We are seeking an innovative and dynamic individual to provide specialist oversight for academic and clinical development across our locality;

Kempston x 1 Vacancy

Luton x 1 Vacancy



This role is pivotal in managing and enhancing the quality of education and clinical practice for all learners, recently qualified clinical staff, and the ongoing development of experienced professionals. You will work closely within the tripartite framework of Operational, Clinical, and Education Leadership Teams to ensure a high standard of clinical practice and education in the operational environment.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.



At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

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

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

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate academic and clinical development across the locality.
• Serve as a local expert on clinical practice and education pathways.
• Oversee clinical practice placements and ensure a quality learning environment.
• Support local talent management, retention, CPD, and career development.
• Maintain training and development databases, providing regular updates.
• Address challenges such as education access inequalities and staff retention.

What We’re Looking For:
• Proven leadership skills in clinical and educational settings.
• Strong knowledge of ambulance service education pathways and systems.
• Experience in clinical practice oversight and educational management.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative working ability.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous professional development.


This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024

The post holder is responsible for the effective coordination of specific projects and service developments within Women’s services.

This will include ensuring that all financial and operational activity and information objectives are achieved within agreed deadlines together with effective day to day support to the management teams.

The post holder will provide clear managerial support to the Service Management Team and clinical Service Leads, in the delivery of activity targets and best practice tariff.

The post holder will support the line management of back office and front of house A&C teams

The post holder will contribute and be intrinsically involved in the development of service developments reflecting those in the Business Plans and will support the development of business opportunities for Women’s Services .

To work in partnership with the Senior Management Team and Clinical Directors in delivering the objectives of the Division Service.

To be clear about service direction and approach in all aspects of service development

To facilitate and drive change across the Directorates in line with the Divisional change agenda and to do so in conjunction with Management team colleagues and service leads

Ensuring that all staff understand the best practice tariff pathways, targets and systems and to support staff in the delivery of those targets

To assist with Auditing, Report writing and Business Case development for Women’s services.

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

Our values

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

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

Full details are available within the Job Description, but the core function of the role is as below

To contribute to the development of a viable business plan for the Directorate and to represent the directorate objectives in that business plan.

To support the financial performance of the directorate liaising with the Directorate Accountant; maintaining expenditure tolerances and ensuring the directorates maximise the income targets identified in the budget

Support the delivery of the cost improvement and productivity programmes identified for the directorates as part of the Directorate plan

Assist the Service teams to manage within their establishment and ensure that across all directorates the use of agency and locum is by exception

Ensure any changes to establishment, replacement of positions and development of cover are properly documented and presented in a justification case which identifies risk, cost implication and income implications

To support production of well - balanced business cases for all service developments or service changes including resource implications, capital requirements and full costs as well as income opportunity and efficiency gain

To support and develop a focus on the profit and loss account for the directorate, which supports the focus of the Directorate, as a Service Line

Work with General Managers, Business Managers and commissioning leads for services to support the successful delivery of the business plan, and ensure awareness of stakeholder priorities within the CSL, as part of informing the business and strategic planning for services

To be aware, of relevant National, Local and internal policy and guidance such as NICE, Specialist Commissioning, Procedures of low clinical value.


This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Aug 2024

Assistant Finance ManagerSalary £45,000 - £50,000


Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies and Group consolidation in accordance with financial reporting standards and best practice
* Working closely with business partners and being a key point of contact to Site & Operations managers during month and year end reporting periods
* Manage, prepare and review the monthly management accounts
* Responsible for the month-end process including preparation, posting and review of journals, completing all balance sheet reconciliations and analysis of monthly movements
* Responsible for accurate reporting of accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets and other debtors and creditors
* Complete weekly and periodic management reports including detailed budget to actual variance analysis, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
* Support Finance Managers on technical accounting issues including aspects of acquisition accounting.
* Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business

Commercial Reporting:
* Support Finance Managers to review, challenge and then implement changes to the accounting and Management Information (MI) to provide maximum insight into company profitability.
* Demonstrate exceptional financial analysis skills
* Work with internal stakeholders including board members to support them on budget setting and monitoring, delivering an excellent business partnering service
* Produce high quality information, data and KPIs, ensuring that information and data produced by the finance teams is transparent, accurate and appropriate for corporate reporting

Person specification:
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to multi task and manage conflicting priorities
* Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to build trust and credibility as well as fit into our company culture and share our values.
* Good problem solving skills
* Ability to work to structured deadlines
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written
* Knowledge of accounting systems and intermediate Excel- Pivot Tables and V-lookups
* Resilient and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth.
* Is a real Team player
* Able to plan and prioritise workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time.
* Able to identify problems and make decisions, taking appropriate action to resolve

Desirable qualifications/experience:
* Experience of working in a similar role within a medium/ large company.


