Total 146 Others level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Bedford, MK429DJ

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adult Registered Nurse to join our friendly and expanding team on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Bedford Hospital as a Band 6. We are a 30 bedded Acute Assessment Unit specialising in a variety of acutely unwell patients.

Bedford’s Acute Assessment Unit is looking for a highly motivated nurse who wishes to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate, safe and effective Nursing care. We are seeking to recruit nurses who can make a difference with their dedication, expertise, compassion and aspiring leadership skills. You will need to be an excellent communicator and organizer, be willing to deal with complex and difficult situations and competing demands. The role will involve the assessment, co-ordination, and effective management of patient care. The Acute Assessment Unit is a busy but rewarding area, with friendly and supportive colleagues, in an environment that encourages new ideas, innovation and personal development will surround you.

We are inviting applications who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills within the Acute Medicine Specialty. As a member of one of our teams, you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams and be continually supported in your professional development.

Why not come and visit the ward for an informal visit we would like to meet you and introduce you to the team.

On AAU we have a high standard of care and aim to achieve excellence.

Being a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse on AAU involves taking charge of the shift and being able to effectively co-ordinate the team of RN's, CSW's, TNA's etc. to maintain a safe working environment for both staff and patients whilst for filling your duties and responsibilities as a Sister/ Charge Nurse (details in Detailed job description and main responsibilities)

Patient safety and quality of care is our top priority and this will need to be in the forefront of the successful applicants working mind. Examples of this would look like: continuous risk assessments of the patients and overall view of the ward and problem solve where issues arise. This could be for our patients with Mental health issues, cognitive impairment/ dementia or our vulnerable patients. Mitigating risks and having full oversite of the ward is imperative to the safety and high standard of care that we deliver for our patients.

In addition, the Sister/ Charge Nurse is also to deputise for the manager in their absence. This will involve communicating to different departments such as: Site team, Matron, Deputy Head of Nursing, Medical team, PLS and much more.

Further more, Brainstorming, service improvement and regular team meetings with the manager to continually develop, improve and excel our service is something that will be encouraged and desired!

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Professional Responsibilities
• To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to
the patient both effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients
and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.

Education, Training & Development
• Has a well development clinical understanding and practice with effective assessment skills.
• Provides clinical advice as required to staff, carers and junior colleagues which promotes
clinical practice and reduces risk to patients.

Management Responsibilities
• Responsible for leading and co-ordinating the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager.
• To assist with the management of the nursing team, under the direction of the ward Manager/ Matron.

Professional and Legal Responsibilities
• To be conversant with policies and procedures relating to Fire and Health and Safety.
• To report all accidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in investigations of complaints and accidents as required.

Care and Compassion

The post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care, which is safe for the patients, in a calm and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all planning which actively involves the patient and where
appropriate, their relatives /carers. With the ability to escalate areas of interprofessional and multiagency care concerns to the ward manager, Matron or Deputy/Chief Nurse in a timely manner.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Join us as a key member of our friendly team dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient supply of chemotherapy and supportive medicines for patients in the Primrose Oncology Unit and Day Treatment Unit.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified pharmacy technician who is committed to contributing to the best pharmacy experience for our cancer patients.

Once set criteria has been met and reviewed, the post holder will progress to a senior pharmacy technician, undertaking a leadership role including line management responsibilities.

An ACPT qualification is an advantage, but a successful candidate without the ACPT will be required to undertake accreditation.





