Job summary

We seek an enthusiastic and driven individual keen to develop and extend the role of pharmacists within primary care. The role will be patient facing and include all aspects of medicines management across both long-term conditions and acute presentations. You will work as part of the highly-skilled clinical team guiding them in innovative and cost-effective prescribing.

Main duties of the job

• Structured Medications Reviews
• Assisting the Prescription team with queries
• Attending regular in-house MDTs
• Working with the ICB Medications Management Team to ensure the local formulary is adhered to and understood in house
• Carrying out audits when required
• Helping deliver the targets laid out in the local Prescribing Quality Scheme
• Helping deliver the targets laid out in QOF and IIF
• Working with our care homes to ensure optimal prescribing
• Advising GPs and other clinical staff
• Helping develop and maintain policies and protocols relating to medicine management

About us

We are a growing Surgery with 7400 patients.

We offer our team a friendly, flexible and supportive environment

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Pharmacy team as a Senior Pharmacist (Band 8a) working within theRheumatologyDirectorate.

This position offers a wealth of unique clinical and professional development opportunities within the both the Rheumatology and Pharmacy Department.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care and services, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

You will:

• Work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist clinical pharmacy support to the Rheumatology service.

• Be responsible for leading and developing the clinical pharmacy service to the Medicines and Emergency Care (MEC) Division in accordance with the objectives set by the Divisional Lead Pharmacist, with particular emphasis on the Rheumatology Directorate.

• Provide highly specialised advice in all pharmaceutical matters.

• Work as an independent prescriber managing a defined patient caseload within Rheumatology.

• Ensure that medicine use within the Rheumatology speciality is safe, effective and cost effective.

• Work with the homecare pharmacy team to ensure appropriate use of homecare medicine supply.

• Monitor and provide comment on drug expenditure as required e.g in relation to high cost (biologics and biosimilars) and the introduction of new therapeutic agents.

Main duties of the job

Lead and deliver an advanced specialist pharmaceutical care service to patients within the rheumatology service, in accordance with the priorities set by the post-holder and the Clinical Lead Pharmacist, in order to ensure, safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines and taking into account national and corporate priorities.

Lead the development of the Rheumatology pharmacy service including; setting up and delivering pharmacist-led rheumatology clinics, providing patient education on systemic treatments for rheumatology and initiate appropriate medication and associated monitoring ensuring accurate transfer of care information and follow up.

Maintain clinical competencies and support the Clinical Pharmacy team by working on in-patient wards or the dispensary.

In addition, you will be required to:

* Assist in the development of relevant policies, guidelines and pathways.

* Monitor compliance with NICE guidance and TAs, and other nationally and locally agreed guidelines, pathways and audits.

* Work with the homecare pharmacist to incorporate relevant treatments or undertake medicine switches.

* Proactively undertake quality improvement and/or research.

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust aims to deliver the highest quality care to its patients. We employ dedicated staff, some of which have won awards for their work and are internationally renowned.

Whilst being spread across sites and having a large number of staff we are very welcoming to all and have many assistants, technicians and pharmacists who have worked and progressed with us for very many years.

We have strong links with our local universities with three teacher practitioners who support junior pharmacists and provide teaching to medical and pharmacy undergraduates.

We have highly specialist pharmacists working within other clinical areas e.g Homecare and Medicines Information and those who deliver clinics for Cardiology, Dermatology and Paediatrics. We are keen to support the professional development of our staff and look to the future of Consultant Pharmacist roles at the Trust.

It is a challenging time for all in the NHS, but at East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals you be given support, mentorship, autonomy and the Pharmacy Management Team will work hard to ensure that you reach and maintain your potential whilst having a rewarding and fulfilled career.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D161-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached documents for full details of the job description and person specification.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Please contact:

Hannah Robinson [email protected] (ClinicalLead Pharmacist - Medicine) on 01254 732251 or

Emma Coupe [email protected] (Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy and Governance) on 01254 732791 or via email.

Job description Job responsibilities See attached documents for full details of the job description and person specification. If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Please contact: Hannah Robinson [email protected] (ClinicalLead Pharmacist - Medicine) on 01254 732251 or Emma Coupe [email protected] (Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy and Governance) on 01254 732791 or via email.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm Degree (4 years) or equivalent
• Member GPhC
• Postgraduate clinical diploma/qualification (or equivalent NHS hospital experience)
• Non-medical Prescriber (to be undertaken on appointment if not already a registered NMP)
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in rheumatology
• Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy (prev. Royal Pharmaceutical Society)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide a high level of pharmaceutical care within a specialism
• Ability to holistically and critically analyse prescriptions and treatment plans
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to supervise / mentor staff and support others
• Good time management, ability to prioritise and evaluate appropriately
• Computer skills
• Aware of limitations

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
• Thorough knowledge of care boundary issues and medication commissioning
• Clinical experience in rheumatology and of delivering clinical pharmacy services
• Experience of initiating, leading and managing a range of projects
• Experience of budgetary management and financial control
• Experience of managing and motivating staff, appraising and giving feedback
• Experience of audit and quality improvement
• Ability to work in a busy environment with daily contact with patients

Desirable

• Experience of teaching or tutoring
• Experience of research practice

Judgement

Essential

• Intuition - anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action
• Knows when to consult (own limitations)
• Reflects on own practice and learns from experience

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral communication skills
• Able to provide written information in a concise readable manner for patients and colleagues
• Formal presentation skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Facilitating and negotiating skills
• Able to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Articulate
• Willing to adapt to change and learn new systems
• Innovative
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Have integrity in all aspects of work
• Committed to providing a high quality pharmacy service

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible and adaptive approach

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree (4 years) or equivalent Member GPhC Postgraduate clinical diploma/qualification (or equivalent NHS hospital experience) Non-medical Prescriber (to be undertaken on appointment if not already a registered NMP) Evidence of CPD Desirable Postgraduate qualification in rheumatology Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy (prev. Royal Pharmaceutical Society) Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to provide a high level of pharmaceutical care within a specialism Ability to holistically and critically analyse prescriptions and treatment plans Advanced clinical assessment skills Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work under pressure Ability to supervise / mentor staff and support others Good time management, ability to prioritise and evaluate appropriately Computer skills Aware of limitations Knowledge & Experience Essential Relevant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience Thorough knowledge of care boundary issues and medication commissioning Clinical experience in rheumatology and of delivering clinical pharmacy services Experience of initiating, leading and managing a range of projects Experience of budgetary management and financial control Experience of managing and motivating staff, appraising and giving feedback Experience of audit and quality improvement Ability to work in a busy environment with daily contact with patients Desirable Experience of teaching or tutoring Experience of research practice Judgement Essential Intuition - anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action Knows when to consult (own limitations) Reflects on own practice and learns from experience Communication Skills Essential Excellent oral communication skills Able to provide written information in a concise readable manner for patients and colleagues Formal presentation skills Excellent report writing skills Facilitating and negotiating skills Able to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders Personal Qualities Essential Self-motivated Articulate Willing to adapt to change and learn new systems Innovative Organised and methodical approach to work Have integrity in all aspects of work Committed to providing a high quality pharmacy service Other Requirements Essential Flexible and adaptive approach

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

Haslingden Road

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

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Woodbank Surgery are a friendly surgery serving around 7300 patients.