Essential qualifications/experience:
* Accountancy qualification/part qualification CIMA/ACCA/ ACA.

• Non-contractual 10% bonus on basic salary (based on meeting KPI's and company performance targets)
• Single cover private healthcare
• NEST pension (3% employer contribution, 4% employee)
• Perkbox - benefits platform
• 25 days annual leave

If you're interested in this role, 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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A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you a dynamic maternity leader who is experienced in all pillars of governance looking to develop and gain an increasing depth and breadth of experience across the strategic governance platform?

We are looking to recruit an inspiring and influential Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement of to work with our Director of Midwifery, multidisciplinary teams, local and corporate governance teams and strategic partners on all governance duties. The role will lead a cross site team to deliver a robust, clear and supportive approach to develop a positive safety culture across the services that are aligned to our strategic aims as a merged trust.

In collaboration with the leadership team, the Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement will support the Director of Midwifery and the leadership teams on the strategic quality governance development. They will act as the lead for the development, co-ordination and implementation of effective Quality Governance framework within the Service to ensure an integrated approach to patient safety and embedding a safety culture and early escalation of risks and issues. This will include an approach to: Quality and Safety, Risk Management, Patient Experience and Education and will include a specific remit to ensure robust processes are in place to meet the service’s requirements for providing excellence in the delivery of care. To have a responsibility for the line management and performance of identified members of the Women’s governance team.

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

Our Values

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

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

Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement will support service developments and changes reviewing the associated governance requirements and supporting the assurance processes with a quality improvement approach.

The postholder will work in collaboration across the Local Maternity and Neonatal System to develop key working relationships to support the delivery of national and regional requirements and recommendations which improve the safety and quality of maternity care.

The postholder will demonstrate visible and accessible leadership within services; with a coaching and mentoring approach to support the continued delivery of safe, high quality, clinical care.

The postholder will, in collaboration with the leadership team, role model and ensure; professional behaviours are maintained and upheld by all members of the maternity team; an inclusive, supportive and culturally sensitive environment for staff; alignment with the organisational values and trust vision.


This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

Roles and Responsibilities The role of Hatters Health PCN Ltd Finance Manager is to provide day to day management of PCN finances working with the PCN Business Manager and Clinical Director to provide accurate budgeting and reporting. The finance Manager will be responsible for: Managing PCN accounts and supporting maximisation of income Preparing accounts for accountants and ensuring end of quarter and end of year returns are completed for pensions, tax and all financial systems Supporting effective budgeting and reporting to ensure up to date information available to support the planning and delivery of services. Ensuring all financial processes are transparent and open for inspection Ensuring accurate budgeting and accountancy systems are maintained. Overseeing the management and reconciliation of bank accounts Preparing invoices and collecting money promptly Making payments promptly and recording correctly Managing and submitting timely claims for ARRS, enhanced services and other contracts Monitoring cash-flow Liaising with designated Payroll company to ensure payroll is run effectively and ensuring BACS compliance. Preparing HMRC submissions and payments Liaising with Primary Care Support England (PCSE) with superannuation queries Managing and overseeing the PCNs pension scheme, retaining accurate records Acting as the primary contact for finance related matters with staff, NHSE, the ICB and practice accountants. Personal development: To take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance To participate in the PCN appraisal scheme. To undertake training as required including mandatory and statutory training To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of the whole primary health care team. To effectively manage own time, workload, and resources. This list is not exhaustive

Set within 1,065 acres of countryside with the River Lea snaking through the grounds, Luton Hoo is the quintessential English country house hotel. Befitting a location of such historical importance, a stay at the hotel will live long in the memory. With our 2 Rosette Restaurant and award winning Adam’s Brasserie we are committed to delivering hospitality to the highest standard. Our five star facilities include 228 unique bedrooms and suites, luxury spa, 18-hole championship golf course, state of the art conference facilities, shooting school and much more.

We are dedicated to the development of our employees. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals.

Finance Manager

Competitive

We treat our people like family and our guests like royalty!

We are now recruiting for a talented Finance Manager to lead the finance team at Luton Hoo Hotel.

