Total 48 job vacancies in Blackburn

Prestigious opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Engineer with a Global highly acclaimed Retail organisation based in Blackburn. With sites across the UK and Europe, following a period of significant growth and investment, we are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our success story.

As one of our IT Infrastructure Engineers you will be responsible for:-

• Working with the Infrastructure Manager to ensure changes are planned and implemented in a structured and assured way.
• Testing of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Infrastructure incident management and resolution.
• Actioning any alerts generated by the monitoring systems in a timely manner
• Supporting the IT Service Desk function.
• Proactively seeking opportunities from across the organisation to improve the infrastructure.
• Documenting common practice, process flow diagrams and maintaining the knowledge base.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

• Active Directory Administration.
• Office 365 / Exchange online
• Hypervisor technologies (Hyper-V, AHV or equivalent).
• Networking knowledge (LAN, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Managed Switches, VLANs).
• PowerShell or any other scripting language or automation methodology.
• Windows Server (2008-2019).
• Windows (7, 10).
• Veeam Backup - desired but not essential.
• Linux/Unix administration experience - desired but not essential

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable team environment, and an extensive benefits package!

What you need to do now


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We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join our education setting in Blackburn as a Governance Administrator. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the senior leadership team and governors, supporting a range of school committees and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

As part of a dedicated and professional team, you will have the chance to develop and showcase your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. This position is ideal for someone looking to start or advance their career within the education governance sector.

This is a full-time interim position in Blackburn until Spring/Summer 2025. It will require some flexibility to support an occasional evening meeting. This setting also operates a hybrid working policy.

We are seeking an individual with exceptional written communication and minuting skills, a keen ability to present information clearly and concisely, and the capability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines effectively. If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting educational governance, we would love to hear from you.

Key duties

• Support Governing Body Meetings: Organise, prepare agendas, and attend meetings to provide administrative support, take minutes, and ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Advise governors on statutory responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, and educational regulations.
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Serve as the main point of contact between the governing body, senior leadership team, and external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and collaboration.
• Coordinate Committee Activities: Manage the schedules, documentation, and action plans for various school committees, ensuring meetings are effective and meet governance requirements.
• Maintain Governance Records: Keep accurate and up-to-date records of governance activities, including meeting minutes, decisions, and policy reviews, for audit and legal purposes.
• Monitor and Report on Governance Activities: Track and report on governance performance, identifying areas for improvement and supporting continuous development within the governing body.

What we require for this role

• Previous experience in an administrative or governance-related role, ideally within an educational or public sector setting.
• Proven ability to accurately take minutes at meetings and produce clear, concise reports and documents.
• Experience of liaising and building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership teams, governors, staff, and external agencies.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, with experience of coordinating meetings, managing schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is looking for new Support Workers to join our growing team supporting individuals within their own homes and care settings.

Experience of supporting individuals with Acquired Brain or Spinal Injuries is preferred, but not essential. However you will require access to your own vehicle.

Having secured a significant amount of new work opportunities, we need compassionate, committed, caring staff to join our team and support our service users across the region.

We provide all new members with our mandatory training programme, and further client-specific training where necessary.

We offer our members a variety of work patterns with service users throughout Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Colne, Darwen, Nelson, Rochdale, Preston and surrounding areas.

We endeavour to keep you working as close to home as possible, but you will require access to your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence.

The Role:

Tasks may include:

• Promoting independence
• Administering medication
• Encouraging diet and fluid intake
• Facilitating access to the community
• Encouraging good personal hygiene, including assisting with personal care as necessary
• Completing documentation to a high standard

About us:

Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is a family-run business, providing a wide range of healthcare solutions to individuals within their own homes and care settings.

We pride ourselves on a reputation for providing excellent care services and being one of the best care and support agencies in East Lancashire. We strive to provide a high standard of care to all of our service users.

Feedback on our services from staff and service users includes:

'I wish I had joined Prestige years ago. One hundred percent a pleasure to work for.'

'The staff I worked with worked well as a team and management were very helpful.'

'The best agency I have worked for by far. They keep me updated, there is good communication and they give me more than enough work.'

'I don't know how we would have coped without Prestige's support, members of the care team have felt like family at times.'

'I cannot fault the attention to care that my mother received throughout the pandemic. Despite challenging circumstances, the carers and branch team at Prestige Nursing East Lancs have done everything possible to keep our family safe, supported and happy. We cannot praise them enough.'

