Total 168 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Bedford, MK42 9AP

The Technical Programme Manager will be responsible for managing the technical direction of the Digital Delivery Department and manage a small Team of Technical Consultants supporting the delivery and future development of the Trust’s Digital Strategy.

As Technical Programme Manager, you will continuously drive excellence in all aspects of the technical direction of the Digital Strategy to build our shared best practices. Projects will be delivered with care and attention to research, data, and organisational governance.

Reporting to the Head of Digital Delivery, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic Team, and in collaboration with other Executives and Programme Directors, in assuring delivery of the agreed East of England business plan and delivery portfolio.

This will include agreeing work programme priorities for each portfolio for the year, ensuring appropriate resourcing and establishing and embedding the required programme governance and reporting arrangements.

A solid foundation in developing technology solutions in a health care setting is vital, complemented by distinguished leadership and communications skills, pivotal in fostering collaborative endeavours with a diverse range of stakeholders inside and outside of the Trust.

East of England Ambulance Service is an organisation that is leading the way across the UK in providing patients and the NHS with innovative solutions to provide the best levels of care.

Great healthcare requires great people. That’s why we are doing everything we can to recruit committed, skilled people – and to make sure we support our new and existing employees, so they choose to stay with us

Please refer to the attached Job description for a detailed overview and the main responsibilities of this role


This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to take up a newly created post as the Paediatric Lead for Audiology services in Bedfordshire. We're looking for an enthusiastic Audiologist with drive and vision to take forward our quality agenda. Your focus will be creating the best experience possible for our patients. You'll be a key contributor in delivering a high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred assessment and (re)habilitation service for our population of babies, children and young adults, as well as leading, shaping and managing your teams and service area.

The Paediatric Audiology team are present on two sites in the county, one at Bedford Hospital, and one at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital, working under the merged banner of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We're a well-linked, small and friendly service, and look forward to welcoming you to our team.


1. Responsibility for a comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation service for Deaf and hearing impaired children including complex cases, requiring highly specialist skills and knowledge, working at an advanced senior level.
2. Paediatric Service lead, including line management responsibility for Paediatric staff on all provider sites.
3. Deputised responsible for clinical leadership, strategic planning and operational delivery in the Paediatric Audiology service.
4. To act as an expert resource for both staff, families and children including those with special needs and complex requirements.
5. To oversee the Paediatric Audiology Service’s quality program including its progress towards obtaining IQIPS accreditation (Improving Quality in Physiological Measurement).
6. To participate in planning, developing and implementing the service’s training and clinical supervision programs.
7. To collaborate with the Head of Service in a programme of continuous improvement and development.
8. Opportunity to participate in the adult rehabilitation service.

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.

Key Responsibilities
1. Responsibility for a comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation service for Deaf and hearing impaired children including complex cases, requiring highly specialist skills and knowledge, working at an advanced senior level.
2. Occasional requirement to participate in the adult rehabilitation service.
3. Paediatric Service lead, including line management responsibility for Paediatric staff on all provider sites.
4. Deputised responsible for clinical leadership, strategic planning and operational delivery in the Paediatric Audiology service.
5. To act as an expert resource for both staff, families and children including those with special needs and complex requirements.


This advert closes on Sunday 18 Aug 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team providing a one-stop breast service at Bedford. Bedford Hospital has merged with Luton and Dunstable Hospital and as a result, opportunities for training exist across the sites. As a Speciality doctor in Breast Surgery, you would develop skills in assessment and management of benign and malignant breast disease and would work with two consultants and a specialist doctor to deliver high quality care, predominantly at the Bedford site. Previous experience in breast disease management would be advantageous. The unit treats 250 cancers per year including screen-detected patients (referred from the Beds and Herts Breast screening unit).

Radiology support with mammography, ultrasound and biopsy and urgent Breast MRI service is available. Non-wire localisation is performed with LOCaliser clips, sentinel node biopsy with dual technique and intraoperative specimen x-ray is available.

The Bedford unit offers both immediate and delayed breast reconstruction in conjunction with a plastic surgery team. At Luton immediate breast reconstruction (implant or LD), perforator flap partial reconstruction and mammoplasty is performed. The successful application would attend breast lists at Bedford, but would also be able to incorporate Luton breast lists and Bedford plastic lists into their schedule. There would also be an opportunity for breast ultrasound training at Luton if desired.

The oncology unit is on site and we have experienced oncologist working between Bedford and Cambridge (Addenbrooke’s Hospital). We actively participate in research and are involved in national trials.

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.

The successful candidate will work for 2 consultant Breast and general surgeons (Mr Charfare and Mr Muttalib).You would have a chance to learn management of Breast cancer, including the diagnosis and surgical treatment for screen detected and symptomatic patients. You will be working for the Breast firm and would provide a one-stop Breast service and carry out breast surgery, initially under supervision. The increased number of referrals and the need to see such referrals urgently will require some flexibility with your weekly schedule, which would be a combination of clinic, theatre sessions, administration and MDTs.Some provision of ward rounds as needed would be required. Ward rounds consist of reviewing assessing and planning management and investigations for in patients. In addition ward duties will consist of leading and teaching the junior doctors in the team.

The successful applicant would have the opportunity to pursue further personal developments depending on their needs/wishes. These include: attendance at Plastic surgery lists with the team led by Professor Hindocha at Bedford, general and laparoscopic skills in hernia/gall bladder surgery with Mr Charfare, Oncoplastic breast surgical training at Luton and Breast Ultrasound Training at Luton.

You will attend both Breast consultants’ theatre lists at Bedford, (minimum of 2 lists per week). You will have consultant delivered training in theatre and will perform tasks, procedures and operations according to your level of expertise.

