The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below: £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT) £2,000 after 12 months £2,000 after 24 months PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 6 months of commencing employment. For more details, please visit our website - Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk) If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them please contact recruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.

The role encompasses the following: To work as an autonomous Clinical Nurse Specialist To have a designated case load and coordinate and plan the care as keyworker for Colorectal Cancer & Stoma patients To provide expert advice related to specific conditions or treatment pathways. Focus on improving patient care and service development To assess patients holistically, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care To provide specialist advice to patient families and carers and the wider multidisciplinary team To carry out specialist nursing procedures in relation to Colorectal cancer care patients To contribute to the development of the workforce through developing and delivering education and training. To lead service development within the team To participate in research activity and clinical audits in own specialist area To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the cohesive management of patients To act as a key worker for designated patients as appropriate across the patients pathway. Supervises delivering a range of clinical and core nursing skills and interventions to meet physiological and psychosocial needs Please see attached Job Description for further details

Female Care Assistant - Complex Care

This role is for female applicants only, due to specific client care needs and to ensure the client's comfort, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About Us
Routes Healthcare is a leading care provider—not an agency. We are real people who prioritise individual healthcare needs, offering support in clients' homes and within the community. We take the time to listen to our clients, ensuring their needs are met with care and consideration. Routes Healthcare is seeking dedicated and passionate care workers to deliver high standards of care.

Requirements:

• At least 6 months of paid care experience in the UK
• The right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship
• A valid UK driver’s license and access to a car for work
• A caring, positive attitude and patience
• Excellent communication skills

If you're looking to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking healthcare provider that invests in your development, Routes Healthcare is waiting for your application.

Benefits:

• Career development through our Routes Academy program to help you achieve your goals
• 24/7 support from a dedicated on-call team
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Flexible shift patterns to help maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Staff referral scheme with generous incentives
• Routes care workers only—no agency staff on shift

About the Role:
We have a client in Preston who needs support from dedicated complex care assistants. Routes Healthcare is committed to enhancing lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, not only for those we support but also for their loved ones and family members.

We provide complex care services for people with long-term health conditions, clinically-led enhanced homecare, and end-of-life care, all tailored around the individual’s hobbies, activities, and daily routines.

Care is always needed, so a range of shifts will be available from Monday to Sunday. Please speak with our recruitment team to learn about our shift patterns. We offer a pay rate of £13.00- £13.50 per hour, depending on the level of care and location; this rate includes holiday pay.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Treatment Room service in the Greater Preston and Chorley South Ribble areas.

If you are able to work autonomously, you are motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic then come and join our team of dedicated treatment room nurses.

The Treatment Room service currently operates from Monday to Friday excluding weekends and bank holidays. We are an appointment only service between the hours of 08.30 and 16.30 however we do hold 2 late evening clinics (up to 8pm) and one early clinic (8am start) once a week.

Applicants must be willing to work flexibly over 5 days, be able to work well within a team and on their own initiative.

The Treatment Room provides care to patients with acute/chronic wounds, post-operative wound assessment, removal of sutures and clips, intra-muscular injections, lower limb assessments, compression bandaging and ear irrigation.

We are looking for a committed, compassionate RGN who puts the patient at the heart of everything they do. If this describes you then please apply.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

Hello my name is Jessica Wolstenholme and I am the ward 8 manager. We have exciting opportunities for registered children's nurses of all levels of experience. You would be joining a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team.

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.

Please note: All overseas applications who do not have NMC registration allowing them to practice as a staff nurse in the UK will not be shortlisted.

You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients and families, in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework Standards

We have a dedicated outreach team which manages care for children with enuresis, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, complex needs and acute care.

Working with others we have close links with the Emergency Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Children’s Outpatients Department and Community Paediatric Service. Our ward based team is multi-disciplinary including physios, pharmacist, play specialists, patient experience coordinator and the CAMHS team.

We can offer a preceptorship package for newly qualified staff, induction training and a ward based educator. The trust also offers a package of health and well -being support to all staff.

The unit includes a 26 bedded inpatient ward, 4 high dependency beds, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Children’s day case unit and specialities include general paediatric medicine and surgery, ENT, max fax, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, neurology and shared care oncology.

We are a forward thinking team and have a number of exciting developments planned, we value the voice of staff as well as patients and there will be opportunities for involvement in shaping the future of the unit.