We are looking to expand our team and recruit a person in to our new Senior Operations Lead role

Main duties of the job

• Oversee the daily running of the practice.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels across reception and administration teams.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and policies.
• Monitor service performance against practice objectives and NHS requirements.
• Lead business continuity and contingency planning.

• Manage and supervise non-clinical staff.
• Support recruitment, induction, training, and performance management processes.
• Conduct appraisals and regular staff reviews.
• Promote staff wellbeing and positive team culture.

About us

Our team are friendly and professional comprising of 4 GPs 1 ANP and 1 Practice Nurse.

We have on-site parking at the practice

Job summary

This is an exciting for a band 6 Nurse Practitioner to join Central Home Treatment TeamThe Central Home Treatment Team offer short term, intense support to service users, and their families/carers, who are suffering from enduring or new mental health concerns that would otherwise require admission to an acute in patient environment. There is a strong focus on a recovery model and effective risk management to provide quality care in a community setting.

The Central Home Treatment Team are always striving towards excellence in service delivery and ensuring that the Trust values are achieved. The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking with the ability to work as part of a Team and in partnership with local services.

There will be an expectation that the successful applicant will have the ability to work flexible shift pattern across 7 days a week, to provide clinical support, upskill and guidance to junior members of the nursing team including the completion of formal clinical supervision reviews in accordance with the Trust policy.

Successful applicants will be provided with a full induction and appraisal to formulate a Personal Development Plan and to identify training and development needs

Main duties of the job

To deliver high quality care to individuals who have specific mental health problems i.e. have a severe and enduring mental health problem and multiple, complex needs

To act as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team ensuring the effective assessment, including Risk Assessment and Risk Management, planning monitoring and evaluation of care giver to service users with severe and enduring mental illness in acute crisis, ensuring the effective supervision of staff accountable to the post holder, whilst liaising with a wide range of multi-agency professionals

To provide a "gatekeeping" function as detailed in the Operating Procedure

To provide rapid and holistic assessment, care and sign posting of individuals within the above group but also for those presenting with other urgent risk issues

The work of the Crisis Team will be managed as a whole though the post holder has crisis co- ordination responsibilities for a caseload specified within the team

To act in the role of "Shift Co-ordinator" as detailed in role protocol.

To undertake the role of Bed Management for the local area.

To organise and deliver a rapid intensive intervention service in order to meet the health and social needs of those adults experiencing a serious mental health crisisTo form close working relationships with and provide highly specialised advice and information on mental health issues to a variety of other services/agencies/organisations and carers both within and outside mental health services

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

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CEN2535-EB-A

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• CQSW, CSS, DipSW or equivalent and/or experience relevant to the post

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Able to manage own time and prioritise workload
• Demonstrate advanced Risk Assessment and Risk Management skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and effects on Practice
• Can demonstrate knowledge of severe and enduring mental health problems and its effect on clients, families and carers
• Good interpersonal skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse CQSW, CSS, DipSW or equivalent and/or experience relevant to the post Experience Essential Significant post registration experience Able to manage own time and prioritise workload Demonstrate advanced Risk Assessment and Risk Management skills Skills and Knowledge Essential Demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and effects on Practice Can demonstrate knowledge of severe and enduring mental health problems and its effect on clients, families and carers Good interpersonal 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.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR2 9HT

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

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

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

The Outpatient Pharmacy Department at Royal Lancaster Infirmary is delighted to be able to offer a maternity cover vacancy for a Pharmacy Assistant - dispensing services

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant looking for a career in management? Full training will be delivered to support you make the transition.

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

The Pharmacy Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant.

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

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

Main duties of the job

We are one of the largest trusts in the country, providing district general hospital services to people in Preston and Chorley and specialist care (Neurology, Neurosurgery, Burns and Plastics, Oncology and Renal Medicine) to 1.5m people across Lancashire and South Cumbria in addition we are proud to be the regional Major Trauma Centre providing life and limb saving treatment for patients throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving team culture, engagement, and performance? Do you enjoy working with people to create meaningful change?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Organisational Development Advisor to join our Team Engagement and Development (TED) programme--an award-winning approach to improving team effectiveness across the NHS and beyond.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of organisational development, supporting teams and leaders to understand their engagement data, have impactful conversations, and take meaningful action. You will design and deliver engaging training, facilitate team development sessions, and provide tailored support to both internal teams and external partner organisations.

As part of a small, dynamic team, you'll play a key role in the continued growth of TED--supporting new client onboarding, contributing to innovative resources, and helping shape the future of team engagement across multiple sectors.

If you're a confident facilitator, a strong communicator, and someone who thrives on building relationships and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Design and deliver engaging TED training and team development sessions for team leaders and staff
• Facilitate team discussions to help interpret engagement data and develop meaningful action plans
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to leaders to embed improvements in team culture and performance
• Work with internal teams and external clients to implement the TED programme effectively
• Support onboarding, training, and relationship management for external partner organisations
• Contribute to the development of TED resources, toolkits, and communications
• Support the delivery of client events, workshops, and learning sessions
• Collaborate with the wider OD team to continuously improve the TED approach and impact

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering excellent care with compassion. We recognise that engaged, supported staff are key to achieving this, and we are proud to invest in innovative approaches to team development and culture.

The Team Engagement and Development (TED) programme is an award-winning initiative that supports teams to improve communication, collaboration, and performance. As part of our Organisational Development team, you will join a supportive and dynamic group of professionals dedicated to making a meaningful difference for both staff and patients.

We offer a collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to a growing programme with impact across the NHS and beyond.

Job summary

We are looking for a Specialist Radiographer to work in our fantastic Main X-Ray department at Royal Preston Hospital.

You will help provide a 24 hour service in all aspects of plain film imaging. Full flexibility is required as you will be required to work night shifts and weekend shifts as well as day shifts.

The Specialist radiographer is responsible for the planning and allocation of work in the specific area of the department assigned, to ensure the timely delivery of an effective service. The Specialist radiographer is also allocated responsibilities for a wide range of jobs to contribute to an efficient and effective service.

Team work and patient focused care are essential in our busy, friendly department.

Main duties of the job

We are a busy, fast paced department delivering a quality imaging service to inpatients, clinic patients, ED patients and outpatients of Preston and surrounding areas. The directorate is working towards Quality Standards in Imaging Accreditation (QSI2019).

You will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, supervise more junior staff and deploy staff assuring standards are met. Provide leadership and direction to the team, acting as a role model and patient advocate. You will assess, plan and make informed decisions on the required imaging examinations providing advice and maintaining associated records.

The department boasts 3 Samsung DR rooms within the main department, with additional Samsung DR satellite rooms in areas such as ED, fracture clinic and chest clinic. We have 7 DR Samsung mobile machines and 2 DR Philips mobile machines.

