Total 24 Others level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Accrington, BB5 5JG

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered Nurse to join a busy and well respected Integrated Learning Disability Service, which covers the Lancashire locality.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disability. This service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives.

We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

We are looking for a registered Nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills and self –motivation are essential.

The Community Learning Disability Team in Pennine is a friendly supportive multi-disciplinary team based across 3 sites; Darwen, Accrington and Burnley. We pride ourselves in our holistic approach to supporting the health needs of adults with learning disabilities and our drive for continuous service development across all professions. We meet monthly as a whole team alternating virtual and face to face meetings.


To support the provision of a community service to individuals with a learning disability in a defined area of Lancashire, in order that health care needs are met and contractual agreements fulfilled.

A registered learning disability nurse, with knowledge of health policy and legislation applicable to people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills and self–motivation are essential, alongside skills in working with people who have complex health needs, challenging behaviour and/or Autism, including demonstration that practice is evidence based and innovative.

The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff.

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

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

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

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join a well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

The Lancashire Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 to 65 at risk of, or currently experiencing, first episode psychosis. Our team provides a range of specialist interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Family Interventions in line with current NICE guidance. There are three multi-disciplinary early intervention service teams covering the Lancashire footprint.

The Lancashire Early Intervention Service is based within the Children and Families Network of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We enjoy close working links with a range of community and inpatient services for children and adults.

We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals as part of our commitment to maintain our focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of this team. We currently have a permanent post available for a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join the team. The post will provide an opportunity for development for those who are interested in working within the Early Intervention Service.

The successful applicant will work as part of the EIS East Lancashire Team, who are currently based at The Mount, Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancs.

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

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

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

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

Are you looking for a new finance role within the education sector?

Are you passionate about numbers, meticulous with spreadsheets, and ready to make a difference in education?

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our interim finance assistant position in Accrington!

We are currently supporting this friendly and inspiring school committed to providing high-quality education by recruiting a temporary finance assistant. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the school alongside the Finance Manager, from invoicing, to supporting parents with payment apps to working on various systems including Access and Excel.

This finance role is to start ASAP on a full-time hours' basis.

Your new role

• Inputting invoices and orders onto Access.
• Organise and maintain computerised and manual systems for the storage and retrieval of information and documents.
• Record and accurately log all transactions.
• Generate purchase orders and process invoices for payment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant finance qualifications or at least 12 months experience within a similar role within a school.
• Excellent IT Skills, including using Excel and School Systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ideally previous experience of working in an educational setting.

What you need to do now

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The post holder will be based at East Lancs (Accrington Victoria Hospital).

The post consists of administrative support for the liver surveillance/ community liver health check projects. This will include working with the data from the four provider trusts, and there will be information governance responsibility to safeguard the data. It will also include working closely with the project manager to update project plans and work with the peer support workers. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project which will improve care for patients across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

There will be a requirement to work with the clinical teams from all four provider trusts, also setting up working relationships with primary care teams, drug and alcohol services and prison healthcare systems.

The post holder will need strong communication organisational and data management skills and experience of working with NHS systems. It would be very useful to be proficient in Microsoft packages.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary liver surveillance/ community liver health check team comprising of Nurses, clerical administrators and Doctors.

The team aims to improve liver surveillance across Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, and to support the four provider trusts to implement surveillance systems that ensure timely, safe care for all patients that require liver surveillance.

There will also be a requirement to work with the Cancer Alliance project management team, and to provide data reports to update NHS England liver surveillance team regularly. This will involve attendance at project management meetings, setting up meetings, taking and distributing minutes and providing further administrative support for this activity.

Once a surveillance programme has been agreed across the Cancer Alliance, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining data collection, and monitoring compliance with surveillance protocols.

This is a new team and we are closely supported by the warm and welcoming ODN Hepatitis C elimination team. We are very committed to providing a supportive environment for all, and opportunities to learn and progress.

POST TITLE: Liver health administrator



BAND: 3

Hours 37.5



DIVISION: Integrated Care Group



BASE ELHT



REPORTS TO Project Manager Early Diagnosis of Liver Cancer



RESPONSIBLE TO Business Manager for Digestive Diseases



ORGANISATION CHART





















JOB SUMMARY



The post holder will be based at East Lancs (Accrington Victoria). The post consists of administrative support for the liver surveillance project and community liver health check projects. This will include working with the four provider trusts including collecting data for submission and patient navigation. There will be information governance responsibility to safeguard the data.It will also include working closely with the project manager to update project plans, attend and record minutes for meetings update project plans and coordinate patient caseload with the peer support workers. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project which will improve care for patients with liver disease across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

There will be a requirement to work with the clinical teams from all four provider trusts, also setting up working relationships with primary care teams, drug and alcohol services and prison healthcare systems.

The post holder will need strong communication organisational and data management skills and experience of working with NHS systems. It would be very useful to be proficient in Microsoft packages.

















MAIN DUTIES:



The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary liver surveillance team comprising of Nurses, clerical administrators and Doctors.

The team aims to improve liver surveillance across Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, and to support the four provider trusts to implement surveillance systems that ensure timely, safe care for all patients that require liver surveillance.

