Total 14 Others level Others job vacancies in BB2

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team in the newly founded Directorate of General Internal Medicine providing inpatient care for acute general medical admissions on the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital site. The job will predominantly be to provide Consultant level inpatient ward cover of the General Internal Medicine wards though there may be opportunity for subspecialist interest OPD activity.



The Consultant in General Internal Medicine will provide general medical care on one of the GIM wards at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital site. The ward will have 22-25 beds and cross cover may be required to support colleagues annual leave. The ward cover will be supported across the directorate by 2 Specialty Doctors, a Senior Clinical Fellow and Junior Clinical Fellows

The Division of Medicine and Emergency Care is implementing an optimisation plan for the inpatient medical wards to improve patient care, experience and safety with the aim to have the right patients on the right wards for their medical needs. The established medical directorates of Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Digestive Diseases, Metabolic Medicine, Medicine for Older People and Respiratory Medicine all have inpatient wards and the newly established General Internal Medicine wards will add to the bed base with 2 additional GIM wards initially and a 3rdward has also been funded for 6 months of the year to manage winter pressures.

New Consultants will be supported on a consultant leadership programme.





The post holder will work 10 programmed activities for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust including weekend cover 1 in 7. It is anticipated that the appointee will join the overnight on call rota after appointment. Please see the attached indicative job plan for further details. An on call supplement is payable (band A) for the 1:21 on-call rota.




This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024

We are looking for cleaners to join one of our client's teams in Blackburn

Job Title: Cleaner

Location: Witton Park High, BB2 6TD

Duration: 18/10/2024 - on going ( Temp to Perm)

Timings: 3.15 pm - 6.15 pm, Monday-Friday

Pay rate: £11.44 per hour , £12.82 rolled up holiday pay

DBS- Enhanced DBS is required

Main Duties include:

• Tasks will include dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and window cleaning.
• Ensure that all assigned areas are cleaned to the highest standards.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and company policies.

Requirement:

Must have cleaning experience and enhanced DBS is required

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Company Description

General Catering Assistant

Barista experience an advantage

Monday - Friday only

36 hours per week

Working shift between 7am and 4.15pm

£12 an hour

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a General Assistant who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a General Assistant who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Service – serve food and beverages to guests in a friendly and professional manner. Ensure that guests’ needs and requests are efficiently and effectively addressed
• Customer Service - provide excellent service by being attentive to guests’ needs at every point on their customer journey. Answering questions and addressing any concerns or issues in a friendly manner
• Teamwork - collaborate with all other staff to ensure the smooth flow of operations and support and contribute to creating an inclusive and safe working environment
• Adherence to Regulations - comply with health and safety regulations, as well as any specific food service or catering guidelines established on location
• Cleanliness - maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas

Qualifications

While experience is preferred if you have an appetite for excellent customer service, an appreciation for good food and the rest we can teach you.

Driving license essential

Your own transport would also be essential due to the site location.

Must be able to gain site security clearance and DBS

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

General Labourer
Blackburn
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Friday: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
£12 per hour
Temp - Perm

Job Description:
We are looking for a motivated and reliable General Labourer to join our team in Blackburn. This is a full-time position with regular daytime hours, offering a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• General labour duties, including material handling, cleaning, and maintaining the workspace.
• Assisting with loading and unloading of goods.
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) safely and efficiently.
• Supporting the production team with various tasks as required.
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations in the workplace.
• Clean Valid UK driving license (no points).

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance FLT license is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well within a team.
• Good physical condition, as the job involves manual handling.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety conscious.
• Clean UK Driving License

Benefits:

• Regular daytime hours with an early finish on Fridays.
• Opportunity for overtime.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and additional training.

If you're a hardworking individual with an FLT license and you're ready to take on a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
The Package
This is a temporary, General Labourer role,39 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended, or become permanent.

Referral Bonus
If this Temporary General Labourer role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.
If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this General Labourer, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on 01772 208 967 discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this General Labourer role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region.