As Royal Preston is the major trauma hospital for the north west, the role also involves regular rotation through night shifts as well as day shifts, with some flexibility expected. During these shifts, the Specialist radiographer coordinates and ensures the smooth running of the department using experience and evidence base to make informed decisions.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and proactive Orthotist to join our Orthotic Rehabilitation Team. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, enthusiasm, and flexibility, and will play a key role in delivering high-quality, effective, person-centred care to our patients.

Our team provides both inpatient and outpatient Orthotic services for the local Central Lancashire population as well as regional tertiary services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. As part of this role, you will contribute to a wide range of multidisciplinary clinics, locally and regionally, supporting the management of conditions such as Talipes, Stroke, Diabetes, and Adult Neurology. This ensures excellent access to high-quality Orthotic assessment and intervention.

The department works across numerous specialities, including Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Diabetes, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Neurorehabilitation. Our clinicians manage highly complex presentations across the full scope of Orthotics practice, and the service has a strong reputation for delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care.

This is an exciting time to join the Orthotics Department within SMRC and LTHTR. We are committed to continuous service improvement and regularly review our care pathways to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

If you are motivated, innovative, and passionate about making a difference, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to develop personalised care plans and provide clinically appropriate orthotic prescriptions, including for complex needs. You will apply advanced clinical reasoning to design and implement effective interventions aligned with patient-centred goals and best practice.

You will deliver high-quality clinical, scientific, and advisory orthotic services to support recovery, rehabilitation, and functional improvement across specialties, including diabetes and vascular care, adult and paediatric neurology, musculoskeletal conditions, spinal orthoses, and upper and lower limb presentations in all age groups. You will conduct thorough clinical examinations, evaluate orthotic requirements, and ensure evidence-based assessments with clear documentation supporting clinical decisions.

You will maintain accurate, timely clinical records on Trust-approved systems, ensuring compliance with HCPC and BAPO standards, Trust policies, and national guidelines for safe, effective, auditable care.

The post-holder will contribute to service development, governance, and quality improvement through clinical audit, research, complex case discussions, training, and meetings, supporting continuous improvement within SMRC and LTHTR to enhance patient experience and outcomes.

About us

Preston SpecialistMobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC) is part of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The SMRC is a regional Centre, providing Prosthetic, Orthotic, Wheelchair and Specialist Seating services throughout Lancashire, South Cumbria and beyond.

We are one of 9 centres that were awarded Specialist War Veteran Centre status with the associated Specialist facilities (e.g. high specification rehabilitation exercise area).

The Centre has a truly multidisciplinary team including; Consultant in Amputee Rehabilitation, Prosthetists, Prosthetic Technicians, Orthotists, Psychologist, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Team, Assistant Practitioners, Physical Training Instructors, Rehabilitation Engineers and Administration Teams.

The Orthotics Service of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is situated at the Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre in Preston Business Centre, however, services are delivered at several sites, including Chorley District Hospital, Royal Preston hospital and at other community and hospital locations.

If you feel ready to take on this opportunity, then we look forward to hearing from you. Please make contact for an informal discussion or email with any queries. We are more than happy to schedule a MS teams call or site visit for anyone interested.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB4479-B

Job locations

Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre

Preston Business Centre, Watling St Road, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9NA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached documentation for the full description.

Role Summary

To undertake detailed assessments in conjunction with the CentresMulti-DisciplinaryTeam (MDT) to enable personalised care plans,facilitatingprovision of clinicallyappropriateOrthoticprescriptions(includingcomplexpatient presentations and prescriptions).

The post holder will be clinically responsible for the provision of treatment of patients under the supervision ofSeniorOrthotists.

The post holder willalways work within professional and Trust guidelinesand through informed consent will ensure the bestOrthoticoutcome for the patient within agreed resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide clinical,scientificand advisory services to patientstoassisttheirrecovery andrehabilitationusing Orthoses acrossa number ofkey areas including but not limited to, diabetesandvascular,those withneurological conditions andmusculoskeletal complaints, spinal orthosesandfor both adults and children with upper or lower limb complaints.

They will carry outclinical examination and evaluation of patientsOrthoticneeds,formulate design (prescription) ofappropriate Orthosisand ensureappropriateandaccuratefit to meet the needs of the patient.

To manage owntime, case load and meet the clinical demand asrequired. Be flexible and responsive to that demand and take ownershipandaccountabilityforit.Seekto involve others asrequiredand work withother members of MDTwhenappropriateand possible.

Tomaintainaccurateandtimelyinformation on SMRC and Trust recognised systems.

Toparticipatein audit, research, governance, complex case review,service improvement and SMRC/Trust mandatory training and meetings.

The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertakenin accordance withthe levels of competence as defined in the KSF outline for this post.Inaddition,all staff are expected to actin accordance withthe values and behaviours of the Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached documentation for the full description. Role Summary To undertake detailed assessments in conjunction with the CentresMulti-DisciplinaryTeam (MDT) to enable personalised care plans,facilitatingprovision of clinicallyappropriateOrthoticprescriptions(includingcomplexpatient presentations and prescriptions). The post holder will be clinically responsible for the provision of treatment of patients under the supervision ofSeniorOrthotists. The post holder willalways work within professional and Trust guidelinesand through informed consent will ensure the bestOrthoticoutcome for the patient within agreed resources. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To provide clinical,scientificand advisory services to patientstoassisttheirrecovery andrehabilitationusing Orthoses acrossa number ofkey areas including but not limited to, diabetesandvascular,those withneurological conditions andmusculoskeletal complaints, spinal orthosesandfor both adults and children with upper or lower limb complaints. They will carry outclinical examination and evaluation of patientsOrthoticneeds,formulate design (prescription) ofappropriate Orthosisand ensureappropriateandaccuratefit to meet the needs of the patient. To manage owntime, case load and meet the clinical demand asrequired. Be flexible and responsive to that demand and take ownershipandaccountabilityforit.Seekto involve others asrequiredand work withother members of MDTwhenappropriateand possible. Tomaintainaccurateandtimelyinformation on SMRC and Trust recognised systems. Toparticipatein audit, research, governance, complex case review,service improvement and SMRC/Trust mandatory training and meetings. The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertakenin accordance withthe levels of competence as defined in the KSF outline for this post.Inaddition,all staff are expected to actin accordance withthe values and behaviours of the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or historical equivalent.

Desirable

• oEvidence of post graduate studies

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent IT skills.
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement
• Competent in spoken and written English to enable effective communication regarding Orthotic service topics which can be demonstrated by one of the following: That applicants have undertaken undergraduate Prosthetic and Orthotic training in English. or Have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.
• Demonstrable evidence of service development

Desirable

• Training in teaching methods.
• Experience of clinical audit and/or research.

Experience

Essential

• 3 years post-graduation clinical experience in Orthotics.
• Previous experience in treating both adult and paediatric populations.
• Demonstratable experience with complex orthoses.
• Experience and knowledge of current Orthotic practice including interactions between Allied Health Professionals and Medical Consultants in rehabilitation.