There will also be a requirement to work with the Cancer Alliance project management team, and to provide data reports to update NHS England liver surveillance team regularly. This will involve attendance at project management meetings, setting up meetings, recording minutes, updating project plans and providing further administrative support for this activity.

Once a surveillance programme has been agreed across the Cancer Alliance, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining data collection, and monitoring compliance with surveillance protocols.

The post holder will be involved with setting up systems, working closely with the data collection coordinator and required to meet tight deadlines for data submission.



Monitoring and clerical duties


1. Develop and maintain effective working relationships throughout the ODN and Cancer Alliance across Lancashire and south cumbria
2. Collect, collate and report routine and data adhering to strict deadlines
3. Support and actively develop patient literature and surveys
4. Collect and collate patient satisfaction surveys for the ODN and produce associated reports
5. Take an active part in team meetings, including recording and distributing minutes, and updating action logs and project plans
6. Attend local and national events to develop own knowledge, sharing best practice and ensuring the ODN is fully informed
7. Coordinate patient caseload between peer support workers and local hepatology teams across the four trusts
8. General administrative duties to support the Liver team and Hepatitis C ODN as appropriate.
9. To exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times and demonstrate excellent customer care skills with respect for privacy, dignity, security and confidentiality.
10. To organise patient records and carry out clerical duties as and when required. This is to include use Winscribe, Cerner and other systems required.
11. To answer the telephone in a professional manner, to take messages and follow them up with the appropriate person.
12. To maintain clinical and administrative records in line with Trust Policies.
13. Meeting strict deadlines for data submission and supporting the data collection and coordinator with accurate data collection and submission
14. Attend liver screening events when required



Co-ordination and tracking responsibilities




1. To plan and organise clinical workload, managing this efficiently and effectively considering clinical priorities.
1. Highlight any regular system bottlenecks and contribute ideas to resolve these.
2. Work closely with the Liver surveillance team and Service Improvement Leads to continually improve the patient journey.
3. Ensure data entry of patient details to the liver surveillance monitoring database and submission criteria
4. Pro-actively monitor the surveillance database in order to prepare reports for each provider trust flagging patients due liver surveillance
5. Pro-actively monitor the outcome of attendance of liver surveillance appointments
6. Liaise with clinical outreach teams immediately if a patient fails to attend an appointment and take necessary steps to follow up.
7. Pro-actively work with liver surveillance peer support team in advance of appointments where it has been identified that there is a risk of non-attendance / need for support and facilitate regular PTL meetings.
8. Liaise with clinical team to ensure that liver surveillance scans and blood tests are requested in a timely manner











MDT Support

1.Be a first point of contact for the report of abnormal surveillance results and escalate immediately

2.Support exchange of information with HPB/ Hepatology MDT where appropriate



Project Support


1. Escalate any issues within the projects to the project manager / Directorate Manager quickly and effectively
2. Identify any risks and escalate
3. Provide administrative support in booking meetings with stakeholders, engagement events, producing and circulating minutes, circulating key documents and updating changes in project plans
4. Collaborate throughout the ODN/ Cancer alliance to maintain a wide, and flexible support function
5. The Post holder will be expected to show improvised thinking and propose changes where appropriate
6. Support the submission of quarterly CQUIN reports , annual reports and other quality improvement processes as required
7. Adhere to the quarterly submission criteria and escalate or resolve any bottlenecks.
8. Be responsible for the delivery of specific actions as identified within the ODN/ Cancer alliance Projects.



Education / Training


1. To attend and actively participate in service training programmes and actively seek to develop clinical and personal skills
2. To participate in personal development review process, actively identifying any objectives for personal development and to keep an up to date portfolio.
3. To actively participate, reflect and review own practice through the supervision process.
4. To attend relevant training courses and disseminate information accordingly.
5. To incorporate acquired knowledge and skills into working practice as appropriate.
6. To comply with departmental & Trust policies and procedures.


1. To participate in the induction and orientation and training of newly appointed staff.
2. To give advice and training to patients and other relevant health and social care professionals within level of responsibility to optimise patient care
3. To work within a clinical governance framework.
4. To attend as directed by each establishment, induction courses and key training.





Communication




1. To maintain communication with registered professionals.
2. To implement and modify communication skills as appropriate when there are barriers to understanding, resistance or compliance issues e.g. where English is second language, patients are dysphasic, blind or deaf, cognitively impaired, or who may have behavioural problems. This will require effective use of both verbal and non-verbal skills.
1. Liaise with Key personnel at each provider trust including Consultants, secretaries, specialist Nurses, commissioners, public health
2. Liaise with key personnel at other organisations outside of the NHS such as substance

misuse service, prison, sexual health
1. Be the point of contact for all routine enquiries facilitating communication and information

flows, initiating and responding to correspondence and resolving enquiries
1. Provide basic telephone advice to the ODN and refer on / signpost to other sources for support
2. Resource Management




1. To support the liver surveillance team in the ordering of stock and equipment for the liver surveillance outreach programme, providing cross cover with other members of the team where necessary






This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

We are seeking a dynamic occupational therapist to work in the different occupational therapy services across the East Lancashire geography, delivering care to patients. The successful candidate will work alongside senior occupational therapists, therapy assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic and high quality assessment and treatment to a range of service users.