The postholder will be expected to: Co-ordinate the administration staff to fulfil the demands of service users Manage rotas to ensure that telephones, telecommunications, correspondence and workloads are covered during the required working hours. This may include the distribution of personnel across departments to maintain targets and timescales Provide first line management of the administration team with day to day supervision, appraisals, attendance management, annual leave authorisation and day to day HR enquiries Take appropriate action to resolve difficulties in working relationships within the team, and deal with any day to day difficulties arising amongst members of the team using persuasive skills Maintain confidentiality within the working environment Work flexibly with other administration colleagues to ensure that workload pressures and absences due to annual leave and sickness are dealt with appropriately by using available resources Ensure accurate and timely input of information into databases Work collaboratively with peers to ensure the administration function fulfils legal requirements and the expectations of the Trust Work without supervision, escalating issues where appropriate Process a variety of administration and financial information Contribute to the recruitment process Assess and manage administration requests according to the appropriate agenda for change banding within the team, some of which could be governed by time constraints Commensurate to the band, assist in providing full administrative support to all Estates and Facilities Managers, to include production of letters, notes and minutes, and other routine correspondence, working to defined service level agreements. Assist in the implementation of any database including, inputting and extracting data in line with departmental procedures Assist in the set up and maintenance of generic working practices COMMUNICATION Communicate effectively with other team members and service users Liaise with internal departments and outside agencies ensuring that all enquiries and urgent matters are dealt with politely, efficiently and in accordance with the Data Protection Act Communicate and liaise effectively with other internal Trust departments and individuals through a range of interpersonal and IT media Deliver regular team updates including team brief, team engagement and ensure good two-way communication systems are in place Arrange, undertake and document regular 121 meetings with staff in line with the service communication strategy Assess and manage HR issues, some of which could be of a sensitive nature including performance and resolution.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Assistant to the Deputy General Administration Manager in the Estates and Facilities Division.

The post holder will be responsible for the staff management and the co-ordination of a generic team to provide a professional front line service as well as ensuring confidential, accurate and efficient administration support. This will be achieved through the post holder ensuring high quality effective systems are in place to meet the demands of service users.

The successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm, with a half hour lunch break.

The post holder will need to have exceptional organisational skills and have a flexible approach as well as being confident and innovative. The successful applicant will be a dynamic individual who is adaptable and can deal with the unpredictability that the service may bring.

Excellent communication skills are essential for this role as are excellent IT skills.







As a first line-manager, the post holder will be part of a small team who co-ordinates the General Administration functions, providing confidential, accurate, timely and efficient managerial and administration support with a focus on driving quality forward at all times.

This post is fundamental in helping to support the service going forward.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to someone who is looking for a new challenge and is willing to develop themselves and gain a full understanding of the service as a whole.

The successful applicant will be required to work across sites and work collaboratively with the other Assistants to the Deputy General Administration Manager.



This role offers an excellent opportunity to someone who is looking for a new challenge and is willing to develop themselves and gain a full understanding of the service as a whole across the facets of Staff Accommodation Administration, General Offices, Telecoms, General Administration and Overseas Visitors.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, enjoys a variety of administration work and wants to participate in the development of the Estates and Facilities General Administration Service.

This post is fundamental in helping to support the service going forward.

The Team is made up of professional and reliable staff who work together to deliver a high quality, effective service.

The postholder will be expected to:
• Co-ordinate the administration staff to fulfil the demands of service users
• Manage rotas to ensure that telephones, telecommunications, correspondence and workloads are covered during the required working hours. This may include the distribution of personnel across departments to maintain targets and timescales
• Provide first line management of the administration team with day to day supervision, appraisals, attendance management, annual leave authorisation and day to day HR enquiries
• Take appropriate action to resolve difficulties in working relationships within the team, and deal with any day to day difficulties arising amongst members of the team using persuasive skills
• Maintain confidentiality within the working environment
• Work flexibly with other administration colleagues to ensure that workload pressures and absences due to annual leave and sickness are dealt with appropriately by using available resources
• Ensure accurate and timely input of information into databases
• Work collaboratively with peers to ensure the administration function fulfils legal requirements and the expectations of the Trust
• Work without supervision, escalating issues where appropriate
• Process a variety of administration and financial information
• Contribute to the recruitment process
• Assess and manage administration requests according to the appropriate agenda for change banding within the team, some of which could be governed by time constraints
• Commensurate to the band, assist in providing full administrative support to all Estates and Facilities Managers, to include production of letters, notes and minutes, and other routine correspondence, working to defined service level agreements.
• Assist in the implementation of any database including, inputting and extracting data in line with departmental procedures
• Assist in the set up and maintenance of generic working practices