'As a previous employee of prestige, I can safely say, anyone looking for work who is willing to put the effort in, genuinely cares, and is willing to work hard, will have opportunity to grow both in their career and in their annual income! You will get what you give with this company, and they will do their best to accommodate your wishes. I absolutely recommend it to anyone experienced in the health and social care sector.'

Our family truly cares about the well-being of all staff and service users and strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders.

Why work for Prestige?

• Access to Prestige's extensive free training programs.
• Access to external training providers in NVQ 2,3,5 in Health and Social Care.
• Ongoing in-house training to extend your knowledge of working practice.
• Weekly pay into your bank, along with accrued holiday pay.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free uniform.

"By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing Ltd is collecting, processing and using your personal data for managing your application and establishing an applicant database. For more information, please visit our Applicant Policy"

WE CAN FAST TRACK YOU APPLICATION IF YOUR DBS IS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE

*pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%*

Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is looking for new members to join our growing team supporting individuals within their own homes and care settings.

Experience of working in care is preferred, but not essential but you will require access to your own vehicle if completing day shifts - mileage is paid.

Having secured a significant amount of new work opportunities, we need compassionate, committed, caring staff to join our team and support our service users across the region.

We provide all new members with our mandatory training programme, and further client-specific training where necessary.

We offer our members a variety of work patterns with service users on care routes throughout Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Colne, Darwen, Nelson, and surrounding areas.

We endeavour to keep you working as close to home as possible, but you will require access to your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence.

The Role:

Tasks may include:

• Personal care tasks; including washing and toileting
• Administering medication
• Encouraging diet and fluid intake
• Promoting independence
• Completing documentation to a high standard
• Using Prestige's call monitoring service

Members are typically required to work between:

08:00 - 14:00

14:00 - 22:00

18:00 - 22:00

22:00 - 07:00

About us:

Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is a family-run business, providing a wide range of healthcare solutions to individuals within their own homes and care settings.

We pride ourselves on a reputation for providing excellent care services and being one of the best care and support agencies in East Lancashire. We strive to provide a high standard of care to all of our service users.

Feedback on our services from staff and service users includes:

'I wish I had joined Prestige years ago. One hundred percent a pleasure to work for.'

'The staff I worked with worked well as a team and management were very helpful.'

'The best agency I have worked for by far. They keep me updated, there is good communication and they give me more than enough work.'

'I don't know how we would have coped without Prestige's support, members of the care team have felt like family at times.'

'I cannot fault the attention to care that my mother received throughout the pandemic. Despite challenging circumstances, the carers and branch team at Prestige Nursing East Lancs have done everything possible to keep our family safe, supported and happy. We cannot praise them enough.'

'As a previous employee of prestige, I can safely say, anyone looking for work who is willing to put the effort in, genuinely cares, and is willing to work hard, will have opportunity to grow both in their career and in their annual income! You will get what you give with this company, and they will do their best to accommodate your wishes. I absolutely recommend it to anyone experienced in the health and social care sector.'

Our family truly cares about the well-being of all staff and service users and strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders.

Why work for Prestige?

• Access to Prestige's extensive free training programs.
• Access to external training providers in NVQ 2,3,5 in Health and Social Care.
• Ongoing in-house training to extend your knowledge of working practice.
• Weekly pay into your bank, along with accrued holiday pay.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free uniform.

"By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing Ltd is collecting, processing and using your personal data for managing your application and establishing an applicant database. For more information, please visit our Applicant Policy"

WE CAN FAST TRACK YOU APPLICATION IF YOUR DBS IS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE

*pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%*

Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is looking for new Night Care Assistants to join our growing team supporting individuals within their own homes and care settings.

Experience of working in care is preferred, but not essential but you will require access to your own vehicle - mileage is paid.

Having secured a significant amount of new work opportunities, we need compassionate, committed, caring staff to join our team and support our service users across the region.

We provide all new members with our mandatory training programme, and further client-specific training where necessary.

We offer our members a variety of work patterns with service users on care routes throughout Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Colne, Darwen, Nelson, and surrounding areas.

We endeavour to keep you working as close to home as possible, but you will require access to your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence.