In addition you will have your own patient list in clinic. These are not always supervised by the attending consultant.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

The Information Governance Administrator is responsible for the recording, processing and administration of the Subject Access Request (SAR) function of the IG Team. This is a varied and interesting role that will suit a candidate with excellent people skills and a methodical approach. The successful candidate will be able to adapt to challenging and complex situations and will show a desire to develop their IG knowledge.
• To coordinate and monitor all Subject Access Requests into the organisation.
• Deal with queries from patients, solicitors, police, staff at all levels and other agencies.
• Deal with sensitive and complex requests and information
• To log and maintain the departments Access to Health and Insurance Claim Form databases.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant legislation relating to the post including but not limited to Data Protection Act 2018/ GDPR, Access to Health Records 1990, Computer misuse Act etc
• To deputise for the FOI Officer/administrator in their absence.

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.

To provide an efficient and effective service for the processing of all subject Access Requests,

Responsible for the Access to Health Records process; responding to staff, patients and other professional bodies i.e. police, solicitors, council officials on all issues relating to the Access to Health records function, Data Protection and the wider Information Governance Agenda.

To undertake the function of assistant to the Information Governance Team in all aspects of their work and to deputise for the FOI Administrator as and when needed.

Key working relationships

Internally • Staff at all levels

Externally • Patients

• Solicitors

• Police

• Other Agencies

Key result areas

• Work to Key Performance Indicators for the Department for the purpose of quality and performance monitoring against organisational objectives.

• Work to the Trusts objectives as defined within Information Governance.

• Ensure that timescales laid down within the Access to Health Records Act, Data Protection Act, General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Regulations Act is adhered to.

• Ensure that all project work/tasks are completed to agreed timescales


This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

TSB Bank Plc


Job Title: Customer Service Consultant (Money Confidence Expert)
- 12 Month Fixed Term ContractFunction: Branch BankingLocation: BedfordHours: Full Time 35 Hours. Flexible between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday on a rotational basisSalary: £25,288 (£23,200 base, plus cash allowance of £2,088) and excellent benefits At TSB, we're all here to give money confidence to our customers and communities. Wherever you work in TSB, you can make a real difference to your career, our business, and the wider community.We are looking for someone who is passionate about customer experience. How you’ll make a differenceAs a Money Confidence Expert, you’ll help personal and business customers build confidence in using the different ways they can bank with TSB. You’ll show and help them get the most from their channels of choice, so their everyday banking is easy and convenient. Through face-to-face interactions, telephone and video banking, you’ll build and deepen customer relationships by getting to know about them and their unique needs. Being responsible for responding to customer enquiries, addressing their needs, and proactively educating them about our products and services in the most convenient way for the customer. By going the extra mile and offering them financial support that might even change their lives. Building a great relationship, adding that personal touch and making them feel that TSB is the only bank for them. What you’ll bring
- Be great with people; provide exceptional customer service in person, through video calls, and over the phone.
- Have a flair for understanding what customers need and the best way to support them with their current and future goals.
- Ability to help answer questions and sort out problems. 
- Be a strong team player with a collaborative approach, working together to improve overall customer satisfaction.
- Embraces Digital. Develop a comprehensive set of skills, knowledge and behaviours to be proficient at educating and assisting customers to digitally self-serve using their own device or branch tablets with our online banking and mobile App.
Location
- Candidates must be able to commute to other branch locations, typically, a journey from home to work of up to 1¼ hours or approximately 25 miles is considered to be reasonable by TSB.
What we offer in returnWe’ll pay you a base salary of £23,200 from day one, and an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Extra 9% of your salary (£2,088) to either take as cash in your pay or to spend on flexible benefits (dental plan, cycle2work, buying extra holidays, etc.)
- Variable Pay Award (5%/£1,160 on target) based on company performance.
- Fantastic company pension – TSB contributing up to 13%
- 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays)
- Private Healthcare
If this sounds right up your street, come and join our team. We make things happen!
We are TSB. Life Made More.

The post holder will provide an effective, accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding service to the Trust and ensure all coding expectations are achieved, assisting in business intelligence outcomes and audits where appropriate.
• You will be expected to promote continuous improvement in data quality by keeping abreast of development and innovations in the medical, surgical, and coding disciplines. This role forms a key member of the data quality team, which aims to provide credible, accurate, complete, and timely data for the Trust.
• To review deceased patients and maintain higher SHMI performance for Bedfordshire Hospitals;
• To be proficient in the Trust’s many IT systems, including iPM, Viper, Medicode, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, MediViewer/Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system;
• To review, on an on-going basis, clinical coding standards adopted within the Trust and to ensure by personal monitoring and peer review that these standards are being achieved by all coding staff;
• To liaise with other disciplines as required regarding data clarification, in order to support data quality;
• To have a comprehensive understanding of the Hospital Administrative systems to validate and correct errors, to ensure patient information is recorded accurately to support Information, Clinical Governance and Data Quality standards;
• To investigate, and correct complex clinical coding data rejected or queried by recipient information systems and advise the Data Standards Manager of such problems that could impact on Trust Performance.

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 abstract and analyse complex information in the patient’s case notes or other source of documents and translate the medical terminology into clinical codes to the provisions of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 and Clinical Coding Manual, and to input the coded information on to the organization’s clinical information system.
• To maintain national coding standards and adhere to national and international conventions to assign uniform codes, which represent a complete picture of the patient’s hospital stay.
• In accordance with expertise and knowledge gained through all training/educational processes, code to profession standards and conventions, and to ensure the high quality clinical coded data are provided with agreed time scales. This will require focus, motivational negotiation, and judgement.
• To be able to work under pressure maintaining accuracy especially around monthly closedown and the refresh period.
• To check the accuracy of admissions, transfer and discharge details in the patient’s medical record and to identify errors on the clinical information system.
• To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner.
• Coding business analysts are required to create and maintain strong stakeholder engagement with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email.
• The ability to challenge, question and clarify by reasonable argument the adherence to national standards relating to clinical coding.
• To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves.