You will provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to adults and children with a range of complex mental health or/and physical health needs. Together you will devise individualised care plans which place recovery through occupation at the heart of the interventions provided.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a joint rotational scheme offering 6 monthly rotations in paediatric, mental health and physical Health, acute and community based services, provided by East Lancashire Hospital Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust. This post will allow you to develop skills and competencies across a range of specialist clinical areas. The rotations on offer may include, community paediatrics, community mental health, inpatient mental health, acute admission, inpatient medical, inpatient orthopaedics, inpatient neurology/stroke, community stroke, community rehabilitation, community neurology.

You will be expected to have well developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with other staff within wider services where service users are linked in. You will seek to establish and maintain useful communication with relevant carers/family /friends negotiating appropriate levels of involvement through agreement with the service and remaining sensitive to the particular needs of the individual and his/her carers.

The successful candidate will receive regular professional supervision from senior occupational therapists. Learning and development needs will be identified through the appraisal process and there will be a wide range of other learning opportunities available through LSCFT and ELHT training offers and best practice forums.

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


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


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

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

Finance Manager
Accountancy
£44,428 £47,420 per annum (Pay Award Pending)
37 Hours per week
Casual Car User Allowance

Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area.

Hyndburn Borough Council is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who, together with the Head of Finance, will deliver an effective and professional finance service across the Council. You must have excellent financial technical accounting knowledge, whilst also possessing strong communication and financial management skills.

You will be responsible for a range of financial and accountancy activities including the preparation of the budgets, overseeing regular monitoring processes, the closure of accounts, liaising with the auditors and various adhoc areas as required.

The position will be challenging and will require strong financial analysis skills and input into reporting for various stakeholders including Management Team, Service Managers and Members. Post holders will be a qualified, or working towards with significant relevant experience, CCAB or CIMA accountant.

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, or would like further information about this role, then please contact recruit@hyndburnbc.gov.uk

Closing date: 5pm Sunday 20 October 2024
Vacancy Ref: 2252

Finance Manager Candidate Pack

Specialist Pharmacist – Band 6

A new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist who would like to join the mental health team based at Highgate Mental Health Centre and St Pancras Hospital. This post will involve working as a member of the multidisciplinary teams within the specialities, across both inpatient and community settings, to provide high quality, professional and specialist input into the delivery of clinical and operational pharmacy services.

The post holder will undertake the teaching and clinical supervision of band 6 pharmacists and trainee pharmacists. There will also be an important role for training healthcare professionals and support staff as a member of the multidisciplinary teams.

The pharmacy department has close links with Whittington Health Pharmacy department enabling staff to gain knowledge and experience in mental health and physical health medicines optimisation.

If you feel that your skills and abilities would be suited to this challenging opportunity, we welcome your application.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Roya Shemirani, Education and Training Pharmacist, Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust. Email:roya.shemirani@candi.nhs.uk Tel: 07971612094.

To work within the multidisciplinary team and deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service; provide a safe, effective and optimised use of medication across inpatient and community settings.

Contribute to the education and training agenda for the department. Supervise and develop band 6 pharmacists and trainee pharmacists in their work.

Work closely with dispensary staff to support an effective dispensing and supply service.

To support the Lead Medicines safety and GovernancePharmacist in policies and procedures affecting the use of medication at both local and trust-wide levels.To undertake QI training to support the delivery of the C&I QI and Medicines Audit programmes and deputise for the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist in their absence.

If you feel that your skills and abilities would be suited to this challenging opportunity, we welcome your application.

The partnership between Barnet,Enfieldand Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originallyestablishedin 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.


In order tomeet the needs of the new Partnership services you may berequiredfrom time to time to work atdifferent locationsto your normal place of work. This may mean that youare required towork at any location that fall underBarnet,Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.


For full details of the job description and personal specifications required for this post, please see attached documents.


This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024

Calling Nurses and Allied Health professionals with an interest in Lymphoedema!

We are offering an exciting opportunity to complete a Lymphoedema qualification alongside clinical activity to develop into the role of a Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner on a fully funded Programme.

The East Lancashire Lymphoedema service covers the geographical footprint of Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Ribblesdale, Blackburn and Darwen.

Clinics are based within Accrington and Blackburn Health centres, and we offer patients home visits for those who are housebound or with palliative needs.

It is essential that the post holder is a car driver with access to a vehicle for work.

We offer a range of treatments which embrace the latest technologies and equipment.

Please note that your ongoing employment would be subject to successful completion of the development programme, with the expected timeframe of 18-24 months.

Full time or part time options available dependent upon the applicant.



Assists the Clinical Team Leader in care delivery to patients living with a long-term condition - Lymphoedema.

Deliver individualised patient centred care and empowering patients.

Be Involved in patient and staff education.

You will provide a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning following best practice guidance in Lymphoedema.

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

The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The ELHT Lymphoedema service has been established since 2008, we are a small team with lots of specialist Lymphedema knowledge.

