Total 241 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HH

Are you working within community pharmacy or primary care and want to experience a more patient-focussed and clinical career, with opportunities for completing your diploma, funded NMP, have dedicated training and education opportunities and great pension and holiday benefits?

Are you working in hospital and want a change in location, career or work/life balance?

If your answers are yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our award-winning pharmacy team.

You will have the opportunity to rotate around a variety of clinical specialties including; medicine, surgery, paediatrics, critical care, chemotherapy/aseptics and our AMU and ED department.

As a band 7 pharmacist you will additionally take on directorate or specialty responsibility and be the link person between the pharmacy directorate and that directorate/specialty. We will support you to enhance your learning in your specialty and other professional development needs (e.g. recruitment, quality improvement projects, training juniors), so you become a recognised local leader in your field and a role model within the pharmacy team.
• You will be responsible for ensuring safe prescribing, medicines optimisation and medicines management on your ward and will be a key link in the multi-disciplinary team looking after the people admitted to these wards.
• You will be supported to complete your post-graduate diploma if you are part way through.
• You will be supported to undertake your non-medical prescribing qualification.
• You will benefit from weekly training and education sessions from specialist pharmacists or other healthcare professionals
• You will participate in our weekend service, working Saturday & Sunday every 7-8 weeks, with compensatory rest days taken the following week.
• You will participate in the late-night and/or on-call rotas at a frequency of 1 shift in 3 weeks. Two pharmacists work in the dispensary until it closes at 7pm, after which on-call is undertaken from home by a third pharmacist who has a work laptop and mobile.

Pharmacy is a large and forward-thinking department. Whilst being spread across sites and having a large number of staff we are very welcoming to all and have a fantastic legacy of assistants, technicians and pharmacists who have worked with us for very many years, several of whom have progressed in their roles within ELHT Pharmacy.

We have a large cohort of Non-Medical Prescribers (NMPs) and are actively encouraging all our pharmacists to become NMPs, with plans in place for our staff up until the registration of trainee pharmacists in 2026 who will have this qualification embedded into their undergraduate degree.

We have strong links with our local universities with three teacher practitioners who support junior pharmacists and provide teaching to medical and pharmacy undergraduates.

In addition to our clinical specialist pharmacists, we have dedicated pharmacy staff working within; Homecare, Rheumatology, Medicines Information and the Medicines Support Team (a department dedicated to supporting patients post-discharge and optimising their medicines with home visits and recommendations to their GP/healthcare provider).

We have specialist pharmacists delivering dermatology and cardiology out-patient clinics, undertaking independent patient assessment, consultation and prescribing. We are keen to support the professional development of our staff and look to the future of Consultant Pharmacist roles at the Trust.

See job description attached to advert

If you would like any further information, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact:

Hannah Robinson or Emma Watson (Clinical Services Lead Pharmacists), or in their absence any Senior Clinical Pharmacist on 01254 733740.


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experience Finance Officer from January 2025. The successful candidate will work in liaison with the finance lead in each academy to ensure that financial transactions and internal controls are accurately recorded and reported in line with United Learning’s finance policies and procedures.

The successful candidate must:

• Have experience within a finance / accounting role
• You can work accurately with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A commitment to confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of financial management

What the school offers its staff

Rewards and Benefits:

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

More pay…

more time…

and more support

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Cash towards medical treatment.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Three extra INSET days for planning.
• At least one personal day a year.
• Great training for your career.
• Exceptional curriculum resources.
• Expert subject advice.
• Support for your wellbeing.

Further details about the role

Role Purpose:

To work in liaison with the finance lead in each academy to ensure that financial transactions and internal controls are accurately recorded and reported in line with United Learning’s finance policies and procedures.

The Cluster Finance Officer will carry out their role and responsibilities in a manner which is in keeping with the values and vision of each academy within the Cluster.

The postholder will support the financial management function to ensure processes are compliant with United Learning’s policies and procedures and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

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

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

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our interim finance assistant position in the Nelson/Burnley/Colne area!

We are currently supporting this education setting, committed to providing high-quality education by recruiting a temporary finance assistant. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations alongside the finance team and manager. You'll be working with invoicing, orders and payments working on various financial systems and MS Office packages.