• To carry out technical pharmaceutical duties and provide organisational support to senior colleagues within Pharmacy Aseptics
• Assist in the supervision and organisation of the technical aspects of chemotherapy supply to hospital departments to ensure the provision of high quality pharmaceutical products.
• Support the provision and implementation of effective training for technicians and assistants working in Aseptics.
• Contribute to developmental/operational proposals for service improvement to maintain a safe, effective, high quality service.
• To work as an accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) once qualified.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
• To assist in the delivery of the safe, effective and efficient supply of aseptically prepared chemotherapy and other medicinal products in accordance with work instructions.
• To prepare documentation and labels for supply of ready-made aseptically prepared products.
• To accurately dispense outsourced parenteral chemotherapy treatment, ensuring product is fit for purpose and the batch number and expiry dates are recorded accurately.
• To dispense oral chemotherapy and supportive medicines on electronic prescriptions from the Oncology and Haematology department, according to specific drug requirements.
• To ensure materials are stored appropriately according to manufacturer’s requirements; to monitor expiry dates optimising drug usage.
• To organise and maintain documentation and records, archiving according to legal requirements.
• To report to Senior/Lead Aseptic staff any incidents and procedural deficiencies which require corrective and preventative actions.
• To work with Senior Aseptic Technicians to ensure all required chemotherapy is ordered and allocated to patients and the relevant databases updated.
• To assist with ordering of patient-specific chemotherapy doses from external aseptic compounding companies, communicating and problem solving issues regarding dose changes and cancellations.
• To be responsible for receipting chemotherapy doses for patients, allocating doses appropriately using the in-house ordering database and highlighting defective products all in accordance with the MHRA’s GDP.
• To deliver checked and released patient specific chemotherapy to the Oncology day unit at start of day, relaying back to senior colleagues any queries from nursing staff regarding that day’s chemotherapy.
• To monitor expired drug stock and minimise wastage; to help maintain the stock wastage database.
• To relabel outsourced adult Parenteral Nutrition (PN) infusion bags in an accurate and safe manner, if required by the PN team Pharmacist
• To contribute to the Quality Assurance of all products and supplies by using approved systems of work and participating in audit.
• To undertake continued professional development and training as necessary to ensure a high level of competency in carrying out the tasks required and to enable further appropriate development.
• To participate in the Final Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Scheme. To be an ACPT and complete final accuracy checks on Chemotherapy and supportive medicines, against clinically screened prescriptions.
• To regularly attend and actively participate in discussions at Aseptic Services staff meetings.
• To obtain GCP qualification and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and annual updates regarding Clinical Trials.
• To accurately dispense clinical trial prescriptions to Pharmacy Aseptics standards after completing documented trial specific training for each trial after appropriate training and competency assessment/achievement of Pharmacy Aseptics dispensing standards.
• To train and participate in statutory temperature monitoring of clinical trial drugs and all other drugs held for chemotherapy and haematology use.
• To ensure the disposal and recycling of chemotherapy and other medicinal products is carried out in a safe and efficient manner within the Aseptics Unit in accordance with Health & Safety (H & S), COSHH regulations and departmental work instructions.
• If requested, to be part of the Health & Safety Team for Pharmacy and take part in Health & Safety assessments to ensure a safe environment for working.



The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role, however, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met.



SUMMARY OF DUTIES ONCE 4 TO 5 PROGRESSION CRITERIA ARE COMPLETE



In addition to the above duties, the post holder will be expected to:


• Participate in the day to day operation and supervision in pharmacy Aseptics including updating the daily list of chemotherapy patients to reflect pending status and the ordering, cancellation and receipt of ready-made cytotoxic doses for individual patients.
• Communicate and liaise with Oncology and Haematology staff on a day to day basis with regard to patient treatment. Responding to queries in an efficient manner, referring to a Pharmacist, Senior/Lead Pharmacy Technician or relevant healthcare professional when necessary.
• To co-ordinate and monitor the handling, storage, dispensing of outsourced aseptically prepared products to ensure this is done in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner, recognising the high cost of many of these products. Ensure availability of stock whilst minimising waste e.g through effective use of databases & stock rotation. This includes organising safe destruction of drug waste and investigating stock levels and problem solving.
• Assist in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (‘’Aseptic Work Instructions’’) within Pharmacy Aseptics to ensure that agreed standards are met and provide a safe, high quality, effective service.
• Participate in the training of Technicians & Assistants under the supervision and guidance of the Pharmacy Aseptics co-ordinator. Act as a professional role model and mentor for all technicians, assistants and trainee staff working in Pharmacy Aseptics, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.
• Assist in the development of systems and service to enhance the efficiency within pharmacy Aseptics
• Undertake line management responsibilities to review staff performance on regular basis and provide appropriate feedback. To manage a specific member of the aseptic team and complete yearly appraisals.
• Assist the Aseptics management in collating information and investigating Aseptics related incident reports (near-miss and trust wide)
• To co-ordinate the in-house pre-packing and emergency box packing procedures alongside other Senior Aseptics technical staff.
• To organise the packing and checking of emergency boxes for the Trust ensuring continuity of supply.
• To work with other senior pharmacy technicians to determine and forward plan requirements for medicine pre-packs for wards and departments which need to be completed in-house.
• Deputise for the Pharmacy Aseptics co-ordinator as and when required.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Are you an experienced Mechanical craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at Bedford Hospital. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role. Please note that due to participation in the on call rota it is necessary for you to live within a 15 miles radius of the site.