COMMUNICATION
• Communicate effectively with other team members and service users
• Liaise with internal departments and outside agencies ensuring that all enquiries and urgent matters are dealt with politely, efficiently and in accordance with the Data Protection Act
• Communicate and liaise effectively with other internal Trust departments and individuals through a range of interpersonal and IT media
• Deliver regular team updates including team brief, team engagement and ensure good two-way communication systems are in place
• Arrange, undertake and document regular 121 meetings with staff in line with the service communication strategy
• Assess and manage HR issues, some of which could be of a sensitive nature including performance and resolution.


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

1. Deliver high quality care with the help of the existing surgical team. 2. Share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate. 3. Participate in the weekly on-call system of care under the EWTD guidelines. 4. Observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures (including local and national employment and personnel policies) agreed with employees and management. 5. Closely involved in clinical audit and other clinical governance issues. 6. Undertake research in the department. 7. Provide support for junior colleagues in the department including FY1s and Medical Students

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2-CT1) to work as part of the General Surgical team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, based at the Royal Blackburn Hospital site. This post is fixed term for 24 months starting in August 2024.

The post holder will assist in providing a clinical service in elective and emergency General Surgery to the population of East Lancashire and the adjoining areas.

The post holder will be expected to provide a patient centred service, respecting the privacy, dignity and choice of individual patients.

These posts are ideal for candidates who have completed Foundation training or equivalent and are seeking further surgical training, working closely with the STs/Senior Clinical Fellows and under the supervision of the Consultants.

The roles include out of hours work on the on call rota which is a full shift system. It covers General Surgery emergencies but there is also some cross-cover with Vascular, Urology and ENT at Junior Clinical Fellow level as part of the Surgical Out of Hours Service (SOS).

The roles are primarily ward based however include the opportunity to assist in theatres along with general and specialist out-patient clinics.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

We are a progressive, dynamic department of 19 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 9 Specialist Registrars, 3 Specialty Doctors, 5 Senior Clinical Fellows, 2 CT’s, 3 FY2s and 6 FY1s. We are also supported by a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Specialist Nurses.

1. Deliver high quality care with the help of the existing surgical team.

2. Share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate.

3. Participate in the weekly on-call system of care under the EWTD guidelines.

4. Observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures (including local and national employment and personnel policies) agreed with employees and management.

