Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologisttojoin our Integrated Mental Healthteam atHMP Preston, a category BPrison located inLancashire, housing around 750 patients. The site is based just of off the A59 and is accessible via public transport. Within this role you will work collaboratively with the Integrated Mental Health and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service, as well as line managing an Assistant Psychologist and supporting them with the delivery of interventions.

Hours

Monday to Friday9am-5pm This position is full time,however part time working 3 days can be considered.

Salary

You'll receive an annual salary between£68,082 and £78,808per annum - depending on experience.

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
• Clinical supervision and service oversight support from the Cluster Lead Psychologist and support from the wider national Psychological therapies team

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 aPsychologist,your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• 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
• Free gym on site
• Indemnity insurance costs will be covered

About us

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

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

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

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

Requirements

• Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline i.e., HCPC/BPS
• Qualified Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist
• Experience working with psychological trauma

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.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£68,082 to £78,808 a year £68,082 – £78,808 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

14445-6

Job locations

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

United Kingdom

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.

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/RESPONSIBILITIESClinical - 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.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As a qualified advanced practitioner you will use a wide range of developed clinical skills to exercise responsibility for the delivery of diagnostic procedures, diagnostic results and patient care in a specialised or general area of work. You will maintain, evaluate and adapt aspects of the clinical imaging service as required.

To use acquired skills and knowledge to influence your own practice and that of others and to develop new and effective ways of working that improve the care of the patient and the daily running of the ultrasound department.

Support all members of the team within your direct span of responsibility in order to assist the delivery of the service and achieve individual and group objectives.

The post holder will develop their clinical leadership through involvement in the development of clinical practice in a specific area of expertise. Undertake and participate in research, audit and evidence-based practice. Evaluating results and disseminating them through education and teaching, using them to influence best clinical practice.

Provide support and act as a mentor to other radiographers, sonographers and student sonographers when necessary. Promoting and developing your specialty and actively participating in developing other roles and initiatives in the imaging field.

The department has just completed a significant equipment investment programme and is committed to training and the development of the profession.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the position of Band 7 Sonographer to join our team, where you will work in a multidisciplinary environment that is challenging, rewarding, enjoyable and where your professional skills are respected. The successful candidate will join the Ultrasound team team in providing a comprehensive imaging service responsive to the needs of the patient.Hours of duty are 37.5hrs per week, working between the hours of 8.30am-5pm, but with potential expansion to cover weekend. Part time hours would be considered.Candidates must have a CASE accredited Pg Dip in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent CASE accredited qualification and be registered with the HCPC. As a Trust, we recommend that individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team. As a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist you will play a key role in the provision of high quality physiotherapy services. Offering acomprehensive range of rotations within:

Frailty and A&E,Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, General Surgery, Orthopaedics (trauma and electives), MSK outpatients, Integrated Community Neurorehabilitation Service (off site), Acute Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Acute Medicine (General, Respiratory, Haematology/Oncology/Gastro), Care of the Older Person, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Clifton Rehabilitation (off site).

You will be guided and well supported by senior and clinically specialised staff, engaging in regular supervision, objectives and appraisals to enhance your personal and professional development.

As a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist you will be required to take part in delivering a quality Physiotherapy Service in balance with working clinically alongside Consultants and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. You will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and have a problem solving approach to patient management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support other team members is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the provision of Physiotherapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning of patients with multiple and sometimes complex diagnoses. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to provide a holistic patient centred service, working towards shared goals and a safe and timely discharge.

You will be expected to participate in weekend working and on call rotas on a rota basis.

You will be required to have a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car for off site rotations.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Job summary

Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out in the community?

The Phlebotomy Department is seeking responsible and enthusiastic individuals to work as Phlebotomists to work on the Blackpool Teaching Hospital wards, ED, clinics, outpatients and in patients homes across Fylde and Wyre. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience and learn new skills in this interesting role. You will be required to perform venepuncture and must have a valid driving license and own vehicle.

Applicants need to be able and willing to start work at 07:30 am and weekends on rotation.

Please note - This vacancy willcloseearlier if enough applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Taking blood samples (performing venepuncture) from patients on hospital wards, outpatient clinics and in the Community ,which are then transported for analysis at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Pathology Department

Particular qualities we are looking for include:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives.
• A passion for delivering excellent results and an eye for detail
• Good hand to eye coordination
• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.
• Able to adhere strictly to established protocols and Trust policies
• Have excellent work attendance and good time-keeping
• Provide a caring and professional service for users
• Maintain high standards of professional appearance
• Enthusiasm, determination and a positive, can-do attitude
• Willingness to work flexibility
• Willingness to work at short notice

You will need basic computer skills and be able to meet the physical demands of the job which include standing, bending, walking and have a full driving licence.

Previous hospital or community phlebotomy experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.

Applicants who present a professional appearance and caring attitude and who put patients at the heart of what they do are actively encouraged to apply.

About us

This post is part of the local phlebotomy service, to provide venepuncture both within the acute hospital and Community on the Fylde coast.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.

Job summary

Do you want to take the first step on the ladder to become a Pharmacy Technician?

Have you thought how exciting it would be to develop skills in mental health whilst you train and achieve a professional qualification?

If so, we have a great opportunity that supports work-life balance while still offering excellent development and career progression. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are offering the chance for a Pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technician to join our fantastic Fylde pharmacy team.

While undertaking the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to rotate across different sites following an agreed learning plan. Access to transport is essential. You will spend your time between Wesham Rehabilitation Centre in Wesham and The Harbour, Blackpool with optional placements at other sites.. You would be part of a fantastic and supportive pharmacy team who would guide you through the skills and knowledge you need to achieve whilst on your course.

This is such an exciting development for the right person who is committed and passionate about a career in pharmacy.

You would be expected to complete an apprenticeship in pharmacy - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This would be undertaken remotely with one of our training partners.

Main duties of the job

You will require 4 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or an equivalent qualification). Applicants may be required to complete an initial assessment or diagnostic prior to enrolment to confirm their current ability is at GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Candidates must be 18 years or over to apply.

Throughout the duration of your training, you will be fully supported by an educational supervisor and practice supervisors as well as the wider pharmacy teams

The apprentice will be required to undertake a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship and the required knowledge skills and behaviours to enable the applicant to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

To undertake rotations as planned across Central Lancashire within Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. These rotations across mental health teams, will maximise the understanding of, and contribution to the patient journey through the different secondary care mental health services.

To help provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service with emphasis on the accurate preparation and dispensing of medicines to patients and for the supply of medicines to wards, departments and partnership organisations under supervision.

Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and national and local standards for the safe and secure handling of medicines.

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.

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

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum (subject to confirmation) pro-rata for part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-APP-CS2958-TG

Job locations

Wesham Rehabilitation Centre,

Mowbreck Lane

Wesham

PR4 3HA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary ward team and the wider pharmacy team.

• Recognise own limitations and refer to pharmacist/technician where necessary.
• Communicate sensitive information concerning patients medicines, requiring the post holder to have persuasive skills.
• To carry out accurate and efficiently the dispensing of medications for in-patients in line with Trust procedure.
• Working directly with patients, under supervision of other healthcare professionals, to improve concordance and adherence and to ensure individuals get the best possible outcome from the medicines they use. Deliver medication education to patients through counselling on admission and discharge. This may involve communicating tactfully and with empathy with difficult, hostile or emotional service users. Recognise potential risks, adhere to safety and security advice and seek guidance from the wider team regarding any interactions.
• Communicate sensitive information concerning patients medicines to patients with special needs, overcoming barriers to understanding and communication with patients who have physical, mental, social, learning, language, hearing or sight problems.
• Work with other health and social care professionals to ensure effective liaison across all interfaces (secondary care, intermediate care, primary care, social care settings) with the aim of ensuring continuity of patient care on transfer. Communicate details of patient medicines using medicines reconciliation templates.
• Responsible for topping up designated wards to agreed stock levels. This includes expiry date checks and stock rotation.
• To participate in the dispensing and stock supply of Controlled Drugs in accordance with Trust procedure.
• To participate in the management of returned pharmaceuticals and to complete stock checks in accordance with Trust procedures.
• To rotate across sectors i.e. Mental Health, Primary Care Networks and Acute Trusts as outlined in your learning plan.
• To communicate any issues or concerns regarding college assignments or skills units in a timely manner.
• To attend regular progress meetings with the assigned educational supervisor

Please be advised if you are a Non-UK National applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding*. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider for you to formally enrol on the course.