The Maintenance department, consisting of electrical, mechanical and building trades, is responsible for the maintenance of the Trusts properties and equipment. The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success, we have highlighted three of them below:
• Time served (or have equivalent experience) mechanical fitter or plumber
• Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline
• Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trusts properties; to diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of craft skills, the building engineering services, plant and equipment.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.



Key Responsibilities
• Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment.
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
• Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
• Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
• Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
• The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
• Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
• Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
• Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
• Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
• Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
• Participate in the on‐call arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital.
• To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

This exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and highly skilled midwife to join our Delivery Suite leadership team. The candidate will have daily responsibility for supporting and managing a clinical team and will include operational and leadership skills when coordinating Delivery Suite. We will support you with a personal developmental plan tailored to your needs and which fit in with the requirements of this role.

We are interested in looking for someone who is passionate, enthusiastic and adaptable in an dynamic Delivery Suite environment. The role includes supporting both low and high risk women and families in their choices to provide high quality, safe and effective care whilst role modelling Trust Values to the whole multi-disciplinary team.

If you have the skill set for this role, we would welcome your application.

As a Co-ordinator you will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of the activity on the Delivery Suite, triage service and the Acorn Suite (low risk unit), along with being involved with service development in the intrapartum areas



Main duties:

To take responsibility for the provision of sound clinical, educational and managerial leadership to a team of midwives and support staff within Delivery suite and Acorn Suite, and inpatient areas out of hours.

To provide care, support innovative and up to date advice to women and their families throughout their pregnancy, in accordance with the Midwives rules and standards.

Support the Head of Midwifery, Matrons - Clinical Midwifery Manager/Matron in the execution of their role.

Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills promoting quality written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles.

Maintain a positive working environment through culture of compassion and kindness.

Be able to undertake shift work to include nights and weekends.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
• To manage a fast paced delivery suite during the shift (covering 24hrs a day) and have clinical responsibility for the area.
• To provide clinical midwifery care to women within the Maternity Services.
• To provide expert leadership advice and support to the maternity team.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team supporting women with complex needs
• Successful applicants will be expected to work flexible shift patterns to include nights and weekends.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective provision of the non-medical endoscopy service in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team. They will work with the MDT and contribute to the development, management and delivery of a high quality general and specialist mixed GI endoscopy service.
• Provide a diagnostic endoscopy and bowel cancer screening service for patients
• Possibility of Cross Site working
• Delivery of 6 Endoscopy sessions per week

The post holder will independently undertake diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy on sedated and non-sedated patients.

To be a JAG accredited trainer for GI endoscopy. To support the training lead in delivering JAG accredited Courses and training of medical and non-medical Endoscopists.

To work autonomously with minimal supervision from Consultant Gastroenterologists to undertake therapeutic interventions in accordance with Departmental policies. To take responsibility for developing and reviewing relevant policies. To be an expert practitioner, providing specialist nursing advice and support in all aspects related to the Non-Medical Endoscopist. Maintain awareness and knowledge of national developments related to Non-Medical Endoscopists. Administer conscious Midazolam sedation and analgesia and be responsible for the development and amendment of departmental policies related to conscious sedation in accordance with British Gastroenterology.

Undertake nurse led Gastroenterology related face to face and non face to face Patient Consultations.