Our priority is patient safety and experience and we believe this is achieved by creating a positive experience for staff in the workplace.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines.
• Support and provide patient education and health promotion.
• Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
• ⚠️ Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
• ️ 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.
• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.
• ⚖️ Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, 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 the scope of role and professional practice.
• Proactively engage with Trust-wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g. intentional rounding, alcohol screening.
• ❓ Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

We are a forward thinking department with a real emphasis on staff development and training we have our own clinical educator, based at the Preston site who delivers up to date training across both sites for all your learning needs. Our Consultants and Senior Medical staff are on shift 24/7 and are always happy to offer support and education the relationship between our medical and nursing staff is second to none. Its impossible to cram everything in just one advert, so we really welcome you to get in touch and have a chat with us to find out a lot more about joining us. There is our dedicated section of the website where you can get into real detail about us and what we do: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/emergency-department/ You can follow us on Twitter its where you will start to see the real ED as we share the stories of our world here @LTHTREmergency1

As a Band 6 Health Visitor, youll be part of our valued team at our Lancashire 0-19 service You will feel valued as a Health Visitor within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Band 6 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionThe Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has: Currently holds or is soon to qualify with are cognised qualification in health visiting (SCPHN) Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centered care A drive to continuously develop professionally and expand their skill set. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary and benefits package

Job Title: Complex Case Manager (Non-Clinical)

Location: PRESTON

Salary: Up to 35K

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We’re looking for a Complex Case Manager keen to make a real difference for our clients and foster great morale within their care team. You’ll be a role model to the people in your team, empowering them to be their very best. We’d love you to lead with a friendly, supportive, professional approach that sends a strong message of high-quality, person-centred care.

Together, we're building a community of care that respects and supports everyone (both clients and workers alike) and you will play a huge role in this.

A little about us

We like to think of Routes as an incredible team of folk from all walks of life, working together with one thing in common: we all care about making a difference. And that’s not just for our clients but for our workers too.

For the last 15 years at Routes, we’ve been taking pride in what we do: delivering high standards of care that puts people's wants and needs at the heart of it, and letting people live the way they choose in the comfort of their home.

If this sounds like a companyyou’d like to be part of, we’re already on to a winner. But how about we sweeten the deal a little more?

We want to help you flourish in your career - Routes gives you the tools, so you can focus on what truly matters: delivering good care to your community.

What does this mean?

• Part of a team – nurses/everyone coming together/lean on each other.

  
  

  • Working closely with your Registered Service Manager and Nurse Case Manager(s)

    
    

    • Centralised support teams to take a little off your plate and keep things running smoothly. HR, Payroll, Quality and Marketing to name but a few.

      
      

      • Our in-house recruitment team to make sure you have the staff you need for your care packages. We pride ourselves on recruiting our own people to deliver our services and have Zero Agency use.

        
        

        • Routes Academy, which not only means your workers are highly trained, but both you and your workers have opportunities to progress your careers and develop

          
          

          • We recently rolled out Digital Care Plans, making our operations more efficient

            
            

            • Speaking of digital - we also have our own friendly IT team on hand to help you with any IT struggles or needs

              
              

              And of course, just a few extra little perks like...

              • Wellbeing and financial support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

                
                

                • 25 days holiday, additional bank holiday leave plus an extra day of for your birthday

                  
                  

                  • Saving for future-you with our Pension Scheme

                    
                    

                    • A competitive salary plus an attractive bonus package based on service performance

                      
                      

                      • A fun, friendly and supportive workplace (we have many great personalities!)

                        
                        

                        So, what do you think? If you’re interested in joining Routes as a Case Manager in the North East, here’s what we’re looking for from you:

                        • Someone passionate about putting people first

                          
                          

                          • Organisational & time management skills

                            
                            

                            • A good Understanding of CQC requirements

                              
                              

                              • Experience in managing complex care packages with clinical interventions including, spinal injuries, acquired brain injuries, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis

                                
                                

                                • Experience of managing a team of healthcare workers

                                  
                                  

                                  • You will need to be a driver with access to your own car for work

                                    
                                    

                                    Your core role will include:

                                    • To take ownership of a caseload of complex clients with clinical interventions including, spinal injuries, acquired brain injuries, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis and manage their care package holistically

                                      
                                      

                                      • To co-ordinate and lead the transition, start up, and continuity of all complex care packages; involving client, MDT; managing the clinical training needs of the care team, and maintainingappropriate skill mix to ensure safe and effective clinical practice

                                        
                                        

                                        • Upholding high standards in care and prioritising a person-centred approach

                                          
                                          

                                          • Prioritising individual wellbeing in our care practices

                                            
                                            

                                            • Being a responsive advocate for complaints and safeguarding, and encouraging improvement

                                              
                                              

                                              • Developing comprehensive care plans and risk assessments

                                                
                                                

                                                • Providing support for your care packages through observations and mentoring sessions, and regularly reviews

                                                  
                                                  

                                                  
                                                  This could be the start of an incredible journey together, changing lives for people with Complex Care needs in our community. We look forward to hearing from you!