What we are looking for:

• At least three years of hotel finance experience, ideally already in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.
• A strong understanding of compliance requirements, best practice of hotel operations, finance function and standard systems.
• A balance between a methodical and process-driven approach and flexibility and creativity when it comes to meeting deadlines and finding solutions.
• Ideally a qualified (ACCA/CIMA) accountant. An accountant qualified by experience will also be considered.

About the role:

• Coordinate the completion of all forecasts and budgets as required with the full and active participation of the Management Team.
• Analyse financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotel’s financial objectives.
• Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, credit extension, inventories, fixed assets, and payroll.
• Direct and/or prepare all financial reports in accordance with the company’s requirements meeting various due dates and deadlines.
• Ensure financial control procedures and systems are ethical and legal.
• Manage hotel contracts including vendor leases and/or service contracts.
• Take responsibility for accurate accounting records (The Hotel is operated on a semi self-accounting basis)
• Lead the Planning and Forecasting process for Luton Hoo Golf and Spa ensuring financial plans are consistent with the strategic objectives.
• Manage the formulation, review and approval process for budgeting within the hotel.
• Develop effectiveness of the Finance function through continuous training and development of the team.

Why Work at Luton Hoo Hotel:

As a Finance Manager, you will receive an excellent range of company benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days paid holiday, increasing by an additional 5 days after 5 years of service
• Free Employee Car Parking on site
• Discounted hotel room rates across our hotels for you, your friends, and family
• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning services
• Free meals and unlimited hot beverages while on shift
• Pension plan
• Unmatched career progression prospects

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and become our new Finance Manager, apply now!

Finance Manager (Capital & Technical)
Location: Bedfordshire
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
Rate: £650-750 per day umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
*Mostly Remote Working*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Bedfordshire for a Finance Manager (Capital & Treasury) on a temporary basis. The postholder will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the fixed asset register, management of the capital programme, reviewing business cases, technical accounting, responding to auditor queries. The role is also responsible for the management of three staff.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide high quality financial management on closure of accounts, technical financial advice, capital accounting and financial control.
• To prepare and present reports and financial information and direct support to Portfolio Holders, Directors, Assistant Chief Executives and Chief Officers to ensure there is effective financial control across the service.
• To support budget preparation including the annual capital budget process and provide financial advice and guidance on financial developments.
• To provide support and a robust challenge throughout the financial year in relation to Capital budget monitoring complying at all times with agreed timetables. Support Budget Managers through direct contact and responding to budget queries arising in a timely manner.
• To support the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, External Auditors and management of the fixed asset register complying with agreed timetables and ensuring at all times that working papers are of an appropriate standard as determined.

Candidate Criteria

• CCAB/CIMA/CIPFA Qualified Accountant
• Experience in a Local Government finance environment specifically with in a technical accountancy role
• Experience of maintaining a fixed asset register, managing a capital programme and reviewing business cases
• Experience of managing staff members in a financial environment
• Great communication skills and ability to work professionally and adapt to any team fit.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Job Type: Permanent
Why you'll love it here:

Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
Healthcare:Bupa plus family
Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands

What you'll do:

Business partner with heads of construction, refurb project managers, quantity surveyor and fellow colleagues in the property accounting & controls team.
Attend key meetings with acquisition team, property investment team, construction supply chain and external project managers to update on costs on expansionary and non-expansionary projects.
Month end process- commercial finance lead for reporting of UK&I expansionary and non-expansionary capital
Reporting and insight- own the delivery of the monthly UK Expansionary dashboard and support the delivery of the monthly Property and KPI packs.

What we need:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience.
Analytical mind-set with ability to understand, join dots at speed and requires minimal support in coming up with financial analysis and insight.
Good general accounting knowledge, in particular capital expenditure
Business partnering skills- Experience working with both finance & non-finance teams.

Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:
Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that's where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there's no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading. #LI1-MS

Are you ready to take the next step on your professional leadership journey and make the move into the Deputy Head of Midwifery & Gynaecology role?

We are looking for a motivated midwifery leader to join the team on our Luton and Dunstable Hospital site. You will have experience in managing and leading maternity services and have commitment to working with service users and supporting staff to be the best they can be. You will be a compassionate leader who is able to display our THRIVE values in everything you do.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey of improvement and development. As a newly integrated organisation caring for 9000 birthing people a year you will be gain good experience of working collaboratively across both sites. A new acute services block will be opening in the Autumn of 2024 which will accommodate a modern and highly equipped Maternity and Neonatal service.