Failure to code accurately could lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds of lost income for the Trust.
• To manage and prioritise own workload for designated areas within the department.
• To be proficient in the Trust’s many IT systems, including iPM, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system.
• To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes.
• To liaise and attend meetings with clinicians and other medical staff on a regular basis to ensure that defined data quality standards are met, and maintain an ongoing expertise in order to discuss and validate complex clinical data and procedures with clinicians.
• Understand the impact of coded data on the business aspects of the Trust, and thus be able to provide the information and advice to all health professionals and administrative staff of the nature and complexity of clinical coding and its purposes in areas such as patient care, clinical governance, clinical audit, finance, budgeting, data quality and research.
• To maintain a portfolio of evidence and professional accreditation through attendance and participation in ongoing internal and external training programmes; continuously updating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology and its applications to clinical coding.
• To work as part of the team to supervise and support the training of new and less experienced coders; providing cover for colleagues as and when required; assisting with regular internal audits of clinical coding and in the customisation of the coding process (systems and procedures) to further the efficiency within the Trust – with awareness of local agreed variations to coding rules on proposed changes, as well as report to the Clinical Coding Manager any contradictions to national guidelines.
• Maintain a flexible attitude and response to change in job content or organisation in order to maintain or improve the quality of service provided to patients, the Trust, and to other customers.
• To visit hospital wards and other departments as necessary to view source documents (case notes) required to complete coding; to collect source document sheets (e.g. discharge summaries); to take reasonable steps to chase up outstanding source data. Source documents will increasingly include electronic records.
• To participate in discussions within the coding business group to facilitate improvements surrounding coding problems and issues with data quality, as well as providing meaningful reports and presentations at monthly departmental and stakeholder meetings.
• To plan and prioritise own workload to meet departmental expectations and to advise the leadership team of any hindrance to the achievement of desired outcomes for the coding service.
• To assist in the continuing development and expansion of the Clinical Coding Department in order that high quality data can be collected and produced without delays.
• Quality and Assurance checks on junior and senior coders. Providing a detailed report based on 15 case studies a week highlighting areas of concern.
• Participating in monthly Income Recovery projects.
• Working alongside the Waiting List team to provide them with accurate codes for diagnosis and procedures.
• To assist with the development of departmental policies.
• To undertake all reasonable requests from the Head of Clinical Coding Services.
• To maintain the strictest confidentiality.


This advert closes on Monday 12 Aug 2024

The post holder will lead the Cardiac Cath Suite, and is expected to be a role model with excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and organisational skills and be able to work flexibly. In this pivotal role, you will embrace and implement our vision and values, overseeing the team, managing rotas, handling incident reporting, and ensuring safety according to Trust policies, procedures and guidelines

The post holder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment and delivery of care for patients admitted to Cardiac Cath Suite. They are also accountable for monitoring staff, planning and implementing the department's overall policies, procedures, and services. Responsible for the smooth operational running of the department, ensuring it functions effectively and within budget for overseeing procedures within invasive and non-Invasive Cardiology.

To supervise, manage and teach nursing staff, assessing competency with medical devices in the Cath lab ensuring staff achieves competence before using the devices. Acting as an excellent clinical role model within the field of cardiology and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered. Responsible for developing and supporting clinical leadership at all levels.

The post holder will have responsibility for the delivery and monitoring of high standards of nursing care to all patients on the department in accordance with relevant evidence based professional practice and Trust policies. Responsible for resource management of the area including budgets.

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.











• Responsible and accountable for the day-to-day management of the Cath lab and provide leadership within the department, ensuring compliance against standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and lead a team to provide high standards of care to cardiac patients throughout their pathway of care and responsible for organisation, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for cardiac patients within the department.
• To play a pivotal role in establishing, maintaining and supporting the Cardiology services which includes diagnostic and interventional procedures, and a day care ward.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Cardiology Directorate to promote a patient-centred culture that enhances care delivery.
• To lead the professional development of the multi-disciplinary Cath Lab team.
• To work collaboratively with the Medical leads for the Cath Lab and Cardiology, Divisional Director of Quality and Nursing, Cardiology Matron, Senior Cardiac Radiographers and Head of Cardiac Physiology.
• Maintain a safe working environment, in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
• Work collaboratively with Infection Control to monitor standards and facilitate the development and implementation of policies and guidelines to maintain the highest standards of infection control and prevention.
• To ensure appropriate guidelines and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are in place to manage a range of clinical situations including emergency situations and deteriorating patients.
• Ensure all staff adhere to Trust policies and protocols and take action where appropriate.
• Manage staff sickness- absence and conduct return-to-work interviews for staff after the sickness.
• Leadership and management Lead on people-management including recruitment and retention, staff engagement, working culture, training and development, and staff performance.
• To create a positive and inclusive working culture and support effective communication between the Cath Lab and Management Team.
• Analyse departmental performance, identifying patient needs, staff issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Initiates emergency treatment where necessary and co-ordinates other staff in this process.


This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Aug 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and flexible individual to be part of a professional team maintaining and repairing medical devices within Bedford Hospital, and any other associated Trust establishments across the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including outreach clinics and establishments used in the course of Trust business.

The successful candidate must possess an electronic background with medical device technology certification or equivalent training and experience. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative, have good interpersonal skills and a developed ability to communicate well.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior EBME Biomedical Engineering Technician to join our EBME Department at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

You will play a key supporting role in the care and maintenance of a broad range of medical equipment throughout Bedford Hospital including across the community sites and sometimes Luton Hospital.

