Job summary

Are you anOrthoptistlooking for a challenging complex ocular motilitycaseload?

Do you have a passion forworking not only in the out-patient environment but also within a theatre setting?

Would you liketo work within apurpose builteye unit in one of the largestTrusts in theNorth West?

If the answer isYESto theabovethen we have the perfect job foryou!

We are looking to recruit a Specialist Orthoptist for a period of up to 12 months to cover maternity leave with a focus on a complex ocular motilitycaseload.

Youwillsupport our squint consultants both in the out-patient clinics and squint theatre within this caseload, as well as undertaking variousadditional orthoptic hospital and community clinics and the opportunity to be involved in orthoptic teaching of which the whole team participatein.

This is an amazing opportunity for anOrthoptist withexperience of an adult caseloadto join ourwell-establishedteam to providenot onlyan excellent standard of care to all patientsbut todevelopthemselves withina complex ocular motilityroletoo.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for providing specialised Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner within hospitals and community outreach clinics,accepting direct referral of patients of all ages who have a wide spectrum of ocular motility disorders and visual problems. To assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients of all ages referred to the Orthoptist, being responsible for the instigation of follow-up care and/or onward referral to the sub-speciality Orthoptists/Optometrists/Ophthalmologists as appropriate.

To be regularly involved in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders by undertaking the joint Consultant Adult Squint/Botox clinics and working with the Head Orthoptist in supporting the organisation of the squint botox clinic, squint pre and post-op clinics, contributing to squint MDT and undertaking the role of 1st assist for squint surgery.

To be involved in the clinical teaching ofundergraduate Orthoptists,pre-registration Optometrists, medicalstudentsand other healthcare learners/professionals asrequired.

About us

Theorthopticdepartmentisbased at Royal Preston Hospitalwithadditionalcommunity clinicsandourOphthalmology Unit at Chorley District General Hospitalwhichopened inDecember2021.

Our new unit has been designed to not only give the patient and their relatives/carers the best experience but also our team too; with individual 6m Orthoptic rooms fully equipped even with a window for those far distance cover tests wehope wehave thought of everything.

Wearealargedepartment who work closely with our eyecolleaguesstriving to provide excellent care with compassion; if youmanageyourtime well and work well withinadynamicteamthen this is the place for you.

We are always looking for ways to further develop ourselves and theteamplus looking to see what we could do differently and in fact better. This is why we actively encourage and supportCPD, audit and researchand havementorshipin place for this role.

It'shard to fit everything we do in to one advert so if you would like to know about the roleand the teamthen we would genuinely love to hear from you-call my fabulous team on 01772 522417 or email me [email protected] arrange a call

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum. pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

438-PB4876

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessespatientswithcomplex ocular motility diagnoseswithin the giventimeframesfor testing.

Formulates management plans for these patients in communication with the Squint Consultants and Head Orthoptist.

Undertakes the role of 1st Assist for squint surgery for both adult and paediatric squint surgery.

Assists the surgeon in post-operative adjustable suture technique and Botox clinics requiring accurate measurements to ensure good ocular alignment whilst the patient is under local anaesthetic.

Presents pre-operative squint surgery findings to the squint MDT and collates an MDT summary report, organises relevant post-operative follow-up and/or any additional tests required prior to squint surgery.

• Clearly communicates to the patient, carers and MDT such findings as reduced vision, restricted ocular motility, and other limiting factors such as potential for post-operative diplopia.
• Independently assess, plans, implements and monitors individual orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for each patient using clinical experience, knowledge and evidence-based practice, selects appropriate assessment techniques relevant to each individual patient based on clinical experience and by using clinical reasoning.

Records clinical findings, management plans and other relevant information within the patients notes and formulate letters to summarise and refer on to other professionals as required.

Communicates to convey complex diagnoses and treatment plans, break bad news and provide support, gain consent and understanding by combating barriers, gain the confidence and cooperation of children and parents or to present and explain complex concepts, ideas and issues to service users who are unfamiliar with them.

• Actively involved in audit, research and quality improvements relating to this aspect of the Orthoptic service.

Undertakes delegated duties from the Head Orthoptist regarding e.g. the developing of resources for this cohort of patients.

Actively involve themselves and support the other Orthoptists involved with this cohort of patients to develop the service.