The Role:

Tasks may include:

• Personal care tasks; including washing and toileting
• Administering medication
• Encouraging diet and fluid intake
• Promoting independence
• Completing documentation to a high standard
• Using Prestige's call monitoring service

Night Care Assistants are typically required to work between:

22:00 - 07:00

20:00 - 0800

About us:

Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is a family-run business, providing a wide range of healthcare solutions to individuals within their own homes and care settings.

We pride ourselves on a reputation for providing excellent care services and being one of the best care and support agencies in East Lancashire. We strive to provide a high standard of care to all of our service users.

Feedback on our services from staff and service users includes:

'I wish I had joined Prestige years ago. One hundred percent a pleasure to work for.'

'The staff I worked with worked well as a team and management were very helpful.'

'The best agency I have worked for by far. They keep me updated, there is good communication and they give me more than enough work.'

'I don't know how we would have coped without Prestige's support, members of the care team have felt like family at times.'

'I cannot fault the attention to care that my mother received throughout the pandemic. Despite challenging circumstances, the carers and branch team at Prestige Nursing East Lancs have done everything possible to keep our family safe, supported and happy. We cannot praise them enough.'

'As a previous employee of prestige, I can safely say, anyone looking for work who is willing to put the effort in, genuinely cares, and is willing to work hard, will have opportunity to grow both in their career and in their annual income! You will get what you give with this company, and they will do their best to accommodate your wishes. I absolutely recommend it to anyone experienced in the health and social care sector.'

Our family truly cares about the well-being of all staff and service users and strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders.

Why work for Prestige?

• Access to Prestige's extensive free training programs.
• Access to external training providers in NVQ 2,3,5 in Health and Social Care.
• Ongoing in-house training to extend your knowledge of working practice.
• Weekly pay into your bank, along with accrued holiday pay.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free uniform.

"By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing Ltd is collecting, processing and using your personal data for managing your application and establishing an applicant database. For more information, please visit our Applicant Policy"

WE CAN FAST TRACK YOU APPLICATION IF YOUR DBS IS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE

*pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%*

Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is looking for new members to join our growing team supporting individuals within their own homes and care settings.

Experience of working in care is preferred, but not essential but you will require access to your own vehicle if completing day shifts - mileage is paid.

Having secured a significant amount of new work opportunities, we need compassionate, committed, caring staff to join our team and support our service users across the region.

We provide all new members with our mandatory training programme, and further client-specific training where necessary.

We offer our members a variety of work patterns with service users on care routes throughout Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Colne, Darwen, Nelson, and surrounding areas.

We endeavour to keep you working as close to home as possible, but you will require access to your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence.

The Role:

Tasks may include:

• Personal care tasks; including washing and toileting
• Administering medication
• Encouraging diet and fluid intake
• Promoting independence
• Completing documentation to a high standard
• Using Prestige's call monitoring service

Members are typically required to work between:

08:00 - 14:00

14:00 - 22:00

18:00 - 22:00

22:00 - 07:00

About us:

Prestige Nursing East Lancashire is a family-run business, providing a wide range of healthcare solutions to individuals within their own homes and care settings.

We pride ourselves on a reputation for providing excellent care services and being one of the best care and support agencies in East Lancashire. We strive to provide a high standard of care to all of our service users.

Feedback on our services from staff and service users includes:

'I wish I had joined Prestige years ago. One hundred percent a pleasure to work for.'

'The staff I worked with worked well as a team and management were very helpful.'

'The best agency I have worked for by far. They keep me updated, there is good communication and they give me more than enough work.'

'I don't know how we would have coped without Prestige's support, members of the care team have felt like family at times.'

'I cannot fault the attention to care that my mother received throughout the pandemic. Despite challenging circumstances, the carers and branch team at Prestige Nursing East Lancs have done everything possible to keep our family safe, supported and happy. We cannot praise them enough.'

'As a previous employee of prestige, I can safely say, anyone looking for work who is willing to put the effort in, genuinely cares, and is willing to work hard, will have opportunity to grow both in their career and in their annual income! You will get what you give with this company, and they will do their best to accommodate your wishes. I absolutely recommend it to anyone experienced in the health and social care sector.'

Our family truly cares about the well-being of all staff and service users and strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders.

Why work for Prestige?

• Access to Prestige's extensive free training programs.
• Access to external training providers in NVQ 2,3,5 in Health and Social Care.
• Ongoing in-house training to extend your knowledge of working practice.
• Weekly pay into your bank, along with accrued holiday pay.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free uniform.