We are a busy department that provides a comprehensive service, carrying out the routine calibration, maintenance, repair and management of the Trust's medical equipment. The successful candidate will be required to work on various medical devices ranging from flow meters, suction units, weighing scales to Infusion pumps, Cardiac Monitors etc.

This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm).

You will be educated to ONC level in Medical Electronics/Engineering with knowledge and UK experience of working on medical equipment in an acute hospital. We will consider individuals who can demonstrate they have transferable skills and experience in general electrical/electronic engineering. The work requires being able to work on your own initiative and as part of a 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.

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.
• To assist the Clinical Engineering team to provide technical support in all aspects relating to the preventative maintenance, inspection, repair and calibration of a wide range of patient-critical medical equipment; in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with departmental procedures, Trust policies, statutory regulations and the MHRA’s Managing Medical Devices April 2015 edition.
• Carryout planned preventative maintenance and performance checks to manufacturer’s specification including electrical safety testing.
• Effective fault finding and repairs of electrical and electronic medical equipment.
• Acceptance testing planned maintenance and corrective repairs of medical equipment in accordance with the MHRA and OEM documentation.
• Respond to emergency calls as a priority.


This advert closes on Sunday 4 Aug 2024

Bedford Neonatal Unit is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Staff nurse, with interest in this speciality, wishing to join our friendly Neonatal team. We have a vacancy to offer an amazing opportunity for you to make a difference to the lives of newborn babies and their families.

If you are dedicated to contributing to a team, striving to deliver excellence in neonatal care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career in neonatal nursing then Bedford Hospital may be the place for you. Since merging into Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust, we are privileged to have a collaborative service with a highly respected Tertiary Unit.

We are a Level 1 Special Care Baby Unit, with 12 cots providing 1 intensive stabilising care cot, 2 High dependency and 9 special care neonates.

Within this role you will assist in providing family integrated care, with high standards of service delivery for these vulnerable babies & their families.

Good communication skills are vital, along with professional respect for all.
We are passionate about the care we give to babies, and you will be well supported to further enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our Trust.

This is a rotational post working both day and night shifts; therefore, flexibility with working hours is essential.

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.

Having undertaken an induction within the neonatal unit, & working as part of the neonatal team, it will be your responsibility to deliver a high standard of family integrated care to all babies and their families, in accordance with the ward philosophy.

Within their level of competence, the post holder will be expected to teach and support other nursing and non-nursing staff.

Additionally teaching and supporting parent(s) / carer(s) in skills to care for the sick infant would be required.

Development of basic neonatal clinical skills is key, in line with NMC standards, national guidance & hospital values.


This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Aug 2024

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has exciting opportunities for Trainee position; if you are interested working in the NHS and would like to start a new career as a Trainee Clinical Coder this may be the right direction for you.

We are seeking to for someone who can demonstrate good analytical skills, possess basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and willingness to learn through self-directive study and supported training.

Full training will be provided to complete the Clinical Coding Standards Course (CCSC), which is a mandatory requirement of 21-25 days course designed to support individuals by providing an overview of the clinical coding profession in general and all national clinical coding standards, training for the use of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications. The course is fully funded for individuals that serve a minimum of 2 years employment for the clinical coding service. The clinical coding department holds an internal contractual policy, should the employment be less than 2 years, reimbursement must be rendered for the standard course undertaken.

The post holder will provide an effective, accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding service to the Trust and ensure all coding quality targets are achieved. In order to expand individual knowledge and provide a more robust service to the Trust, you will be expected to code variety of speciality to increase your in-depth knowledge. You will be required to work from the office on a regular basis to receive support and training.

You will be expected to promote continuous improvement in data quality by keeping abreast of development and innovations in the medical, surgical, and coding disciplines. This role forms a key member of the data quality team which aims to provide credible, accurate, complete, and timely data for the Trust.

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

The Clinical Coding Department is a pivotal Service within the Trust’s IM&T Division. These are corporate functions responsible for all Trust management information, reporting both externally and internally, providing vital management information to clinicians and managers which inform and determine the basis for decision-making across the Trust.

The Clinical Coding Department is responsible for the collection of clinical diagnosis codes using the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) and clinical procedure codes using OPCS-4 (Classification of Interventions and Procedures), extracting the relevant information from patient case notes, discharge letters and reports.

Clinical Coding data is essential for the effective management of the Trust and directly and crucially influences the Trust’s income in line with the ‘Payment by Results’ (PBR) process. It also forms the basis for clinical audit, clinical governance reporting, bench-marking and medical research.

The Trust uses ‘Electronic Documentation Record Management service’ (E.D.R.M.S), Medicode360, this enables remote working;
• To attend all components of the Clinical Coding Standards Course including corporate induction / mandatory training.
• The post holder must be committed to attaining the National Clinical Coding Qualification in order to achieve Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• To attend relevant clinical coding training courses and workshops as required.
• To comply with both the Trust and departmental policies and processes.
• To abstract and analyse information in the patient’s electronic records or other source of documents and translate the medical terminology into clinical codes (ICD-10 and OPCS-4), and input the coded information on to the organisation’s clinical information system.
• To be able to work under pressure maintaining accuracy especially around monthly coding deadlines and the refresh period.
• To maintain a portfolio of evidence and professional accreditation through attendance and participation in ongoing internal and external training programmes; continuously updating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and its applications to clinical coding.
• Maintain a flexible attitude and response to change in job content or organisation in order to maintain or improve the quality of service provided to patients, the Trust, and to other stakeholders.
• To plan and prioritise own workload to meet departmental targets and to advise the manager of any hindrance to the achievement of these targets.
• To support Administrative functions of the department in the absence of clerical team members.
• To maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• To undertake all reasonable requests.