Actively promote the orthoptic profession and involvement with this cohort of patients through such things as school/college open days and work experience.

Discharges or arranges onward referral as required.

Actively involved in discussions and decisions around treatments with the Orthoptists/Optometrists/Ophthalmologists.

Responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the decision to instil eye drops for refraction tests, diagnostic and treatment purposes, to decide the appropriate strength of drops required and to advise patients/parents of the side effects following departmental PGDs/medicine exemptions.

To liaise with the Head Orthoptist regarding problems arising from any orthoptic treatment.

Demonstrates compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.

Proactively engages with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and to keep them informed about their treatment and care.

Receives positive feedback from own patients, relatives, team and students.

Job description Job responsibilities Assessespatientswithcomplex ocular motility diagnoseswithin the giventimeframesfor testing. Formulates management plans for these patients in communication with the Squint Consultants and Head Orthoptist. Undertakes the role of 1st Assist for squint surgery for both adult and paediatric squint surgery. Assists the surgeon in post-operative adjustable suture technique and Botox clinics requiring accurate measurements to ensure good ocular alignment whilst the patient is under local anaesthetic. Presents pre-operative squint surgery findings to the squint MDT and collates an MDT summary report, organises relevant post-operative follow-up and/or any additional tests required prior to squint surgery. Clearly communicates to the patient, carers and MDT such findings as reduced vision, restricted ocular motility, and other limiting factors such as potential for post-operative diplopia. Independently assess, plans, implements and monitors individual orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for each patient using clinical experience, knowledge and evidence-based practice, selects appropriate assessment techniques relevant to each individual patient based on clinical experience and by using clinical reasoning. Records clinical findings, management plans and other relevant information within the patients notes and formulate letters to summarise and refer on to other professionals as required. Communicates to convey complex diagnoses and treatment plans, break bad news and provide support, gain consent and understanding by combating barriers, gain the confidence and cooperation of children and parents or to present and explain complex concepts, ideas and issues to service users who are unfamiliar with them. Actively involved in audit, research and quality improvements relating to this aspect of the Orthoptic service. Undertakes delegated duties from the Head Orthoptist regarding e.g. the developing of resources for this cohort of patients. Actively involve themselves and support the other Orthoptists involved with this cohort of patients to develop the service. Actively promote the orthoptic profession and involvement with this cohort of patients through such things as school/college open days and work experience. Discharges or arranges onward referral as required. Actively involved in discussions and decisions around treatments with the Orthoptists/Optometrists/Ophthalmologists. Responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the decision to instil eye drops for refraction tests, diagnostic and treatment purposes, to decide the appropriate strength of drops required and to advise patients/parents of the side effects following departmental PGDs/medicine exemptions. To liaise with the Head Orthoptist regarding problems arising from any orthoptic treatment. Demonstrates compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way. Proactively engages with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and to keep them informed about their treatment and care. Receives positive feedback from own patients, relatives, team and students.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Orthoptics or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of postgraduate training and certificates
• Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake 2 day BIOS course

Knowledge

Essential

• Proven knowledge and experience managing specifically an adult ocular motility Orthoptic caseload
• Proven knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of specialist and complex Orthoptic patients and be able to explain findings to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels
• Proven knowledge of formulating treatment plans involving complex facts and situations and problem solving techniques and be able to explain these to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels
• Proven ability to work single handed in the hospital and or community clinic
• Proven postgraduate clinical experience - 2 years minimum practice
• Evidence of CPD Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures relating to role
• 1st Assist for squint surgery competence and associated aseptic techniques
• Experience of teaching orthoptic undergraduates and or other health professionals and students

Desirable

• Experience working as an Orthoptist in the ward environment
• Experience of various Neurological conditions seen by Orthoptists
• Evidence of Audit
• Evidence of Research
• Awareness of Dementia
• Ability to perform and interpret visual fields static and kinetic

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Orthoptics or equivalent Registration with HCPC Evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development Desirable Evidence of postgraduate training and certificates Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake 2 day BIOS course Knowledge Essential Proven knowledge and experience managing specifically an adult ocular motility Orthoptic caseload Proven knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of specialist and complex Orthoptic patients and be able to explain findings to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels Proven knowledge of formulating treatment plans involving complex facts and situations and problem solving techniques and be able to explain these to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels Proven ability to work single handed in the hospital and or community clinic Proven postgraduate clinical experience - 2 years minimum practice Evidence of CPD Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures relating to role 1st Assist for squint surgery competence and associated aseptic techniques Experience of teaching orthoptic undergraduates and or other health professionals and students Desirable Experience working as an Orthoptist in the ward environment Experience of various Neurological conditions seen by Orthoptists Evidence of Audit Evidence of Research Awareness of Dementia Ability to perform and interpret visual fields static and kinetic

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of Venepuncture qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

The Senior Operational Performance Lead will:

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

About us

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

To have the ability to accept responsibility and make decisions.

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

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

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

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

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

Work across all three sites RPH, CDH and CDC.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

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

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

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

• Report equipment failures and incidents according to Trust policy

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

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

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

• Support and teach others within the department.

• Participate in on call rota.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• Attendance at study days/conferences

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Good standard of education
• IT qualification or related experience

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

To find out more about us, look at our Twitter @SLT_LTHTR or Bluesky page @LTHTR-SLT

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• Masters qualification or modules

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sample Preparation

1. Receive and sort pathology samples.

2. Distribute samples to departments.

3. Label samples and prepare them for analysis.

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

Data Handling

1. Enter data onto the laboratory computer system.

Housekeeping and Maintenance Tasks

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

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

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

Communication

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

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

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

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

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

Training and Development

1. Training is provided.

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

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

4. Develop own skills and knowledge.

5. Attend mandatory training as directed.

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

Organisational Responsibilities

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

Professional Responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Laboratory Skills
• Previous Pathology Reception experience

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• Previous Data Input experience
• Previous Pathology Laboratory Experience

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

Key responsibilities include:

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

About us

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

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

What we offer:-

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

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB4763

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to:

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

What this Opportunity means:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE minimum grade c in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of Venepuncture qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

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

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

Our values define who we are and how we behave.

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines under supervision.

Support and provide patient education and health promotion.

Support the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice.

Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.

Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working in a healthcare environment as part of a team.
• Proven competency of assisting with a core range of physical measurements.

Desirable

• Experience of using clinical systems -e.g. Quadramed

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C or Grade 4 or above in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Desirable

• Good Information Technology skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

Please note, this is a temporary position for a fixed term of 9 months.

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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

The core hours of duty are an 7.5 hour shift from 9am - 17:30 Monday to Friday. Applicants will be expected to participate in bank holiday work (10am to 3pm) on a rota basis

This role is based in Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Knowledge of Health & safety

Desirable

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

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 description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

To work under the direct supervision of the Dispensary Team Leader.

To supervise, provide guidance and direction to the Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Technician Team within the designated area.

To be responsible for ensuring that a range of quality Pharmacy Services are delivered to patients and other service users to include dispensing, and distribution of medicines.

To plan and manage own workload and that of the team to ensure services are delivered in a cost effective and operationally efficient manner.

To be responsible for training and development including appraisal and competency assessments

• Line management of Pharmacy Assistants

To support training and development of other staff; maintaining quality and standards by contributing to the development and implementation of new services, processes and procedures to deliver services in line with Professional, Local and National directives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 2 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) (Maths and English)
• Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff (Qualification) or equivalent Or A General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited support staff dispensing training course Or working towards either of the above

Desirable

• Leadership/ Management Certificate
• 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) (Maths and English & science)

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in pharmacy
• Understanding of current pharmacy and NHS issues.
• Knowledge of IT and Computer systems
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Experience of using Ascribe and ARX
• Experience in Supervisory Management and Team Leadership

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 description

Job responsibilities

The Organisational Development Advisor Team Engagement will play a key role in supporting the delivery and growth of the Trusts Team Engagement and Development (TED) programme, working with both internal teams and external partner organisations.

The postholder will combine organisational development consultancy, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills to support teams and leaders to improve engagement, culture, and performance.

Consultancy, Facilitation and Delivery

• Design, deliver and evaluate TED training sessions, including Team Leader training and development programmes
• Facilitate team feedback sessions, supporting teams to interpret TED diagnostic results and develop meaningful action plans
• Provide coaching and follow-up support to leaders to embed learning and sustain improvements in team culture and performance
• Support the delivery of enhanced development programmes and workshops aligned to team engagement priorities

Organisational Development Consultancy

• Provide OD consultancy support to teams and services, helping them to understand team dynamics and identify areas for improvement
• Support teams to translate insight into practical, achievable actions that enhance engagement and effectiveness
• Work collaboratively with Workforce colleagues and senior leaders to align TED activity with organisational priorities

External Client Engagement and Support

• Support the onboarding of new client organisations, including training delivery and system setup processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, acting as a key point of contact for ongoing support
• Deliver TED Accreditation training and facilitate client learning sessions
• Contribute to regular client reviews, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Support the delivery of client events, webinars, and engagement sessions

Communications and Resource Development

• Contribute to the development of TED resources, toolkits, and learning materials
• Support the creation of communications, including case studies, blogs, and promotional content
• Work with colleagues to provide regular updates to the TED user community
• Contribute to the development of digital content such as e-learning, videos, and interactive resources

Service Improvement and Innovation

• Work with the TED team to identify opportunities to enhance the programme, tools, and client offer
• Collect and use feedback from teams and clients to inform continuous improvement
• Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of TED across the Trust and externally

General Responsibilities

• Act as a positive ambassador for the Trust and the TED programme
• Work in line with Trust values, policies, and procedures, including information governance and confidentiality
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion through all aspects of work
• Maintain accurate records of activity and client interactions
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area or demonstrable experience working in the professional field.
• Coaching qualification or substantial experience of coaching range of senior staff for multidisciplinary roles
• Evidence of structured professional and career development.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification or Certificate of Education level or equivalent
• Professional registration (e.g. CIPD qualified)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of team engagement and/or team development theory and practice.
• Knowledge of a range of organisational development interventions, and facilitation techniques.
• Experience of client relationship management, delivery to timescales and exceeding expectations.
• Experience of writing and delivering presentations in a variety of settings.
• Experience of co-ordinating events, workshops or focus groups.
• Experience of producing communications resources and utilising a range of communication channels including social media.
• Experience of influencing senior leaders to engage and actively participate in OD interventions.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the public sector or NHS.
• Experienced in the design and delivery of a range of development and training programmes to colleagues at all levels and in all roles.
• Experience of working as an internal or external consultant and providing a consultancy service including experience of scoping, design, analytical and diagnostic skills to implement OD interventions to meet a range of different stakeholder needs.
• Experience delivering Organisational Development in a large diverse organisation.
• Experience supporting the Team Engagement and Development (TED) approach.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are 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 description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

• Communicates with a wide range of patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues in a manner consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Actively try to resolve complaints and issues at a local level
• Maintain professional development and ensure training is up to date and promote high standards within the department and Trust.
• Adhere strictly to the Trust and Departmental policies with regard to Health and Safety and deal with related issues.
• Manage daily workload in the allocated area and assist in service improvements.
• Prioritise workload based on knowledge and experience.
• Maintain the highest standard of radiographic practise at all times.
• Promote equality and diversity
• Comply with IRMER and IRR
• Help provide a comprehensive 24/7 service

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• BSc/ DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of current & Relevant CPD

Desirable

• Experience in leadership roles
• Previous NHS Experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 18 Months Post Qualification Experience
• Experience in a wide range of general radiographic procedures
• Involvement with QA and the relevance to practice.
• Use of PACS and other NHS IT systems
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
• Experience of audit and the relevance to practice.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and the relevance to practice.
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation and the relevance to practice.
• NHS coordinator or lead experience on night shifts

Desirable

• Experience as coordinator or lead within x-ray department
• 2 Years Post Qualification Experience

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are 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 passionate about CT & dedicated to providing high quality patient care & excellent service? Do you want to gain more CT experience? If so, this is the job for you!

We are seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly team. You will be required to work at Preston Hospital & at the new Community Diagnostic Centre and may occasionally be required to work at Chorley Hospital.

Ideally, you will have prior CT experience, but training will be provided to suitable & motivated candidates.

Within the trust we have 4 static scanners and a mobile scanner. We also have a PMCT scanner. If desired, there is the possibility of gaining experience in the PMCT department.

We undertake a variety of scans including major trauma, neurosurgical, oncology, vascular, cardiac and colonography.