This finance role is to start ASAP until Spring 2025. We can consider both part time and full time applications for this role.

Your new role

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

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant finance qualifications or at least 12 months experience within a similar role.
• Excellent IT Skills, including using Excel and finance packages such as Sage, Access, FMS6, PS Financials (flexible on which ones).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ideally previous experience of working in an educational setting.

What you need to do now

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have 2 positions available

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

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

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





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

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

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


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

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


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

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


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

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

Perform internal and external quality control, monitor results

Handle specimens of relevant categories in BMS cut up

Work independently, planning own workload and troubleshooting when necessary.

Train and develop students and other staff

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high
quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are
internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

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

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



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


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

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

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

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our temporary finance administrator job based in Blackpool!

We are currently supporting this friendly and innovative high school recruit as a temporary finance administrator on a part-time basis for approximately 3-4 months. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the school alongside the finance team, from invoicing, dealing with supplier queries to supporting payment apps to working on various systems, including Sage and Excel.

This finance role is to start ASAP on a full-time basis, working from 8am-4pm Monday to Friday.

Your new role

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

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this School Finance Administrator role in the Blackpool area, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the team in the newly founded Directorate of General Internal Medicine providing inpatient care for acute general medical admissions on the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital site. The job will predominantly be to provide Consultant level inpatient ward cover of the General Internal Medicine wards though there may be opportunity for subspecialist interest OPD activity.



The Consultant in General Internal Medicine will provide general medical care on one of the GIM wards at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital site. The ward will have 22-25 beds and cross cover may be required to support colleagues annual leave. The ward cover will be supported across the directorate by 2 Specialty Doctors, a Senior Clinical Fellow and Junior Clinical Fellows

The Division of Medicine and Emergency Care is implementing an optimisation plan for the inpatient medical wards to improve patient care, experience and safety with the aim to have the right patients on the right wards for their medical needs. The established medical directorates of Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Digestive Diseases, Metabolic Medicine, Medicine for Older People and Respiratory Medicine all have inpatient wards and the newly established General Internal Medicine wards will add to the bed base with 2 additional GIM wards initially and a 3rdward has also been funded for 6 months of the year to manage winter pressures.

New Consultants will be supported on a consultant leadership programme.





The post holder will work 10 programmed activities for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust including weekend cover 1 in 7. It is anticipated that the appointee will join the overnight on call rota after appointment. Please see the attached indicative job plan for further details. An on call supplement is payable (band A) for the 1:21 on-call rota.




This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, highly motivated, innovative, dedicated and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to support in the leadership of Pennine West HBTT. You will be responsible for providing leadership to the team together with the Operational and Clinical Lead. You will also be working closely with team leaders and colleagues in Pennine East HBTT.

You will be expected to reflect LSCFT values of being kind, respectful, working as part of a team and always learning. You should have at least 2 years experience of working at a senior practitioner level and demonstrate evidence of supporting teams & individuals through change.

Experience of working within the community Urgent Care pathway is desirable. You should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to supporting engagement with service users and carers to support service development.

You should be able to demonstrate evidence of care that facilitates a positive culture of patient engagement, a commitment to enhance the service user and carer experience and promote an environment that facilitates continued staff professional development.

You should be able to demonstrate effective, evidence based care management, risk assessment and leadership skills. You must have the ability to positively influence and adapt to a rapidly developing service that is able to meet the needs service users and carers

1.Provide clinical leadership for Pennine West Home Based Treatment Team, which is a service that delivers rapid and responsive specialist interventions to people experiencing a moderate to severe mental health crisis.

2.Oversight of safe and effective delivery of HBTT intervention to support service users, promoting the use of evidence-based practice through the provision of specialist knowledge and skills.

3.Operate as an integral member of the HBTT leadership team, actively participating in the multi-disciplinary assessment and formulations of people presenting in mental health crisis.


4.Utilise specialist knowledge and skills from own specialist field of practice to promote effective liaison, working relationships and operational links as appropriate.

5.Champion adherence to relevant legislation relating to safeguarding, mental capacity, mental health, human rights and restrictions to liberty.