Summary

Job Description for Operations and Technical Support:

NNL is where your understanding of reactors fuels the nation. As part of our Fuel Reactor & Reprocessing capability, you'll play a vital role in developing the UK fuel cycle in line with advances in new technology and new processes. As old reactors reach the end of their lifespan, we need experts like you, with the technical skills to virtually model scenarios that not only enable us to explore new ways of managing the inputs and outputs of reactors, but also pave the way for the implementation of smaller, cleaner revolutionary new reactors. This is a place where you can use your knowledge and expertise to do long term meaningful work for years to come.

An exciting opportunity to join the Advanced Fuels team who are developing the next generation nuclear fuels in support of the UK's net zero ambition. The role involves the manufacture and characterisation of advanced nuclear fuel material using modern facilities at NNL's Preston Laboratory and reporting the results to the customer to time, cost and quality.

The work is primarily laboratory-based where you will be operating bespoke fuel fabrication equipment to produce fuel material which is then characterised using a suite of cutting-edge analytical equipment such as scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetry, laser flash analysis and x-ray diffraction.

This role predominantly focuses on the production and characterisation of test pellets to ensure the quality of the fuel produced by Westinghouse Ltd meets regulatory as well as customer specifications.

The role supports the delivery of technical programmes of work to the customer on time to cost and to satisfactory quality, working closely with project managers and providing technical guidance and advice as required. NNL strives to develop and maintain a pipeline of skilled talent in order to ensure continued delivery to its long-term customers.

You will be required to work to high degrees of accuracy and with fixed timelines to meet customer deadlines and requirement, whilst maintaining good laboratory practice and complying with regulatory and company policies / procedures e.g. safety, risk, quality, security.

Main Responsibilities for Operations and Technical Support:

• Deliver technical work to the satisfaction of the customer to time, cost and quality.
• Promote and maintain key relationships (internal & external) for efficient and effective project delivery.
• Provide technical support to the Westinghouse Pellet Lab program. Ensuring the delivery of high quality outputs.
• Comply with all legislative, regulatory and company policy alongside procedures applicable to the role i.e. Safety, quality, security, risk etc.
• Work Flexibly to ensure work is completed with a high degree of quality to meet customer requirement.
• Appointment to AP-NM (Approved Person for Nuclear Movements), involving accountability for safely carrying out movements of nuclear materials, including accurate record keeping and documentation (Separate assessment required).
• Keep well-informed of the latest technical developments in the field which are relevant to the project.
• Produce and maintain accurate records of experimental data.
  

Essential Criteria for Operations and Technical Support:

• Experience of working within a highly regulated industry.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Demonstrable ability to work with hazardous materials performing intricate tasks and maintain GLP.
• Ability to work with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated questioning attitude and safety conscious.
• Experience working within a Quality Control / Assurance type laboratory.
• Data taking / analysis skills with accuracy.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Operations and Technical Support:

• Experience working with uranic or hazardous powders.
• Degree level education in a relevant scientific or engineering subject.
• Prior experience of analytical techniques used to characterize nuclear fuel, for example, Scanning electron microscopy, Laser flash analysis, Thermogravimetric analysis.

Why join us?

NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.
• NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.
• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK
• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.
• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.
• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.
• Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures, providing reasonable adjustments as appropriate. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging and the ability to access to workplace in a way which works for you.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Permanent | Up to 37.5 hours per week

Full-time or part-time hours would be considered

£33,587 - £37,996 / £43,325 pro rata

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?

Due to the retirement of one our Supervising Social Workers we have a rare and an exciting opportunity for a social worker to join our experienced and passionate Fostering Team at Caritas Care. We are a well-established Not for Profit Fostering Agency serving the North West, committed to delivering high quality and caring homes to children and young people.

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Supervising Social Worker to cover the Lancashire and wider North West area supervising and supporting a small caseload of fostering families and children.

In this varied role, you will be involved in recruiting, training, and assessing prospective foster carers, as well as providing ongoing supervision to foster carers and support to children to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will be part of an experienced and supportive team with a collaborative working ethos.

Why Join Us?

• Excellent Training & Professional Development: We invest in our team with ongoing training and support
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits you
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to Health Assured for external, independent support
• Generous Annual Leave (24-29 days plus Bank Holidays)

Interested?

Join us and make a meaningful impact. Apply through our website today!