This advert closes on Sunday 4 Aug 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Cardiology Specialist Nurse toprovide effective and efficient leadership of the cardiology department cross-site between Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital, focusing on cardiology specialist nursing services and Cardiac Cath Suite/Cardiac Centre,ensuring high quality patient care and an optimal cardiology service for all.

The post holder will contribute to the development of a high quality local cardiology service.

The Lead Cardiology Specialist Nurse will work alongside the Deputy Head of Nursing to provide professional leadership and specialist clinical advice, education and support to all level of health care providers including colleagues working in nursing, midwifery, medical and Allied Health Professionals.

The post holder will be an expert, autonomous practitioner, working under the supervision of the Clinical lead, with a broad experience of all aspects of cardiology. They will manage their own caseload and supervise the caseload of the cardiology specialist nursing teams. They will lead on the development of appropriate evidenced based programmes of education and care for people with cardiology conditions.

The post holder will increase awareness of cardiac concerns by disseminating knowledge and skills to other health care professionals and people with cardiac conditions and their family /carers, thereby improving the day to day and long term management of cardiac conditions through enhanced self-care.

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.

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.

Key responsibilities
• To deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient’s changing health care needs. Providing leadership and specialist advice to ensure effective continuity of care delivery.
• Be recognised as a clinical expert in the management of cardiac conditions, to set standards and engage in autonomous high-level decision making.
• To manage a significant caseload of patients with cardiology conditions, managing complete programmes of care. Working with patients and carers to empower them to make informed decisions about their health, in particular, those at high risk of developing complications that require intensive therapies, technology, or education and support.
• To promote and contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
• To lead on the development of standards and protocols that concerns the nursing care of people with cardiac conditions.
• To promote a culture of clinical excellence in cardiology care throughout the Trust.
• To act as a resource for health care professionals and other agencies and voluntary organisations i.e. GP’s, Consultants, junior doctors, qualified nurses, allied health professionals and nursing and residential homes.
• To diagnose and prescribe treatment/medications as an independent nurse prescriber in line with the BHT Guidelines and other policies/protocols.
• To prescribe and initiate intravenous and oral therapy for patients where indicated by the Trust’s cardiology guidelines supported by an appropriate individualised education programme.
• Works autonomously (with clinical supervision, when required, by the Clinical Lead), plans and prioritises own workload. There are broad guidelines but the post holder decides how best these will be acted upon in each individual circumstance and with each patient.
• To refer to other health care professionals independently.
• Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care and in the development of services to enhance the patient/carer experience.



Communication and relationship skills
• To work as the ‘team leader’, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of objectives for the service.
• Contribute or lead on the investigation of complaints, PISRF and untoward incidents within the ward/ department in line with Trust Policies and procedures and in conjunction with the ward or department manager and implement recommendations for action.
• Ensure that people with cardiac conditions are aware of and receive the full range of information, support and resources available to them both internally and externally. When necessary facilitate communication and decision-making between them and the inter-disciplinary team.
• To network with multi-professional colleagues within and outside the Trust, to champion sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice across the clinical arena. Be visible in relevant clinical areas to act as a resource for both staff and patients.
• Act as a communications ambassador and deploy advanced communication skillsensuring effective communication with patients and relatives. Champion effective communication with all members of the MDT, wards and departments, to provide seamless and effective care management for patients with cardiac conditions.
• Enable staff to exercise professional judgment within a framework of accountability.
• Actively promote the Trust’s cardiology nursing service to other NHS/health organisation.



Leadership and management
• Provide 1:1’s to all the nursing staff as necessary, annual appraisal and PDP for staff under your direct supervision. Ensure that they do the same if they supervise staff.
• Ensure that all specialist nurses have up to date job plans and that these are reviewed annually or as the needs of the service changes.
• Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members, recognising their development needs, ensuring that staff have the appropriate training and coaching to take on projects. Ensure that all projects are facilitated and outcomes are evaluated. This will impact on succession plans.
• To be aware of the change management process and take on expert role within this process.
• Where appropriate contribute to the investigation and management of staff issues that relate to sickness and absence, poor performance, harassment, disciplinary and grievance issues using the relevant Trust policies and in liaison with your Directorate management team, implement recommendations for action focusing in particular on learning contracts and action plans.
• To support flexible working practice, in line with Improving Working Lives Standards and Trust Change Management Policy



Education and Training
• Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge to colleagues, patients and carers/relatives both within and outside the Trust.
• To ensure that training needs analysis are undertaken. Plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need. Implement agreed teaching programmes in line with Trust objectives and key cardiology related training initiatives.
• To ensure that a suitable learning environment is maintained based on the principles of a learning organisation. Ensure staff have effective orientation, preceptorship, supervision and in-service training. Develop cardiology nursing competence and self-assessment where appropriate.
• Develop and participate in the education of pre and post-registration health care professionals/medical staff.
• Participate in curriculum planning and development of in house courses relevant to area of expertise.
• Ensure team compliance with mandatory training.
• Address specific health targets related to own area of practice, e.g. NICE, NHS England guidelines.
• Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues within a professional portfolio.
• In collaboration with line manager ensure the recruitment and retention of staff is within the budgeted establishment.



Financial
• To manage the financial budget for the service along with the service manager.
• To supervise staff, ensuring thatthey have systems in place to manage the efficient and effective use of supplies, provisions and equipment of the Department within the designated budgets. This includes management of temporary staff.
• Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is taken, in accordance with the Trust Risk Management policy, providing expert advice and focusing on principles of learning organisation.
• Ensure provision of a suitable, clean, uncluttered and safe environment for the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, patients/patients and their relatives.
• In conjunction with General Manager and senior nursing teams, contribute to the identification, analysis and discussion of cost pressures and financial constraints in a timely manner.