The Deputy Head of Midwifery & Gynaecology supports and deputises for the Head of Midwifery and works alongside the clinical and operational teams in maternity and gynaecology ensuring the smooth running of the unit.

Our five year maternity strategy will be published this summer and you will take on responsibility for the delivery of key areas delegated to you, working with our Local Maternity and Neonatal system partners and our Maternity voices partnership.

If you are interested please contact Hazel Cathcart Head of Midwifery hazel.cathcart@ldh.nhs.uk

The post holder will:
• Provide professional and managerial leadership
• Support the Head of Midwifery to take forward the maternity services transformation plan
• Be accountable for all clinical aspects of quality within delegated service areas.
• To be responsible for monitoring and reviewing service performance ensuring agreed targets are met.
• Initiating and being influential in the creation of new models of care
• Maintain a visible presence where women and families, staff and visitors can turn for assistance and upon whom they can rely.
• Be a practising midwife, and establish and maintain clinical practice pattern as Deputy Head of Midwifery Improving the Quality and Standards of Care.
• Benchmark high risk services against national and international best practice to develop and deliver evidenced based practice
• Promote and identify women and children’s health needs. Ensure the service women and babies receive are appropriate, accessible when they need them and are delivered in a manner which respects their privacy, dignity and individuality.
• Support HoM in championing user involvement in shaping the maternity service
• Deputise for and assist the Head of Midwifery & Gynaecology
• In partnership with the HoM, prepare the vision and strategy for maternity and its alignment with business planning cycle.
• Participate fully in the activities of the Division and those of the Directorate and Trust as required.
• Represent midwifery and actively participate in Trust and external Forums.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey of improvement and development. As a newly integrated organisation caring for 9000 birthing people a year you will be gain good experience of working collaboratively across both sites. A new acute services block will be opening in the Autumn of 2025 which will accommodate a modern and highly equipped Maternity and Neonatal service.

See full job description.

To work in partnership with the Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology, Senior Midwifery leadership team to provide professional and operational leadership and management of the services, delivering a safe quality service while meeting financial targets.

The Deputy Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology portfolio will include the transformation and development of maternity services, working closely within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all KPIs are met.

Together with the HoM and Director of Midwifery, this role will support the Chief Nurse with the delivery of the wider corporate professional agenda, including the development of innovative strategies for nursing and midwifery to enable a strong and empowered workforce at all levels that is fit for purpose and equipped to deliver excellence in care standards. This also includes securing the workforce for the future.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Head of Midwifery with the development and delivery of clinical services and professional standards and the development of Midwifery leadership.

They will lead on delegated projects within the division and assisting with shaping the Divisional Midwifery direction and strategy with a focus on recruitment and retention working.




This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jul 2024

Finance Manager
£60,000 - £65,000
09:00 - 17:00
Permanent role - fully office based.

Job description:
You'll be responsible for:

• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies and Group Consolidation in accordance with financial reporting standards and best practice
• Corporation Tax Reporting and Tax Planning for Year End
• Working closely with business partners and being a key point of contact to Site & Operations managers during month and year-end reporting periods
• Day to day management of one of the functional shared service teams
• Manage, prepare and review the Group Reporting function and monthly Management accounts
• Responsible for the month-end process including preparation, posting and review of journals, completing all balance sheet reconciliations and analysis of monthly movements
• Responsible for accurate reporting of accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets and other debtors and creditors
• Complete weekly and periodic management reports including detailed budget to actual variance analysis, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
• Manage weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts ensuring the company's working capital are within agreed targets.
• Assist the Group Finance Director with annual budget setting process and preparation of forecasts
• Support with technical accounting issues including aspects of acquisition accounting.
• Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business

Commercial Reporting:

• Review, challenge and then implement changes to the accounting and Management Information (MI) to provide maximum insight into company profitability.
• Develop the financial management systems and policies, to improve ways of working and increase efficiency

Job Description

• Drive financial control and reporting to provide greater insight into the business thereby highlighting opportunities to increase profitability and increase margins across the Group
• Demonstrate exceptional financial analysis skills
• Work with internal stakeholders including board members to advise them on budget setting and monitoring, delivering an excellent business partnering service
• Produce high quality information, data and KPIs, ensuring that information and data produced by the finance teams is transparent, accurate and appropriate for corporate reporting

About you

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi task and manage conflicting priorities
• Possess strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to build trust and credibility as well as fit into our company culture and share our values.
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to work to structured deadlines
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of accounting systems and intermediate Excel- Pivot Tables and Vlookups
• Resilient and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth.
• Demonstrates initiative and influences change through an "investigative" and "can do" approach and attitude to all tasks
• Is a real Team player
• Able to plan and prioritise workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time.
• Able to identify problems and make decisions, taking appropriate action to resolve

Must Haves

Accountancy qualification CIMA/ACCA/ ACA - Any applications without being fully qualfied will be rejected

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Are you an experienced building services supervisor, looking to develop your career working for a large health organisation?

If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.



Our Estates team is currently recruiting an Estates Team Leader (Building) to work within our wider estate team.

You will be assisting the Estates Officer by effectively leading and supervising the building trade staff in the installation, maintenance and repair of physical assets (plant, equipment and services).

The ideal candidate will be a technician with a building services background and be able to carry out trade related roles and duties and the role with minimum supervision.

The main responsibilities of the role are to ensure all workshop staff are utilised effectively to organise and carryout day-to-day breakdowns, Planned Preventative Maintenance, to diagnose and repair technically advanced faults, along with new work as required.

The Estates Team Leader will monitor, advise, review, and provide feedback to the trade staff. They will be required to assist in carrying out the objectives of the Estates and Facilities Department.

The post is for a 37.5-hour week Monday - Friday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supervision of the building trade staff.

Issuing maintenance jobs to all trades via the MICAD helpdesk.

To complete all mandatory training as required.

Supervision of non – building trade staff.

Cover the other trades Team Leader in times of absence.

Liaison and communication with other departments regarding maintenance activities.

To assist and give guidance to trade staff and contractors where necessary.

Operate relevant permit to work systems.

Assist in carrying out annual appraisals of maintenance staff.

Implement Trust and local policies and propose changes to departmental practices where appropriate.




This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024

The Head of Operations post for the Crisis Pathway works closely with the Assistant Director providing oversight of a range of services, and directly supporting the service's Operational Managers. The crisis pathway spans across the Bedfordshire & Luton county and the services included under the crisis pathway are : Mental Health street triage, Crisis resolution and home treatment teams, Psychiatric Liaison services, Mental health crisis line, AMHP service, and Perinatal Mental health service.

The Head of Operations will be working closely with the Assistant Director and providing day to day oversight, managing escalations from the service lines in support of the Operational managers.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.


This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jan 2024

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A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Team Leader for call and recall project across EPUT

As the Band 6 you will oversee the call and recall team; you will be required to support all clinical staff and be to be visible by both teams in Essex and BLMK.

Band 6 responsibilities to include allocation of lists/children to call, allocation of ‘on call nurse’ for clinical on call queries, off duty planning, reviewing clinic provision and staffing, arranging targeted school visits. Uptake reviews, audits and success stories-what’s working and what do we need to change.

Band 6 to work with the clinical delivery managers in all areas to discuss school visits required these may be extra to the BAU visits by CSAIS and will be organised separately however the lead nurse for the school will be included in email correspondence to ensure relationships are maintained.

EPUT ‘Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’ is recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Team leader for the maternity immunisation team, working within our Essex wide immunisation service. The team leader will drive the delivery of the service primarily through a hospital based clinic model, offering all vaccinations including flu vaccination, pertussis and covid. The team leader will inspire others to deliver our high standards of service.

The immunisation service in EPUT is recognised nationally for its innovative and creative service modelling. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality flexible services and are looking for a team leader who is like-minded to join our teams.

You will be an RN/RMN/RSCN with an interest in immunisations, have a good working knowledge of the vaccination schedule and ideally previous leadership experience.

Full time

The trust is committed to your professional development and offers flexible learning opportunities, performance management, clinical supervision and mentorship.



EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

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What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

The team leader will:
• Demonstrate and maintain clinical credibility through the provision of hands on clinical care using evidence based practice within the immunisation services.
• Assist the Clinical Delivery manager to provide clinical support and facilitate development of immunisations within the school and clinic environments.
• Assist the Clinical Delivery manager and Professional lead to monitor standards and competencies within the teams and to participate in the design, implementation, and arrangement of individual or team training to improve standards and competencies as necessary.
• Contribute to and support the implementation of Clinical Governance frameworks within the teams to ensure safe practice that are compliant with the Nursing Midwifery Council’s (NMC) guidance and Trust Policies.
• Contribute to and support clinical and information governance audit including the implementation of recommendations.
• Participate in the review and updating of policies, guidelines and standards relating to the service.
• Participate in and support team members to attend clinical supervision and Safeguarding supervision.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Dec 2023