We treat patients with uncomplicated and complicated Lymphoedema which can affect any part of the body. This makes our job interesting as we are involved in educational opportunities with patients and colleagues and are passionate about innovative ways of working.

We work Monday to Friday 8.30-16.30pm, excluding bank holiday's.

There is an opportunity for flexible working following discussion.




To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans, actively seeking evidence-based practice which will demonstrate improvements in care and meets the needs of patients.



To triage referrals from a range of Primary and secondary health care professionals.



In partnership with secondary care, develop, review, and implement policies, integrated care pathways, guidelines and patient information leaflets, to reflect current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS.



Work across both primary and secondary care sites promoting a smooth transition for patient care.



To perform a high level of clinical skills in assessment and/or diagnosis or treatment.



Teach and support staff in the community in relation to all aspects of management of Lymphoedema and Chronic oedema.



To provide specialist knowledge and advice to colleagues and patients in the multidisciplinary environment.



Deputies for the line manager as required.

To support the line manager in managing and developing the Lymphoedema Service.



Be involved in the Trust organisational development plans to transform different ways of working to meet the needs of the future, this will include upholding the

Trust’s values and vision. Adherence to the Trust’s behavioral framework.



Participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.



Receive and triage direct referrals, to provide assessment of the patients' needs with support of other clinicians within the team.

Develop own knowledge and expertise within the specialty related to patient treatment, develop individualised care plans, care pathways and health promotion.

To support vulnerable patients through collaboration with Safeguarding teams, INT, INTT, IHSS, Podiatry, TVN and community nurses.


Ensure therapeutic interventions are clinically effective and evidence based.

Respond to the needs of the patients and the service and to organise own and others work within the team as required.



Demonstrate an active role in health promotion and in the prevention of ill health of patients, carers, and colleagues.





Actively seek to improve the care to patients responding to identified needs.

Chairing and facilitating meetings, and working groups as required.

The post holder will provide information to the line manager to support the development of the service.

To manage own workload and, when required the workload of junior staff.

Initiate and participate in audit relating to all aspects of lymphoedema. management to ensure high standard of clinical practice across the Trust.





Maintain data base of clinical incidents relating to the service through production of quarterly reports in partnership with the line manager.

Post holder will be a member of appropriate committees and groups as required by the line manager.



Record activity to allow reports to be generated to demonstrate outcomes of the Lymphoedema service.



Under the guidance of the line manager, and in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams provide a high standard of skilled care, in the field of lymphoedema management in a variety of settings, using evidence-based practice and working within ELHT national policies and standards.





To participate with the audit/monitoring mechanisms and product evaluations within the service.



To make clear concise records of individual patient assessments, advice, and predicted outcomes in the patient’s electronic notes via EMIS.



Be responsible for disposal of clinical waste in line with infection control policies.

To be aware of patients’ needs and organise own workload accordingly.



To monitor the patient’s condition and report significant changes and concerns to line manager and other professionals as appropriate.



To adopt a holistic approach to patients / carers / family in their own homes or elsewhere in the community, treating patients as individuals.



Liaise with nursing and non-nursing colleagues to create good working relationships for the benefit of patients.



Attend and contribute at staff meetings and working groups to identify areas of improvement to ensure targets and objectives are achieved.

Work in partnership with the line manager to support the development of and participate in patient support groups.



Have a flexible approach to the working day and working week to meet the needs of the patient / service. Be prepared for cross site working at Acorn PHCC or Barbara castle Way, dependent upon patient demand and clinic cover.







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· Ensure therapeutic interventions are clinically effective and evidence based.



· Respond to the needs of the patients and the service and to organise own and others work within the team as required.



· Demonstrate an active role in health promotion and in the prevention of ill health of patients, carers, and colleagues.



· Actively seek to improve the care to patients responding to identified needs.

· Chairing and facilitating meetings, and working groups as required.



· The post holder will provide information to the line manager to support the development of the service.



· To manage own workload and, when required the workload of junior staff.



· Initiate and participate in audit relating to all aspects of lymphoedema. management to ensure high standard of clinical practice across the Trust.



· Maintain data base of clinical incidents relating to the service through production of quarterly reports in partnership with the line manager.



· Post holder will be a member of appropriate committees and groups as required by the line manager.



· Record activity to allow reports to be generated to demonstrate outcomes of the Lymphoedema service.



· Under the guidance of the line manager, and in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams provide a high standard of skilled care, in the field of lymphoedema management in a variety of settings, using evidence-based practice and working within ELHT national policies and standards.



· To participate with the audit/monitoring mechanisms and product evaluations within the service.



· To make clear concise records of individual patient assessments, advice, and predicted outcomes in the patient’s electronic notes via EMIS.



· Be responsible for disposal of clinical waste in line with infection control policies.

· To be aware of patients’ needs and organise own workload accordingly.



· To monitor the patient’s condition and report significant changes and concerns to line manager and other professionals as appropriate.





· To adopt a holistic approach to patients / carers / family in their own homes or elsewhere in the community, treating patients as individuals.



· Liaise with nursing and non-nursing colleagues to create good working relationships for the benefit of patients.