To work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that local practice is of the highest standard for current and future patients whilst achieving all national and local targets. At least 70% of the duty time will be spent in providing direct clinical care and advice for gastro-intestinal patients at the diagnostic stage of their care. This involves the utilisation of highly developed specialist knowledge, critical thinking and expert decision making skills in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for this cohort of patients.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
1. 1. Take full responsibility for the clinical management of the patient during the procedure including pre procedure assessment/ the procedure and recovery.
2. Take informed consent prior to the procedure in accordance with Trust policies and ensure adherence to annual update of consent training
3. Using highly specialised knowledge ensure that patients and carers receive appropriate health education pre and post procedure
4. Working autonomously without clinical supervision, undertake invasive diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and Upper GI endoscopy. Standard Endoscopy expectations to include; polypectomy and diathermy, tattooing of mucosa with marking ink, lifting sessile polyps. There is a possibility to work towards more therapeutic procedures including; EMR etc.
5. Administer the following in accordance to local protocols
• Conscious sedation
• Reversal agent
• Local anaesthesia
• Intravenous analgesia
• Entonox
1. Upon the location of abnormal pathology, undertake biopsies, photographs and complete pathology requests as required.
2. Take responsibility for interpreting the outcome of investigations undertaken on patients, arranging any further necessary diagnostic procedures or staging investigations.
3. Ensure specimens are sent to laboratory in a timely manner within agreed protocols.
4. Review histological results, taking responsibility for escalating any significantly abnormal pathology to the referring Clinician.
5. Refer to other professionals for more specialist support as appropriate, to ensure continuity and co-ordination of patient care along the patient pathway.
6. Where appropriate, interpret and present clinical information to patients and their relatives, demonstrating highest levels of interpersonal and communication skills ensure that patients and their carers have sufficient relevant verbal and written information during the patient’s stay. This may require communication of bad news requiring advanced communication skills.
7. To have the knowledge and experience to be able to assess endoscopic referrals for appropriateness, following set protocols
8. To participate in the non-endoscopic GI service as service need requires (ie outpatient clinic, ward liaison, Non endoscopic investigations) and within own area of expertise.
9. Undertake up to 6 Endoscopy lists a week.

Managerial
1. In collaboration with Clinical Director, Clinical lead, Endoscopy clinical operation manager and other Advanced Practitioners , contribute to strategy for the development of non- Medical Endoscopists to support the Trust performance in achieving all national and local wait times targets and develop guidelines for investigations, drug interventions and the administration of therapies which may be instigated and initiated by non-Medical Endoscopists
2. Be responsible for the validation of surveillance endoscopy waiting lists and initiation of bowel preparation in accordance with clinical guidance and GRS standards for clinical quality.
3. Maintain accurate and up-to-date confidential and timely patient records ensuring that all patient documentation (both written and electronic) is in line with agreed Trust Standards and NMC guidance.
4. Take responsibility for inputting clinical information for individual patient reports following examination to ensure National Endoscopy database is kept up to date.
5. Take responsibility for checking own data on the JETs National Endoscopy database to record own clinical outcomes.
6. In collaboration with the Endoscopy Team support the preparation of evidence for any external reviews.
7. Organise time effectively to ensure effective management of workload, prioritising work as necessary
8. In collaboration with the Endoscopy leads support the development of patient information leaflets


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

The same day emergency care is a fast-growing service at Bedford hospital.

We see acutely unwell patients from a number of specialities from both medical and surgical services. We have an exciting clinic area equipped with a team of high experience.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust that is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programmer of high-quality training and development that will support the progression of your career. The urgent and emergency care directorate is in the process of developing a robust standard operating policy which will underpin the Same Day Emergency Care unit operation policy. All patients attending the unit will be assessed utilizing pathways to ensure patient safety, effectiveness and efficiency.

Bedford Hospital opened its' Same Day Emergency Care during the pandemic. We are looking for high motivated, dynamic hard working nurses from across a number of specialities.

You will work alongside a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team comprising of consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapist, discharge co-ordinators, advanced clinical practitioners, pharmacists, social services and community services.

This service will run 7 days per week, 12 -24 hours per day depending on service need.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Staff nurse duties
• Medical team interaction
• Assist and support in patient admission and discharge
• Personal hygiene and nutritional support
• Drug administration

Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients and clients.

Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. following the uniform policy.

Assisting in running clinics and supporting in admitting patients where required.


This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

We're recruiting Claims Settlement Advisors to join our team, based at our office in Bedford, MK44 3JZ.

Our Claims Settlement Advisors manage total loss motor claims and provide a best-in-class customer service experience. The Claims Settlement Team assist with negotiating and settling total loss motor vehicle claims directly with policy holders, on behalf of our insurance partners.

Main duties & responsibilities

• Consistently improving upon and delivering a Customer Experience to the highest standards to both our internal and external customers
• Delivering a customer experience to the highest standards
• Meeting the required quality standards, to ensure operational excellence
• To ensure that all parts of the claim's settlement process are carried out accurately and in a timely manner
• Build rapport with internal and external customers and take ownership for the customer journey
• Ensure a strong and consistent level of productivity is achieved
• Promote good teamwork and performance by supporting other team members when required
• Sharing new ideas to improve our service and demonstrating a positive demeanour at all times
• Such other duties as requested by your line manager

What we need from you:

Essential

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Excellent computer & data entry skills
• Microsoft office skills (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Well-presented and demonstrates a professional, friendly, positive attitude.
• Experience or working within a high functioning team
• Great literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within motor claim management
• Working in a Call Centre environment
• Examples of continuous learning and personal development
• Basic knowledge of motor vehicles

What we offer you in return:

• Monday to Friday working
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
• A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Medicash Cover - look after you and your family by providing a range of positive health care benefits
• Contributory workplace pension plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• The ability to purchase shares in our successful global company at a discounted rate
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Ambulance Care Assistants to transport our patients, who are frail or need specialist assistance, to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres and other similar facilities.