We actively promote role development and CPD by encouraging staff to undertake post graduate courses and further training.

The department operates 24/7 & we require candidates to be flexible to meet the needs of the department. Current working patterns include long days, weekends and night shifts.

Main duties of the job

You will be 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.

You will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, supervise more junior staff and deploy staff assuring standards are met. As well as providing leadership and direction to the team, acting as a role model and patient advocate.

This role requires you to assess, plan and make informed decisions on the required imaging examinations, providing advice and maintaining associated records. You will also be required to support the aims and vision of the Trust and to take personal responsibility for the quality of the service provided.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist and support the Principal and Lead radiographers in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes.
• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organization.
• Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
• Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
• Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognizing, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
• Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
• To participate in education and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice.
• Comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR (ME) R 2017 and related departmental protocols and procedures.
• Use information Technology systems as required at every level of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• DCR/BSc (or pending imminent qualification)
• HCPC registered (or pending imminent qualification)

Desirable

• Attendance at study days.
• Attendance at conferences, etc.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Some experience in CT scanning
• Demonstrates the ability to produce a high standard of work.
• Involvement with QA.
• Evidence of willingness to expand clinical role.
• Evidence of a commitment to reflecting on and learning from previous practice.
• Awareness of changes within imaging practice.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

Desirable

• 12 months experience in CT covering a range of CT procedures.
• Evidence of independent working and leading a team.
• Experience of audit.
• Evidence of active interest in advanced CT.
• Previous NHS experience

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for motivated paediatric nurses who are enthusiastic, experienced and passionate about delivering high quality care to the children of Preston and surrounding area.

We want all our young patients and their families to have a positive experience whilst at our Trust and are looking for some very special staff to join our team.

Superpowers include ability to prioritise, resilience, communication, working as part of a team and independently, time management skills, a willingness to develop and also the ability to maintain high professional standards with an element of fun.

Main duties of the job

As a band 6 on paediatrics, Ward 8, you will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the unit and will work closely with the ward manager. The role is both a clinical role and a leadership role and as such you will be responsible for staff appraisals, the completion of the off duty in line with Trust policy, liaising with the clinical educator regards training, managing sickness and absence and performance management.

We are proud of the service we deliver. We work collectively as a team to constantly evaluate and improve our service where possible. We value everybody's input and see all staff as having a vital role in the delivery of high class, safe and effective care.

Working with others we have close links with the Paediatric Assessment Unit, children's outpatients department and paediatric community service. Our ward based team is multi-disciplinary including physios, pharmacist, play specialists, patient experience coordinator and CAMHS team.

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

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

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the day to day efficient running of the paediatric ward providing strong leadership, monitoring and maintaining standards of care and professional practice.

Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts values and Nursing and Midwifery Professional Framework.

Ensure effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and associated systems and processes.

Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.

Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice.

Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.

Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Promote provision of patient education and health promotion.

Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.

Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in area of speciality area

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leadership experience and learning
• Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
• Knowledge of Ethical issues

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
• Knowledge of Research and Development

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you fascinated by bacteria, find mycology magical or love following the clues to identify an unusual organism? Then you are the right person to join our team of Biomedical Scientists, in Microbiology.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 5/6 HCPC Biomedical Scientist to join our Microbiology team based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals whilst employed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, working for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology service. Previous experience of working in an NHS laboratory would be desirable.

We are a very busy, well-equipped laboratory. We receive a variety of patient samples, such as urine, faeces, blood and swabs from both hospital and community patients in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde We are accredited by UKAS (ISO15189) and are an IBMS approved training laboratory.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Main duties of the job

As a Biomedical Scientist, you are an integral part of the team; responsible for identifying pathogens which cause disease.

We provide the information that medical staff use to determine appropriate treatment options to help our patients quickly and effectively. As well as this, you would be involved with the maintenance and troubleshooting of various automated systems including Virtuo, UF5000, MALDI-TOF, and Genetic Signatures analyser.

You will need to be enthusiastic about providing an excellent standard of work which contributes to patient care. You should be highly motivated, computer literate, demonstrate good interpersonal skills, and always remain respectful of the Trust values. You will be supported in your training by our dedicated team of experienced staff who will ensure all your training needs are met to become competent in all areas.