· Attend and contribute at staff meetings and working groups to identify areas of improvement to ensure targets and objectives are achieved.



· Work in partnership with the line manager to support the development of and participate in patient support groups.

· Have a flexible approach to the working day and working week to meet the needs of the patient / service. Be prepared for cross site working at Acorn PHCC or Barabara castle Way, dependent upon patient demand and clinic cover.


This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Aug 2024

Are you looking for a new finance role within the education sector?

Are you passionate about numbers, meticulous with spreadsheets, and ready to make a difference in education?

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our interim finance assistant position in Blackburn!

We are currently supporting this friendly and inspiring school committed to providing high-quality education by recruiting a temporary finance assistant. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the school alongside the School Business Manager, from invoicing, to supporting parents with payment apps to working on various systems including SIMS and Excel.

This finance role is to start in September 2024 on a full-time hours basis.

Your new role

• Inputting invoices and orders onto FMS.
• Organise and maintain computerised and manual systems for the storage and retrieval of information and documents.
• Record and accurately log all transactions.
• Generate purchase orders and process invoices for payment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant finance qualifications or at least 12 months experience within a similar role within a school.
• Excellent IT Skills, including using Excel and School Systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ideally previous experience of working in an educational setting.
  
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Finance Assistant role in Blackburn, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and inclusive team dedicated to improving liver screening in our area. The post is based in Accrington and involves collecting data from the four provider trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria, and working closely with the liver outreach team, supporting and co-ordinating events. We are a small and hard-working team and there will be plenty of support and training available for the successful candidate.

To ensure that the Trust has robust information to monitor liver surveillance pathways including;

a. Identifying patients in at-risk groups

b. Obtain key information from other Trust staff including secretaries, MDT Coordinators, Booking Clerks, etc.

c. Obtaining key items of data from other systems and entering this key information into the liver surveillance data collection system

d. Liaising with multiple agencies to book outreach events and ensuring adequate resources available

e. Monitoring databases on several systems, across four provider trusts, entering data and escalating patients who are overdue surveillance

f. Develop relationships with primary care colleagues, Drug and Alcohol Services and other multiple agencies to reach underserved communities

We are a small, enthusiastic and inclusive team. Our mission is to support underserved communities to access liver health checks. We are non-judgemental and believe in going the extra mile for our patients. We work closely with peer support workers from the Hep C Trust, and many other community and voluntary services. A commitment to equality and diversity, and to addressing health inequalities is very important for our work. We have a strong work ethic and believe in working together to create a kind and effective working environment.

To collate the information required by NHSE for liver surveillance and the early diagnosis community liver health pilot

a. Ensuring all data items required are captured in the liver surveillance data system

b. Ensuring data is collected in a timely fashion and is available for upload nationally within national deadlines

c. Summarise patient pathways for review and analysis

d. Highlight potential blockages in the system



3. To assist in the provision of both routine and ad-hoc information to the Trust Board, Directorate Managers, Clinicians, and Commissioners:

a. Supplying information for inclusion in key reports

b. Providing ad-hoc information requests pertaining to diagnostics

c. Assisting in the development of information reports from the databases and systems across the four provider trusts



4. To ensure that data is robust and fit for purpose by:

a. Ensuring all data is validated prior to its inclusion in any reports entry onto the database

b. Liaising with relevant data quality leads in order to highlight any problem areas

c. Providing both routine and ad-hoc validation checks on data held on trust systems


This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Aug 2024

37.5 hours permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of an established team in the Telephone Booking Centre and/or on Reception, within the IMPReS service. IMPReS is the integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain Management and Rheumatology service





The post holder will be based at Accrington Pals Health Centre,Telephone Booking Team delivering out- patient services or at one of our sites on reception. A high level of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service and a willingness to travel is essential as you may be expected to work across multiple sites and specialities within the IMPReS service across East Lancashire according to service need.

You will be required to provide high quality front of house administration and clerical service for all users of the Integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain & Rheumatology Service (IMPReS), ensuring that the administration associated with all patient appointments is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Dealing with in-bound and out-bound calls to agreed professional standards and providing administration and monitoring support for the referral pathways.









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.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

The Trust is committed to creating a well managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment and selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact a member of Recruitment Services on 01254 732075 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.

Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

JOB DESCRIPTION


POST TITLE Appointments Administrator/Receptionist



BAND Band 2



DIVISION Diagnostic & Clinical Support



BASE ELHT Sites



REPORTS TO (IMSK) Higher Level Appointments Administrator



JOB SUMMARY

To provide a high quality front of house administration & clerical service for all users of the Integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain & Rheumatology Service (IMPReS), ensuring that the administration associated with all patient appointments is completed accurately and in a timely manner. Dealing with in-bound and out-bound calls to agreed professional standards and providing administration and monitoring support for the referral pathways.



Under the guidance of the Team Lead the post holder will on a daily basis monitor the demand of referrals that have been activated through e-referrals and ensure enough triage time Is allocated and scheduled across MSK and Physio Extended Scope Practitioners to ensure that they are triaged within the 24 hour target set by the CCG Commissioners and to ensure there are no breaches.