If you would like to find out more or have an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Hughes at rebeccahughes@caritascare.org.uk, (07703 674169) or Kate Knowles at kateknowles@caritascare.or.uk, (07703 674156) before 24 December 2024.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6 January 2025 (9am)

Provisional interview date: Thursday 9 January 2025

Job Description/ Person Specification

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A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are seeking to recruit a Transformation Director for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking provider collaborative dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through increased collaboration across the Northwest region.

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates:
• Proven Leadership:Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams across multiple organisations.
• Strategic Insight:Strong programme management capabilities to manage complex and large-scale initiatives.
• Influence and Collaboration:Superior interpersonal and influencing skills to work seamlessly with partner Trusts and system-wide stakeholders.
• Transformational Capability:A robust track record of delivering substantial improvements in healthcare services and patient outcomes.

This role presents a unique opportunity to join an advanced Provider Collaborative committed to healthcare excellence. If you possess the leadership acumen, strategic vision, and collaborative spirit required for this role, we invite you to apply and contribute to the future of healthcare in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

If you wish to have an informal conversation with the Managing Director please contact Meg Fraser (details below). Please apply by submitting a covering letter detailing your motivation to apply for this role and how you meet the criteria along with your CV to:

Meg Fraser, Business Support Officer (megan.fraser@lthtr.nhs.uk /07732826404)



The Transformation Director will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of large-scale transformation, particularly with the clinical reset programme, with and through the Provider Collaborative team and broader partners across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The role demands strong leadership, exceptional programme management skills, and the ability to influence and work across various partner Trusts and system partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Leading and managing the clinical reset infrastructure, governance arrangements and administrative support, including the operation of an effective programme management function.
• Working alongside the Provider Trusts and ICB colleagues to ensure the PCB workstreams and cross-partner programmes are delivering effectively.
• Intelligence gathering, analysis and formulation of materials, including joint policy development, tactical planning and strategic development.
• Working across a wide and diverse stakeholder group to build commitment to a shared vision for the Provider Collaborative and aligned areas of focus and ensuring the contribution of the Provider Collaborative within ICB plans for Lancashire and South Cumbria.
• Work with key stakeholders to establish and evolve mechanisms to support the development and delivery of the clinical blueprint. Using skills of diplomacy, tact and performance management to foster collaboration and enhanced system working.

The five Acute and Mental Health NHS Trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria have established a collaborative to improve health and healthcare services. The primary objectives are to reduce health inequalities, enhance services, outcomes, and patient experience through working in partnership with the Integrated Care Board to enable system recovery, transformation and long-term sustainability. Additionally, the collaborative aims to make Lancashire and South Cumbria a great place to live and work.

The Provider Collaboration Board, which leads this initiative, comprises of the Chairs and Chief Executives of the five Trusts, who jointly make decisions to benefit the 1.8 million residents of the area. This collaborative effort is a key component of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System, underscoring the importance of unified healthcare delivery.

Collaborative Members:
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust



Working with the Managing Director for PCB, the Transformation Director is responsible for leading the Provider Collaborative’s Clinical Portfolios to deliver the following:

Change Management and Delivery
• Develop and drive the delivery of key programmes of change and improvement, in partnership with clinical teams to deliver patient benefit and financial sustainability.
• Work with the System Planning Lead on oversight of the operational planning cycle across the Provider Collaborative, ensuring key linkages between changes to leadership arrangements to financial ,workforce and activity are in place; closely aligning to the NHS Long Term Plan.
• Responsible for ensuring the plans of the Clinical Portfolios align to NHSE strategic aims, and have actions in place to deliver the clinical, operational, and financial outcomes sought; and that complexity / uncertainty is understood and mitigated.
• Proactively support the working relationships between the Trusts at CEO, Executive and Professional Lead level; providing fair and transparent brokerage focused on achieving the outcomes agreed.

Strategy and Planning
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical strategic plans for the clinical portfolios, aligning national, regional and ICB strategic aims with the Provider Collaborative context facilitating engagement at all levels.
• Ensure the workplans from the Portfolios are understood by all stakeholders and are delivered utilising all available resources efficiently and effectively.

Leadership and Management
• Be an influential leader across the Provider Collaborative and wider system to support collaboration that will improve outcomes for the local population and beyond.
• Provide visible leadership that models exemplary behaviours of personal integrity and inspires and empowers staff to deliver on the Provider Collaborative strategy and objectives.
• Work with the Managing Director, CEOs and members of the Executive Teams to build on successes to date and further develop the required structures and processes in order to deliver on Provider Collaborative priorities.
• Work with the wider system to ensure that the Provider Collaborative continuously develops in order to remain fully effective in the context of a changing NHS and wider health care environment.
• Support a culture which promotes collaboration, inclusion, openness, accountability, and equality of opportunity at all levels.
• Lead and develop the clinical portfolio’s teams in developing and achieving the Provider Collaborative strategic vision and objectives.