If you have experience of caring for people with proven customer care and communication skills with the public, then we would like to hear from you!

You will need to be flexible, adaptable, and at times, discreet. A good sense of humour and local knowledge of the area you are applying to work in will also be an advantage.

Please ensure that your application relates to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Every day is different as an ACA and you could really make a difference to our patients.



The role of the Ambulance Care Assistant involves the transportation of non-urgent patients to and from health/social care premises and private residences. This is a responsible role which requires a professional and caring attitude, as well as teamwork.

You will work in a team of two, or on your own, undertaking duties in a variety of vehicle types.

You need a full UK manual car driving licence, with one years driving experience.
(Please note that a maximum of 3 penalty points will be considered for a minor motoring offence only.)

Your role with EEAST PTS would start with a3 week paid training course(Monday – Friday). The training involves clinical training to be a ‘First Person on Scene’, patient transport driver training, and a full uniform is provided.

During the training course it is your responsibility to attend in full, on each day. Accommodation and travel expenses will not be provided so you will need to consider the costs and travel expense of attending these venues (usually Welwyn Garden City & Barton Mills).

You MUST be able to commit to undertaking the training course as outlined above.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

Bank Support Worker Bedford - £11.44

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Bank Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support.

As a bank support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!

Our residential service in Bedford is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

Why choose us?

You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Bank Support Worker, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude.

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

To develop and deliver clinical skills and vocational training programmes for multi-professional audiences in support of identified training needs to support the delivery of learning within the Emergency Department in conjunction with the Emergency Department Practice Development Nurse (PDN). To actively promote patient safety through the facilitation of training programmes, departmental teaching or coaching to ensure that learning reflects improvements to the patient experience.

To manage the process of assessment of clinical skills, ensuring that competency data is collected, maintained and reported on a quarterly basis to the divisional Matron via the Emergency Department PDN.

Education, Training and Development of Staff

1. To support the ongoing Trust programmes, including the corporate and local induction programme for both registered and unregistered staff.

2. To provide workshops for nursing staff and students to update their practice or learn new skills.

3. To provide approved training programmes using appropriate handouts and presentations and to continually review and develop training methods using the latest research.

4. To ensure own knowledge base is updated and evidence based.

5. Ensure that procedures for extending the role of the nurse and scope of professional practice are implemented and revised regularly.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

1. To develop agreed training programmes for clinical practice in support of the Trust’s Development Strategy ensuring that the programmes are updated; evidence based and that the process for assessed practice is monitored.

2. To provide on-going support and assessment of clinical skills such as those requiring competency sign off in the practice areas ensuring the assessment documentation is completed to the expected standard creating an atmosphere conducive to learning i.e. Preceptorship Handbook, Care certificate, Apprenticeship course.

3. To actively encourage and participate in sharing good practice throughout the Emergency Department with multi-professional staff.

4. To contribute to the training needs analysis of each clinical area in liaison with Emergency Department PDN.

5. Liaison with Emergency Department PDN to develop and facilitate new clinical skills training programmes and to design competency based training programmes where they do not exist to meet those needs.

6. To contribute to the quality control aspects of Education ensuring that the standards required of the Educational governance from the Health Education East of England is maintained.

7. To reinforce training on new clinical equipment in each area.

8. To support the newly qualified nurses at the Trust throughout the preceptorship period and assist in the delivery of the preceptorship competency programme.

Managerial Responsibilities

1. To take part in sharing good practice days for multi-professional staff, raising awareness of development opportunities throughout the Trust.

2. To participate in recruitment and selection of staff for Student Nurses, Return to Practice students as and when appropriate.

3. To be actively involved in promoting good communication between wards/departments.




This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Junior Doctor to work at the Bedford Hospital Site in the Medicine division. You must be dedicated to providing high quality clinical care, maintaining clinical standards, and continually looking to drive positive change by developing the service.