6.Champion service user participation within individualised care planning and service development initiatives, and to support a culture of participation within the wider team, service and partner services, promoting the provision of independent advocacy where applicable.

7.Work closely with the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMPH) Service, social care partners, commissioners and outside agencies. Provide support to facilitate hospital admission and discharge.

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


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


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

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.


This post offers the opportunity to show clinical expertise in a variety of different areas. It is a well supported role with a cohesive team of nurses, OTs, Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners. There are opportunities for teaching, management and QI.

Staff are currently being trained in Open Dialogue which is a new way of working and has so far brought a refreshing change of perspective for staff working in the CMHT. This new approach is likely to lead to improved wellbeing for both staff and patients.

Kent is a large county with a strong rural history. Its strategic position has left its mark with many important historical sites. It has close links with London. This backdrop is the perfect setting to develop one’s personal and professional life.
• Provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Community Mental Health Team and will attend CPAs for enhanced patients and provide urgent assessment/advice as required.
• Lead regularly on screening of new referrals to the team (rotational responsibility between the Consultants).
• The post holder would be expected to actively participate in service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments.
• Empowers the team to resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission.
• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust’s personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• The postholder will join the Consultant on-call rota. This is currently 1:30 (non residential) and is remunerated with a 3% category A supplement and 0.5 PA in addition to 10 PA sessions.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.

Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.

Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification or search ‘KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-24-012-PERM’. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV to tracey.durling@nhs.net

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our Benefits:
• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break
• Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
• Car lease scheme
• A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.

*If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net


This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist 30hrs PW

Blackburn with Darwen Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified psychologists with the experience, skills and competencies to undertake the duties and responsibilities of the above post in adult mental health. The post is primarily to provide assessment, psychological therapy and consultation for the care of service users within the Blackburn with Darwen areas.

The teams provide services to people with complex mental health needs. Psychological therapies and psychologically informed care are valued within the teams and network, and are fully integrated within mainstream adult mental health services. The post holder will be operationally managed within the teams as a core team member, while strong professional leadership works alongside operational management to support the role.

An interest in working with individuals experiencing significant levels of complexity and personality difficulties will be essential. Good team working skills are also essential, as are abilities in providing consultation / supervision to team colleagues and other psychological therapists. Skills in group approaches, or an interest in developing these, would be an asset.

The post holder will develop links with psychological therapists within other CMHTs and specialist networks. Clinical and professional supervision is provided, and a growing network of complex case fora and psychological therapy models afford excellent opportunities for the post holder to develop their skills in multidisciplinary team working and psychologically informed care.

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

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

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

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

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


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

Title: New Homes Sales Associate – Chorley
Contract type: 12 month fixed term contract
Hours: Full time
Working pattern: Tuesday to Saturday
Sales suite standard hours are 10am - 5pm
Persona: site based at Saxon Fields, Chorley
Salary: circa £30,000 plus commission


Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated

Are you a hardworking, self- motivated and tenacious salesperson with sound experience in residential house sales.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the successful candidate will be an ambitious individual with a track- record of meeting targets in a demanding sales environment. You will have experience as a sales associate for a house builder/ housing association or estate agency. Your ability to demonstrate high levels of customer service is essential, as this is key to everything we do. You will be a team player, whilst being a self-motivated and dynamic individual with a target-driven attitude.

Essential skills:

First-class negotiation skills
Proven track record of property sales experience
Ability to meet and exceed targets
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Confident using computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Teams and In House CRM
Customer-focused and attention to detail
Organisation skills

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Advising customers on the sales journey and progressing sales
• Ensuring the sales suite is presentable
• Manage sales database and ensure it is kept up to date
• Meeting and greeting customers on site
• Taking customers details and qualifying their requirements
• Dealing with incoming sales enquiries
• Conducting viewings
• Stock unit maintenance

Key requirements:

• Ability to troubleshoot
• Be a team player but also able to work independently/remotely
• Be available to work weekends and flexibility surrounding working days / hours

Why choose L&Q?