Desirable

• Experience of working with finite resources.
• Previous experience in treatment of complex long- term conditions

Knowledge

Essential

• A good knowledge of Orthotic Principles, prescription, manufacture and delivery.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems.
• Demonstrable comprehension of national priorities, NHS goals and 10-year plan.

Desirable

• Ability to manage a complex caseload with limited supervision.

Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or historical equivalent. Desirable oEvidence of post graduate studies Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent IT skills. Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement Competent in spoken and written English to enable effective communication regarding Orthotic service topics which can be demonstrated by one of the following: That applicants have undertaken undergraduate Prosthetic and Orthotic training in English. or Have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. Demonstrable evidence of service development Desirable Training in teaching methods. Experience of clinical audit and/or research. Experience Essential 3 years post-graduation clinical experience in Orthotics. Previous experience in treating both adult and paediatric populations. Demonstratable experience with complex orthoses. Experience and knowledge of current Orthotic practice including interactions between Allied Health Professionals and Medical Consultants in rehabilitation. Desirable Experience of working with finite resources. Previous experience in treatment of complex long- term conditions Knowledge Essential A good knowledge of Orthotic Principles, prescription, manufacture and delivery. Knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems. Demonstrable comprehension of national priorities, NHS goals and 10-year plan. Desirable Ability to manage a complex caseload with limited supervision.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre

Preston Business Centre, Watling St Road, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre

Preston Business Centre, Watling St Road, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a team player? Are you ready to take the next exciting step in the development of your career in patient facing role?

Come and join our friendly and supportive team if you would like the opportunity to contribute to the development of the pharmacy service provided to our Acute Medical Unit (AMU). This is a great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who is clinically experienced or a Pharmacy Technician who is just starting out in their career and wanting to enhance their clinical skills, looking to work in patient facing role.

Our two AMUs admit up to 90 new patients every day and we have a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and a pharmacy assistant permanently based on the units. Our priorities are to ensure early medicines reconciliation for all our patients and rapid provision of discharge medication.

This is a fast-paced environment, and we are seeking individuals who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as our admissions team services are very much embedded in the wider ward teams.

Main duties of the job

We cover extended hours (8am -6pm) using our proven model of shift working. Team members work compressed hours - working 9 hours each shift, including 1 in 6 weekends with one set day days rest each week. The existing team members enjoy the flexible working pattern and working as part of a close-knit team.

Shifts benefits include:

• rota prepared months in advance enabling swaps and flexibility in working
• 1 scheduled day of rest in each 7-day period
• 1 extra days rest around working weekend
• facility to book annual leave at relatively short notice
• dispensary cover to help keep up to date with dispensing and ACT skills

• immense opportunities for clinical learning in a fast-paced environment

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the specialist pharmacy service to the AMU seven days per week. The post is wholly based on the AMU's and involves playing a key role in medicines reconciliation and facilitating rapid discharge by means of our satellite dispensaries.

You will be a qualified pharmacy technician, registered with the GPhC, preferably with previous experience in hospital pharmacy, although community experience is also valuable.

Excellent communication skills are essential as the post holder will be required to provide counselling, advice and information to patients, nurses and medical staff.

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals has a history of innovation and is an exciting place to work. We have a live 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

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year plus shift allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

435-D166-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB3 2HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description for full details

JOB SUMMARY

• 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 on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU); with the Pharmacy team leader in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust
• 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 of the service
• support the professional development of technicians and assistants

Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job Description for full details JOB SUMMARY 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 on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU); with the Pharmacy team leader in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust 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 of the service support the professional development of technicians and assistants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC - or about to qualify to join the register
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy
• Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance i.e. Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, Medicine Guidance Notes, MHRA Alerts
• Understanding of clinical and risk management guidance as applied to Medicines Management

Experience

Essential

• Practice in one or more relevant areas
• Ability to deal with clinical issues
• Working within GMP/GDP/GCP guidelines
• Understanding of medicines management procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary or secondary care
• Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics

Judgement

Essential

• Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics
• Reflects on own practice and learns from experience
• Knows when to consult (own limitations)

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication including formal presentations
• Able to communicate information of a technical, clinical, or managerial nature
• Ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload of self and others

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Prioritises and meets deadlines
• Can balance strong leadership and working within a team
• Calm under pressure

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GPhC - or about to qualify to join the register NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification Special Knowledge Essential Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance i.e. Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, Medicine Guidance Notes, MHRA Alerts Understanding of clinical and risk management guidance as applied to Medicines Management Experience Essential Practice in one or more relevant areas Ability to deal with clinical issues Working within GMP/GDP/GCP guidelines Understanding of medicines management procedures Desirable Experience of working in primary or secondary care Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics Judgement Essential Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics Reflects on own practice and learns from experience Knows when to consult (own limitations) Communication Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication including formal presentations Able to communicate information of a technical, clinical, or managerial nature Ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload of self and others Personal Qualities Essential Prioritises and meets deadlines Can balance strong leadership and working within a team Calm under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB3 2HH

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

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB3 2HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated newly qualified pharmacist or pharmacist wishing to join our Pharmacy Chemotherapy and Technical Services Unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The role offers a guaranteed pathway of progression from band 6 to band 7. The post holder provides a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the oncology and clinical haematology specialties, ensuring high-quality and safe preparation and supply of chemotherapy medicines to patients, in line with current commissioning criteria. There will be an extensive band 6 to 7 pharmacist progression training programme put into place to ensure a robust personal development process and will be fully supported by the rest of the team in doing so. Once fully up to speed, there will be a requirement to support, train and mentor other junior members of staff who rotate through pharmacy chemotherapy and aseptic services, ensuring the provision and maintenance of a high-quality service. The role requires working core hours, Monday to Friday with participation in late night, weekend and bank holiday rota working, with the possibility of home working once fully trained on all aspects of the role in line with rota requirements.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Lead Oncology Pharmacist in the day-to-day management of clinical verification of chemotherapy prescriptions in line with current guidance and commissioning criteria.

Support the Principal Pharmacist for Technical Services in providing a high quality, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines in a timely manner to service users.

Support the development of pharmacists and technicians and ensure team working within the Pharmacy Technical Services Team.

Acting as Authorising Pharmacist under section 10 exemption.

Monitor and supervise staff working within the Technical Service Unit, ensuring safe systems of work are maintained and developed and that all professional and quality standards are complied with.

Undertake development opportunities and in doing so, support the Clinical Director of Pharmacy in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient, patient centred clinical pharmacy service to all wards and departments within the trust.

About us

This is an exciting time for Aseptic Services with NHSE's future plans for transformation and investment. This post holder will be instrumental in helping to inform and shape aseptic services for the Trust and across the ICS in the advent of future hub and spoke models, ensuring that quality assurance and patient safety will be at the heart of everything to we do.

We value the personal skills, experiences, and qualities that individuals bring to our department and the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved, and able to influence the future direction of our services. The well being of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Well being team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes, and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D164-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder for the role will start as a band 6 pharmacist, during which time they will complete a progressional competency based training pathway of progression. Upon successful completion, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a band 7 pharmacist position. Post holder can expect to complete their training within approximately 12 months, subject to attaining the required competencies and sign off by the Principal Pharmacist for technical services.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure an efficient high quality technical and clinical pharmacy service meets the needs of the patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust.