Posts are available for 12 months initially, These posts are aimed at junior doctors who would like to gain more experience in medical specialties before committing to a particular career.



Your job will include a combination of direct clinical care, clinical education and personal development activities designed to support your career progression alongside delivery of the department’s service objectives.


Rotations through a variety of medical specialities including Cardiology, Stroke medicine, Elderly Medicine, Acute Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Emergency Medicine. You will be assigned a clinical supervisor and will be encouraged to keep a portfolio of your experience as well as participating in all departmental educational opportunities and attending outpatient clinics whenever possible.

The posts include an out-of-hours commitment, in line with our established F2/IMT/GPVTS/ACCS level rotas, which are fully compliant with the new junior doctor contract and the European Working Time Directive. Out-of-hours works includes both acute admissions and ward-cover.
• Routine and emergency patients must be seen and admitted expeditiously.
• Ward rounds and visits to individual patients as well as discussion with their relatives may be necessary.
• Keeping medical records as per GMC Good Medical practice is utmost; these must be dated and initialed, together with any other related administrative duties including discharge and clinic letters.
• The patient’s discharge summary paperwork is to be completed prior to the patients discharge. Clinic letters are dictated within clinic and typed by the secretaries.
• Supervision of the Foundation Year 1 doctors when performing clinical duties.
• Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s), in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
• Agree to read and follow any protocols laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the firm in which you are working.
• In case of any difficulties ensure that advice is sought from a senior colleague.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Title:Junior Clinical Fellow



Employer:Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust



Base Hospital:All posts are regarded as being Trust wide, but the base Hospital will be Bedford Hospital and there will not be an expectation for the successful candidate to work cross site



Duration:Fixed Term 12 Months



Educational Approval:the post has neither Royal College nor Postgraduate approval for training. The post is educationally sound and well supported, with excellent opportunities for gaining clinical experience in the specialties covered. However as a locally employed Doctor, there will be opportunity to be allocated login details to the local eportolio (HORUS), for your entries



The post holder is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director of the Medicine Division, Dr Rajeev Kumar.



Clinical Experience

This is a non-training post but the Clinical Fellows will get wide clinical experience, supervised by consultant medical staff.

DUTIES OF POST

Routine and emergency patients must be seen and admitted expeditiously.

Ward rounds and visits to individual patients as well as discussion with their relatives may be necessary.

Keeping medical records as per GMC Good Medical practice is utmost; these must be dated and initialled, together with any other related administrative duties including discharge and clinic letters.

The patient’s discharge summary paperwork is to be completed prior to the patients ‘discharge. Clinic letters are dictated within clinic and typed by the secretaries.



Supervision of the Foundation Year 1 doctors when performing clinical duties.

Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s), in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.



Agree to read and follow any protocols laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the firm in which you are working.

In case of any difficulties ensure that advice is sought from a senior colleague.

Accountable to: Consultant / Clinical Director / Divisional Medical Director


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Emergency Medicine Doctor to work at the Bedford Hospital Site Emergency Department. You must be dedicated to providing high quality emergency care, maintaining clinical standards, and continually looking to drive positive change by developing the service.



This is an exciting challenge for an Emergency Medicine Doctor who is keen to be at the heart of delivering a modern emergency medicine service across resus, majors, ambulatory majors, minor injuries, paediatrics and oversight of our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).



Your job will include a combination of direct clinical care, clinical education and personal development activities designed to support your career progression alongside delivery of the department’s service objectives.
• The Clinical Fellows are involved in the initial diagnosis and management of all patients attending the department. The Clinical Fellow will rapidly gain valuable experience in managing medical and surgical emergencies, trauma and minor injuries. Resuscitation of the acutely ill or injured are taught on a regular basis and there will be many opportunities to develop these skills. Senior medical support is always available and their involvement is encouraged especially during the Clinical Fellow’s first month of tenure.
• Admission of observation patients under the A&E consultants - The A&E Clinical Fellow should follow up these patients and co-ordinate their discharge under the direct supervision of senior A&E staff.
• Membership of the hospital’s trauma team to treat major trauma cases
• Supervision and teaching of medical students is an enjoyable part of the Clinical Fellow’s responsibility although formal tutorials are organised by the specialist registrar and consultants.
• The preparation of police reports is a useful skill to learn during the Clinical Fellows tenure. The preparation and remuneration is co-ordinated by the Consultants’ secretary.
• All patients who are discharged should receive a GP letter summarising their diagnosis and management.
• Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the consultant or specialist registrar. Such additional commitments arising would be exceptional and short-lived.