• Strong family friendly policies
• Committed Learning & Development
• Annual leave starting from 28 plus bank holidays
• Westfield Health cash plan
• Generous non-contributory life Assurance
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discount scheme
• Up to 21 volunteer hours per year
• Excellent Pension Scheme – double contribution up to 5%
• Great places to work certified 2023
• Best Workplaces for Women – ranked 23 in the UK

*We are a multi-site organisation, so roles will require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay!

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We are looking to recruit Health Care Assistants on our Acute Medical Unit

We admit patients medically unwell patients direct from GP's, the Emergency Department and clinics. The patients are seen, assessed and treated, then transferred or discharged home.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team in a fast paced environment with a high turnover of patients that is committed to delivering quality care to all patients.

We work with a multi-disciplinary team, to ensure that patient care is of the highest standard.

We are looking for candidates with good interpersonal, communication and organisational. Previous care experience is also desirable ideally gained in a healthcare environment. In house training will be provided. It is essential that the successful applicant is committed to professional development and has the ability to work as part of a team and independently using their own initiative.

The type of candidate we are looking for needs to be dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic and be committed to providing care to an excellent standard, open to change in order that we continually improve.

Patients are the most important part of our work and caring for them to a high standard in a caring and safe environment is paramount.

Working alongside a trained nurse to deliver safe, personal and effective care is the main responsibility but an enthusiasm to develop yourself within the role is desirable. Further knowledge of basic life support, physiological measurement recording, safer handling and equality and diversity are all areas in which training can be provided for the successful candidate. There will also be an opportunity to further develop your knowledge with learning skills like venepuncture and cannulation.

The role will involve assisting the patients with their daily activities of living, washing, dressing, nutrition, hygiene, etc to maintain an excellent standard of patient care.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom have won awards for their work.

Main duties:

1 Assist with the admission and discharge of patients - appropriate duties may include listing of clothing and assistance with dressing and undressing.

2 Assist with making occupied beds and strip and clean unoccupied beds, according to infection prevention policies.

3 Help patients to prepare for meals and assist in the service of meals. Serve refreshments and simple diets, where appropriate.

4 Help with the feeding of patients where appropriate.

5 Assist with bathing in bed and in the bathroom, with turning and moving of patients, including the use of mechanical aids and bed appliances.

6 If required, help patients with personal hygiene, including care of hair, teeth and nails under supervision, assist with oral hygiene of conscious patients.

7 Assist HCAs and above, with the undertaking of ‘last offices’

8 Assist in the care of pressure areas and the care of the incontinent patient.

9 Participate in the rehabilitation of patients in hospital e.g., dressing, undressing, taking to the toilet and using commodes.

10 Participate in giving and/or removing toilet equipment.

11 Care of sanitary equipment, including decontamination of baths, bins and commodes after use and the decontamination of beds, lockers and other ward equipment according to hospital policy.

12 Prepare, clean and tidy clinical rooms, clean nursing equipment and cupboards, excluding cupboards for storing controlled medicines.

13 Answer telephone, take, record and transmit messages to qualified staff.

14 Assist with keeping of routine records, e.g., weight charts and fluid balance charts.

15 Assist with movement of patients to other wards, clinics, departments or hospitals and undertake chaperon and escort duties.

16 Help patients with the care of their personal belongings.

17 Report to the person in charge, all observations made of the patient.

18 Carry out basic administrative tasks in the absence of the ward clerk, e.g., filing, ordering, checking stock levels.

19 Assist with the collection of specimens. Test urine and weigh patients as requested,

20 Liaise with other wards and departments, delivery and collecting items as required including the collection of blood for transfusion.

21 Removal of spillages of types in accordance with the Infection Control Policy.

22 Disposal of all waste including non-clinical waste bags, clinical waste and sharps.

23 Care of patients’ flowers.

24 Replenishing of all disposable items.

25 Upon receipt of ward provisions, ensure they are stored and correctly rotate according to date, i.e. milk, medical and surgical supplies.

Communication

1 Establish and maintain relationships with patients/clients, relatives, friends and staff, and participate in supporting patients.

2 Attend ward/department meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the work area.

3 Maintain an effective communication network; both verbal, written and electronic, keep registered practitioners informed.