Clinically screen prescriptions for chemotherapy and biological medicines,according to Trust and national protocols and commissioning standards.

Provide specialist clinical advice to doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcareprofessionals on initiating, prescribing, and monitoring of chemotherapy andsupportive medicines in line with Trust and national guidance.

Clinically verify oncology prescriptions in line with British Oncology

Pharmaceutical Association (BOPA) standards and ensure treatments are inline with commissioned services.

Act as an Authorised pharmacist and carry out clinical and aseptic servicesverification process in accordance with specific organisational policy.

Final check and release aseptically prepared products (including clinical trialdrugs) and ensure all documentation is complete before release to wards anddepartments within and outside the trust.

Ensure all products are safely formulated and released in accordance with thedepartments quality systems.

Assess outsourced unlicensed specials products against Certificate ofConformance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

Be trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake check and release of intrathecal chemotherapy.

Assist the Lead Intrathecal Training Pharmacist with the development anddelivery of intrathecal chemotherapy training.

Develop an in-depth knowledge of labelling and worksheets systems to supportthe lead technician in managing documentation systems.

Provide a comprehensive documentation system to underpin the quality management system to include internal audit, risk assessment, change control,Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), training, environmental monitoring,validations, and maintenance of the deviation system.

Assist in the investigation of problems with unlicensed medicine products madein section 10 and outsourced.

Ensure safe systems of work are maintained as defined under statutorylegislation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations,regional and National Cancer Standards, controls assurance and professionalstandards.

Act as a knowledge base/resource for the oncology and haematologydirectorate and provide specialised professional and technical education toenable the clinical areas to meet the high standards of patient care and safety.

Ensure and promote safe handling, preparation, and storage of cytotoxic drugs.

Record significant clinical interventions, report unusual occurrences, andinvestigate errors and deviations and non-compliant situations.

Support the delivery of the pharmacy clinical governance agenda e.g., initiativesto reduce medication related risk and implement agreed strategies, work closelywith clinical governance and risk co-ordinators.

Interpret and apply information retrieved from medical and nursing notes.

Report relevant adverse medicine reactions to the Medicines and Healthcareproducts Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Act on drug alerts ensuring that appropriate advice is given to staff, patients,and carers.

Actively participate in pharmacy team meetings.

Participate in the introduction and development of new aseptic chemotherapyproducts including product lifecycle system, validation activities, formulation andstability testing, workforce training and development, and product quality reviewas required.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder for the role will start as a band 6 pharmacist, during which time they will complete a progressional competency based training pathway of progression. Upon successful completion, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a band 7 pharmacist position. Post holder can expect to complete their training within approximately 12 months, subject to attaining the required competencies and sign off by the Principal Pharmacist for technical services. Main responsibilities: Ensure an efficient high quality technical and clinical pharmacy service meets the needs of the patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust. Clinically screen prescriptions for chemotherapy and biological medicines,according to Trust and national protocols and commissioning standards. Provide specialist clinical advice to doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcareprofessionals on initiating, prescribing, and monitoring of chemotherapy andsupportive medicines in line with Trust and national guidance. Clinically verify oncology prescriptions in line with British Oncology Pharmaceutical Association (BOPA) standards and ensure treatments are inline with commissioned services. Act as an Authorised pharmacist and carry out clinical and aseptic servicesverification process in accordance with specific organisational policy. Final check and release aseptically prepared products (including clinical trialdrugs) and ensure all documentation is complete before release to wards anddepartments within and outside the trust. Ensure all products are safely formulated and released in accordance with thedepartments quality systems. Assess outsourced unlicensed specials products against Certificate ofConformance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Be trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake check and release of intrathecal chemotherapy. Assist the Lead Intrathecal Training Pharmacist with the development anddelivery of intrathecal chemotherapy training. Develop an in-depth knowledge of labelling and worksheets systems to supportthe lead technician in managing documentation systems. Provide a comprehensive documentation system to underpin the quality management system to include internal audit, risk assessment, change control,Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), training, environmental monitoring,validations, and maintenance of the deviation system. Assist in the investigation of problems with unlicensed medicine products madein section 10 and outsourced. Ensure safe systems of work are maintained as defined under statutorylegislation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations,regional and National Cancer Standards, controls assurance and professionalstandards. Act as a knowledge base/resource for the oncology and haematologydirectorate and provide specialised professional and technical education toenable the clinical areas to meet the high standards of patient care and safety. Ensure and promote safe handling, preparation, and storage of cytotoxic drugs. Record significant clinical interventions, report unusual occurrences, andinvestigate errors and deviations and non-compliant situations. Support the delivery of the pharmacy clinical governance agenda e.g., initiativesto reduce medication related risk and implement agreed strategies, work closelywith clinical governance and risk co-ordinators. Interpret and apply information retrieved from medical and nursing notes. Report relevant adverse medicine reactions to the Medicines and Healthcareproducts Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Act on drug alerts ensuring that appropriate advice is given to staff, patients,and carers. Actively participate in pharmacy team meetings. Participate in the introduction and development of new aseptic chemotherapyproducts including product lifecycle system, validation activities, formulation andstability testing, workforce training and development, and product quality reviewas required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm Degree (4years) or equivalent (3)
• Member GPhC (3)

Desirable

• Postgraduate clinical diploma (2)
• Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) Diploma (2)
• Non-Medical Prescribing (2)

Experience

Essential

• Practice in one or more relevant areas (2)
• Clinical pharmacy experience and practice (2)
• Ability to deal with complex clinical issues (2)

Desirable

• Supervisory management of a team (2)
• Reports to committees. Experience of leafing pharmacy services in primary or secondary care (2)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy (2)
• Knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP (2)
• Understanding of risk management and principles of clinical governance (2)
• Able to communicate highly complex information to senior staff and patients. (2)

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure (2)
• Flexible working (2)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree (4years) or equivalent (3) Member GPhC (3) Desirable Postgraduate clinical diploma (2) Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) Diploma (2) Non-Medical Prescribing (2) Experience Essential Practice in one or more relevant areas (2) Clinical pharmacy experience and practice (2) Ability to deal with complex clinical issues (2) Desirable Supervisory management of a team (2) Reports to committees. Experience of leafing pharmacy services in primary or secondary care (2) Knowledge and Skills Essential Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy (2) Knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP (2) Understanding of risk management and principles of clinical governance (2) Able to communicate highly complex information to senior staff and patients. (2) Personal Attributes Essential Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure (2) Flexible working (2)

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 Hospital

Haslingden Rd

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 Hospital

Haslingden Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk

The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.

We are looking for someone who has a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English at GCSE level. It would be advantageous is you have previous experience cleaning, especially in a health care setting as well as holding relevant qualifications or training such as an NVQ in Cleaning or Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - however,, this is not essential.

Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.

The role will be working in community Health Centres, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.