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.






• The Clinical Fellows are involved in the initial diagnosis and management of all patients attending the department. The Clinical Fellow will rapidly gain valuable experience in managing medical and surgical emergencies, trauma and minor injuries. Resuscitation of the acutely ill or injured are taught on a regular basis and there will be many opportunities to develop these skills. Senior medical support is always available and their involvement is encouraged especially during the Clinical Fellow’s first month of tenure.
• Admission of observation patients under the A&E consultants - The A&E Clinical Fellow should follow up these patients and co-ordinate their discharge under the direct supervision of senior A&E staff.
• Membership of the hospital’s trauma team to treat major trauma cases
• Supervision and teaching of medical students is an enjoyable part of the Clinical Fellow’s responsibility although formal tutorials are organised by the specialist registrar and consultants.
• The preparation of police reports is a useful skill to learn during the Clinical Fellows tenure. The preparation and remuneration is co-ordinated by the Consultants’ secretary.
• All patients who are discharged should receive a GP letter summarising their diagnosis and management.
• Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the consultant or specialist registrar. Such additional commitments arising would be exceptional and short-lived.



NOTE: Specific duties may vary from time to time to ensure that specific, departmental competencies are achieved and personal interests are developed.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

To act as a specialist recovery practitioner, supporting patients post operatively covering services such as elective surgery, emergency and maternity.

Is accountable for the provision, organisation and delivery of patient care within the sphere of responsibility and assessed competencies. The post holder will provide and assist with the development of safe patient care post operatively, working across the Bedford NHS Trust Theatres/Maternity and community trust in the laser unit, OMF, MRI, and assist in acute pain management. He/she also provides effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing staff. To ensure safe, efficient timely individualised care is delivered in line with local and national targets.

Key Duties
• Work as a skilled member of the recovery team, carrying out nursing duties within the recovery area, and providing the highest standard of patient care.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care.
• Participate in the monitoring and maintenance of standards in accordance with the Clinic policies and procedures, as well as maintain custody and checking of controlled drugs daily.
• Communicate effectively and responsibly at all times with colleagues within the multi-disciplinary setting.
• Maintain accurate and legible written and electronic records of care, ensuring that the safety, privacy and dignity of the patient is maintained at all times

Skills & Experience
• RGN / ODP qualified practitioner (NMC or HCPC registration)..
• Understanding of the post-operative needs of patients and customers.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team.
• Highly motivated individual who is Punctual, adaptable and continually maintains a professional image.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Utilising the specialist Peri-operative care plan the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/client within the sphere of responsibility in the recovery department and in all peripheral service delivery areas within Bedford Hospital
• To maintain safe and effective airway management of patients who arrive to the Recovery department, in conjunction with pain management processes. Ensuring effective and efficient channels of communication are maintained with all disciplines of staff, patients and relatives. Ability to give and receive complex and sensitive information identifying individual needs and dealing with barriers to understanding as appropriate.
• Competently carry out a wide range of clinical duties according to professional training and departmental protocols, being proficient to work in recovery, across Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
• In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team participates in the setting, monitoring and evaluation of standards of care.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• In line with departmental policies will collect information and maintain patient records accordingly, eg; patient care plans, OPERA system.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

An opportunity exists for a Specimen receptionist (AFC band 3) to join the team of dedicated enthusiastic staff in the Blood Sciences Department at Bedford Hospital. The successful candidate will work as a member of a dedicated team in specimen reception.

Every encouragement will be given with participation in Continual Personal Development through onsite training and attendance at suitable external events alongside gaining valuable experience working in a busy Blood Sciences Department.

The successful applicant will be required to work 22.5 hrs per week (averaged over a 12 week period) on a 7 day rota, after training and acquiring competency in the required tasks

Applications are welcome from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways through the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.