The training provider will require evidence of: Being a full time ordinary** resident in the UK for 3 consecutive years or more prior to the course start date (unless otherwise exempt from this rule for example you hold refugee status use the link below to see full list of exemptions) Residency to live and work in the UK for at least 1 year from the apprenticeship start date and must cover the entire course duration including the EPA period.

We advise that you check the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund for more details on your visas eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course prior to applying. Please be advised that Sponsorship cannot be offered for any apprenticeship roles.

*We will use Visa and work history information provided on the application to determine a candidates eligibility for the funding. Failure to provide the correct information is the responsibility of the candidate. **Residency for the purposes of education does not qualify.

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document.

For further information or for an informal chat/visit please contact:

Natalie Auld, Senior Pharmacy Technician

[email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary ward team and the wider pharmacy team. Recognise own limitations and refer to pharmacist/technician where necessary. Communicate sensitive information concerning patients medicines, requiring the post holder to have persuasive skills. To carry out accurate and efficiently the dispensing of medications for in-patients in line with Trust procedure. Working directly with patients, under supervision of other healthcare professionals, to improve concordance and adherence and to ensure individuals get the best possible outcome from the medicines they use. Deliver medication education to patients through counselling on admission and discharge. This may involve communicating tactfully and with empathy with difficult, hostile or emotional service users. Recognise potential risks, adhere to safety and security advice and seek guidance from the wider team regarding any interactions. Communicate sensitive information concerning patients medicines to patients with special needs, overcoming barriers to understanding and communication with patients who have physical, mental, social, learning, language, hearing or sight problems. Work with other health and social care professionals to ensure effective liaison across all interfaces (secondary care, intermediate care, primary care, social care settings) with the aim of ensuring continuity of patient care on transfer. Communicate details of patient medicines using medicines reconciliation templates. Responsible for topping up designated wards to agreed stock levels. This includes expiry date checks and stock rotation. To participate in the dispensing and stock supply of Controlled Drugs in accordance with Trust procedure. To participate in the management of returned pharmaceuticals and to complete stock checks in accordance with Trust procedures. To rotate across sectors i.e. Mental Health, Primary Care Networks and Acute Trusts as outlined in your learning plan. To communicate any issues or concerns regarding college assignments or skills units in a timely manner. To attend regular progress meetings with the assigned educational supervisor Please be advised if you are a Non-UK National applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding*. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider for you to formally enrol on the course. The training provider will require evidence of: Being a full time ordinary** resident in the UK for 3 consecutive years or more prior to the course start date (unless otherwise exempt from this rule for example you hold refugee status use the link below to see full list of exemptions) Residency to live and work in the UK for at least 1 year from the apprenticeship start date and must cover the entire course duration including the EPA period. We advise that you check the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund for more details on your visas eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course prior to applying. Please be advised that Sponsorship cannot be offered for any apprenticeship roles. *We will use Visa and work history information provided on the application to determine a candidates eligibility for the funding. Failure to provide the correct information is the responsibility of the candidate. **Residency for the purposes of education does not qualify. Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document. For further information or for an informal chat/visit please contact: Natalie Auld, Senior Pharmacy Technician [email protected]

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSE qualifications or equivalent at A-C grade in relevant subjects Maths, English Language and Science Dual Award ( or Chemistry and Biology)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic IT skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Communicate calmly and effectively with service users and carers
• Able to work alone or as part of a team

work related

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel to Trust wide locations
• Approachable and supportive both to subordinates and superiors
• Ability to communicate at all levels and with external customers

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential 4 GCSE qualifications or equivalent at A-C grade in relevant subjects Maths, English Language and Science Dual Award ( or Chemistry and Biology) Desirable NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services Knowledge Essential Basic IT skills Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise own workload Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Communicate calmly and effectively with service users and carers Able to work alone or as part of a team work related Essential Ability and willingness to travel to Trust wide locations Approachable and supportive both to subordinates and superiors Ability to communicate at all levels and with external customers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wesham Rehabilitation Centre,

Mowbreck Lane

Wesham

PR4 3HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wesham Rehabilitation Centre,

Mowbreck Lane

Wesham

PR4 3HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our team as a Practice Pharmacist.

The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription requests, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practices that make up the PCN.

The post holder will act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside our medicines management team. In this role, you will be supported by our Practice Pharmacist who will manage and mentor them.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management and long term conditions management within the practice, undertaking clinical medicines reviews and address public health and social needs of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Provide expertise in clinical medicines review & address public health & social needs of patients in GP practices

Reduce inappropriate polypharmacy & wasteful prescribing

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge & work with patients & community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions & readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines, identifying & addressing medicines related issues

Interface with community & hospital pharmacy colleagues & develop referral processes between primary care professionals including the promotion of the repeat dispensing service

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions & medicines reaching review dates

Manage patients & health care professionals medicine queries

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

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety, & cost effectiveness of prescribing

Implement drug withdrawals & alerts eg, MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety

Work with primary care professional & patients to implement NICE & other evidence-based guidelines

Contribute to multimorbidity reviews & MDT reviews

Provide medicines information & training to Practice healthcare professionals & admin staff. Review Pathology results for patients on known medicines.

Act as a source of medicines information

About us

We offer:

• A comprehensive induction to the role and training plan
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Incremental annual leave scheme plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to NHS discount scheme

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pennine Memory Assessment Service. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate assistant psychologist with a genuine interest in older adult mental health and working with people with dementia. The team specialises in completing comprehensive assessments with people who have difficulties with their memory.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Psychologist will work closely with the Clinical Neuropsychologist and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will support the completion of cognitive and specialist neuropsychological assessment as appropriate, to help timely assessment and diagnosis of dementia. The role will involve participating in MDT discussions, maintaining waiting lists and completion of audits.

The position is open to applicants who have an undergraduate psychology degree. We require someone who is organised, can work autonomously and has excellent people skills.

Current base is Gannow Lane Resource Centre, Gannow Lane, Burnley. Please note the memory assessment service will be moving to St Peter's Health Centre, Church Street, Burnley.

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 summary

This post is based with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The post holder will work closely with the team to provide a full administrative and secretarial service. Key tasks for the post holder are the co-ordination and provision of administrative support to non-medical staff within the service including the managing of appointments systems, handling client information etc. The post holder will also participate in co-ordination of office cover within the Team.

Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive secretarial, administrative and information service to the CAMHS Clinical and Duty Teams, in respect of managing of appointments, dealing with correspondence, composing as required routine and non-routine letters and other documentation related to the service i.e. reports, and taking personal responsibility for confidential issues.

Maintain and update clinical and non-clinical electronic systems.

Respect and maintain confidentiality of patient information, ensuring all typed patient records are correctly stored on CAMHS patient electronic information system, and telephone conversations are not overheard by the public.

To liaise with Clinicians when receiving queries from families, healthcare, social care professionals and other agencies.

Responsible for using own initiative to prioritise, plan, action and complete personal day to day work in line with local and national access and waiting targets.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

382-NBC157-26

Job locations

CAMHS

Whitegare Drive Health Centre

Blackpool

FY3 9ES

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for using own initiative to prioritise, plan, action and complete personal day to day work in line with local and national access and waiting targets.

Support the local induction of new administrative team members, including one to one training on software packages and office procedures.

Receive telephone calls from i.e. parents, GPs, Schools, Health and Social Care agencies.

Maintain a working knowledge of child protection procedures, reporting any concerns to Clinician/Manager.

Assist in ordering NHS supplies via NHS Supply chain and E-Procurement.