About us

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients' properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust's frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen within the Cardiac Theatres at Blackpool. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Scrub Practitioner. The Unit consists of 4 theatres that perform over 1,000 adult Cardiac Cases annually, including minimal access surgery, as well as around 500 Thoracic cases, including robotic thoracic cases. As well as working in the 4 theatres as a scrub practitioner, there are opportunities to work in the theatre recovery area and Cardiology. Ideally the candidate should have experience in Cardiac Theatres but all registered Nurse / ODP's applicants will be considered as training can be provided.

Main duties of the job

Main duties

The core hours are between 08.00 and 19.00 Monday to Friday, with a 7 day, 24-hour emergency on-call service, that you will be expected to join.

Preparing surgical instruments, maintain a sterile environment, and anticipate the surgical teams needs by passing instruments during the procedures. The scrub nurse is responsible for the correct count of swabs needles and instruments at the end of the procedure.

We have an excellent structured training program so you quickly become an integrated team member. There are a wide range of training and development opportunities accessible to all staff both in house, and via external links to both the University of Central Lancashire and other external learning.

Please contact Jessy Thomas, Clinical Lead Nurse, or Alison Gray, Clinical Lead Nurse, on Blackpool 01253 657821 for further discussion or to arrange an informal visit.

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification within the Job Description attached below, as your application will be judged against this.

About us

About the trust

Due to the high number of job applications received overall by the Trust we are regrettably unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you do not receive an invitation to attend an interview within one month of vacancy closure you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

Job summary

Senior Clinical Psychologist - Band 8a

1.0 WTE (37.5 Hours Per Week)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly forming psychology team developed for the North West Spinal Injuries Centre. You will work clinically with spinal injuries patients in line with national spinal standards, onto the inpatient ward, have opportunity to support outreach work, outpatients and work with spinal MDT colleagues to increase the psychological mindedness of the whole service. You will be part of a broader network of multi-specialist Psychologists across MWL who pride themselves on being high quality and dynamic.

Southport is a lovely place to live and work. A seaside town with thriving businesses and a great welcoming and friendly culture.

Our psychology workforce are all trained in EMDR and the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to be trained in EMDR too once these pathways are established for our spinal injury service users.

Interviews will take place w/c 30th November, 2026

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

Main duties of the job

• To provide a highly specialist clinical psychology service to inpatients within the NWSIC, across the acute and rehabilitation wards with some outreach where clinically indicated
• To lead on the ongoing development and delivery of a highly specialist clinical psychology service to the paediatric and young person's SCI rehabilitation service and supervise junior colleagues as needed
• To deliver highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment to adult inpatients at the NSIC, on an individual and group basi
• To provide advice and consultation regarding inpatients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues
• To provide consultation to the NSIC outreach service regarding admission of inpatients with complex psychological / psychiatric needs
• To contribute to the strategic planning of clinical psychology services within the NSIC, including leading upon the ongoing development and delivery of the paediatric psychology service within the NSIC, with the aim of maintain high levels of psychosocial care for patients
• To represent Clinical Psychology in aspects of the NWSIC's wider organisational development and as part of MWL Psychology.
• To contribute to the planning, development and delivery of the Department's teaching and training commitments

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:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-S8043850

Job locations

NWSIC

Southport General Hospital

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

The applicant should be an established Clinical Psychologist with experience of working with clients with long term physical health conditions, ideally in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Applicants should have the ability to work closely with medical and surgical colleagues and other disciplines, and have experience of multi-disciplinary team work and consultation to non-psychology staff.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. The applicant should be an established Clinical Psychologist with experience of working with clients with long term physical health conditions, ideally in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Applicants should have the ability to work closely with medical and surgical colleagues and other disciplines, and have experience of multi-disciplinary team work and consultation to non-psychology staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training (or equivalent) in clinical psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• Professional registration as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed specialist knowledge of clinical psychology in physical health, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, particularly the literature pertaining to two or more distinct psychological therapies for adults referred to Clinical Health Psychology
• Skills in the use of highly complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• A high level of ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to adults, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and other key legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and supervision regarding work with adults and their families/carers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own clinical workload and research programmes.
• Advanced word processing skills. Advanced use of presentation software such as MS PowerPoint. Use of internet for searching documents and research. Use of email.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in Spinal trauma
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies
• Experience of conducting holistic and comprehensive assessments for the purpose of producing psychological reports.
• Completion of supervisor training to enable the supervision of practicing Clinical Psychologists/ trainees
• Skills in the use of statistical packages such as SPSS. Use of MS EXCEL or similar spreadsheets to analyse data numerically and graphically.

Skills

Essential

• Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at a specialist level.
• Experience of working with adults with long term physical health problems in a hospital setting.
• Experience of working with adults with complex psychological presentations
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified autonomous practitioner and also within the context of a multidisciplinary treatment plan
• Experience of delivering teaching, training and/or offering professional and clinical supervision to other professionals working with adults who have psychological difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
• Experience of assessing and treating adults across the full range of care settings, particularly inpatient and outpatient.
• Experience of working in pain management and complex pain.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of working with clinical risk.

Other

Essential

• Ability to sit in constrained positions when working with clients
• Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration, responding and participating as required.
• Ability to self-reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately

Our Values

Essential

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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training (or equivalent) in clinical psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Professional registration as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Knowledge Essential Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed specialist knowledge of clinical psychology in physical health, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, particularly the literature pertaining to two or more distinct psychological therapies for adults referred to Clinical Health Psychology Skills in the use of highly complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. A high level of ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to adults, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and other key legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and supervision regarding work with adults and their families/carers. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. Ability to plan and prioritise own clinical workload and research programmes. Advanced word processing skills. Advanced use of presentation software such as MS PowerPoint. Use of internet for searching documents and research. Use of email. Desirable Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in Spinal trauma Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies Experience of conducting holistic and comprehensive assessments for the purpose of producing psychological reports. Completion of supervisor training to enable the supervision of practicing Clinical Psychologists/ trainees Skills in the use of statistical packages such as SPSS. Use of MS EXCEL or similar spreadsheets to analyse data numerically and graphically. Skills Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at a specialist level. Experience of working with adults with long term physical health problems in a hospital setting. Experience of working with adults with complex psychological presentations Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified autonomous practitioner and also within the context of a multidisciplinary treatment plan Experience of delivering teaching, training and/or offering professional and clinical supervision to other professionals working with adults who have psychological difficulties Desirable Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care. Experience of assessing and treating adults across the full range of care settings, particularly inpatient and outpatient. Experience of working in pain management and complex pain. Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of working with clinical risk. Other Essential Ability to sit in constrained positions when working with clients Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration, responding and participating as required. Ability to self-reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

NWSIC

Southport General Hospital

Southport

PR8 6PN

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

NWSIC

Southport General Hospital

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Clinical Lead Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Agenda for Change Band 7

£49,387 - £56,515 per annum

37.5 hours- Fixed Term Contract

- maternity leave cover until October 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead Hand Therapist to join our specialist Hand Therapy Team on a fixed-term contract until October 2027.

Our established team comprises 1 WTE Band 7 Occupational Therapist, 3 WTE Band 6 Occupational Therapists, 1 WTE rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist, and 1 WTE Band 4 Therapy Assistant. We are looking for a skilled clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to the continued development of our specialist service.