This position is full time working 37.5 hours a week between the hours of 8am and 8pm, weekends and Bank Holidays, part-time hours may be considered. Once established, you will partake in the out of hours on-call service for urgent samples

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation.
• Be able to work on a shift rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week
• Participate in the on-call rota
• To communicate, as appropriate, using information technology
• To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issue
• Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service
• Appropriate recording of Inventory management within the section to ensure accurate stock management.
• To assist in effective verbal and written communication by qualified and unqualified staff
• Report any issues to an appropriate person

We look forward to you joining our close-knit Microbiology family. The environment is busy but you will embrace this and enjoy the challenge of working to tight turn-around-times and targets. You will go home after your working day knowing you have made a positive difference to the patients we serve.

An advert can only contain so many words but we are available to answer any questions you may have regarding the role before you apply.

Please ensure that address all of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post when completing your application in the supporting information section of the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• HCPC registered with significant experience in Microbiology
• Uses continuing professional development as a means of self- development

Desirable

• IBMS membership

Knwoledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a microbiology clinical pathology laboratory.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
• Understand the components of a quality management system

Desirable

• Understanding of laboratory quality issues
• Problem solving ability
• Familiar with Pathology LIMS

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).

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Job summary

We always say that our clerical officers are the back bone of our departments and this role is no different!

Shifts from 4.30pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday. There will be a requirement to work across Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley Hospital and Preston Healthport.

Our booking services Clerical officers are the first friendly faces our patients will see on reception when attending the imaging department and your friendly and approachable manner will be key to providing a professional and courteous service to all visitors and staff. Don't worry, no two days are going to be the same!

Whilst experience working in an admin environment would be beneficial, it is not essential as full training will be provided. If you're a welcoming person with an approachable manner this will be key to providing a professional and courteous service to all visitors and staff and will help you succeed in this role!

Main duties of the job

So what does a day in the life of a clerical officer look like? We aim to ensure that our patients have a positive experience when coming into the department; this will include meeting and greeting them as they come into the department, supporting with the booking of their appointments, answering any queries and concerns that they may have and ensuring that an appointment letter has been sent to them.

You will be performing an ambassadorial role, representing the department and the Trust as a 'front of house' reception service. You will be meeting and greeting different patients and colleagues alike! You'll have a variety of different admin tasks to complete, such as organising incoming and outgoing post, typing letters and other correspondence, filing reports and results and entering data onto our Trust systems. You'll also have the opportunity to put your excellent communication skills to the test, as you will be answering incoming telephone calls to the department and liaising with other departments across the Trust as necessary.

Our departmental aim is: To provide a first class service for patients and staff alike. To support each other and the day to day running of the diagnostic imaging department through being helpful and accommodating towards all.

With this in mind, it really paints a picture of how our department is like our family, where we support each other day to day.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Demonstrate an approachable, courteous, efficient appointment service to all health care professionals, patients, carers, relatives and visitors.
• Maintain good communication skills when dealing with colleagues, patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals, utilising a variety of communication methods including verbal and electronic.
• Constructively manage barriers to effective communication.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and Trust Policies.
• Respond to external and internal queries from staff, patients and others and refer on to the appropriate person.
• Communicate with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Department utilising a variety of communication methods including non-verbal, verbal and electronic.
• Perform an ambassadorial role, representing the Trust at a front of house reception service acting in a professional, courteous and customer-focused manner at all times.
• Organise incoming and outgoing post, referring enquires to appropriate person as necessary.
• Type letters or other correspondence.
• File reports and results.
• Ensure any changes to patient demographic details are updated immediately on the Trust computer systems.
• Maintain the integrity of data/information using agreed procedure. Maintain a high standard of patient care, ensuring that up to date information is available regarding activity within all departments so that queries can be answered promptly and accurately.
• Deal with any problems/queries in a consistent and timely manner, ensuring that all relevant information is provided to assist in a quick resolution to any problem.
• Escalate any major issues to the Supervisor/Manager as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Good standard of education
• IT qualification or related experience

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working well as part of a team
• Aware of importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Understanding of diversity and equality issues particularly relating to minority communities

Desirable

• Previous NHS/Public Sector experience, including direct customer contact
• Previous experience of working on reception
• Previous experience of working in a busy appointments environment
• Knowledge of health and safety and security issues of self and others