MAIN DUTIES

Act as the first point of contact for all users of the Integrated MSK, Pain & Rheumatology Service. Be committed to continuous improvement of data quality within the SPOA and Booking Teams and to contribute towards and support service improvement

Excellent customer service skills when dealing with enquiries from patients, members of the public and staff, in a polite and appropriate manner at all times. Receive sensitive and contentious information/queries of a confidential nature and to be able to deal with it in an appropriate manner, using tact or persuasive skills, to neither offend or antagonise when there are barriers due to culture, language differences or complexity of their conditions.

Liaise with patients to arrange a mutually convenient appointment whilst taking into consideration clinical priority, availability of clinicians and the constrictions of the Access Booking Targets and enter the information onto the Integrated MSK, Pain & Rheumatology Service e-scheduling- and information management systems.

Ensure patients are inputted onto the correct waiting list recording accurate and up-to-date confidential data on to computerised systems, i.e. EMIS, Choose and Book, Continuum, PAS etc.

Organise as and when required the attendance of interpreter/link workers for patients attending clinics as per Trust guidelines.

Ensure DNA’s are actioned in line with Trust Policy.

Provide cover for receptionist when required.

General clerical duties

Able to work without supervision and as part of a team and manage own time maintaining up to date and efficient administration systems.

Responsible for recording of all triage decisions made by clinician’s that come through SPOA and then re-direct them to the relevant service/teams.

Record triage data on a daily basis onto the SPOA spreadsheet.

Ensure urgent and routine referrals are managed appropriately and within agreed timeframes.

Maintain Triage waiting list on a weekly basis

Action rejected referrals from secondary care

Monitor NHS Net to pick up any referrals within the IMPReS folder from Orthopaedics, Pain Management and Rheumatology.

COMMUNICATION.

Respond to telephone and e-mail enquiries, contact with members of the public and staff of all disciplines, with tact, sensitivity and confidentiality at all times, being aware of The Data Protection Act, Caldicott and Freedom of Information policies

Participate in regular Department Meetings putting forward issues and suggest possible solutions,

Ensure all patient demographics are correct when receiving activation calls.

To liaise with GP Surgery’s, secondary care and other agencies regarding IMSK service.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

To undertake to use EMIS, Continuum system, Choose and Book, Booking Centre Telephone system, and other departmental systems.

To undertake to attend relevant training courses internal and external and to participate in the Personal Development plan process.

Take responsibility for pursuing his/her own development in accordance with an agreed Personal Development Plan and keep up to date with current issues .

Attend all mandatory training and update sessions including manual handling and fire lectures.

To undertake to comply with all Trust policies and departmental procedures and with particular regard to Health and Safety and Fire prevention and not to do anything that endangers yourself or others.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To use multiple information systems to understand and co-ordinate patients pathways.

Promote the notion of diversity and equality for all

To ensure that all relevant Health and Safety procedures pertaining to premises and use of equipment are met and to ensure that all staff are aware of fire procedures.

EMPLOYMENT ACTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE

All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

Equality and Diversity

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants and employees do not receive less favourable treatment because of their age, sex, marital status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified.

Health and Safety

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.

Infection Control

All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any related mandatory training.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trust’s resources are used efficiently

Risk Management

Employees are required to report every incident where the health and safety of self or others has been jeopardised (including near misses) and to carry out or participate in investigations into such incidents as required.

Safeguarding

All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager.

Data Protection Act

All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Rules, Regulations, Policies, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions

All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.

Research and Development Projects

Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework.

Development Review

Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings.

Training

Post holders are required to attend any relevant and mandatory training for the post.

Outside Employment / Outside Interests

Any other work or outside interests must not conflict with the duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. In accordance with legislation on working time,it is a condition of employment that all staff must inform their line manager before taking up any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Trust (including bank work) and / or voluntary work. This is to ensure there is no conflict of interest with your NHS duties.



Review of Job Description

This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder



STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trust’s Vision “to be a great Trust providing the best possible healthcare to the people of East Lancashire”:-



Values:-
• Respecting the individual
• Putting patients and customers first
• Promoting positive change
• Acting with integrity
• Serving the community



Underpinning the Trust’s vision and values are the following key operating principles that influence the way in which the Trust does business:-
• Understand the world we live in and deal with it
• We are clinically led and management supported
• Support departments support the front line
• Everything is delivered by and through Divisions
• Compliance with standards and targets are a given. They are the things we do to help secure our independence and influence
• Quality is our organising principle – driving quality up and cost down is not mutually exclusive
• We deliver what we say we need to



Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence.








This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

Come and join our Initial Response Service team. This is an exciting time to be part of the crisis pathway and support people with mental health to ensure they access the most appropriate support at the right time.

You will be part of delivering a significant transformation to the way services are accessed and delivered. We are looking for a team leader to manage our specialist call handlers dealing with referral, enquiries from patients, service users, carers and clinicians for mental health services.