Research, Audit and development
• Identify the need for, and undertake, research, clinical audit, benchmarking, in order to improve effectiveness of patient care.
• Contribute to relevant research projects in specialist area being conducted at Trust, network or national level.
• Disseminate research and audit findings through presentation to professional groups and publication.
• Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change.



Policy and Service development
• Responsible for proposing and drafting changes or implementing policies and guidelines that impact on the cardiology service.
• The post holder will need to maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from national sources and promote the implementation of them locally as appropriate.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of service improvements for the service



Financial and Performance Management
• Personal duty of care in relation to Trust equipment and resources.
• Make autonomous decisions regarding prioritisation and utilisation of resources within own service, seeking support and escalating for authorisation of the service manager where it exceeds personal authority.



Risk Management
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to address complaints and incidents appropriately.
• Ensure that the approach to risks and incidents is supportive, transparent and focused on learning, applying the principles of duty of candour and patient and relative involvement at all times.
• Be a resource for safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. Assist with any safeguarding investigations.
• Support the development of professional forums in CSLs and other trust-wide forums.



Application of Knowledge
• The post holder should use their professional management knowledge and experience to assess, plan, evaluate and judge the appropriate interventions
• The post holder should maintain their knowledge of changes in the NHS and wider industry to enable and direct services to respond to changing requirements and securing best practice.


This advert closes on Sunday 4 Aug 2024

We are looking to recruit a highly driven individual with a wonderful personality to be our next Insurance Sales Administrator. We are a small team looking to grow with our ever-expanding market.

Dealing with both commercial and personal line policies, you will be responsible for building a book of business across a wide range of product types. As well as dealing with new business, you will be tasked with renewals, mid-term adjustments, insurance administration and running your own marketing campaigns.

To be successful in this role you will need to show a high level of competence in dealing with sales, paying attention to detail, building relationships and eager to learn both commercial and personal lines insurance. Have an excellent phone manner, be IT literate and a self-starter.

This is a permanent position working 9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday & 9:00 -13.30 Saturdays on rotation.

Job Type: Full-time
Sales Experience: Preferred
Insurance Experience: Ideal but not essential
Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, Tamil, and English

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Vascular Surgeon. This post is for 6 months. The post attracts 8.5 PA of direct clinical care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.

The successful candidate will join a team of seven vascular surgeons (including this post) to provide a comprehensive elective and emergency vascular service for the whole of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, a population of around IM. The post will be based at Bedford Hospital where all major vascular surgery will be performed with appropriate radiological, anaesthetic and ITU support. The out of hour rota frequency is 1:6.

There is an active surgeon led endovascular program for aortic and peripheral interventions and experience in endovascular skills is essential for this post. An interest in lower limb endovascular interventions and diabetes related foot disease is highly desirable.

The vascular services are organized in hub and spoke model and the appointee will provide outreach services at the Luton & Dunstable and/or Milton Keynes Hospital.

The current vascular surgeons work as one team. Therefore, the candidates must have excellent communication skills and demonstrable leadership and team working abilities. They will be expected to comply with local pathways, protocols and guidelines and must share our values of fairness, openness and transparency and respect for colleagues, patients and carers.

Based at Bedford Hospital, BLMK Vascular Unit provides a supra district vascular service to Bedford Hospital, Milton Keynes and Luton & Dunstable Hospital catchment areas and is a designated complex arterial intervention centre. The department provides the full spectrum of elective and emergency surgery, including endovascular aneurysm repair, urgent carotid endarterectomy, distal bypass and hybrid open/endovascular procedures for peripheral arterial disease, and endo-venous treatment for superficial venous disease.

The on-call surgeon is freed of all elective commitments; instead, assuming the responsibilities for the care of all vascular in-patients including elective postop and new vascular emergencies. The on-call surgeon is required to do daily ward rounds including the weekends and provide specialist input to the treatment of patients admitted in the care of other specialties . Diagnostic (CT) angiograms are available 24/7 for aortic and peripheral emergencies and vascular laboratory services within the normal working time, five days a week. The junior vascular team comprises of two middle grades, one core trainee, one FY2 and 3 FY1 doctors. The general surgical on-call team provides cover for vascular patients out of hours.

The hospital has approximately 400 bed, serving a population of approximately 320,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas (with a 900,000 catchment for vascular services). Its core local authority populations are Bedford Borough (170,000) and Central Bedfordshire (300,000). The hospital has over 2500 members of staff (making it the largest local employer in Bedford). The hospital enjoys strong community support with over 200 volunteers at the hospital and over £6 million being raised by the independent Bedford Hospitals Charity over the past 10 years. The support from the charity has enabled the hospital, for example, to build a dedicated cancer centre, the Primrose unit. It is has recently funded a new MRI scanner, operational since early 2018.

A recent merger between Luton and Dunstable, and Bedford Hospitals has created opportunities for consolidation of resources and exciting developments in infrastructure and personnel.

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Vascular Surgeon commencing as soon as possible. This post is for 6 months. The post attracts 8.5 PA of direct clinical care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.

The successful candidate will join a team of seven vascular surgeons (including this post) to provide a comprehensive elective and emergency vascular service for the whole of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, a population of around IM. The post will be based at Bedford Hospital where all major vascular surgery will be performed with appropriate radiological, anaesthetic and ITU support. The out of hour rota frequency is 1:6.

There is an active surgeon led endovascular program for aortic and peripheral interventions and experience in endovascular skills is essential for this post. An interest in lower limb endovascular interventions and diabetes related foot disease is highly desirable.

The vascular services are organized in hub and spoke model and the appointee will provide outreach services at the Luton & Dunstable and/or Milton Keynes Hospital.

A recent merger between Luton and Dunstable, and Bedford Hospitals has created opportunities for consolidation of resources and exciting developments in infrastructure and personnel.

The current vascular surgeons work as one team. Therefore, the candidates must have excellent communication skills and demonstrable leadership and team working abilities. They will be expected to comply with local pathways, protocols and guidelines and must share our values of fairness, openness and transparency and respect for colleagues, patients and carers.


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

Looking for your next role? Why not take a look at our exciting Scheduling Coordinator role joining our Intraday team?

Come join our fantastic and dynamic new centralised scheduling team within the Planning and Resourcing Department, where your skills and contributions will be valued and make a meaningful impact!

The post holder will be responsible for the daily running of the scheduling function and supporting staff with resource planning as well as supporting with the workforce planning process.

Required to work ONSITE at either Chelmsford or Bedford. This role is predominantly OFFICE based.

Please note that the Scheduling department’s hours of operation is between 0600am and 2200pm, 365 days a year, therefore successful post holders appointed will berequired to undertake evening and weekend working on a shift rota or set days basis. This includes bank holidays and weekends.

Unsocial hours payment will be made in line with Agenda for Change, section 2 – use this link for more information on unsocial hours payments:Unsocial hours payments | NHS Employers



The post holder will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the Scheduling function, ensuring the most cost effective and efficient use of resource supply to meet demand. Use and maintain the workforce management system to enable the department to meet its goals and objectives. Provide data entry, telephone and email support, guidance, assistance and support to managers and staff in matters relating to resource planning.

The post holder will ensure the service has the right staff, both internal and external, with the right skills in the right place to meet patient demand and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at all times. They will need to support the workforce planning process effectively. Deal promptly, efficiently, and professionally with calls and emails from staff dealing with queries, absence, annual leave, relief shifts etc and deal with these proactively to meet KPIs and provide a good service. Respond to ad hoc enquiries from all levels of staff.



The Trust delivers services across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. It is developing a new centralised approach to Planning and Resourcing based on industry best practice.

Our vision is underpinned by four goals:
• 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

We will aim to make the Trust a place where all who work and access our services are free from all forms of discrimination and where the diversity of our staff patients, visitors and service-users is recognised as a key driver of our success and is openly valued and celebrated.



Support the delivery of high-quality patient care according to Trust standards, policies, and procedures through being responsible for matching resource capacity to forecasted demand to improve clinical care and patient outcomes.

Provide assistance with planning rotas to include new starters, leavers and students to ensure rotas are planned accurately and efficiently.

Plan rotas to meet forecast demand, and adjust making shift amendments, for cancellations, shift swaps, sickness cover and team changes.

Plan and publish rotas according to process, ensuring adherence to demand profiling and system status planning. Contribute to the design of new rotas and oversee implementation. Use and maintain the workforce management system to plan relief shifts and review resources in line with forecasts, making changes as needed.

Input and update workforce management data accurately. Ensure compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information and Working Time Directive legislation.

Be responsible for allocation of leave, training, and record abstractions for operational staff accurately and support with the allocation of relief shifts as required. Collate and maintain accurate records as required. Update the workforce management system to staff requests including maternity/paternity leave, coaching and training, stations meetings, team changes, new rota patterns and leave allocation.

Plan relief and overtime cover whilst maintaining optimum skill mix and competence levels wherever possible.

Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Deal promptly, efficiently and professionally with calls and emails from staff dealing with queries, absence, annual leave, relief shifts etc and deal with these proactively to meet KPI's and provide a good service. Respond to ad hoc enquiries from all levels of staff.

Liaise with other departmental managers to make the most effective use of resources. As part of the Scheduling Team ensure effective communication across all mediums with internal and external stakeholders alike.

Liaise with external suppliers, private providers, agencies and other stakeholders to plan and allocate relief and bank staff cost effectively and efficiently, using persuasion and negotiation where required.

Work with the Private Ambulance Services (PAS)and ensure rotas are planned to reflect forecasted demand.

Strategic Leadership and Service Development

Work closely with the ESR Team to support the development of the ESR system to develop high quality and efficient workforce information and payroll systems, maintaining accurate workforce systems and scheduling systems.

Analytical, Judgemental, and Decision Making

Use the workforce management software to deliver complex plans for operational delivery in a timely and accurate manner matching resource plans to forecasted demand profiles.

Receive requests for staff abstractions from rotas. Authorise/decline requests for staff abstractions from rotas according to protocols and where necessary liaise with line managers/HR to progress requests, ensuring fairness, equity, and consistency.

Communicate abstractions to staff and managers, both verbally and in written report form, where necessary.

Produce reports and other statistical data as required using a variety of information systems and formats.

Resource Management

Provide effective cover within the Scheduling Team, ensuring that the Department is adequately staffed and deputise for the Resource Planning Manager when required.

Liaise with the Managers and the Trust’s payroll provider on issues pertaining to timesheets, including sickness, annual leave and overtime.

Monitor abstractions, overtime spend and other designated KPI's and provide reports as required.

Work closely with the Private Provider Contract Manager to manage the planning of PAS resources and payments. Monitor and check Private Provider invoices against data held in the workforce management system and ensure any discrepancies are dealt with.

Working Conditions and Additional Information

Maintain a good working knowledge of Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Working Time Directive and other relevant legislation.

Resolve any software interface issues through error checking and contribute to the review of policies/protocols/processes, providing recommendations to improve performance where possible.

Contribute to continuous professional development of the Scheduling function, providing support to less experienced members of the team.

Participate in performance reviews in line with the Trust’s Knowledge and Skills Framework, personal training and continuous development, including one-to-one meetings with the Resource Planning Manager.

Ensure service users within areas of responsibility are provided with a quality service and that best practices are adopted within the department.

Adhere to robust systems of governance (clinical, financial, staff, information).

Contribute to the review of policies/processes/protocols, providing recommendations to improve performance wherever possible. Other duties as required by the Resource Planning Manager to ensure the smooth running of the Scheduling Department.


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

Exciting News! We are to be looking for new, energetic and highly motivated team leaders to join the existing team of Band 6s within our busy Emergency Department. This post comes with great opportunities for personal and professional development.

The post holder will be leading and working within a multi-disciplinary team planning and providing high quality care for patients with acute illness or injury within the Emergency Department.

Participate or lead on the shift handover/ safety huddle.

Coordinate areas of the emergency department.

Deputise and be the emergency department shift manager.

Supporting the band 7 in completion of the daily safety checks and ensuring all audits are completed as required.

Supporting the Band 7 in managing a small team of staff.

Work in all areas of the ED including paediatric ED demonstrating knowledge, skills and leadership.

Supporting the band 7 shift manager leading teams to meet time critical RCEM standards.

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.

To maintain up to date knowledge of and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and other regulations, and Trust policies and protocols for example the storage and administration of drugs.

Use good communication skills to disseminate information and promote and maintain good working relationships within the department and trust wide.

Promote the use of communications skills to overcome language and understanding difficulties when discussing complex or sensitive issues relating to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment with patients and their relatives. Be able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team both face to face and over the phone.

Be able to show empathy and compassion on a frequent basis, when caring for people who are experiencing bereavement or have a relative who is critically ill. Be responsible for the evaluation and delivery of care of acutely unwell and injured patients, ensuring that accurate nursing records are maintained.

To participate in non-clinical management processes i.e. Performance Review, sickness management recruitment and selection and Appraisal of staff both personally and of staff at Band 5 and below. To undergo, where necessary, further training in relation to the Extended Role of the Nurse and participate in the training of others, ensuring that Night staff have equal opportunity to participate in statutory training.

Be available, in the absence of the Nurse Team Managers, to deputise and take responsibility for the co-ordination of 24 hour nursing care of each patient in the department.

Support the Manager in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix.

In conjunction with the Manager closely monitor bank and agency usage.

Participate in the selection of staff at Band 5 and below in conjunction with the Nurse Team Leaders and the Matron

To act up for the nurse Team Manager in their absence, ensuring senior cover within the Emergency Department at all times.

To provide support and advice to colleagues in distressing circumstances such as imparting news of terminal illness and bereavement.

Be responsible for the assessment of nursing needs and plan and implement care required by patients, in conjunction with nursing observations & patient assessment, medical requirement and with the co-operation and partnership of the patient and their relatives.

Carry out treatments such as dressings, wound closure, personal care such as washing and toileting, transfers of patients in wheelchairs, on trolleys or in beds in and around the department and hospital and assist patients with mobility as part of daily duties.

Take responsibility for ensuring the co-ordination of discharge planning of patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

Remain calm, professional and non-judgemental when faced with violent or aggressive patients and relatives, those under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Patients suffering from Mental Health Issues and those with poor personal hygiene and /or infestations on a daily basis.

To risk assess all patients and carry out manual handling as per Trust Policy.

Be able to deal with frequent exposure to unpleasant sights such as major wounds or bleeding, emaciated patients and bodily fluids.

Be able to plan own workload in a busy, noisy environment where there are frequent interruptions and unpredictable changes in demand.

To ensure communication with paramedical services to enable them to carry out their part in patient care and to create a climate in which feedback on patient progress is the norm.

To ensure that staff are aware of current changes both local and national and involve them in consultations regarding changes by contributing in regular staff meetings.

Maintain clinical competence in the use of medical devices used within the department and clinical procedures such as administration of injections.

Ensure that the National Service Framework for Paediatric Services is adhered to and that Child Protection Policies are followed.

Responsible for ensuring that all accidents/incidents are reported to the appropriate Manager and reported via the inphase reporting system. All employees are required & expected to participate in the Trust’s accident/incident reporting system and to comply with the Trust’s procedures and techniques for managing risks.

Maintain and share up to date knowledge of current research relevant to emergency care.

Responsible for regular cleaning of equipment, reporting faults to shift manager and removing defective equipment from use. This includes participation in daily checking and cleaning or equipment/ drugs as per department huddle book.

Take responsibility for the safe storage of patients valuable and property whilst in the Emergency Department in line with trust policy.

Teaching and Learning

It is mandated that all registered healthcare professionals – nursing included, are compliant with new SSSA standards for pre registrants as practice supervisors as a bare minimum moving on to also becoming practice assessors after 12 months in the department.

To support education, training and development of self and others in the emergency department and actively encourage to share learning and best practices in Emergency Medicine.

Assist, in conjunction with the Emergency Department Matron, the Practice Development Nurse and Heads of Nursing for Emergency and Acute Care directorate, to continue to develop and set standards of care, taking into account relevant published National Guidelines and research.

To undergo, where necessary, further training in relation to the Extended Role of the Nurse and participate in the training of others.

To ensure communication with paramedical services to enable them to carry out their part in patient care and to create a climate in which feedback on patient progress is the norm.

Major Incident

To maintain an up to date knowledge of the trust Major Incident Policy and Department and Role specific plan

In the event of a major incident being declared and a call inn of staff being undertaken you should report to the Nurse in charge of ED as soon as possible.

Undertake training and remain competent in the use of decontamination equipment for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contaminated patients.

To undertake the one day HMIMMS regarding Major Incident Management so there is an understanding of expectations of band 5 role in a major incident

Undertake the Decontamination of patients from a CBRN incident as required.

Undertake training and maintain competence in scene safety and the use of Personal Protective Equipment used in the pre-hospital setting.


This advert closes on Thursday 1 Aug 2024