"By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing Ltd is collecting, processing and using your personal data for managing your application and establishing an applicant database. For more information, please visit our Applicant Policy"

WE CAN FAST TRACK YOU APPLICATION IF YOUR DBS IS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE

*pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%*

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? At Prestige Nursing East Lancashire, we're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Complex Care Coordinator to join our Blackburn office team. You'll play a key role in planning, organising, and overseeing exceptional care and support for individuals in their homes and care settings.

We're offering a competitive salary of £28,300 to £33,875 per year, depending on your experience and to be agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Why Join Us?

As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care while fostering a supportive and caring workplace for our team. Our mission is to provide the best possible care to our service users, and we need committed, caring professionals like you to help us achieve that goal.

What We're Looking For:

While experience in planning and coordinating is preferred, it's not essential. What matters most is your flexible, enthusiastic, and can-do attitude. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with great organisational skills and a passion for improving lives.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• - Create and manage staff rosters using Webroster.
• - Allocate, process, and oversee new care package referrals.
• - Handle changes to care packages and maintain accurate staff availability records.
• - Respond to calls and inquiries professionally, escalating as needed.
• - Collaborate with colleagues, professional bodies, and family members to ensure the best outcomes for service users.

Success in this Role Will Look Like:

• - Meeting utilisation and performance targets.
• - Ensuring care is allocated effectively to meet service users' needs.
• - Supporting the branch team in achieving business and compliance objectives.

What We Offer You:

• - Competitive salary of £28,300 to £33,875 p/a.
• - Company pension (NEST).
• - 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• - A supportive, family-like working environment.
• - Access to QCF Health and Social Care qualifications.
• - Ongoing in-house training to enhance your skills.
• - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

What You'll Need:

• - Self-motivation and adaptability to change.
• - Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• - Strong computer literacy.
• - An eye for detail and the ability to perform under pressure.
• - A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Why Prestige?

We're more than just a care provider-we're a family. Our dedication to quality care extends to our staff, who often describe Prestige as a place where they feel truly valued and supported.

Here's What People Say About Us:

• - "I wish I had joined Prestige years ago. It's a pleasure to work for them."
• - "The carers feel like family at times. I don't know how we would have coped without their support."
• - "Prestige supported our family through the pandemic with care and attention beyond compare."

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that truly cares, apply today to join our growing Prestige family. Together, we can achieve outstanding outcomes for our service users and staff alike.

By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing Ltd is collecting, processing and using your personal data for managing your application and establishing an applicant database. For more information, please visit our Applicant Policy

Job Role: Care Assistant

Job Type: Zero Hours Contract

Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting clients with their personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Helping clients with mobility and daily activities
• Monitoring and reporting any changes in clients' health and well-being
• Assisting with medication administration
• Providing companionship and emotional support to clients
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Communicating effectively with clients, family members, and other healthcare professionals

Qualifications:
• NVQ Health and Social Care Level 2 (Desirable)

Pro Assist Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide care and support to residents in residential care homes. An NVQ Health and Social Care Level 2 is desirable but not essential.

The position is on a zero-hour contract, you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check unless you are registered with DBS Update Service.

You must be able to provide a valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

If you are passionate about providing care and support to others, we are looking for, please apply for this exciting opportunity today. we would love to hear from you.

Pro Assist Healthcare Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

*Please Note: We do not currently offer any sponsorships*

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for:

•An inspirational school leader to build upon our considerable successes and take us forward on the next phase of our school journey.

•Someone who has the ability to nurture talent.

•Someone who will contribute to the vision and mission of St Anne’s RC Primary School within the school, the parish, and the wider community.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

•A welcoming and well maintained school.

•A team of dedicated, hardworking staff and senior leaders.

•A highly supportive Governing Body.

•Strong links with the Diocese of Salford and Blackburn with Darwen Local Authority.

•A commitment to continuing professional development and formation.

Further details about the role

The Governors of St Anne’s RC Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Deputy Headteacher with responsibility for SEND and Inclusion

St Anne’s RC is a busy and friendly school, with lots going on. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our children and continuing to develop an inclusive school, respecting the qualities that each child has to offer. We want every child to feel valued and able to develop academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, to the best of their ability.

“Everyone is made to feel welcome at St Anne’s. Pupils describe their school as ‘one big happy family.’ Many pupils who join the school are new to the country. Staff help these pupils to settle in quickly and make new friends.” OFSTED September 2021.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

We are looking for an expereienced Training & Performance Office Coordinator to join our team at Wincanton, based at our Blackburn site on the BAE Air contract. Reporting to our Team Manager, you will ensure training is planned, delivered, and maintained. Being innovative to make sure all key performances are identified and met and be able to lead the teams. Flexibility is required for this role to support back/night shift when needed.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance including 5 years employment & residential.

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £30,361.79
• Monday to Friday working 8.30am – 4.30pm
• Generous Holiday entitlement
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Manage and plan all training requirements for the team across the BAE Air contract
• Deliver training & induction to all new starters
• Schedule and deliver MHE, SOP, SSOW training including refreshers
• With support from the admin team, manage all arrangements for training sessions on site
• Identify training gaps and opportunities
• Identify and support with the delivery of continuous improvement activities
• Manage all costs, making sure they are within budgets planned
• Support management with individuals or team poor performances, identifying root causes and improvement activities
• Carry out audits and surveillance tasks to ensure training and guidance is being followed correctly and performance levels achieved
• Manage and monitor the skills matrix taking action with regards to security arrangements / access if any mandatory training lapses
• Ensure a proactive approach to Health & Safety via risk assessment and by ensuring that warehouse team members comply with Health and Safety policies

What will you bring?

• Experience with training others and delivering training materials
• Experience with auditing/ surveillance activities
• Self starter capable of managing their own time and working from their own initiative
• Highly organised, capable of planning and adjusting training plans and schedules
• Be proactive to resolve issues and challenges
• Flexibility required regarding shift patterns - Support required for Back shift & Nights
• Excellent communications skills
• PC literate and numerate including a good understanding of Microsoft Office applications

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We have a fabulous opportunity for a Specialist Pharmacist (Band 7) - Technical Services to join our aseptic team at Royal Blackburn Hospital.

This role will focus on ensuring the effective and efficient quality assurance of unlicensed aseptic products and to provide support for the specialised chemotherapy clinical service.

The Technical service operates under the section 10 exemption of the Medicine Act 1968 (as referenced in The Human Medicines Regulations 2012) and comply with the standards of the Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation services QAAPs.

We are seeking a motivated individual who demonstrates commitment, accountability and is a positive role model for our Aseptic Technical Team and Chemotherapy Clinical Team.

We need a team player with technical and clinical skills to help develop a complex part of our pharmacy service.

We want your enthusiasm and ideas in to providing a first-class pharmacy service in our busy Cancer Unit, tertiary Neonatal and Hepatobiliary (HBP) service.

The service is undergoing developments and you will help with the project and look at expanding the service towards a Specials Manufacturing Licence.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, contact Alessandro Latella (Principal Pharmacist- Technical Services).

We have 2 positions available

Technical Services deliver a central intravenous additive service (CIVAS) providing an adult and neonatal parenteral intravenous service (TPN), complex no cancer monoclonal antibodies (MABs), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, complex clinical trials, antibiotics, and continuous infusions, for clinical areas across Blackburn and Burnley site.

You will have excellent capabilities to work as a team member, essential for creating, improving, and sustaining the safety, quality, and efficiency of our service and the Quality Management System to ensure we maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice, regulatory and legislative requirements.

Integral to the role will be:
• Acting as "Authorising Pharmacist" under section 10 exemption
• Adherence with the overarching Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (PQS) for Technical Services
• Provision of leadership with regards to all operational quality aspects
• Provision of a Specialist Oncology Service.
• Supporting the Principal Pharmacist in building and maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS).





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

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

The post holder will:
• Assist the Lead Oncology Pharmacist, Lead Aseptic Pharmacist and Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist on all aspects of the service, on matters relating to aseptic dispensing, the aseptic preparation of parenteral drugs, investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and the regulatory aspects of pharmacist supervision in unlicensed and licensed premises.
• Work with the Lead Aseptic Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist for technical services to maintain and improve the pharmaceutical quality system and participate actively at quality management system meetings.
• Work closely with the wider aseptic team to ensure the smooth running of the aseptic units.
• Maintain a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient-centred pharmacy service in the provision of aseptic services.
• Assist the senior pharmacy technical services team to ensure that clinical trials are set up and conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and aseptic products are prepared in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and all relevant medicines regulations and ethical requirements, to ensure the product is fit for its intended use.
• Contribute and support the Principal Pharmacist for technical services in maintaining the document control system, reviewing as per schedule any relevant procedures and worksheets.
• Assess the stability of new and existing products, investigate deviations, and determine root causes, and contribute to the development of corrective and preventative actions.
• Complete internal audit and quarterly unit inspections, identify gaps with standards and agree action plans with the Senior Aseptic team.
• Assist with the Planned Preventative Maintenance and Validations programme for the Technical Services Unit.
• Contribute to the development of other staff and provide professional leadership and supervision to the haemato-oncology/aseptic service.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of haemato-oncology clinical pharmacy service, under the overall direction of the Lead Oncology Pharmacist
• Provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives.
• Identify risk management issues and assist in developing safe systems of practice with the aseptic/chemotherapy service.
• Audit, monitor and develop medicines optimisation in line with Pharmacy Directorate strategy and objectives.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

Cellular Pathology has a vacancy for a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist. This is a permanent position, 37.5 hours per week. The successful
candidate will be hardworking, reliable, flexible and must work well within a team.


Cellular Pathology comprises Histology and Non-gynae cytology, supported by a comprehensive immunohistochemistry service.

We receive around 33,000 histology and 3,000 non-gynae requests per year. The post will be based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.


Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we may use this to contact you regarding your application.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.

Work at a specialist level across a range of manual and automated procedures including: Specimen reception, BMS cut up, microtomy, cryotomy, non-gynae cytology, immunocytochemistry.

Perform internal and external quality control, monitor results

Handle specimens of relevant categories in BMS cut up

Work independently, planning own workload and troubleshooting when necessary.

Train and develop students and other staff

At East Lancashire Hospitals 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 7,000 staff, many of whom are
internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is currently working collaboratively
with 3 other local Trusts as part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Collaboration, in a bid to secure our services for the future.

Whilst this role is currently based here at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, this may not be the case in the future and the service may be relocated to another hospital or an off-site location.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information about the role


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

Your new company

A growing Finance company based in Blackburn are now recruiting on a full-time permanent basis for a Compliance Administrator this is due to the development of internal progression the business. Searching for an experienced, ambitious administrator, this position allows opportunity to join an established business and develop your skills.The working hours are flexible around 9am - 5pm from Monday to Friday with two days hybrid working (which are subject to business needs).

Your new role

As Compliance administrator you will be responsible for cleansing, collating and preparing data for risk reporting. In addition, you will provide administrative support to the credit and assurance team, along with preparing templates and maintain formal amendments records. You will provide service assistance to departmental meetings in the sense of room bookings, agenda setting, note taking/sharing and undertake any other reasonable duties as required from time to time to achieve overall business objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful in securing this position, you should have strong administrative experience, a good understanding of compliance and requirements. Along with, ability to work with all levels of staff and must have a high Level of personal and professional integrity.Effective time-management abilities - able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities, therefore you should have excellent attention to detail and accountability.You must be a team player with self-motivation, a 'can do' attitude, excellent organisational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be paid a competitive annual salary up to £25,000 and 25-days annual leaving plus bank holidays. Along with company Pension Scheme (after 3 months' probation), Income Protection, Life Cover and Employee Benefit Discount Scheme including an element of Healthcare Cash Plan. Also including access to health assessment, free on-site carparking and two days hybrid working.

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Your new company
Working for a leading financial services provider specialising in personal and business finance solutions , based in Blackburn. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to customer satisfaction, this organisation is looking to expand its team with a dedicated Operations Administrator.
Your new role
As an Operations Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the company's administrative functions. Your duties will include managing office systems, coordinating projects, maintaining records, and providing support to various departments.
What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as an Operations Administrator or in a similar role
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management software
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be working on a 6 month FTC with an imminent start date. Full-time, Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours pw, 9am-5pm. You will receive the following:
Holidays - full-time is 25 days plus standard bank holidays (this will then be pro rata'd for 6 months)Company Pension Scheme (after 3 months probation)Income ProtectionLife CoverEmployee Benefit Discount Scheme Healthcare Cash Plan (including free prescriptions & flu jab)Health AssessmentFree carparking

What you need to do now


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