Under instruction from Admin Manager respond in a timely manner to Subject Access Requests received from the Data Access Team within strict time constraints

Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for using own initiative to prioritise, plan, action and complete personal day to day work in line with local and national access and waiting targets. Support the local induction of new administrative team members, including one to one training on software packages and office procedures. Receive telephone calls from i.e. parents, GPs, Schools, Health and Social Care agencies. Maintain a working knowledge of child protection procedures, reporting any concerns to Clinician/Manager. Assist in ordering NHS supplies via NHS Supply chain and E-Procurement. Under instruction from Admin Manager respond in a timely manner to Subject Access Requests received from the Data Access Team within strict time constraints

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• oGood standard of general education 3 GCSEs or equivalent
• oBusiness Administration NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oMicrosoft office / IT qualifications

essential

Essential

• Experience using Microsoft office excel outlook and word. Knowledge of communication via social media.
• oExperience of working in a busy reception area/ office or healthcare setting
• oKnowledge of maintaining confidentiality in the workplace

Desirable

• Experience of NHS systems - EMIS web

essential

Essential

• oExcellent Interpersonal skills
• oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal. Including accurate typing skills
• oExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload
• oFriendly, approachable and works well as part of a team
• oAbility to multi-task and remain calm and focused in a busy reception area

Desirable

• Evidence of awareness to extend knowledge and personal development.

Person Specification essential Essential oGood standard of general education 3 GCSEs or equivalent oBusiness Administration NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience Desirable oMicrosoft office / IT qualifications essential Essential Experience using Microsoft office excel outlook and word. Knowledge of communication via social media. oExperience of working in a busy reception area/ office or healthcare setting oKnowledge of maintaining confidentiality in the workplace Desirable Experience of NHS systems - EMIS web essential Essential oExcellent Interpersonal skills oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal. Including accurate typing skills oExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload oFriendly, approachable and works well as part of a team oAbility to multi-task and remain calm and focused in a busy reception area Desirable Evidence of awareness to extend knowledge and personal development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CAMHS

Whitegare Drive Health Centre

Blackpool

FY3 9ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CAMHS

Whitegare Drive Health Centre

Blackpool

FY3 9ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Looking for an exciting new opportunity in Urology?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate, with effective communication skills to join our hard-working urology Nursing team at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital sites

The posts will involve working within Urology .

The post holders will be required to work across both Southport and Ormskirk sites and must be flexible in working between the hours of 0800-18.3000, Monday-Friday and Weekends and Bank Holidays as required.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is responsible for providing Urology specialist services to patients attending the Outpatient/treatment centre Departments.
• The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
• The post holder will (develop the skills over time) to be able to provide a high standard of direct nursing care to patients attending the Outpatients/treatment centre Departments.
• The post holder will be an effective communicator, liaising closely with all users of the service in order to deliver high standards of nursing care.
• All Nursing Associates will support and supervise staff nurses and unqualified members of staff as this is a key component of the role. He/she has a valuable role in enhancing clinical practice and meeting the clinical governance agenda of the Trust.

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 summary

The post holder will be part of a team whose responsibility is to safely prepare, under the supervision of an Authorised Pharmacist, a wide range of complex aseptic products to a high quality and with a high level of accuracy, utilising appropriate techniques, carrying out all duties in compliance with Rules and Guidance for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and with departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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

Main duties of the job

Preparation of injectable medicines in a ready to administer form, including parenteral nutrition, cytotoxic agents, biologic agents, antibiotics, following GMP principles and SOPs.

Use of isolators, syringes, needles, etc.

Stock control and safe storage of medicines and consumables.

Assembly and checking of ingredients and consumables for products to be prepared.

Sanitisation of isolators, product ingredients and consumables.

See detailed job description for further information.

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 summary

Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health

Band 6 Fixed Term 6 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health.

PPHS was introduced as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and Maternity Transformation Programme, with a national requirement for every Local Maternity System (LMS) to create a Perinatal Pelvic Health Service.

Interview date to be confirmed

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Providespecialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning.

• Manage patients with complex presentations, adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly.

• Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy within PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management).

• Contribute to early intervention, prevention, and self-management programmes in line with PPHS goals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care.

• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HCPC and local policies

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.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated individual to join our existing Pharmacy team.

The successful candidate will rotate between Pharmacy stores and Whiston and St Helens Hospital dispensaries, and participate in our evening, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Your duties will include receiving prescription from patients and Hospital staff, booking in orders as well assembling stock medicines for distribution to wards and departments.

A strong attention to detail is essential, as is an ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment with other members of the Pharmacy team.

Good communication skills and a willingness to learn is important.

Candidates ideally should possess NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service skills or a GPhC recognised equivalent qualification, However training can be provided.A good standard of education (to GCSE level) would be advantageous.

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

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards.
• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions.
• To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines.
• To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software.
• To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments.
• To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records.
• To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis.
• To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes.
• To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician.
• Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions.
• To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust.
• To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas.
• To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

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.

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. 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

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

409-8249447

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards.
• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions.
• To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines.
• To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software.
• To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments.
• To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records.
• To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis.
• To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes.
• To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician.
• Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions.
• To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust.
• To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his / her control comply with the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation during daily activities.
• To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas.
• To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

• To assist with basic counselling of outpatients in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or Pharmacy technician.
• To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.
• To liaise with various members of the Pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.
• To ensure safety of drugs awaiting collection by nursing staff and other responsible persons
• To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programmes in order to maintain and improve standards of service.
• To maintain continuing professional development.

• To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the Pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g. Ordering and stock control.
• To assist in the completion and filing of departmental documents.
• To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary.
• To act as a role model and assist in the training and induction of other members of the technical staff.

• To undertake and achieve the NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills qualification in accordance with GPhC guidance.

Job description Job responsibilities To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards. To assist in the receipt of prescriptions. To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines. To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software. To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments. To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records. To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis. To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens. To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes. To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician. Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions. To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust. To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his / her control comply with the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation during daily activities. To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas. To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. To assist with basic counselling of outpatients in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or Pharmacy technician. To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary. To liaise with various members of the Pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients. To ensure safety of drugs awaiting collection by nursing staff and other responsible persons To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programmes in order to maintain and improve standards of service. To maintain continuing professional development. To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the Pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g. Ordering and stock control. To assist in the completion and filing of departmental documents. To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary. To act as a role model and assist in the training and induction of other members of the technical staff. To undertake and achieve the NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills qualification in accordance with GPhC guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills - or GPhC recognised equivalent, or must be willing to undertake qualification and complete within 18 months of commencing employment

Our Values

Essential

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Computer systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy
• Experience in using the CMM (JAC) Pharmacy system

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills oAbility to talk to patients, staff and other Health care professionals. oAbility to express items clearly, both face to face and using telephones
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
• Good administration skills including record keeping
• Understand importance and context of role
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Works well as part of a team
• Presents a professional image / appearance
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades
• Good physical fitness for duties including manual handling, (items up to approx 15kg) standing and walking
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites
• Able to participate in the evening and weekend rotas

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills - or GPhC recognised equivalent, or must be willing to undertake qualification and complete within 18 months of commencing employment Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with Computer systems Desirable Experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy Experience in using the CMM (JAC) Pharmacy system Skills Essential Good communication skills oAbility to talk to patients, staff and other Health care professionals. oAbility to express items clearly, both face to face and using telephones Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail Good administration skills including record keeping Understand importance and context of role Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others Ability to work under pressure Works well as part of a team Presents a professional image / appearance Supportive of colleagues of all grades Good physical fitness for duties including manual handling, (items up to approx 15kg) standing and walking Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise Other Essential Ability to travel between sites Able to participate in the evening and weekend rotas

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As a Health/ Hospital IDVA you will provide a domestic abuse service to victims who have been identified via the hospital and NHS employees.Initially the role will include guiding and supporting health professionals at the hospital on the identification and referral route in the service. Yourrole will also focus on embedding routine enquiry in domestic abuse by working alongside health professionals; and from there in you will directlysupport any victims who are identified whilst in the care of ELHT services. You will undertake and regularly review risk assessments, developsafety and support plans and assist victims with signposting into other relevant support services. The role will also have a key relationship and bepart of the ELHT Safeguarding Team.You will have strong communication skills and experience of partnership working, as the role will involve maintaining effective multi-agencyrelationships, attending MARRAC and case conferences and adhering to statutory protocols and procedures. You will work to ensure safety,confidentiality and risk minimisation for victims of domestic abuse, supporting and enabling them to access services which maximise their safetyand which support their emotional, physical, intellectual and social wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this role. If you have any queries about this please do not hesitate tocontact us.

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide highquality services and treat over 700,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom areinternationally renowned and have won awards for their work.We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to work as a key member of the Hospital SafeguardingTeam, with additional professional support from local specialist Domestic Abuse Services.You will hold a recognised formal IDVA qualification or have an extensive portfolio working as an IDVA. This must be evidenced within yourapplication. Experience of working as a Hospital IDVA is desirable, and knowledge and understanding of the role is essential. You must beconfident in your role, and able to make decisions about complex situations.You will have strong communication skills and experience of partnership working, as the role will involve maintaining effective multi-agencyrelationships, attending MARAC and case conferences and adhering to statutory protocols and procedures. You will work to ensure safety,confidentiality and risk minimisation for victims of domestic abuse, supporting and enabling them to access services which maximise their safety and which support their emotional, physical, intellectual and social wellbeing.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

435-C067-26-A

Job locations

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

BURNLEY

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES Identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims identified through hospital services using an evidence-based riskidentification checklist. Focus on and prioritise high risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service through individualsafety planning and personal support. Liaise with local Domestic Abuse providers for their provision of continued support in line with initial safety plans following dischargefrom hospital. Accept joint working arrangements with local Domestic Abuse providers for individuals who may benefit from support from the hospitalIDVA whilst under the care of ELHT. Advocate for high risk victims with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by:1. Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how yourrole fits into them.2. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including in relation to legal options, housing,health and finance.3. Working directly with all key agency partners to address the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plansare coordinated particularly through the MARAC. Manage a case load for an agreed timeframe ensuring each client receives the appropriate service individual to their needs. Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in theirsituation, and help them regain control of their lives. Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi agency setting which will include preparation and participationat the MARAC. You will contribute interventions and help design a plan to protect victims and any children, while maintaining anindependent role on behalf of your client, keeping their safety as central to any response. Be proactive with your designated line manager/ professional lead in carrying out periodic case reviews based on a review of risk andabuse Access supervision from other Domestic Abuse providers in relation to the specialist role and caseload Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possibleservice for victims of domestic abuse. Provide training to identified health service staff and raise awareness of domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour based violence, etc.with staff across the hospital sites. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services works in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverserange of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all. To participate in policy development and the implementation of routine enquiry across more services within ELHT. To carry out any other duties as requested which are commensurate with business service delivery.Shortlisting packCLINICAL Contribute to a safe working environment for patients and staff and ensure that patient dignity is not compromised. Attend meetings as required with the clinical teamsCOMMUNICATION Use range of communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, staff and families With support, communicate sensitive and distressing information to those who are experiencing domestic abuse, and the clinical teamscaring for them as appropriate Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences and multi-agency conferences as required. Ensure effective communication in demanding and challenging situations, with support from senior staff within the safeguarding teamor clinical teams Participate in meetings to share ideas and exchange information. Ensure clear concise documentation is adhered to in line with Trusts PolicyTRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Maintain an up to date professional portfolio. Take personal responsibility for own development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research. Participate in supervision in accordance with guidelines. Participate in annual appraisal as an apraisee. Ensure you are up to date with core mandatory training. Assist in undertaking clinical audit and peer reviews to contribute to practice development and quality improvements. Regularly gain feedback from users, to inform developments in the service.ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that appropriate resources are available at all times. Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment. To ensure that patient outcomes are recorded in a timely way as per Trust policies and processes. Provide quality written reports for patients, parents/carers and other professional within the Trust processes. To develop resources that could/can be used in the deliverance of services. Keep up to date with relevant legislation and statutory requirements for Domestic AbusePROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To actively liaise with other professionals within the Caldicott data protection and information governance. Develop professionally through self development extending own knowledge in line with professional IDVA training standards Participate in research and learning projects which are relevant to Domestic Abuse Ensure accurate record keeping as per Trust policy and professional Guidelines on paper and electronic patient records

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES Identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims identified through hospital services using an evidence-based riskidentification checklist. Focus on and prioritise high risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service through individualsafety planning and personal support. Liaise with local Domestic Abuse providers for their provision of continued support in line with initial safety plans following dischargefrom hospital. Accept joint working arrangements with local Domestic Abuse providers for individuals who may benefit from support from the hospitalIDVA whilst under the care of ELHT. Advocate for high risk victims with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by:1. Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how yourrole fits into them.2. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including in relation to legal options, housing,health and finance.3. Working directly with all key agency partners to address the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plansare coordinated particularly through the MARAC. Manage a case load for an agreed timeframe ensuring each client receives the appropriate service individual to their needs. Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in theirsituation, and help them regain control of their lives. Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi agency setting which will include preparation and participationat the MARAC. You will contribute interventions and help design a plan to protect victims and any children, while maintaining anindependent role on behalf of your client, keeping their safety as central to any response. Be proactive with your designated line manager/ professional lead in carrying out periodic case reviews based on a review of risk andabuse Access supervision from other Domestic Abuse providers in relation to the specialist role and caseload Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possibleservice for victims of domestic abuse. Provide training to identified health service staff and raise awareness of domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour based violence, etc.with staff across the hospital sites. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services works in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverserange of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all. To participate in policy development and the implementation of routine enquiry across more services within ELHT. To carry out any other duties as requested which are commensurate with business service delivery.Shortlisting packCLINICAL Contribute to a safe working environment for patients and staff and ensure that patient dignity is not compromised. Attend meetings as required with the clinical teamsCOMMUNICATION Use range of communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, staff and families With support, communicate sensitive and distressing information to those who are experiencing domestic abuse, and the clinical teamscaring for them as appropriate Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences and multi-agency conferences as required. Ensure effective communication in demanding and challenging situations, with support from senior staff within the safeguarding teamor clinical teams Participate in meetings to share ideas and exchange information. Ensure clear concise documentation is adhered to in line with Trusts PolicyTRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Maintain an up to date professional portfolio. Take personal responsibility for own development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research. Participate in supervision in accordance with guidelines. Participate in annual appraisal as an apraisee. Ensure you are up to date with core mandatory training. Assist in undertaking clinical audit and peer reviews to contribute to practice development and quality improvements. Regularly gain feedback from users, to inform developments in the service.ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that appropriate resources are available at all times. Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment. To ensure that patient outcomes are recorded in a timely way as per Trust policies and processes. Provide quality written reports for patients, parents/carers and other professional within the Trust processes. To develop resources that could/can be used in the deliverance of services. Keep up to date with relevant legislation and statutory requirements for Domestic AbusePROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To actively liaise with other professionals within the Caldicott data protection and information governance. Develop professionally through self development extending own knowledge in line with professional IDVA training standards Participate in research and learning projects which are relevant to Domestic Abuse Ensure accurate record keeping as per Trust policy and professional Guidelines on paper and electronic patient records

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a qualified IDVA, usually 2 years or extensive portfolio
• Knowledge of the Hospital & community IDVA role

Desirable

• Experience within a hospital or community IDVA role

Work Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise and plan workload
• Ability to use databases effectively
• Proven ability to plan and comply with procedures
• Accurate record keeping

Communication

Essential

• Clear and accurate written/verbal communication
• IT Skills
• Ability to use databases and systems effectively

Flexibility

Essential

• Able to work the hours required by the need of the service
• Able to adapt to the changing needs of the service

Personal Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to work within a team and also, when required, work independently
• Demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach and to be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients

Learning Ability

Essential

• Actively seeks to develop own skills and knowledge in relation to the role

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake future study for own professional development and service needs

Other Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
• Able to deal with confidential information in the appropriate manner

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Access to a vehicle/transport for work purposes

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience as a qualified IDVA, usually 2 years or extensive portfolio Knowledge of the Hospital & community IDVA role Desirable Experience within a hospital or community IDVA role Work Skills Essential Able to prioritise and plan workload Ability to use databases effectively Proven ability to plan and comply with procedures Accurate record keeping Communication Essential Clear and accurate written/verbal communication IT Skills Ability to use databases and systems effectively Flexibility Essential Able to work the hours required by the need of the service Able to adapt to the changing needs of the service Personal Skills Essential Proven ability to work within a team and also, when required, work independently Demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach and to be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients Learning Ability Essential Actively seeks to develop own skills and knowledge in relation to the role Desirable Willingness to undertake future study for own professional development and service needs Other Skills Essential Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision Able to deal with confidential information in the appropriate manner Practical Requirements Essential Access to a vehicle/transport for work purposes

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

BURNLEY

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

BURNLEY

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To participate in the delivery of a high quality Optometric service within the Eye Clinic. To participate in the delivery of a comprehensive range of core & Specialist Optometric services within East Lancashire Hospitals and its outreach clinics

Main duties of the job

This role will primarily be supporting the Glaucoma Ophthalmology clinics and performing examinations in stand alone clinics for the Glaucoma Ophthalmology service

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We deliver high-quality services to more than 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding areas, supported by over 7,000 dedicated staff, many of whom are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

Our services span two main hospital sites in Blackburn and Burnley, alongside a range of community locations.

The Optometry Department is made up of 2 full time and 7 part time Optometrists and we work closely with the Orthoptists and Medical Colleagues.

Job summary

Do you want to be an integral part of a thriving acute Trust that embraces transformation and is passionate about delivering safe, personal and effective care? If the answer is yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our award-winning pharmacy team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated, registered Pharmacy Technician to support our Technical Services team in delivering the best possible service to patients, whilst maintaining standards.

The successful candidate will join the team in providing an integrated delivery of medicines to our patients to ensure cost effective, safe and appropriate supply of aseptically prepared products. This is a great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who is looking to enhance their skill set in a Technical Service environment whilst maintaining their wider pharmacy knowledge and expertise.

We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician who will demonstrate well developed organisational skills, have a flexible and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to lead and manage staff working within the unit and who is strong communicator.

Candidates will be highly motivated, a team player and someone that can respond to the pace of a busy acute Trust.

This is a fast-paced environment, with a consistently high-volume of work with regularly changing standards. We are seeking individuals who can work as part of the multidisciplinary Technical Service team and provide support the general pharmacy team.

Main duties of the job

Deputise for the Specialist or Senior Technician as delegated and/or as designated in their absence and appropriately represent at relevant meetings

Support the Technical Services Technicians and assistant teams and supervise processes

Identify extended roles for support staff and areas for service improvements in line with the modernisation agenda, local and national initiatives, professional development and changes in legislation

Plan staffing requirements; supervise the technician and assistant rota

Identify opportunities for further developments in pharmacy services

Contribute to the planning of the pharmacy service in conjunction with the Senior Pharmacy Technician team

Support the development of extended technician roles and the implementation of technician led services

Act as a technician role model and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines

Provide professional leadership and motivate and inspire other staff inside and outside of pharmacy and act as a role model

Identify options and opportunities for service provision, which enhance the efficiency of the service in order to reduce waiting times, improve accuracy, improve productivity and support staff development

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals has a history of innovation and is an exciting place to work. We have gone live recently with a full Electronic Patient Record, which incorporates ePrescribing and medicines reconciliation activities. We were the first Trust in the country to launch Refer-to-Pharmacy. The pharmacy teams utilise ELHT's unique e-patient tracking system to identify and target patients requiring medicines reconciliation, and as an e-pharmaceutical care planning tool.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop themselves as well as the service they are responsible for, in a friendly and forward-thinking organisation.If you want to make a difference, are passionate about patient care, then there has never been a better time to join our team.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D081-26-C

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description for full details

• Deputise for the Specialist and Senior Technicians as designated in their absence. Support the Assistant Directors of Pharmacy in providing a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust. Work in partnership with the Specialist Technician and Senior Technician in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust. Supervise the team of technicians and assistants involved in the delivery of the service and medicines risk management. Supervise and co-ordinate the day-to-day technical operation of the section/department, ensuring that the service is provided in accordance with relevant professional, ethical, legal and locally agreed policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. Support the wider Pharmacy dispensary and ward based teams when necessary and as per rotation. Ensure staffing resource is adequate for the requirement of the service on a day-to-day basis. Maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of technical services Support the governance and medicines risk management agenda locally. Support the development of the technician and assistant teams to complement and facilitate multidisciplinary working. Act as a role model in the field of clinical technician pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives. Support the agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use and support mechanisms to promote high quality medicine use, effective risk management, clinical governance and adherence to Trust policies and guidelines concerning medicines use. Contribute to the development and improvement of the service. Support the professional development of technicians and assistants.

Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job Description for full details Deputise for the Specialist and Senior Technicians as designated in their absence. Support the Assistant Directors of Pharmacy in providing a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust. Work in partnership with the Specialist Technician and Senior Technician in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust. Supervise the team of technicians and assistants involved in the delivery of the service and medicines risk management. Supervise and co-ordinate the day-to-day technical operation of the section/department, ensuring that the service is provided in accordance with relevant professional, ethical, legal and locally agreed policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. Support the wider Pharmacy dispensary and ward based teams when necessary and as per rotation. Ensure staffing resource is adequate for the requirement of the service on a day-to-day basis. Maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of technical services Support the governance and medicines risk management agenda locally. Support the development of the technician and assistant teams to complement and facilitate multidisciplinary working. Act as a role model in the field of clinical technician pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives. Support the agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use and support mechanisms to promote high quality medicine use, effective risk management, clinical governance and adherence to Trust policies and guidelines concerning medicines use. Contribute to the development and improvement of the service. Support the professional development of technicians and assistants.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification or working towards

Desirable

• A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising pharmacy services in primary or secondary care
• Practice in one or more relevant areas
• Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics

Qualities

Essential

• Supportive and motivational supervisor
• Can balance strong leadership and working within a team
• Prioritises and meets deadlines
• Flexibility in working hours
• Advanced keyboard skills

Person Specification Qualification Essential NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification or working towards Desirable A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Experience of supervising pharmacy services in primary or secondary care Practice in one or more relevant areas Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics Qualities Essential Supportive and motivational supervisor Can balance strong leadership and working within a team Prioritises and meets deadlines Flexibility in working hours Advanced keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a motivated practitioner who possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and want to provide Gold Standard care to our patients... Then this exciting opportunity is for you!

Hazelwood are looking for an Assistant Practitioner, who has a passion for providing high quality patient focused care who have a flexible attitude towards work and a desire for new challenges.

On Hazelwood you will care for patients with respiratory illnesses and general medical conditions, you will learn to care for patients with long term respiratory conditions such as COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, type 1 respiratory failure and type 2 respiratory failure.

We are focused on delivering an excellent service and welcome anyone passionate about providing outstanding care and compassion to our patients.

Main duties of the job

General duties will include , physiological observations and investigations. You will develop an in depth knowledge of , oxygen therapy, blood gas interpretation, wound management, chest drain and fluid balance management and provide personal care to patients.

As a Band 4 you will receive direct support from senior nursing colleagues to develop and enhance your skills. Enabling you to nurse a cohort of patients and be responsible for their care.

You will be warmly welcomed and well supported by a fantastic team who are passionate and aspire to provide excellent care.

About us

We have 10000 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.

Our values define who we are and how we behave.

Caring and compassionate. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, doing everything we can to show we care.

Recognising individuality. We respect, value and respond to every person's individual needs.

Seeking to involve. We will always involve patients in making decisions about their care and treatment & are always open and honest.

Team working. We work together as one team, and involve patients, families, and other services, to provide the best care possible.

Taking personal responsibility. We each take personal responsibility to give the highest standards of care and deliver a service we can always be proud of.

Job summary

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

Sefton CAMHS and the Sefton Enhanced Support Team are looking for an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner or Clinical Psychologist to join our service.

The Enhanced Support Team works with children and young people with complex needs who present with high risk, high harm behaviours and high vulnerability. They are likely to have difficulties in multiple domains which are persistent, severe and are framed by family and social contexts. This may include children and young people who are involved in youth justice services, not in education employment or training, who engage in substance misuse, have multiple adverse childhood experiences, who are neurodiverse or have speech language and communication difficulties etc. These children and young people are likely to have been referred to multiple services, but there are significant barriers to engagement

The successful applicant will contribute to the clinical work of both teams and hold case management responsibility for their workload. Provision of supervision to lower banded team members, trainees and other internal professionals as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment of children and young people referred to CAMHS and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.

The post holder will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person

This will be a split post with Sefton CAMHS and is integrated with Children's Services including Social Care and Youth Justice.

We are particularly seeking candidates who have substantial experience of working within complex systems, providing case consultation, multi-agency formulations and working with families indirectly via wider professional involvement

About us

Sefton Enhanced Support Team is part of the North-Mersey Vanguard, funded via NHS England Health and Justice to implement Framework for Integrated Care (Community),which was developed in response to the commitment set out in the NHS Long Term Plan to further invest in services for children and young people with complex needs.

Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales.

Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our dynamic and experienced CAMHS team

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Adele Smith (Clinical Lead) for discussion regarding the job role and service overview.

Job summary

As part of the wider transformation of community mental health services, we are delighted to be recruiting to this newly developed post. The successful candidate will join with already existing rehabilitation services to help develop and deliver community mental health rehabilitation services across the central and east Lancashire area. Joining us at this time, the post-holder will gain valuable experience in development and clinical leadership of a new service. They will be well placed to help bring innovation and creativity to the development of these important new services and can help embed psychologically informed ways of working from the start.

Aligned with national drivers to improve outcomes for individuals with the most complex mental health difficulties, work is underway to ensure that we offer a robust pathway in the least restrictive, clinically effective and safest way possible. Phase 1 of the Rehab transformation project will focus on the establishment of the Community Rehab teams within the Pennine area, before rolling out to bring in the Central/Preston localities. It is anticipated that the post-holder will work across both patches providing equitable psychological input to both teams.

Newly qualified applicants will be considered and, where appropriate, appointed under a Band 7 to Band 8a preceptorship programme, with support and development opportunities to facilitate progression.

Main duties of the job

o To work as part of a specialist mental health rehabilitation team that provides specialist assessment, treatment, interventions and support to enable the recovery of people whose complex needs cannot be met by general adult mental health services. This service aims to work with people to help them acquire or regain the skills and confidence to live successfully in the community. They focus on addressing and minimising the symptoms and functional impairment that people may have, with an emphasis on achieving as much individual autonomy and independence as possible.o The post holder will lead in the development and provision of a highly specialist psychology service for clients with complex psychological and mental health presentations across two mental health rehabilitation community teams.o To provide specialist psychological assessment and interventions, including neuropsychological assessment, as well as providing consultation and advice on clients' psychological care to MDT colleagues and carers.o To contribute to support and training of other staff within the care group, across the trust and into other services as agreed.o To provide clinical supervision and to play an active role in service developments and governance within the service as required.o To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

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 summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist tojoin our integrated Mental Healthteam in the North West region. This role will be based at HMP Lancaster Farms a category C prison based in Lancaster, and will also oversee the services at HMP Kirkham a category D prison. The sites are based a short drive from the Lake District, and are close to the M6 for commuters. Within this role you will workcollaboratively with the Integrated Mental Health teams on each site developing the psychological services, including data and performance reporting, clinical supervision and delivering clinical assessments and sessions for patients.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm

This is a part time role working 3 days per week, with flexibility on which days are worked.

Salary

This position is 3days per week,you'll receive an annual salary between£49,184and£75,359per annum FTE - depending on experience.

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 ClusterPsychologist,your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment of patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data
• Contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;
• 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;
• Provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;
• Be 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;
• Attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings
• Be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

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
• Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions to adults with a range of mental health problems;
• Experience of working with mental health forensic populations;
• Working knowledge of clinical governance, including relevant approaches and tools;

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 summary

The exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Nursing Team. The team currently consists of 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 1 Health Care Assistant and a Phlebotomist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Health Care Assistant to further enhance the team and join our friendly GP Practice. A team player with good clinical skills and an interest in further training and personal development are vital.

Informal visits are welcome before applying, and we are happy to show prospective applicants around the Practice. Should you wish to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to contact a member of the management team using the details provided.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the lead Practice Nurse and will undertake tasks and duties delegated by the lead Practice Nurse or suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the General Practice team to meet the needs of the patients, following policy and procedures. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

About us

Fernbank Surgery is a busy practice which is made up of a team of 5 very versatile GP partners, who are supported by a host of salaried GPs, ANPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Phlebotomists, a management team and a pillar of administration and reception staff members. We are a close knit team that is able to work together efficiently and effectively to ensure that our patients receive an exemplary level of care and service from all that are part of team Fernbank.

If you are interested in the post and want to visit the Practice or find out more, please contact Stephanie Sweeney, Practice Manager by email on [email protected].

Job summary

Due to an increase in the demand for Phlebotomy appointments the exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Nursing Team. The team currently consists of 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate and 1 Health Care Assistant and 1 phlebotomist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Phlebotomist to further enhance the team and join our friendly GP Practice. A team player with good clinical skills and an interest in further training and personal development are vital.

Informal visits are welcome before applying, and we are happy to show prospective applicants around the Practice. Should you wish to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to contact a member of the management team using the details provided.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under direct supervision of the practice nurse team and will be accountable to the Management Team and Partners, following specific practice guidelines and protocols at all times. The post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients that have been booked directly into their clinical appointments.

About us

Fernbank Surgery is a busy practice which is made up of a team of 5 very versatile GP partners, who are supported by a host of salaried GPs, ANPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, a management team and a pillar of administration and reception staff members. We are a close knit team that is able to work together efficiently and effectively to ensure that our patients receive an exemplary level of care and service from all that are part of team Fernbank.

If you are interested in the post and want to visit the Practice or find out more, please contact Sophie Spedding, Operations Manager by email on [email protected]

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has a risen to join a new Treating Tobacco Dependency Service offering specialist support to patients admitted to our inpatients sites across LSCft. This service is key to delivering the ambitions of the NHS long term plan to provide treatment for tobacco dependency for all patients admitted to hospital, making a significant contribution to public health and reducing health inequalities.

This post is to cover Lancashire and South Cumbria, and the base will be confirmed with the successful applicant. Tobacco addiction is a chronic relapsing disease and the single biggest cause of preventable death, disability, illness and social inequality. One in two smokers die due to their smoking. People with mental health condition have higher rates of mortality compared to the general population and smoking is the single most contributing factor to their 10-20 year reduction in life expectancy.

Main duties of the job

Please note that this role does not offer sponsorship previous applicants need not apply

This post will involve working directly with patients to assess their needs related to tobacco dependency and to work with them to identify treatment and specialist support to enable them make a successful quit attempt. Support may be face to face, remote consultation or via telephone. We are looking for team members who are motivated, organised and dynamic who are passionate about supporting care and improving lives through engaging, motivating patients to stop smoking.

This is a role is diverse and will offer the opportunity to visits sites with the LSCft to deliver smoking cessation , deliver and training and to support the implementation of the Trust Tobacco Smoke Free Policy.

This post will require strong communication skills, teamwork and flexibility to ensure the service can provide a high quality service supporting patients across a variety of sites within Lancashire and South Cumbria.

There will be an expectation to travel to a variety of sites across Lancashire and South Cumbria therefore ability to meet the travel requirements of the role is essential.

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 summary

We are currently reviewing our 3-5 year plan and as our service develops, we have a new and exciting opportunity to work with our team who are committed to delivering the highest possible standards of care to babies, children and young people. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to those we support and their families, in-house in our Hospice, Chorley and in the wider community.

We actively encourage ongoing professional development and have an in-house clinical education team and a dedicated clinical skills lab to enhance and improve training and competencies.

Be part of something special and help ensure that no child or family faces lifes hardest moments alone.

Benefits:

- We offer 35 days holidays per year, including bank holidays and increasing with length of service

- Continuation of NHS Pension scheme (if eligible) or option to join Derian House Contributory Pension Scheme

- Retail discounts through Blue Light card and Benefits platform

- Free onsite parking

- Subsidised meals in our diner

- Shift enhancements for weekend / night / bank holiday shifts

- Payment of professional NMC registration fees

Dont delay with submitting your application, we reserve the right to close this advert once we have received enough applications.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time). Weekend, nights and evening work will be required.

Main duties of the job

The Integrated Care Team Leader provides visible clinical and operational leadership to an allocated pod of colleagues and babies, children and young people (BCYP) and oversees the pods caseload, care planning, performance, competence and wellbeing, ensuring changing needs, risks and gaps are addressed or escalated.

The Team Leader is senior to, and expected to be capable of undertaking, the Nurse in Charge (NIC) role. When rostered as NIC, coordinates safe care across the hospice under the current NIC role document and ensures each practitioner retains accountability for their own practice.

About us

At Derian House, we are proud to provide high quality care to help babies, children and young people with life limiting conditions, from across the Northwest, to make the most of every precious moment. We also stand alongside their families, offering comfort, support, and hope.