Governance and Compliance
• Work closely with leadership teams and clinical leads to ensure strong delivery in the realisation of anticipated benefits, smooth and prompt identification of issues and resolution/escalation to oversight board and identification of common themes or issues across the Provider Collaborative.
• Ensure that the clinical portfolios implement and operates a robust governance structure which is designed to both sustain shared business operations and shape and develop new opportunities.
• Work closely with clinicians and executive teams across the five providers, to ensure that workstreams are agreed, and to drive delivery.

Partnership working and Stakeholder Management
• Lead development of effective working relationship across the Collaborative and wider system to enable collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
• Foster collaboration, leveraging the expertise of partner organisations and wider stakeholder groups.
• Work with system stakeholders to ensure the Trust’s priorities are reflective of system priorities and to ensure an effective contribution to system plans in collaboration with commissioners and partner providers.
• Develop strong working relationships with wider system partners to develop the integration and collaboration of services.
• In collaboration with the Provider communications team, ensure internal and external stakeholders are involved in the development of plans and are well briefed on change programmes.

If you wish to have an informal conversation with the Managing Director please contact Meg Fraser (details below). Please apply by submitting a covering letter detailing your motivation to apply for this role and also a covering letter showing how you meet the criteria along with your CV to:

Meg Fraser, Business Support Officer (megan.fraser@lthtr.nhs.uk or07732826404)


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

Personal Injury/Negligence Solicitor | Winckley Square, Preston | Full Time | Monday to Friday | Hybrid remote working available, based in Preston| £35,00.00-£50,000.00 per year

Are you an experienced and motivated solicitor with 3–10 years PQE? Looking to advance your career in a highly regarded legal firm that values skill, innovation, and client satisfaction?

Our client is searching for a dynamic Personal Injury/Medical Negligence Solicitor to join their prestigious team in Winckley Square, Preston.

They pride themselves on high levels of litigation, with a significant percentage of claims allocated to the Multi-Track. Joining the team means working on complex, meaningful cases that make a real difference in clients’ lives.

Located in Preston, they stand as a premier provider of No Win, No Fee legal services, renowned for its expertise across a diverse array of claims. Their areas of specialisation include:

• Serious Injury Claims: Handling cases across Fast Track, Intermediate, and Multi-Track levels.
• Medical Negligence Claims: With a growing emphasis on disputes related to Cosmetic Surgery.
• Employer and Public Liability Claims: Work Accidents are the firm’s main speciality.
• Professional Negligence Cases: Addressing claims involving professionals such as architects, accountants, and solicitors.

With a commitment to delivering exceptional results, they combine deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach.

Are you the right person for the job?

Our client invites applications from qualified solicitors with 3–10 years PQE who have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Personal Injury
• Medical Negligence
• Professional Negligence

This is an exceptional opportunity to

• Develop your legal skills with comprehensive training and one-to-one mentoring
• Increase your earning potential with fee-related bonuses
• Move quickly to Partnership or Head of Department roles
• Contribute to Business Development, IT, or Marketing initiatives

What can you expect in return?

• Commission
• Yearly Bonuses
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility with remote options and an inspiring office location.
• Profit sharing
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Casual dress code
• Sick pay and bereavement leave
• Accessible transport links

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Prestonis a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Deputy Director of Learning for Maths with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

We are hiring! An exciting opportunity for an Estimator has arisen and we would like to hear from you.

The Estimator/Senior Estimator is an integral member of the Work Winning Team; being responsible for the effective and efficient securing of suitable work for the Business. It is expected that they will act in a professional and responsible way at all times maintaining good working relations with client, designers, site management, our chain of sub-contractors, and suppliers.

VolkerGroundEngineering are looking for the following:

Experience

• Piling
• Geotechnical
• Estimating
• Reside in North West.
• Role full time in Preston HQ but will need to travel to meet clients etc.
• Role will involve provided tenders for Steel and concrete piling.

About you

• Foundation Degree / BTEC/ 2nd year Apprentice / Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 years of varied site experience in Civil Engineering.
• Work in a Team Environment
• Logical and well organised with ability to prioritise
• Numerate and accurate
• Commercial Awareness (including risk management)
• Presentation skills - Written and Verbal
• Positive response to pressure
• Technically competent
• Proficient computer use - Microsoft Office and Project
• Negotiation skills
• Customer awareness
• Time management skills
• Flexibility and motivation / commitment
• Gains colleagues and customers respect for their views

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.