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

Interviews will take place on 20th October, 2026

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advice for patients with a wide range of upper limb conditions, including traumatic and soft tissue injuries, degenerative conditions, nerve injuries, and complex scar management. You will work closely with our Plastic Surgery team, supporting consultant-led clinics and providing specialist hand therapy across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The successful applicant will have substantial experience in Hand Therapy and evidence of postgraduate training within this specialist field. You will demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge of hand and upper limb conditions, including advanced splinting techniques, and use evidence-based practice to deliver excellent patient outcomes. You will also play a key role in supporting the development of colleagues, contributing to service improvement, and promoting research and innovation within the team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and compassionate therapist with excellent clinical reasoning, communication, organisational, and time management skills. You will adopt a holistic approach to patient care and be committed to delivering high standards of rehabilitation while keeping patients at the centre of everything you do

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

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a BANK Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.

• Training development opportunities
• Onsite Parking
• Access to gym

BANK Hours:

• Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
• Weekends - 8am - 5.30pm

BANK Hourly rate:

• Weekdays - £21.76
• Weekdays - £23.61
• Bank Holidays - £28.33

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

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

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• 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

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 we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

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

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

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

#LI-AS1

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Preston West Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for a Band 6 (Structured Clinical Management) SCM Practitioner. The successful candidate will work with service users who have a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) who are currently on CMHT caseloads. You will deliver SCM to a caseload of service users within the community setting.

SCM is recognised as the gold standard of care for people with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). It is evidenced based and recommended in NICE guidelines. SCM has been selected by the trust as the approach to implement within the personality disorder pathway. This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop specific skills in line with evidence based treatment and be involved in providing support for service user's to recover, develop autonomy and no longer require secondary mental health services.

As well as direct face to face contact with the service user, and group work, it is expected that the post holder will be able to engage with the wider community system (A&E, police, inpatient and community settings) and support them to deliver evidence based practice.

Supervision is an integral part of this job you will be supported with regular access to supervision on a consistent basis.

It is desirable to have some knowledge of SCM and also an interest in working with people with personality disorder.

Main duties of the job

Working for the local CMHT, clinically supervised by the Personality Disorder Managed Clinical Network, to provide high quality interventions for service user's who have a diagnosis/present with difficulties associated with the diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

You will be aligned to work within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) providing Structure Clinical Management (SCM) for a caseload of service user's. You will facilitate and lead groups to support the recovery of service users.

Promote positive attitudes towards service users with complex needs by providing a responsive and non-stigmatising service, which will enhance inclusion and deliver better outcomes.

To undertake mental health assessments including risk assessments and be proficient in referring to other clinicians within the service or referring to other services/agencies where necessary.

Providing a communication structure between GP's, IAPT and secondary MH services in LSCFT, non-statutory service to ensure the highest possible standards of patient care.

To provide advice and support for the CMHT Multidisciplinary Tm to deliver the highest standards of care for service user's with a diagnosis of EUPD. This may include joint working at times.

You will receive regular clinical supervision from the PDMCN Specialist Practitioners and (Personality Disorder Managed Clinical Network) PDMCN Clinical Lead.

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

Welcome to FCMS!

Post: Health Care Assistant

Pay: £13.26 depending on qualifications and experience

Hours: Bank

Accountable to: Head of Clinical Workforce

Base: Newfield House, Blackpool.

*Please note that our roles are not being considered for sponsorship currently*

Overview of Role: We are looking for individuals with a passion and enthusiasm to work with some of the most vulnerable and complex people within our community. The right candidate should be approachable and display excellent communication skills, compassion and a non-judgemental attitude. We are looking for a Health care assistant to join the team on a bank basis, covering all the services within Inclusion Health.

Main duties of the job

Compass Medical Practice is a GP practice for those who are difficult to manage in mainstream practice. Patients are either consulted via telephone/ video link or face to face. When a face-to-face appointment is required, a risk assessment is undertaken to assess what support the clinician requires. Consultations are supported with the use of patient liaison officers and consultations are carried out in our mobile clinic van or in an agreed prebooked venue.

Compass Medical Practice also provides medical cover to temporary patients residing at Thornton House. These are short term patients that are residing at Thornton house for either rehab, rest or recouperation. There is a weekly ward round and multidisciplinary team meeting. Compass Medical practice also offers medical support throughout the week, outside of the ward round, during opening hours.

Our homeless health service is nurse led and is operates on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from the Salvation Army in central Blackpool. The nursing team take a multidisciplinary approach, often working with wider services to meet the needs of a complex patient cohort who are facing multiple disadvantage.

The targeted demand management service offers a wound care service in Fleetwood on weekly basis, and a health care assistant led health check service every two weeks.

About us

The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services.

Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and commitment to what they do.

Come and be a part of our amazing team!

We offer NHS Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Attendance Bonus

Staff Benefit Scheme

Free Tea & Coffee

Eye Care Contributions

Job summary

Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for Bank work? TIC Health is looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our team, supporting patients through their journey from arrival through to the completion of their appointment or scan.

This is a hands-on, patient-facing role combining reception duties with clinical support, including phlebotomy, cannulation, and assisting clinicians within CT and MRI. You will be a key part of a friendly team, helping to ensure every patient receives a safe, comfortable, and well-coordinated experience. We are seeking experienced and proactive HCA's to look after our patients, covering for all our branches.

As our Healthcare Assistant, you'll be the face of the clinic for both patients and professional referrers, ensuring clinical spaces are properly maintained, and patients receive a seamless and professional experience.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will provide high-quality patient care and clinical support within the clinic, ensuring patients are welcomed, prepared, and supported throughout their visit.

The post holder will work closely with radiographers and other clinical and administrative staff to support diagnostic imaging procedures, and will also carry out front-of-house duties including patient check-in and handling patient enquiries by phone and email.

About us

TIC Health is a leading provider of private medical services in England, with clinics based in Harley Street, Edgware, Romford, Reading, Rochdale, and Milton Keynes. We specialise in private GP services, cardiac screening, and advanced diagnostic imaging. Our friendly, forward-thinking team is committed to delivering rapid access to medical diagnostics and exceptional patient care in a professional yet welcoming environment.

Job summary

The post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessments and clinical intervention for children and young people referred to service. The post holder will provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by the 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 post holder will work under the direction of the Team Co-Leaders and Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists within the Sector Teams.

Main duties of the job

Undertake assessments of problems and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions and advice to children and/or their families/carers.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in addition to working as a sole practitioner, contributing to assessment and treatment decisions.

Ensure that clinical work is determined by best evidence based practice and available guidelines, displays clear and logical structure in its implementation and is subject to reflection and evaluation.

Deliver services within a hospital setting and community venues.

Attend and contribute to organized clinical supervision forums with the aim of enhancing one's own and others clinical practice.

Liaise and work, with other professionals involved with children and their families/carers, from agencies such as Health, Social Services, Education, Voluntary Services etc.

Work with other professionals in Primary or Secondary Care settings to educate children's mental health needs in families and social settings.