The role would be suitable for those with experience of patient and service user contact, an excellent telephone manner and a strong customer focus. Comprehensive training will be provided to the right candidate

The new service offers:


• A single referral point for GPs and other professionals
• A 24-hour telephone advice and support for people who use services and carers to be able to self-refer
• More responsive crisis services with improved experiences for people who use services, carers and professionals

Our aim is to provide people with mental health issues access to the support they need at the right time, with positive outcomes.
The service is 24/7 but as a call handler you will be working a shift pattern within our team based in Accrington at The Mount.
Shift times and days are negotiable and can be discussed at interview



To provide a call reception service for enquiries and referrals into LSCFT in the designated locality.

To support the referral pathway- engaging with service users, carers, members of the public and other professionals to ensure that calls are dealt with efficiently and routed appropriately. This involves administrative tasks associated with the maintenance of health records, scheduling appointments.

To provide rapid response/ face to face triage function in the community with Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (MHP), which may require driving.

Utilising a high level of customer service skills at all times, provide a call handling role to the Access Service ensuring that demographic detail is correctly recorded and all calls are routed appropriately.

To ensure that all clinical information is effectively communicated and documented within the electronic records system as per agreed Trust standards.

Provide relevant information regarding local statutory and non-statutory services that may be able to assist the individual, the family or carers.

Communicate effectively with service users, carers, colleagues and all other Professionals.

Participate in the continuous development of the service.

To have the ability to work under direct/indirect supervision when providing individualised care.

To support the referral Pathway into LSCFT services, inclusive of scheduling appointments.

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


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


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

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

Looking for a rewarding and fulfilling vocation, why not join us at Northern Health Care. You are the heart of our services where every day will be different and you will make it special by supporting persons with learning disabilities, mental health illnesses and autism to improve their lives and to live independently.

We provide mental health recovery services across many regions within the UK. Our services consist of support living and community outreach services which provides our residents and service users with access to 24 hr support from experienced clinical and support staff.

We are currently recruitingBanksupport workers who are committed, positive, compassionate, understanding, dedicated, and dedicated to always putting people first to join our team. You will be supporting persons with learning disabilities or mental health illnesses to improve their lives and to live independently.

It’s hard work and can sometimes be challenging but the rewards are truly amazing!

As a support worker, you will be at the heart of supporting our service users daily. You will work with service users to help them live a fulfilled and happy life, whilst living as independently as possible. You will help to enable them to develop positive relationships and to be valued as equal members of their local community as part of their rehabilitation.

As part of this role, you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and support staff to prioritise outcome-focused support for our residents.

Your key attributes
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Our values – positive, respectful, open and honest, understanding and dedicated.
• Supportive and empathetic.

Where you’ll be working

Manchester Rd, Partington, Manchester M31 4DJ

Working Hours

As a member of the bank team, you will be working when required during our day (8:00am - 8:00pm) or waking night (8:00 am - 8:00pm) shifts, including weekends.

In return, you’ll receive
• Salary: £11.60 per week
• Induction and buddy programme
• Career development and on the job learning opportunities
• Access to discounted products and services
• Enhanced disclosure barring scheme (DBS) check cost covered
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Ongoing employee recognition scheme and employee awards
• Refer a friend scheme in which you can earn up to £250



Responsibilities
• Ensure that our service users are at the heart of everything we do.
• Support and guide service users with day-to-day activities enabling them to be able to live a full and as independent life as possible. This may include help to manage budgeting, domestic tasks, or meal preparation
• Support and guide service users with grocery shopping and attending routine appointments.
• Support service users whilst taking prescribed medication.
• Support service users to be as active as they would like to be as part of their local community, whilst encouraging them to try out new things. These could include days out, family visits or arranging to go to college or use their local leisure facilities.
• Regularly review support plans whilst ensuring that they are committed to working toward their needs and aspirations.
• Working positively and collaboratively with other colleagues within the team
• Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Escalate as appropriate any concerns or issues promptly.
• To maintain and keep accurate records whilst reporting in a factual and ‘person centred’ approach.
• Ideally, you will have some experience as a support worker or have gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

Key requirements
• You must be eligible to work in the UK.
• You will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, before starting with us.
• We require a minimum of two references provided that must cover the last 3 years. If you have worked with vulnerable adults in the past we will be required to request references for each of these employers too.


This advert closes on Monday 15 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.


The Children's and Young people's Bladder and Bowel Team is part of the wider East Lancashire Bladder and Bowel service. We have a vacancy for an experienced registered nurse band 6 .

We are looking for staff with - RNC, RNLD, RN8, RN5 or RN with additional qualification RHV, HV, RSN,SN, RFHN,FHN,SPCC, SPLD.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with children's experience in bladder and bowel care to lead the children's and young peoples' team, be involved with quality improvement work, influence policy and design and deliver education to health professionals, patients, families and carers. They will support the Clinical team leader in the day to day management and organisation of the team , ensuring that the care being delivered is person centered, safe and effective.

Assists in the management and organisation of the clinical area on a day-to-day basis ensuring that the care delivered is appropriate for the needs of the patient group. The Children’s Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse will assist the Band 7 clinical team lead in the provision of nursing expertise, advice, and support in clinical practice to the multi-disciplinary team both within the clinic and community settings.
• They will participate in their staff’s education and development under supervision of the Band 7.
• The post holder will facilitate the delivery of family centered care appropriate to the child’s needs.
• The post holder will provide specialist education, advice and support to children, their families, and carers. This will include professionals in other agencies, promoting self-management.
• The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care, participating in research and audit work within the Bladder and Bowel team in line with national and local targets.