4 Assist in maintaining, recording and storing information, including patient records, in line with Trust policy.

5 Meet and welcome patients/ relatives and other visitors and familiarise them with the environment.

6 Maintain good relationships with team members, and visitors to the ward/department.

Provide assistance when necessary.

7 Operate and input basic information to computerised systems within the unit.

8 Help maintain materials, equipment and stock, reporting problems and defects to professional staff.Training and Development.

1 Participate in Personal Develop Review. In discussion with line manager, develop an annual Personal Development Plan, to identify Training and Development needs, in line with personal and organisational objectives and linked to the Knowledge and Skills Framework

2 All employees have a duty to attend annual mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust.

3 Sustain and improve own development by using opportunities provided by the Trust.

4 Assist with Local Induction programmes for newly appointed staff.

5 Assist in training new staff in the care and maintenance of equipment






This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

We are looking to recruit a Ward Clerk to the Acute Medical Unit.

We admit patients medically unwell patients direct from GP's or the Emergency Department /clinics. The patients are seen, assessed and treated, then transferred or discharged.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team in a demanding fast paced environment with a high turnover of patients that is committed to delivering the best quality care.

The candidates we are looking for must work well within a team, be efficient with computer systems, be able to communicate effectively over the telephone and be competent is general admin duties.

The main responsibilities include assisting nursing staff in the admitting and welcoming of patients and relatives to the ward. Ensure case notes are efficiently obtained, distributed and maintained. Clerical duties associated with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Using the hospital computer systems.

Communicate and consult with other departments, internal and external to the Trust, in furtherance of the service provided to patients. Make follow-up appointments for patients when necessary. Order and maintain levels of stock stationery, etc. Collect and distribute mail. General office duties e.g., filing photocopying etc. Keeping the ward and reception areas clean and tidy.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom have won awards for their work.

Main duties:
1. Assist in the reception of patients and relatives to the unit.
2. Clerical duties associated with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
3. Enter patient information on a computerised Patient Administration System (P.A.S.) and obtain relevant electronic wristband.
4. Communicate with patients, visitors and colleagues by telephone, face-to-face or in writing, in furtherance of the effective running of the unit.
5. Ensure case notes are efficiently maintained, including:-
6. Filing episodic clinical and nursing notes.
7. Filing investigation reports. Then send for coding.
8. Request x-rays, pathology reports from the appropriate departments.
9. Communicate/consult with other departments, internal and external to the Trust e.g., Patient Services, Community Matrons, Social Workers, Health Visitors and Ambulance service in furtherance of the service provided to patients.
10. Make follow-up appointments for patients when necessary,request outpatient diagnostics as requested.
11. Collect and distribute mail for patients and staff.
12. General office duties e.g., filing photocopying, use of facsimile and errands.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Your new company
I am working with a thriving organisation based in Nelson, who are dedicated to providing outstanding quality, value, and service to both their internal and external customers. Due to upcoming maternity leave, they are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a full time basis, for a minimum of 12 months.

Your new role
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Purchase Ledger Manager with various financial and administrative tasks. This full-time, fixed-term contract role involves processing weekly payment runs, handling a high volume of invoices, and assisting with month-end duties. You will also be responsible for processing European invoices, managing employee expenses, and ensuring intercompany accounts balance each month. Additionally, you will run weekly and monthly reports, assist with GRNI reviews, and monitor invoices in query. Your role will also include process improvement initiatives, setting up new suppliers, posting bank payments to the ledger, and addressing queries on the PO system.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you must have proven experience in purchase ledger or a similar position. Proficiency in accounting software (Dynamics 365 experience is a plus) and MS Office, particularly Excel, is essential. You should possess excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with a high attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. Strong organisational and time management skills are crucial, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be proactive, with a positive outlook and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business needs are also important.

What you'll get in return
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be part of a supportive and innovative team that values integrity, trust, and personal responsibility. You will be offered a salary up to £27,500 per annum, with 33 days holiday. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation. They offer a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days on-site, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. You will also benefit from a positive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity and encourages effective communication and teamwork.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new roleAs the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

What you need to do now


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