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

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-BAY1087-ZK

Job locations

Burnley General Teaching Hospital

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/CQSW/DipSW/BSc.OT or other relevant professional qualification.
• Evidence of experience in Mental Health service provision.

Knowledge

Essential

• High standards of accuracy. Evidence of working with childhood, emotional and psychological development. MDT working.
• Basic IT skills essential.
• Confident at dealing with people over the telephone and face to face.

Experience

Essential

• Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge. Able to manage conflicting priorities

Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN/CQSW/DipSW/BSc.OT or other relevant professional qualification. Evidence of experience in Mental Health service provision. Knowledge Essential High standards of accuracy. Evidence of working with childhood, emotional and psychological development. MDT working. Basic IT skills essential. Confident at dealing with people over the telephone and face to face. Experience Essential Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge. Able to manage conflicting priorities

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

Burnley General Teaching Hospital

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

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

Burnley General Teaching Hospital

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Package Description: We are seeking an experienced Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCAs) to support our Urgent Treatment services in West Lancashire. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out and documenting NEWS2 observations, monitoring patient conditions, escalating concerns appropriately, and providing high-quality patient care within a fast-paced clinical environment. Key Responsibilities: Undertake and record NEWS2 observations accurately and in a timely manner. Monitor patients and escalate any deterioration to the clinical team. Support clinicians with patient assessments and care delivery. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care while adhering to infection prevention and clinical governance standards. Essential Requirements: Previous HCA experience within an urgent care, acute, community, or primary care setting. Competent in performing and recording NEWS2 observations. Competent in scoring paediatric patients according to POPS and escalate appropriately. Competent in r

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCAs) to support our Urgent Treatment services in West Lancashire. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out and documenting NEWS2 observations, monitoring patient conditions, escalating concerns appropriately, and providing high-quality patient care within a fast-paced clinical environment. Key Responsibilities include undertaking and recording NEWS2 observations accurately and in a timely manner, monitoring patients and escalating any deterioration to the clinical team, supporting clinicians with patient assessments and care delivery, maintaining accurate patient records and documentation, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while adhering to infection prevention and clinical governance standards. Essential requirements include previous HCA experience within an urgent care, acute, community, or primary care setting, competency in performing and recording NEWS2 observations, scoring paediatric patients according to POPS, and competence in recording respiratory rates in young children and babies.

About us

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. They deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, HCRG Care Group supports communities of many millions and directly helps more than half a million people each year - guided by simple values: we care, we think, we do. They are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join their team.

Job summary

Join Ribble Court Care Home as our Physiotherapist and make a real difference to the lives of residents with complex bariatric rehabilitation needs. Working with a small, defined caseload of up to seven residents, you'll lead physiotherapy assessments, rehabilitation planning and targeted interventions that help people build strength, improve mobility, maintain independence and achieve meaningful goals.

Supported by a dedicated Physiotherapy Assistant and an experienced nursing and care team, you'll have the opportunity to deliver person-centred, hands-on clinical care while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with 18 to 19.5 hours across three weekdays and no weekend working. If you're an HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with strong rehabilitation and mobility skills and a passion for improving quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As the Physiotherapist, you will lead the assessment, planning and delivery of physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes for a small caseload of bariatric residents. You will help residents improve strength, mobility, physical function and independence through person-centred interventions tailored to their individual needs.

Key duties include assessing residents' mobility and rehabilitation needs, developing and reviewing treatment plans, delivering targeted physiotherapy interventions, providing specialist advice on mobility, moving and handling, monitoring progress, maintaining accurate clinical records, and working closely with the Physiotherapy Assistant, nursing team and wider multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes for residents.

About us

About Us

At Sandstone Care Group, we are committed to providing outstanding, person-centred care in warm, supportive and welcoming environments. Our homes are dedicated to helping residents live with dignity, independence and the highest possible quality of life through compassionate care delivered by skilled and dedicated teams.

Ribble Court Care Home is a specialist service that supports residents with a range of complex care needs, including bariatric care and rehabilitation. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored care and rehabilitation programmes that achieve meaningful outcomes for the people we support.

As a growing organisation, we invest in our colleagues through training, development and career progression opportunities, creating a positive workplace where individuals are valued, supported and empowered to make a difference every day.

Job summary

We are a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working closely with the multidisciplinary team to prevent further deterioration in patients' physical functioning and wellbeing. We cover the areas of Chorley, Preston and South Ribble.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within intermediate care including undertaking non-complex assessments and carrying out treatment plans under the direction of the therapists.

We are looking for a flexible Assistant Practitioner/Technical Instructor, who is able to work across a range of settings and has experience working to support Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions within intermediate care.

The role involves working with patients in short term beds, at a dementia care unit located in Leyland and in patients' own homes. You will require the ability to travel to carry out home visits. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and who has the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

Our Practice is looking to find a perfect fit for our current team - a Clinical Pharmacist who wants to work in a high achieving Practice with a superb local reputation. We expect the candidate to be forward thinking, a great team player, have excellent communication skills, and openness to working collaboratively with other colleagues in the Primary Care Network whilst retaining the essence of the Practice.

We welcome Practice visits to meet our team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

• Patient-facing role
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Chronic disease management
• Clinical medication reviews
• Medicines support
• Support with prescription and medication queries
• Clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Manage some aspects of Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services

About us

We are a friendly, supportive team, based in Whalley with a branch site at Sabden, both situated in the beautiful Ribble Valley. We have 5 Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, ANP, a team of Practice Nurses and HCAs, and a large Reception and Admin team. We are a dispensing Practice and have an onsite dispensary at both sites - to give all of our patients a good quality experience at the surgery. We also have a Housebound Nursing Team of nursing professionals who work with our GPs to provide care to our care home and housebound patients.

We have a PCN team who work with our patients, including a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Techs, Care Co-ordinators, GP Assistants, and a Physio. We have a highly productive working relationship with the Practices within our PCN.

The team work well together, making the surgery a harmonious place to work. A healthy work/life balance is encouraged resulting in a content and productive team, and a positive atmosphere.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated registered nurses to join our highly skilled, innovative, and rapidly expanding Frailty service.

The post holder will be mainly based on Bevan Court 1

The Frailty Service compromises of:

• A dedicated Ambulatory unit, which provides rapid Comprehensive Geriatric (CGA) for patients with frailty and frailty syndrome.
• A 16 bed in patient Frailty Assessment ward, that benefits from daily Consultant Geriatrician leadership along with a dedicated team of nursing, therapy, and social care professionals.
• A Community Frailty Service for St Helens CCG that provides Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, post discharge from hospital follow up, and provides ongoing management for frail patients in the community.
• An Urgent Community Response team providing a 2hr response for and urgent health, social or therapy input.
• Frailty Virtual Wards providing a hospital at home service for those patients living with frailty in the community (own home or care setting).

Main duties of the job

The Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) will:

• Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trust's vision and values providing safe, high quality, compassionate, person centred care.
• Support/supervise learners, new staff and junior staff where required.
• Record patient information in accordance with local and trust policies.
• Undertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from a registered healthcare practitioner.

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