See Job description for full details

ELHT is committed to empowering staff to deliver safe, personal and effective care. Staff are encouraged to Speak Up and make a difference to the way the organisation operates. We have a dedicated staff well-being team and access to a number of support services. Within the service there is regular safeguarding supervision, appraisal and opportunities to keep informed of developments within the service, division and across the trust.

The Bladder and Bowel team covers a large area across East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
1. To work independently across a multi-disciplinary team demonstrating expert nursing skills and knowledge of Bladder and Bowel
2. To receive, triage and process complex referrals from a variety of
3. To provide Bladder and Bowel assessment, treatment, management, support and advice to children, young people, families and other professionals across East
4. To prescribe/deprescribe within scope of practice and competency.
5. To use and interpret results of portable ultrasound bladder
6. Provide specialist, clinical knowledge of bladder and bowel issues to clinical colleagues, children, families, and carers.
7. To undertake nurse-led community Bladder and Bowel clinics, and home visits.
8. Oversee product provision and Bladder and Bowel assessments submitted by other health professionals to the
9. Maintain clinical responsibility for patients receiving Bladder and Bowel
10. Refer patients to appropriate professionals as required providing timely and accurate information when referring
11. Liaise with other nursing and social care professionals, General Practitioners, and consultants, as required, when identifying the optimum course of action for Bladder and Bowel
12. Act as a nurse advisor, supporting other professionals in clinical
13. To assist in the planning and provision of skilled Bladder and Bowel care education and training across the Pennine Lancs health and social care
14. To assist in the provision of an annual schedule of training
15. To provide additional training and education events as discipline specific training needs
16. To interface with public health promotion agencies to promote health in Bladder and
17. To provide ad hoc education to the public and to professionals promoting the Bladder and Bowel service and best standards of
18. To canvass opinion and review training needs regularly and deliver education to meet identified
19. To evaluate all training and education events ensuring an audit trail of training outcomes is
20. To interface with other education and training providers locally, regionally and nationally to ensure that education needs are met and best practice in teaching and training is
21. Keep updated with current trends and new developments in clinical practice and to disseminate best practice


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jul 2024

Looking for a rewarding and fulfilling vocation, why not join us at Northern Health Care. You are the heart of our services where every day will be different and you will make it special by supporting persons with learning disabilities, mental health illnesses and autism to improve their lives and to live independently.

We provide mental health recovery services across many regions within the UK. Our services consist of support living and community outreach services which provides our residents and service users with access to 24 hr support from experienced clinical and support staff.

We are currently recruitingBanksupport workers who are committed, positive, compassionate, understanding, dedicated, and dedicated to always putting people first to join our team. You will be supporting persons with learning disabilities or mental health illnesses to improve their lives and to live independently.

It’s hard work and can sometimes be challenging but the rewards are truly amazing!

As a support worker, you will be at the heart of supporting our service users daily. You will work with service users to help them live a fulfilled and happy life, whilst living as independently as possible. You will help to enable them to develop positive relationships and to be valued as equal members of their local community as part of their rehabilitation.

As part of this role, you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and support staff to prioritise outcome-focused support for our residents.

Your key attributes
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Our values – positive, respectful, open and honest, understanding and dedicated.
• Supportive and empathetic.

Where you’ll be working

Your location will be Northern Healthcare, Accrington, BB5 1BX.

Working Hours

As a member of the bank team, you will be working when required during our day (8:00am - 8:00pm) or waking night (8:00 am - 8:00pm) shifts, including weekends.

In return, you’ll receive
• Salary: £11.60 per week
• Induction and buddy programme
• Career development and on the job learning opportunities
• Access to discounted products and services
• Enhanced disclosure barring scheme (DBS) check cost covered
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Ongoing employee recognition scheme and employee awards
• Refer a friend scheme in which you can earn up to £250



Responsibilities
• Ensure that our service users are at the heart of everything we do.
• Support and guide service users with day-to-day activities enabling them to be able to live a full and as independent life as possible. This may include help to manage budgeting, domestic tasks, or meal preparation
• Support and guide service users with grocery shopping and attending routine appointments.
• Support service users whilst taking prescribed medication.
• Support service users to be as active as they would like to be as part of their local community, whilst encouraging them to try out new things. These could include days out, family visits or arranging to go to college or use their local leisure facilities.
• Regularly review support plans whilst ensuring that they are committed to working toward their needs and aspirations.
• Working positively and collaboratively with other colleagues within the team
• Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Escalate as appropriate any concerns or issues promptly.
• To maintain and keep accurate records whilst reporting in a factual and ‘person centred’ approach.
• Ideally, you will have some experience as a support worker or have gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

Key requirements
• You must be eligible to work in the UK.
• You will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, before starting with us.
• We require a minimum of two references provided that must cover the last 3 years. If you have worked with vulnerable adults in the past we will be required to request references for each of these employers too.


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme