Total 215 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire, SG8 6LG

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


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

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

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

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





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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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



SUMMARY OF DUTIES ONCE 4 TO 5 PROGRESSION CRITERIA ARE COMPLETE



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


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


This advert closes on Friday 14 Jun 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk at Bedford Hospital.
The post will be an agile role working across the different wards within our department to suit the needs of the Trust. You will have interaction with patients and relatives as well as staff based at Bedford Hospital. You will be an organised, efficient and motivated individual who is trustworthy and reliable. You must be able to be adaptable within your work role to support the team in all aspects of ward administrative cover.

This is an exciting team that will give you the opportunity to grow and develop. The team consists of ward clerks and receptionists that work together sharing their knowledge and experience.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, we appreciate you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success. These can be found in the Person and Job Description attachment on NHS Jobs.

However we have highlighted some of them below.
Educated to GSCE standard or equivalent
Experience of working in a customer facing/reception role
Experience of using IT package

Previous applicants need not apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ward clerk at Bedford Hospital.
• To provide both a front line clerical service to clinical staff within the ward whilst also providing “front door” style support to patients and relatives during visits.
• The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely inputting of patient level data into the relevant clinical systems for the capturing of admission, discharge and transfer of patients. This is to be done whilst also strictly adhering to trust data quality, health records and information governance policies.
• It is expected that the post-holder will manage their workload in an effective and efficient way and have a flexible approach to covering various wards and the role as it continues to develop with the ever changing needs of the business.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
• Provide a consistent and robust administrative support on inpatient wards ensuring all standard clerking duties as documented in the ward clerk standard operating procedures are fulfilled.
• Work to the agreed KPIs for Trust ward clerks for the purpose of quality and performance monitored against key organisational objectives.
• Be able to prioritise their work load effectively to meet the demands of the role.
• As the first point of contact, courteously and efficiently receive all face to face and telephone enquiries from staff, patients, carers and external agencies in relation to hospital admissions, appointments and general enquiries, ensuring that accurate records, both manual and electronic, are maintained and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for the timely and accurate input of non-clinical patient related information on the hospital’s electronic systems ensuring systems are regularly monitored and kept up to date.


This advert closes on Thursday 13 Jun 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 4 Finance Management Assistant within the Finance team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust’s vision is to provide excellent care to the communities we serve and our Finance Team plays an integral part in supporting the Trust to achieve this.

The post holder will join a Future Focused Finance Level 2 accredited, professional and friendly team that is committed to providing a high standard of service to support our operational colleagues.

The successful candidate will work as part of the operational finance team to deliver financial advice and support to operational service managers, budget holders and their wider teams. They will support the delivery of monthly financial reporting of management accounts, national finance returns as other ad-hoc financial reports required for operational managers to make decisions.

The successful candidate will also be involved in meeting with budget holders, managers and clinicians to help them understand their financial position and help them to forecast their spend accurately, what is driving any over/underspends and what options are available to them.

They will also work as part of the wider finance team of improvement projects, looking at continuously improving the processes within the finance department as well as delivering training to more junior members of the finance team, whilst also having the opportunity to get involved with HFMA, Future Focused Finance, One NHS Finance and the access to the training these organisation provide.





Employing more than 6,000 people, and hundreds of colleagues and students from other organisations, the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east.

The Trust is on an improvement journey, with a range of new build projects including a new off-site Community Diagnostic Centre and an ambitious Hospital Transformation Programme HTP with a comprehensive redevelopment of the Royal Shrewsbury site which will modernise our facilities and infrastructure with a range of other adjacent renewal projects to enable the development of the estate with the aim to delivery better care for our communities.

This is making SaTH an exciting time to join the organisation, and be part of the operational finance department helping to support the trusts improvement journey.

Please See Job Description and Personal Specification for full details on what is required for this role.


This advert closes on Monday 17 Jun 2024

An opportunity has arisen for a General Anaesthetic Locum Consultant at Bedford Hospital, which is part of the merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement Anaesthetic Consultant post on the Bedford Hospital site.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, inclusive, forward thinking and enthusiastic Anaesthetic Department of 21 consultants.

The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive services normally expected of a district hospital. These include Vascular (regional centre for Luton, Bedford & Milton Keynes), colorectal, urology, general surgery, breast surgery, trauma and orthopaedic, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT and oral-maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), ophthalmology and plastic surgery. This is supported by a 12 bedded critical care unit.

• To work constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine to provide the best care for patients

• To provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia and follow-up for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery.

• To develop existing relationships between anaesthesia and Clinical Service/Support Units within the Trust.

• To provide out of hours on call cover for theatres and obstetrics

• Teaching and training of intermediate grade and trainee medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.

• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

The post will involve supervision of trainees, and the 2021 GMC survey shows that Bedford Hospital is one of the best trusts for anaesthetic training in East of England.

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.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Jun 2024

We are seeking applications for the new role of Recruitment Administrator to join the Recruitment and Shared Services Department and support the smooth processing of advertising vacancies and application management.

The role is integral to supporting an efficient and effective recruitment workflow. The successful post holder will work alongside our Recruitment and Talent team to ensure that we are providing the best service to our appointing managers seeking new staff and to applicants looking to join EEAST.

This is a busy role, but one that offers an excellent sense of achievement and the opportunity to develop a range of coordination and administration skills as well as an understanding of the Ambulance Trust and how they deliver great patient care. You will have the opportunity to learn from your colleagues and will be encouraged to rise to all challenges and opportunities available to you.

The role will require on-site working at Lakeview House, Priory Business Park in Bedford.This will be 5 days a week until the successful completion of a 6 month probation period, after which a minimum of 3 days per week would be required, with the availability to work 2 from home if desired.

We have one Full Time position available (37.5 hours per week), working Monday - Friday, 09:00am - 17:00pm. Part time hours may be considered if the hours can be covered by 2 suitable applicants.
• To regularly monitor approved vacancies on the TRAC system, review and apply next steps
as appropriate (advertise, chase documentation etc).
• To Link all vacancies to ESR in line with service requirements and timescales.
• Send and manage TRAC comms relating to the moving of vacancies through the recruitment
process from Advertising to Interview Outcome.
• Build rapport and strong working relationships with hiring managers to coordinate a smooth
process for allocated vacancies.
• To coordinate the communication with candidates throughout the advert to interview stages
to provide updates, reschedule interviews and manage expectations of next steps and
timescales
• To re-advertise vacancies as required.
• Responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support to the Team and manager in planning, coordinating, various activities in relevance to their own discipline
• The post holder will have sound knowledge of secretarial or administrative procedures and systems, some of which are non-routine, and non-routine activities such as answering queries, progress chasing, task-related problem solving.
• The post holder will have support available from the manager or other senior colleagues, as/when required.

You will become part of a supportive team, facilitating a wide range of recruitment for EEAST.


With this role we also offer:
• Free on-site parking
• 27 days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with experience)
• Pension Scheme
• Modern Lakeside offices
• Access to NHS & Emergency Services Discounts available
• Numerous Wellbeing & Support Network opportunities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both documents please view the attachment/s below.


This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024

A Vacancy at East of England Ambulance Service Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Clinical Advice & Triage Centre (ECAT Team) in one of our EOC sites based in Bedford, Chelmsford or Norwich (negotiable) for an experienced Administrator. The role of an ECAT Assistant is to primarily to assist in the smooth running of a busy triage hub within the Ambulance Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). A varied and busy role, the ECAT Assistants will take calls for clinical staff, relay messages, arrange appointments and take clerical notes for other staff.



You will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent education level and be a competent user of relevant Microsoft office packages including Word and Excel. At least 12 months experience within an administrative role and the ability to communicate effectively are essential. The Trust is looking for someone who is able to multi-task and prioritise as you will be dealing with a high volume of work and a variety of deadlines.



Ensure contractual obligations; punctuality, attendance, attitude, flexibility.

Receive calls and input into Cleric, LowCode or other system.

Support CSD by managing calls into and out of the ECATC, identifying and passing to the correct MDT clinician and/or liaising with line managers.

Support and provide administrative assistance to the clinicians working – relay of call information by multiple methods; email, fax, telephone etc.

Ensure GRS is updated weekly.

Act as contact point for the Clinical staff calling into the ECATC.

Input data using Cleric, LowCode, Microsoft or GRS as required to assist the function of the LowCode.

The successful applicant will provide effective administrative support to the Clinical Coordinator, Specialist Clinicians and other MDT Clinicians by taking routine calls, assisting with the administrative duties and requirements of the Emergency Clinical Advise & Triage Centre (ECATC). You will also receive calls from crews, other EOC staff, ECAT staff and other healthcare agencies to assist the clinical staff with information flow; message taking and general telephony administration.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details on the roles responsibilities.


This advert closes on Monday 3 Jun 2024

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details on the roles responsibilities.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist looking to develop a specialist interest in the field of gastroenterology, due to the current post holder going on maternity leave. As a department we will proactively assist the successful candidate to become the source of specialist knowledge in this field allowing them to become a subject expert in the management of the following medical conditions: inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal surgery and liver disorders.

You will be responsible for delivering the highest possible standards of patient care to our cohort of gastroenterology patients and will demonstrate excellent personal, communication and problem solving skills as we are seeking a clinical pharmacist with the ability to influence senior medical colleagues on consultant-led ward rounds and contribute to guideline and policy development in their respective field.

You must possess the vision and energy to ensure delivery of a clinical pharmacy service which delivers the outcomes patients and clinicians expect. The ability to work in close collaboration with senior medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues will be essential as will the ability to demonstrate patient focussed and leadership behaviours.


• To provide specialist pharmacist input to daily MDT board rounds and participate in twice weekly consultant-led ward rounds, working as an IP pharmacist actively prescribing medication for inpatients and writing TTAs in real time to facilitate an efficient discharge process.
• To be a source of expert specialist advice for matters relating to gastroenterology for other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
• To deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including non-medical prescribing as appropriate to a defined caseload of patients, in line with the agreed scope of practice.
• To support the Clinical Service Line and Pharmacy Department in meeting its risk and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines through effective guideline, policy and SOP development and review.
• To undertake clinical supervision of Foundation Pharmacists, Senior Rotational Pharmacists and Trainee Pharmacists to support their development both professionally and clinically.
• To act as a professional role model to all registered clinical pharmacy staff, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.

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

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

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

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

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

Please refer to main job description for full summary of roles and responsibilities. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment officer.


This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity for a driven pharmacist to lead on the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the 12 bed critical care unit, recovery units and operating theatres at our Bedford Hospital site, which treats a diverse range of medical and surgical patients requiring multiorgan support. You will also be one of our lead pharmacists contributing to the running of our clinical pharmacy service including line-management and training responsibility.

We are looking for dynamic, organised and motivated pharmacist who has experience in a variety of clinical specialties, including critical care, and will be supported to further develop their skills further in this lead role.

You must possess the vision, energy, enthusiasm and influencing skills to deliver the safest possible care to our patients. The ability to engage, motivate and work in close collaboration with medical, nursing, pharmacy and General Manager colleagues will be essential.

As a GDE site we are a digitally advanced trust with electronic prescribing already in place for inpatient prescribing on our wards and our critical care unit. Part of your role would include supporting, and helping develop, additional digital innovations within critical care at the Trust.

We are committed to personal development and you will also have the opportunity to undertake further training and will be supported to obtain additional qualifications relevant to this role.
• Work with, supervise, and be a role model for other pharmacists in order to lead, plan and develop an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service, which is consistent with the priorities and needs of the relevant Clinical Service Line (CSL). This should be in line with local and national policies and best practice including compliance with legislation. This will ensure the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff resources.
• Be responsible for delivering the defined service KPIs and include close working with other Lead or Specialist Pharmacists.
• Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including (where applicable) non-medical prescribing in line with the agreed scope of practice, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with clinical guidance.
• Support the CSL and Pharmacy department in meeting its risk management, financial management and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines.
• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy audit and practice research within the critical care. To take an active part in projects to support patient safety.
• Undertake clinical supervision of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacists.
• Act as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.
• Be a source of specialist advice for critical care for other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Work with, supervise and be a role model for other pharmacists in order to lead, plan and develop an advanced specialist clinical pharmacy service, which is consistent with the priorities and needs of the relevant Clinical Service Line. This should also be in line with local and national policies and best practice including compliance with Medicines legislation. This will ensure the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff resources.
• Be responsible for delivering the defined service Key Performance Indicators and include close working with other Lead or Specialist Pharmacists.
• Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care including (where applicable) non-medical prescribing to a defined caseload of patients, in line with the agreed scope of practice, undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with local and national clinical guidance.
• Support the Clinical Service Line and Pharmacy department in meeting its risk management, financial management and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines.
• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy audit and practice research within the critical care, anaesthetics and theatre fields. To take an active part in projects to support patient safety.



This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024

What Youll Need: - A qualification in CBT that is recognised within the NHS. - Experience in IAPT services and a familiarity with case management systems. - Digital communication skills are advantageous but not required. - Access to the internet and a working laptop. Benefits of Working with EDT: - Work remotely from any location within the UK. - Flexible working hours tailored around your availability. - Competitive compensation, paid per clinical contact, with guaranteed caseloads. - Fully digital and streamlined recruitment and compliance processes. - Free access to continuous professional development and supervisory support. - Opportunity to work across multiple IAPT service referrals and with a diverse patient group. Apply Now: Join EDT and contribute to transforming the provision of psychological therapies. Embrace flexible working and maintain your NHS career pathway with EDT.

Finance Systems Analyst

c.£52,500 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Are you a tech-savvy finance enthusiast with a passion for streamlining processes and optimizing financial systems? Look no further! We’re seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to be the driving force behind our finance operations.

In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Systems Accountant, ensuring seamless functionality across our suite of financial tools. Your mission? To enhance efficiency, tackle challenges head-on, and propel our finance department to new heights.

The Finance Systems Analyst will report directly to Systems Accountant. In this role you will be responsible for the following;

• Finance System administrations – setting up new users, updating leavers, updating managers
• Dealing with employees expenses queries
• Dealing with issues/errors with the finance systems
• Working under the supervision of the Systems Accountant to maintain the Chart of Accounts, analysis, and reporting structure within the Finance and associated systems.
• Maintaining delegation authorities on the finance and systems.
• Assist the Systems Accountant in integrations and refinements across the MaPS Finance Department.
• Supporting the Systems Accountant in undertaking feasibility assessments for new technology investments, crystallising the benefits proposition and pitching proposals.
• Assist the finance department in automating the manual tasks by utilising appropriate tools and technologies.
• Assist the Finance department in identifying inefficiencies and duplication
• Any other tasks as required within the Finance Department.

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience;

• A good understanding of the financial management and accounting principles.
• Experience of working in a Finance or Systems Analytical role
• Systems development and finance systems experience
• Broad experience and knowledge of accounting systems
• Experience working in project and business-as-usual environments
• Strong system capabilities
• Ability to working to tight deadlines and with great attention to detail in a complex and dynamic environment
• IT literate including experience
• Advanced excel skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to utilise tools available to the company
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office

The Money and Pensions Service is based in Bedford and as a key employer in the town we work hard to ensure that we are an active part of the community. This is a great opportunity for you to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of the Money and Pensions Service team.

We are already forging great relationships with Bedford Borough Council and other local organisations to ensure that we are an active part of the community and fully integrated to play our part in the Government’s “levelling-up” strategy. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to be one of the first colleagues to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of helping us establish ourselves in the town.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people in and around Bedford to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves to our values: -

• Caring
  We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting
  We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming
  We are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact.

About MaPS

At MaPS, we help people – particularly those most in need – to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, we make sure customers can access high-quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, however and whenever they need it.

About our people

In our move to Bedford, we aim to attract and retain the absolute best talent, so we can achieve our objectives and continue to make a difference to millions of people’s lives. We are keen to encourage applications from individuals across the whole community with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours for the job, and who show a strong commitment to MaPS’ objectives, values, and vision. It is important to us that we continue our ambition to be a genuinely diverse and inclusive organisation, so that we reflect the people we are here to help.

Our inclusive working environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created.The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds.

We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

By way of brief example, we have an enviable ethnic diversity mix, equal gender balance with a zero mean gender pay gap and thriving colleague and ally networks, including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What Money and Pensions Service can offer you?

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye test & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. Most of our roles can operate on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, noncontractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is an arm’s-length body sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions. This role is to be appointed under MaPS Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C’s are found https://maps.org.uk/

Our policy requires that selection for appointment to the MaPS is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

If you’re already a MaPS employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@maps.org.uk

Job Reference: MaPS00626

Close Date: 29th May 2024

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. Most of our roles can operate on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, noncontractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is an arm’s-length body sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions. This role is to be appointed under MaPS Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C’s are found https://maps.org.uk/

Our policy requires that selection for appointment to the MaPS is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

If you’re already a MaPS employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@maps.org.uk

Job Reference: MaPS00626

Close Date: 29th May 2024

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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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The Local Area Manager is a key role within the Directorate and will provide, effective leadership and direction to all staff and managers within a specified sector. The post holder will work with the Head of Clinical Operations to ensure the implementation, and future development, of EEAST’s Clinical/UEC strategy, focusing internally on Trust development.

Please note that there are currently permanent vacancies for this role based in Ipswich, Harlow and Peterborough. Hub bases and locations are subject to change during the recruitment period. Please clearly identify the location that you are applying for in your application.

Assessments for this role are currently planned to be held on 24 and 25 June 2024 (subject to change). Full details will be provided as soon as possible following shortlisting.

The post holder will contribute to the service planning process of the Trust and will be involved in a number of key strategic and operational developments, including significant business change processes. They will be responsible to the Head of Clinical Operations, for the management of a defined geographical sector, aligned to one of six ICSs. This will require an ability to communicate clearly and concisely within the organisation and with external agents.


In collaboration with the Sector Clinical Leads, and wider Medical/Clinical Directorate, ensure continuous evaluation of clinical activities, standards, and service development. Assist and support the development of a culture of lifelong learning and research within operations, ensure the clinical quality agenda is continuously developed and evaluated at a local level through clinical audit and to be responsible for clinical performance in the designated sector.

EEAST employs over 5,000 staff with a further 1,000+ volunteers who between them cover 7,500 square miles and care for a population of more than 6 million.

Our three control rooms in Bedfordshire, Norfolk and Essex handle more than 1 million 999 calls every year, over 2,500 calls a day.

We manage a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles including double staffed ambulances, rapid response cars, operational commander response vehicles, patient transport and support service vehicles.

The East of England works alongside 17 Acute Trusts with Accident & Emergency services and a Major Trauma Centre in Cambridge. Access is available to neighbouring MTCs such as those in London.

Our core values:
• Care - We value warmth, empathy and compassion in all our relationships
• Teamwork - Together as one, we work with pride and commitment to achieve our vision
• Quality - We strive to consistently achieve high standards through continuous improvement
• Respect - We value individuals, including our patients, our staff and our partners in every interaction
• Honesty - We value a culture that has trust, integrity and transparency at the centre of everything we do

Our 4 goals are:
• Be an exceptional place to work, volunteer and learn
• Provide outstanding quality of care and performance
• Be excellent collaborators and innovators as system partners
• Be an environmentally and financially sustainable organisation

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the associated attachment/s.


This advert closes on Sunday 26 May 2024

**Banding subject to confirmation of Agenda for Change job evaluation**

The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust are looking to establish a financial recovery programme office (FRPO) to support the Trust deliver on its ambitious cost improvement programme for 2023 – 24 and to help support the organisation develop and deliver on future year efficiency and financial programmes to achieve its ambition of long-term financial sustainability.

The post holder will be an experienced financial, operational or clinical manager with a proven track record of delivering financial improvements and sustaining change across complex pathways with multiple stakeholders.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The post holder will be responsible to the Divisional / project leads for the effective scoping, planning and delivery of projects to timescale, budget and quality expectations, which includes the production and maintenance of all relevant plans, controls, management and effective transition into operational service provision.

The post holder will be responsible for providing and receiving complex information in relation to cost improvement programme (CIP) delivery and will possess highly developed inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills to ensure delivery of the Trust’s CIP programme. The post holder will be required to work with individuals and larger teams, always communicating the delivery message effectively.

The post holder will be responsible for assuring progress and compliance of other transformational and quality programmes within the Trust’s portfolio of programmes including escalation of key risks that impact on expected deliverables and agreed recovery plans. The production of high-quality, accurate and timely reports will form a core part of this role.

Our two hospitals, The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury provide a wide range of acute Hospital services for around half a million people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid-Wales. Our vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve and now is an exciting time to join us and live our values to ensure we continue to offer the best possible care to our population and keep our patients at the heart of everything we do.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to work with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Digital Team within the Digital Solutions Programme. The purpose of the Digital Solutions Programme is to deliver innovative and exciting digital projects for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that arise as a result of a national or regional mandate, service improvement or funding opportunity.

As a Project Manager in the Digital Team you will be working on the delivery of projects within the Programme, including the implementation of new technologies across the organisation. The post holder will act as the senior lead for key projects and be the liaison between the Digital Department and various Trust stakeholders and suppliers. You will also be expected to manage projects where you will have to play a strong leadership role.

The post holder would be familiar with Prince 2 and/or Agile project methodologies where practitioner level qualifications would be advantageous. You would benefit from having some technical / system knowledge and experience as you will be required to understand technical requirements and be able to communicate clearly with other stakeholders and users.
• Define, document and safely execute projects (or a number of smaller initiatives) to time, cost and quality criteria and ensure they meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Create robust plans and documents to assist in the implementation of new projects and initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the whole project lifecycle to ensure deliverables are accomplished as specified by Digital Programme Manager, i.e. work on project initiation, delivery and closure activities.
• Support the trust in the design, development, and implementation of systems. Supporting operational staff with the formation of support models as systems go into the live BAU environment
• Regular written and verbal reporting of project progress, potential changes to plan, issues, risks, exceptions etc.
• Liaise with suppliers in resolving project related problems and developing and monitoring contracts.

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

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

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

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

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

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
• Define, document and safely execute projects (or a number of smaller initiatives) to time, cost and quality criteria and ensure they meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Actively contribute to the whole project lifecycle to ensure deliverables are accomplished as specified by Digital Programme Manager, i.e. work on project initiation, delivery and closure activities.
• Regular written and verbal reporting of project progress, potential changes to plan, issues, risks, exceptions etc.
• Provide reference point to undertake and direct investigative work where appropriate for projects and programmes in the trust to offer technological solutions that are aligned with the Digital Strategy and within the capability of the department.
• Present requests for change to the IT change advisory board on behalf of projects and stakeholders.


This advert closes on Friday 17 May 2024