The successful candidate will be expected to
• Receive and dispatch samples to appropriate laboratories.
• Sort and label specimens for blood sciences
• Undertake accurate and precise data entry on laboratory computer system which requires frequent periods of concentration.
• Maintain, process and distribute orders of consumables for GP surgeries
• File and distribute patient reports.
• Organisation of personal workload
• Handle telephone enquiries from service users and where required communicate test results which may be of a complex and/or sensitive nature.
• Participate in mentoring guidance and training of inexperienced/new staff when required.
• Effectively communicate with laboratory and medical staff to ensure that specimens are dealt with appropriately and in a timely fashion.
• Liaise with GP surgeries, hospital clinics and other departments within Pathology.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
• To undertake the reception, identification and processing of pathological samples in the Specimen Reception.
• Sorting and labelling of specimens
• Undertake accurate and precise data entry on laboratory computer system which requires frequent periods of concentration
• Maintenance of stores
• To ensure that GP consumable orders are completed and distributed to GP surgeries.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

The post holder will be a member of the Cancer Team responsible for the administration of the out-patient pathway in line with national targets.

The post holder will be a member of the Cancer Team responsible for the administration of the out-patient pathway in line with national targets.

They will assist in collecting Cancer Waiting Time Data for their nominated site, focussing on the new 28 day target, using the tracking and electronic recording systems currently in use by the Trust, to ensure that patients do not breach any targets set currently or in the future.

To work as part of the Cancer Services Team to ensure cross cover, cover for periods of annual and sickness leave and continuity of service across all site-specific tumour MDTs, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

To work strictly within the Government’s targets for outpatients and Choose & Book, ensuring patients pathways are in line with national targets.

To accurately record the data relating to outpatient pathway ensuring that all data is correct and up to date and ensuring that action is taken to amend any data errors.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

· To book appointments in line with national guidelines.

· To support the triage process and monitor timeliness of the Consultant’s triage in all services.

· To work with the diagnostics services when booking Straight to Test Pathways

· To assist with the process of “Bounce Back” of referrals that are incomplete.

· Communicate with patients, colleagues, internal and external contacts in a courteous, professional and timely manner at all times by various methods, i.e. telephone, written, face to face.

· To assist in the daily monitoring of performance against agreed Waiting Time Targets for diagnosis and treatment for patients on a Cancer pathway, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to manage and track the patient through every stage of the patient pathway on a daily basis, to ensure that diagnostic tests and any subsequent treatments are achieved within the targets, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators

· To develop an understanding of the Cancer Waiting Times Targets to ensure that the 28/31/62-day targets are met.

· To develop a knowledge and understanding of patient pathways for allocated tumour site/s.

· To assist with the checking of outcomes of patients attending outpatient clinics via Two Week Wait referrals and progress the booking of any required tests within deemed timescales, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

· To assist in the daily monitoring of performance against agreed Waiting Time Targets for diagnosis and treatment for patients on a Cancer pathway, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators including liaising with Radiology and Outpatients booking to ensure optimal pathway for the patient.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to manage and track the patient through every stage of the patient pathway on a daily basis, to ensure that diagnostic tests and any subsequent treatments are achieved within the targets, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to escalate patients appropriately to ensure that diagnostic tests and any subsequent treatments are achieved within the targets, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators in the early identification of potential breaches in relation to treatment or patients delayed in diagnostic pathways and to support in the escalation of such issues to the MDT Co-ordinators (or in their absence, the Cancer Services Manager) to enable relevant actions to be taken to overcome problems with meeting targets.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators along with clinical colleagues in collating, validating and entering relevant patient information onto Somerset Cancer Registry on a daily basis to ensure that accurate timely patient information is available at all times, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to ensure that all waiting times information is kept up to date to support monthly submissions made by the Cancer Information Analyst to Open Exeter within the timescales set down.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators in ensuring that all mandatory data set items pertinent to the tumour specific data sets are collected, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators. These maybe subject to change as the data sets, systems and procedures are developed.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to enable the Cancer Services team to cross cover and provide continuity of service to all MDTs, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

· To undertake any work that the Cancer Services team may require support for, that is appropriate to their skills and knowledge, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators, particular in times of staff annual leave.



· To undertake any work as detailed by the MDT Co-ordinators or Cancer Services Manager.

· Dealing with queries from consultants and other Trust staff and to have the initiative to know when help from a more senior staff member is required.

· Have an excellent telephone manner; this is imperative to ensure that clear and concise information is exchanged to patients and staff.

· Working within set work patterns, prioritise own work efficiently and effectively to ensure all administrative duties are met, highlighting any issues to the Cancer Manager/Deputy cancer Manager

· Work flexibly across the department as required.

· Entering and retrieving data from hospital computer systems.

· Data quality validation under supervision.








This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024