5. Closely involved in clinical audit and other clinical governance issues.

6. Undertake research in the department.

7. Provide support for junior colleagues in the department including FY1s and Medical Students


This advert closes on Saturday 6 Jul 2024

About The Role

To carry out all cleaning duties and host duties as required by your Line Manager and in accordance with the work schedule for your area. You will perform these duties in a professional manner and strive to exceed customer expectations, never over promising or under delivering. You will be working Monday to Friday, 10:15 to 18:15, 37.5 hours per week, on a permanent, full-time basis. Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all cleaning tasks are carried out in accordance with NHS 2021 Cleaning standards and OCS policy and process as per your training.
• Dusting low & high, vacuuming & washing down all areas
• Cleaning of any glass partitions
• Spot cleaning upholstery, curtains & carpets
• Cleaning of offices
• Cleaning of Toilets, Bathrooms, Shower Rooms & Basins
• Restocking of all soaps, handtowels & toilet paper
• Emptying & cleaning of waste bins
• Cleaning of dining rooms, tables & chairs
• Cleaning of Clinical areas
• Cleaning of therapy rooms
• Cleaning of corridors
• Cleaning of bedrooms (where applicable)
• To assist in the removal & re-hanging of Curtains
• To undertake any help desk task upon instruction from your Line Manager
• Dusting low & high, vacuuming & washing down all areas
• Cleaning of any glass partitions
• Spot cleaning upholstery, curtains & carpets
• Cleaning of Clinical areas (Surgery / Dental/ Chiropody etc.) Cleaning of offices
• Cleaning of Toilets, Bathrooms & Basins
• Restocking of all soaps, handtowels & toilet paper
• Emptying & cleaning of waste bins
• Cleaning of corridors
• Cleaning of the kitchen & all equipment within the area
• Arranging for trust staff to clear cupboard floors allowing cleaning
• Where agreed litter picking & sweeping of external areas
• Assisting inpatient feeding if required (DeVitre House)

Requirements:

• Must be DBS checked with first 12 weeks of employment and must undertake rechecks every 3 years.
• Uniform to be worn at all times whilst at work.
• IPC requirements and trust policies must be followed at all time.
• Cleaning experience within a healthcare environment desired but not essential as full training will be provided.
• The ability to be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Ensure personal appearance and presentation including uniform is maintained at a high standard at all times.
• High standards of personal hygiene are expected and required at all times.

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

Job Title: Cleaner
Pay: £11.44 per hour

Monday-Friday

15:00-18:00

Blackburn

Main Duties include:

• Daily cleaning of all staff and public washroom areas.
• Replenishment of consumables within all staff and public washrooms.
• Daily cleaning of all office, custody and public areas as directed.
• Regular cleaning of the archive store, basement area.
• Work within good Health and Safety practices including COSHH and risk assessment guidelines.
• Removal of cleaning waste to bin storage area as required.

Key Skills:

• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work both alone and in a team.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Reading skills for following instructions.
• Maths skills for measuring cleaning fluids.

If you are interested in the role and believe this is something for you please click apply with CV below.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Description

• Service – serve food and beverages to guests in a friendly and professional manner. Ensure that guests’ needs and requests are efficiently and effectively addressed
• Customer Service - provide excellent service by being attentive to guests’ needs at every point on their customer journey. Answering questions and addressing any concerns or issues in a friendly manner
• Teamwork - collaborate with all other staff to ensure the smooth flow of operations and support and contribute to creating an inclusive and safe working environment
• Adherence to Regulations - comply with health and safety regulations, as well as any specific food service or catering guidelines established on location
• Cleanliness - maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas

Company Description

General Assistant

Monday - Friday only

30 - 36 hours per week

Working shift between 7am and 4.15pm

£12 an hour

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a General Assistant who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a General Assistant who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

While experience is preferred if you have an appetite for excellent customer service, an appreciation for good food and the rest we can teach you.

Driving license essential

Your own transport would also be essential due to the site location.

Must be able to gain site security clearance and DBS

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Ward C2 is a specialist Digestive Disease Unit unit based on the Royal Blackburn Hospital Site. We have a dedicated Multidisciplinary Team that is motivated and enthusiastic to provide safe effective and personal care for all our patients, their families and carers.

We are a friendly, hardworking, supportive and caring team and as a team we welcome and support new starters. There are lots of opportunities for development and ongoing relevant learning.

Ward C2 is a busy unit with a professional but friendly team delivering high standards of care. We are looking for highly enthusiastic, motivated and committed housekeeper to join our forward thinking and ever developing team. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team and deal with complex sensitive information in a professional manner.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a can do attitude that have the ability to work within our team. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a friendly and emphatic approach to patients and carers and colleagues.

To maintain a clean and tidy environment for patients, staff and visitors. Assist in the needs of patients, visitors and staff and maintain a good working relationship within the team.

Support the wider team in delivering patient centred care in a comfortable, safe environment

Be responsible for ordering and maintaining stock levels of equipment. To organise and prioritise own workload.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Clinical

Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to minimise the risk of cross infection, particularly in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids and blood products.