Derian House is the place where you can make a real difference, as we support our colleagues and volunteers to provide this amazing service for children and families. It's a great place to enhance and develop your career as we are committed to investing in training to support our people and their aspirations.

Our values

The Team Leader must consistently model Derian Houses(DH) values in leadership, decision-making, relationships and clinical practice:

SAFE you can expect the highest standards

COMPASSIONATE we care

ACCOUNTABLE we do what we say we will do

We make this promise to our families, colleagues and community. Every single time.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0352-26-0009

Job locations

Chancery Road

Astley Village

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 1DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Pod leadership and case oversight

Lead colleagues and caseload, ensuring each BCYP has clear arrangements for contact, review and follow up.

Coordinate regular caseload reviews and family contact with relevant multidisciplinary colleagues; ensure decisions and actions are recorded and completed.

Maintain oversight of changes in diagnosis, condition, treatment, medicines, equipment, dependency or family circumstances, and ensure essential care, emergency, escalation and moving and handling plans are current, detailed and accessible. Resolving missing or conflicting information before admission.

Work across pods to share capacity, expertise and learning and provide one joined up DH service.

2. Clinical leadership and safe care

Provide evidence informed palliative, respite and end of life care within personal scope and competence, assessing, planning and evaluating care with BCYP and families while respecting consent, capacity, best interests, dignity, privacy, communication and cultural needs.

Recognise and respond promptly to deterioration, deviation from baseline and emergencies, following individual escalation plans and obtaining timely professional support.

Delegate only to colleagues with the appropriate role, competence and capacity, provide clear direction and supervision and confirm the required outcome.

Act immediately when resourcing, skill mix, competence, equipment, environment or documentation may compromise safety.

Promote safe medicines practice and seek ACP, medical or other advice when decisions fall outside personal scope.

3. People leadership, performance and wellbeing

Set clear expectations, regular one to ones, appraisal, objectives, feedback and development planning.

Oversee mandatory training, competencies, revalidation support and development actions, using a pod skills matrix to inform deployment and escalate workforce risks.

Recognise good practice and address conduct, capability, attendance or performance concerns promptly, fairly and compassionately under DH policy.

Create a psychologically safe, inclusive and civil culture that supports reflection, supervision, respectful challenge, speaking up and learning.

Monitor workload, emotional demands and wellbeing, seeking support where safety may be affected, and contribute to recruitment, induction, preceptorship, practice learning and retention.

4. Quality, governance and improvement

Promote compliance with the NMC Code, CQC regulations, safeguarding, legal duties and DH governance arrangements.

Ensure incidents, near misses, safeguarding concerns, complaints and clinical risks are reported, acted on and escalated; support openness and duty of candour, preserve evidence and provide accurate information.

Contribute to proportionate review and learning, considering human factors, system conditions and prevention of recurrence.

Lead or support audit, observation, policy implementation and improvement; use agreed pod indicators, evidence, data and feedback to identify variation, evaluate impact and share learning.

5. Communication, collaboration and family partnership

Build respectful relationships with BCYP and families, communicate sensitively and honestly, check understanding and ensure their views inform care and improvement.

Work effectively with health, education, social care, and other partners, sharing information lawfully, proportionately and promptly.

Manage differences through informed discussion and respectful challenge, escalating unresolved safety concerns.

Respond constructively to concerns and complaints, protect ongoing care and use feedback for learning.

6. Operational delivery and resources

Translate DH objectives into pod priorities, deliverables and individual objectives.

Use colleague resources, time, equipment and charitable resources responsibly and escalate risks to safe delivery or agreed outcomes.

Contribute within delegated authority to rostering, workforce deployment and budget management; service wide establishment, budgets and final roster accountability remain with the Matron / Head of Integrated Care or delegated senior manager.

Support service, policy, digital and practice change; participate in relevant meetings and complete agreed actions.

7. Nurse in Charge responsibilities

The NIC role is responsible to the Team Leader; when rostered as NIC, coordinate whole hospice colleague resourcing, care delivery, situational oversight, escalation, safety decisions and handover under the current DH NIC role document.

Work supernumerary where required by the safe staffing framework, considering capacity, acuity, dependency, complexity and available competence.

Provide coordination, support and assurance; each colleague remains accountable for their own actions, omissions, decisions and professional practice.

8. Professional responsibilities

Maintain NMC registration, revalidation, and continuing development; practise within competence and complete required training and assessment before undertaking extended practice.

Maintain clear, accurate, contemporaneous and secure records, identifying retrospective entries and complying with confidentiality, information governance, data protection and records management.

Maintain professional boundaries and use spoken, written, electronic and social media communication responsibly.

Maintain the health and capability required for the role, raise concerns where health or fatigue may affect safety, and participate in appraisal, supervision and reflective practice.

9. Safeguarding, health and safety

Follow DH safeguarding policy and statutory guidance for BCYP, acting immediately when someone may be at risk.

Promote a safe environment and manage relevant clinical, environmental, infection prevention, moving and handling and workplace risks.

Report accidents, incidents, hazards and unsafe systems, cooperate with investigations and improvement, and take reasonable care of everyones safety.

Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities1. Pod leadership and case oversightLead colleagues and caseload, ensuring each BCYP has clear arrangements for contact, review and follow up.Coordinate regular caseload reviews and family contact with relevant multidisciplinary colleagues; ensure decisions and actions are recorded and completed.Maintain oversight of changes in diagnosis, condition, treatment, medicines, equipment, dependency or family circumstances, and ensure essential care, emergency, escalation and moving and handling plans are current, detailed and accessible. Resolving missing or conflicting information before admission. Work across pods to share capacity, expertise and learning and provide one joined up DH service.2. Clinical leadership and safe careProvide evidence informed palliative, respite and end of life care within personal scope and competence, assessing, planning and evaluating care with BCYP and families while respecting consent, capacity, best interests, dignity, privacy, communication and cultural needs.Recognise and respond promptly to deterioration, deviation from baseline and emergencies, following individual escalation plans and obtaining timely professional support.Delegate only to colleagues with the appropriate role, competence and capacity, provide clear direction and supervision and confirm the required outcome.Act immediately when resourcing, skill mix, competence, equipment, environment or documentation may compromise safety.Promote safe medicines practice and seek ACP, medical or other advice when decisions fall outside personal scope. 3. People leadership, performance and wellbeingSet clear expectations, regular one to ones, appraisal, objectives, feedback and development planning.Oversee mandatory training, competencies, revalidation support and development actions, using a pod skills matrix to inform deployment and escalate workforce risks.Recognise good practice and address conduct, capability, attendance or performance concerns promptly, fairly and compassionately under DH policy.Create a psychologically safe, inclusive and civil culture that supports reflection, supervision, respectful challenge, speaking up and learning.Monitor workload, emotional demands and wellbeing, seeking support where safety may be affected, and contribute to recruitment, induction, preceptorship, practice learning and retention.4. Quality, governance and improvementPromote compliance with the NMC Code, CQC regulations, safeguarding, legal duties and DH governance arrangements.Ensure incidents, near misses, safeguarding concerns, complaints and clinical risks are reported, acted on and escalated; support openness and duty of candour, preserve evidence and provide accurate information.Contribute to proportionate review and learning, considering human factors, system conditions and prevention of recurrence.Lead or support audit, observation, policy implementation and improvement; use agreed pod indicators, evidence, data and feedback to identify variation, evaluate impact and share learning.5. Communication, collaboration and family partnershipBuild respectful relationships with BCYP and families, communicate sensitively and honestly, check understanding and ensure their views inform care and improvement.Work effectively with health, education, social care, and other partners, sharing information lawfully, proportionately and promptly.Manage differences through informed discussion and respectful challenge, escalating unresolved safety concerns.Respond constructively to concerns and complaints, protect ongoing care and use feedback for learning.6. Operational delivery and resourcesTranslate DH objectives into pod priorities, deliverables and individual objectives.Use colleague resources, time, equipment and charitable resources responsibly and escalate risks to safe delivery or agreed outcomes.Contribute within delegated authority to rostering, workforce deployment and budget management; service wide establishment, budgets and final roster accountability remain with the Matron / Head of Integrated Care or delegated senior manager.Support service, policy, digital and practice change; participate in relevant meetings and complete agreed actions.7. Nurse in Charge responsibilitiesThe NIC role is responsible to the Team Leader; when rostered as NIC, coordinate whole hospice colleague resourcing, care delivery, situational oversight, escalation, safety decisions and handover under the current DH NIC role document.Work supernumerary where required by the safe staffing framework, considering capacity, acuity, dependency, complexity and available competence.Provide coordination, support and assurance; each colleague remains accountable for their own actions, omissions, decisions and professional practice.8. Professional responsibilitiesMaintain NMC registration, revalidation, and continuing development; practise within competence and complete required training and assessment before undertaking extended practice.Maintain clear, accurate, contemporaneous and secure records, identifying retrospective entries and complying with confidentiality, information governance, data protection and records management.Maintain professional boundaries and use spoken, written, electronic and social media communication responsibly.Maintain the health and capability required for the role, raise concerns where health or fatigue may affect safety, and participate in appraisal, supervision and reflective practice.9. Safeguarding, health and safetyFollow DH safeguarding policy and statutory guidance for BCYP, acting immediately when someone may be at risk.Promote a safe environment and manage relevant clinical, environmental, infection prevention, moving and handling and workplace risks.Report accidents, incidents, hazards and unsafe systems, cooperate with investigations and improvement, and take reasonable care of everyones safety.

