional and clinical supervision.

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

Due to the expansion of our busy service we are looking for a dynamic individuals with excellent communication skills to join our Phlebotomy Service. You will work within a dedicated team who provide front line care to hospital inpatients, outpatients & GP patients.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to working as the Phlebotomy service is provided 7 days a week operated on a rota basis. You must be willing to work weekends and bank holidays.Excellent communication and organisational skills are integral to the post. Being proficient in venepuncture is integral in this role , If you have what it takes to deliver and you want to make a difference then please contact us below.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to work well within a team, be able to use your initiative and be willing to acquire new skills and knowledge. Attention to detail will be a key characteristic. You will be able to work in a busy environment and have a strongly held commitment to high standards of service delivery.

Experience of dealing with patients and staff in the hospital environment or Blood Test Clinics will be of benefit.

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff, clinical staff, and external clients regarding advice/clarification of test requests in a professional and approachable manner Communicate, as appropriate, using information technology & other media.
• Order stock from Main Stores to maintain adequate supplies of stock items. and rotate stock to ensure effective use of resources.
• Participates in staff rotas as required & supports the Phlebotomy Supervisor to ensure that adequate staff levels are available to provide the inpatient & outpatient service
• Work on a one-to-one basis with patients and without direct supervision following competency assessment by the Phlebotomy Supervisor/Manager.
• Performs venepuncture following correct procedures
• Positively checks patient identification by verbal communication & scanning of IP wrist bands
• Accurate & Legible labelling of samples
• Make enquiries relating to Phlebotomy requests through the appropriate channels:
• Has a good understanding of the nature and purpose of the routine and specialist biomedical investigations/interventions required.
• Understands any particular factors that may affect the selection of an appropriate venepuncture site.
• Able to perform venepuncture on sites other than the sub cubital fossa

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with at least 3 passes at grade A to C to include Maths and English

Desirable

• Evidence of Venepuncture qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understands the role of Phlebotomy within the Healthcare Science environment
• Understanding of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust aims and values
• General appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety issues
• Must have an understanding of GDPR & the ability to act accordingly

Desirable

• NHS Experience as a hospital/clinical Phlebotomist
• Experience in using the Sarstedt Monovette system

Job summary

The South Cumbria team is one of our local MDTs and are currently looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join them. If you are a caring and highly committed professional who takes pride in working creatively and innovatively to offer a genuinely person-centred service, this post will be of interest to you.

In addition to locality MDT-based developments you would also be joining our wider group of Clinical Psychologists who meet regularly to develop the role and clinical offer within the Service. There will also be plenty of opportunities to grow this role which will be supported from colleagues both within your locality and the wider psychology team. We also heavily support much needed local and national research for children and young people who have a learning disability and their families.

The advert is currently for a Senior Clinical Psychologist, so if you have the experience, then great. However, we would also be happy to talk to you have less than two years qualified and are interested in joining our team.

Main duties of the job

o To undertake appropriate tasks to support the Learning Disability Service (Children), as agreed with Operational Lead and Consultant Clinical Psychologist. To monitor the impact of such work on case and workload, communicating any associated risks to patient care to operational and/or professional leads.o To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients' formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.o To ensure that all members of the multidisciplinary team(s) have access to a psychologically based framework for understanding and care of clients of the service through the provision of advice and consultation and the dissemination of psychological research and theory.o To communicate, in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multidisciplinary care.o To provide expertise, advice and support to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the treatment team.

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.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about 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, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of working with people who have a learning disability, and their families/carers
• Keyboard skills sufficient to enter data/write reports
• Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration responding and participating as required.

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 Psychologist to joinour integrated Mental Healthteam at HMP Garth.

HMP Garth, a category BCategory B men's prison, located in the village of Ulnes Walton, in Lancashire. The site houses around 800 patients aged 21+.We are seeking a strong clinical, counselling or forensic psychologistwho has previously worked within a fully integrated mental health service, and understands the needs of the Psychological services required and delivered within a prison healthcare setting. As part of this role you will be managing an Assistant Psychologist as well as developing the psychological services at the site.

Hours

2.5 days per week betweenMonday to Friday 9am-5pm

If you are looking for full time position we can offer additional sessions working at HMP Wymott.

Salary

You'll receive an annual salary of between £64,455 and £74,896 per annum depending on experience FTE, which will be pro rata for the part time hours.

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

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK 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 Psychologist,your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Support the development and embedding of a trauma-informed mental health service model across sites
• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)
• Undertake psychological assessments
• Support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
• Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required
• Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate

If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor 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

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.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist and registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist;
• Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long standing mental health difficulties eg: CBT, Systemic /family therapy, Mindfulness based therapies, CAT, DBT, Mentalisation, Schema Therapy
• Critical awareness of a range of psychological models applicable to delivering psychological approaches in remand prisons .
• A working knowledge of current good practice and recent government policies relating to health services and professional guidelines;

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're 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

In this senior clinician role, the Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, ensuring the delivery of effective psychological services that support the unique challenges faced by individuals in prison. The Principal Psychologist will work collaboratively with the prison's senior leadership team and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to regional quality review processes and service development meetings, ensuring that mental health services are continuously improved and aligned with best practices and meeting agreed targets. This role will work closely with the wider national psychological therapies team and contribute to service model review and improvement against new research and in line with best practice and NICE guidelines. Additionally, the role involves contributing to regional quality review and service development meetings to ensure that mental health services are responsive to the needs of individuals in prison and actively work to minimize the cycle of intergenerational trauma. By leading initiatives that connect individuals with essential resources and support, the Principal Psychologist will play a vital role in promoting the mental well-being of both patients and staff within a remand prison setting.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of high complex patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To make highly specialist clinical decisions and clinical judgements about patient care, processes and service developments;

To provide specialist trauma informed, psychological insight, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To lead and evaluate the implementation of a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

Foster good working relationships with Offender Management, Probation to Reconnect services to a psychologically informed understanding of patients needs during transition into open conditions or release into the community;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National Head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Person Specification

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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).