Daily damp dusting of the medical equipment within the ward environment such as monitors, infusion pumps etc with the aim of the prevention of infection, ensuring they are completely stocked.

The safe laundering of infected linen and knowledge of infection control policies regarding the same.

Safe lifting moving and storing of medical supplies daily and maintaining a safe environment where the medical equipment is stored.

Management

To be able to organise own day to day activities, using own initiative to prioritise own workload to a high standard.

Responsible for reporting of broken/faulty equipment/fixtures and furnishing to the relevant departments, maintaining records for the same, and ensuring prompt actions are taken to maintain the smooth running of the unit

When ordering medical and surgical supplies to liaise with other outside companies comparing costs to ensure economical use of monies within the budget using verbal and written skills.

As frequent physical effort is required for long periods during a shift, all moving and handling guidelines must be followed and the post holder must attend Trust moving and handling mandatory training.

Communication

Answering the telephone in a courteous manner, taking messages, referring calls to the nursing and medical staff.

Maintaining confidentiality of patient information

Participate in unit meetings and ensure ward manager is made aware of any issues on the unit.

Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others e.g. peers & apprentices.

Attend statutory and mandatory training as required.

Participate in personal development review, personal development plan and maintain personal development portfolio. Achieve agreed learning objectives.

Contribute to the development of the service.

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfill a proactive role towards management of risk in all their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of incidents, near misses and hazards.

Records management/Data Protection Act

As an employee of the Trust, you have a legal responsibility for all records, including patient health, financial, personal and administrative, that you gather or use as part of your work within the Trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio, video tapes, x-ray images etc. You must consult your manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of the records with which you work.

Health and Safety

All employees of the Trust have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Trust to meet its own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise the health, safety and welfare of those affected by the Trust undertakings.

Confidentiality and Information Security

As a Trust employee you are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by the Trust whether patient records or Trust information. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue if you are no longer employed by the Trust.

All the information which identified individuals in whatever form, paper, picture, electronic data, images or voice, is covered by the Data Protection Act 1988 and and should be managed with accordance to this legislation.

Infection Control

All employees have a personal responsibility for adhering to the control of the infection policy. Further guidance can be sought from your line manager.

Knowledge and Skills Framework/Personal Development Review

This post will be subject to a 6 month probationary period following the outline for the role. Once this has been successfully completed you will be required to undertake an annual personal development review which will give the opportunity to discuss with your manager your progress in relation to your job outline.

Once progression has been agreed you will normally progress to the next incremental point on the pay band 12 months after appointment to this post and to subsequent points every 12 months thereafter, subject to meeting criteria for progression when you pass through the second gateway point.


This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024

Client Name: East Lancashire Hospitals

Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse

Rates:£15.50 to £34.00 per hour

Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

Benefits:

• Access to Care4Carers - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Next-day payroll
• Block bookings in your favourite locations
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

The main hospital sites serve around 700,000 people from the Blackburn and surrounding areas. Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated professionals, you will be utilising these resources to provide emergency treatment and ongoing medical care of the highest calibre to patients.

A business with a future

By joining the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, you will be building your career on solid and stable foundations, deeply rooted in a culture and vision of excellence in research, innovation, and teaching. If you are looking for a place to work with a bright future, look no further than the East Lancashire Hospitals.

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 Registered Nurse, you will have:

• quick thinking abilities
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodical approach to tasks
• excellent timekeeping
• the ability to work well and under pressure
• empathy and understanding
• a flexible attitude
• a desire to learn and improve
• active listening skills
• the ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Actively support emergency admissions, planned admissions and post-surgery patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
• Safely identify, prepare, check, and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Adhere to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Take blood/fit a cannula and undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Write care plans, perform assessments, and make referrals.
• Organise admissions and discharges to and from the ward.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

Development and opportunities

If you are looking for a role within a Trust that can provide the very best opportunities for building a strong, stable career in nursing, apply today.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.