Person Specification

Digital and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and coordinate competing clinical, people and operational demands.
• Competence in electronic care records, digital communication and standard office applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and promote high quality pod data.

Desirable

• Experience of electronic rostering, dashboards, audit tools or digital improvement.

Safety, Governance and Improvement

Essential

• Working knowledge of the NMC Code, safeguarding, duty of candour, consent, capacity, information governance and relevant CQC requirements.
• Experience of incident reporting, risk assessment, audit and improvement.
• Ability to use evidence, data and feedback to identify risk, variation and improvement opportunities.
• Understanding of human factors and developing a psychologically safe culture.

Desirable

• Training or experience in quality improvement, clinical governance, patient safety or systems based incident review.
• Experience of evaluating and demonstrating the impact of change.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration.
• Evidence of current revalidation and continuing professional development.
• Relevant post-registration study or demonstrable equivalent experience in paediatric, complex, palliative or end of life care.

Desirable

• Degree or postgraduate study relevant to clinical practice, leadership or palliative care.
• Practice assessor, clinical supervision, coaching or appraisal qualification.
• Recognised leadership or management development.

Communication and Collaboration

Essential

• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with BCYP and families in complex, distressing or emotionally demanding circumstances.
• Ability to manage conflict, challenge respectfully and escalate unresolved concerns.
• Ability to build effective relationships across professional and organisational boundaries.

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training.
• Experience of co-production or structured family and service user engagement.

Leadership and People Management

Essential

• Experience of leading a shift, team or defined area.
• Ability to set expectations, delegate safely, supervise practice and confirm outcomes.
• Experience of feedback, colleague development and addressing performance or conduct concerns.
• Evidence of compassionate, inclusive, civil and visible leadership.

Desirable

• Formal line management experience.
• Experience of recruitment, appraisal, attendance management or workforce planning.
• Experience of implementing a new model of care or significant service change.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience involving babies, children or young people with complex health needs.
• Competence in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating person centred care.
• Experience of recognising and escalating deterioration and responding to clinical emergencies.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency care coordination.

Desirable

• Childrens hospice or specialist palliative care experience.
• Experience of long-term ventilation, tracheostomy, enteral feeding, syringe pumps or other relevant complex care interventions.
• Experience of community or cross-setting care

Person Specification Digital and Organisational Skills Essential Ability to prioritise and coordinate competing clinical, people and operational demands. Competence in electronic care records, digital communication and standard office applications. Ability to maintain accurate records and promote high quality pod data. Desirable Experience of electronic rostering, dashboards, audit tools or digital improvement. Safety, Governance and Improvement Essential Working knowledge of the NMC Code, safeguarding, duty of candour, consent, capacity, information governance and relevant CQC requirements. Experience of incident reporting, risk assessment, audit and improvement. Ability to use evidence, data and feedback to identify risk, variation and improvement opportunities. Understanding of human factors and developing a psychologically safe culture. Desirable Training or experience in quality improvement, clinical governance, patient safety or systems based incident review. Experience of evaluating and demonstrating the impact of change. Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration. Evidence of current revalidation and continuing professional development. Relevant post-registration study or demonstrable equivalent experience in paediatric, complex, palliative or end of life care. Desirable Degree or postgraduate study relevant to clinical practice, leadership or palliative care. Practice assessor, clinical supervision, coaching or appraisal qualification. Recognised leadership or management development. Communication and Collaboration Essential Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication. Ability to communicate sensitively with BCYP and families in complex, distressing or emotionally demanding circumstances. Ability to manage conflict, challenge respectfully and escalate unresolved concerns. Ability to build effective relationships across professional and organisational boundaries. Desirable Advanced communication skills training. Experience of co-production or structured family and service user engagement. Leadership and People Management Essential Experience of leading a shift, team or defined area. Ability to set expectations, delegate safely, supervise practice and confirm outcomes. Experience of feedback, colleague development and addressing performance or conduct concerns. Evidence of compassionate, inclusive, civil and visible leadership. Desirable Formal line management experience. Experience of recruitment, appraisal, attendance management or workforce planning. Experience of implementing a new model of care or significant service change. Clinical Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience involving babies, children or young people with complex health needs. Competence in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating person centred care. Experience of recognising and escalating deterioration and responding to clinical emergencies. Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency care coordination. Desirable Childrens hospice or specialist palliative care experience. Experience of long-term ventilation, tracheostomy, enteral feeding, syringe pumps or other relevant complex care interventions. Experience of community or cross-setting care

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

Derian House Children’s Hospice

Address

Chancery Road

Astley Village

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 1DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derian House Children’s Hospice

Address

Chancery Road

Astley Village

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 1DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The role

We seek a passionate Healthcare Assistant for our surgical ward team. You will prioritize patient care, treating each as an individual.

Our ward is busy, and your support is vital. Together, we aim for the highest clinical outcomes in a supportive environment. Your skills will be valued, and you will have opportunities for development, as our people are our greatest asset at Ramsay Health Care UK.

Main duties of the job

The role

We seek a passionate Healthcare Assistant for our surgical ward team. You will prioritize patient care, treating each as an individual.

Our ward is busy, and your support is vital. Together, we aim for the highest clinical outcomes in a supportive environment. Your skills will be valued, and you will have opportunities for development, as our people are our greatest asset at Ramsay Health Care UK.

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 summary

Emergency Department Assistant

Please be aware there is NO SPONSORSIP for this role. This vacancy may close early. Previous applicants need not apply.

• To work as a Emergency Department Assistant within a high pressured, fast moving environment
• To prioritise and deliver care to patients
• To demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practise within the delivery of patient care in the Emergency Department
• To ensure patients' safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
• Assist in age-related play and distraction therapy
• To support the registered nurses of the Emergency Department
• To undertake such duties as determined by the Department Managers and Matron including working within the main department during times of surge.

THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Main duties of the job

Integrated medicine and Emergency Care is an exciting, diverse and large acute division which encompass many specialities - every day is different!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us in our busy and transforming Emergency Department as an Emergency Department Assistant. Our department covers and provides a service to a population of approximately 450,000 residents, increasing during our busy holiday seasons. We consider the department to be an innovative, creative and friendly environment for those healthcare professionals who wish to provide high quality patient centred care. You will have a can do attitude and be working with people of a similar mind who are as motivated as you are to deliver high standards of care in a supportive, responsive and cheery environment.

The applicant should be aware the post is extremely busy and candidates should be organised, I.T literate and able to prioritise a multitude of demands. Previous experience in care and experience in an Emergency Department is desirable but not essential.

Applicants must have a flexible approach to work as shift patterns are Monday-Sunday, Days & Nights, 365 days a year. It is recommended that those considering applying for the position visit the department for more insight.

As we expect a high number of applicants, the interviews will be competitive and the advert may close before the advertised end date.

About us

Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.

As a Trust we are committed to:

• Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
• Real equality of opportunity.
• Continual development and learning for staff.
• Achieving a work life balance.

We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.

The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.