Total 313 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5ES

Oliver House School are recruiting for Bank Teaching Assistants to join our Education team now!
We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages.
The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount scheme, comprehensive induction, commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, pension scheme, paid for enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme and more!
Oliver House School is an independent specialist day and residential School for boys and girls aged 6 to 19 who have autism and complex learning needs. The school’s aim is to bring about the best in every young person to enable them to achieve positive experiences and progress according to their own individual abilities. We are an innovative school that has high aspirations for the education of pupils with Autism.
At Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!
Resilience – We support some of the most vulnerable children in society who have varying degrees of emotional behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD and associated difficulties so there will be times where your resilience is challenged.
Communication – Communicating with our young people is vital to understand their needs. Good teamwork and communication plays a key part in ensuring important information is relayed to other staff.
Organisation – Strong organisational skills are important to support the class teacher and young people with educational activities
Caring – Our young people require the best care we can offer. If you are a naturally caring and compassionate person, this is the role for you.
Attentive – No two tasks will be the same so being attentive to understand them and identify areas where we can support is important.
Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.
If you want residential childcare to be a job for life, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

The General Theatre Anaesthetic team consists of 17 General Anaesthetists, 5 Non consultant grades, 3 physician associates and 9 ICU Anaesthetists. The Trust also supports a Tertiary; Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis service to Lancashire.

The General Anaesthetic team provides anaesthetic services for General, Breast and Colorectal Surgery, Upper GI surgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma, ENT, Dental, Ophthalmic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Gynaecology and Maternity Services for the local population. The department also runs an Acute Pain Service, Chronic Pain/Pain Management Clinic and a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing service. We have well developed ERAS programmes in a number of surgical specialities. The Acute Pain Service and the Paediatric Service have both received national recognition for their standards of care.





This is a permanent post for a Consultant General Anaesthetist. The department would invite applicants with a speciality interest. Interests in management or education will be supported. This role will be supported by 1.5 SPAs for other activities and revalidation.

The department would encourage applicants with appropriate qualifications to pursue additional clinical or academic interests as part of their job plan. These activities would be supported with 1 additional SPA.

As a general anaesthetist, the appointee would take part in the general on-call rota covering non-cardiac emergency surgery and supporting maternity services.





There is ample time within the contract to support CEPD, teaching, audit, and activities of clinical governance. Although there is some flexibility in how and where these activities take place there is a requirement that time is dedicated within the working week to demonstrate participation in these activities on the hospital site. The Clinical Director will require evidence of participation in these activities.

The total number of programmed activities is 10 but further PAs will be offered to account for the elective and emergency workload after discussion. Alternatively, the number of basic programmed activities will be reviewed.





Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.


This advert closes on Saturday 31 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive Gastroenterology department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Our hard-working and forward-thinking team are keen to develop the Gastroenterology and Liver service and would welcome similar minded candidates to join our department. This is an exciting time to join us with opportunity to support outpatient transformation as part of a blended workforce as we develop our Luminal and Liver services and establish novel outpatient pathways.

Our Gastroenterology and Liver service is one of the busiest in the UK – we offer a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for all gastroenterological conditions. Our JAG accredited, performance driven and patient centred Endoscopy unit delivers approximately 15,000 procedures per annum and is a spoke centre for the North-West Endoscopy training academy and is the admin hub for Bowel cancer screening within the Lancashire region.

The post holder is expected to have a broad experience of Gastroenterology, and Endoscopy, contributing to the core Gastroenterology elective and emergency service whilst having a specialist interest in ERCP and EUS service delivery and development.

The successful candidate will together with other colleagues be responsible for providing a specialist Gastroenterology and Liver service contributing to outpatient, inpatient and Endoscopy day-case activity with the provision of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This post will support Outpatient transformation and Gastroenterology and Endoscopy recovery and restoration post Covid-19 and help the department to achieve the referral to treatment (RTT) 18-week targets, 2-week wait, and 28, 31 and 62 day faster diagnostic standards reducing diagnostic and cancer waiting times.

The post holder is expected to have a broad experience of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, contributing to the core Gastroenterology elective and emergency service whilst having a specialist interest in ERCP and EUS service delivery and development.

The post-holder will contribute to outpatient activity providing outpatient clinics, advice and guidance to General practitioners and triage of referrals through a Clinical assessment service and will be responsible for managing their own cohort of outpatient Gastroenterology and hepato-pancreato-biliary patients.

A commitment to Endoscopy is expected and with appropriate allocation in the job plan the candidate will make an equal contribution to the care of Gastroenterology inpatients and the out-of-hours GI-Bleed endoscopy service which is 1:6 at present with plans to transition to a 1:8 model with further recruitment.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a resident population of approximately 330,000 and the 12 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital - Clifton Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services.

The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.

Please refer to attached job description and person specification for further details for the post of Consultant Gastroenterologist with special interest in ERCP & EUSat Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.


This advert closes on Saturday 31 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking to recruit caring and enthusiastic healthcare assistants to join Ward 12.

You need to have excellent communication skills, as our patients are often complex and require you to be patient, understanding and hard working.




You will be required to liaise with the multi disciplinary team to ensure needs are identified and communicated effectively so that safe decisions are made around patient care and discharge needs to promote safe and speedy discharges to an appropriate destination.

Our aim is to be a Centre of Excellence and we are proud of the care we provide. We want to continue to build on this by adding passionate, kind and caring people to our team with common goals - To use the latest pathways and evidence based care, using all the community therapy support networks available to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported.

You will be encouraged and supported to gain new skills and to be actively involved in change improvement and being a champion for an area of care that you feel interested in. You should also be committed to and have evidence of continuing professional development.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants apply.

Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career.

As a Trust we are committed to:

Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staffing
Real equality of opportunity
Continual development and learning for all staff
Achieving a work-life balance

Maintain high standards of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and be personally responsible for your actions following the Trust’s Policies and Procedures. Give and promote Health Promotion Education under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to the patient and carer in order to promote wellbeing and prevent further unnecessary hospital admissions. Ensure a high quality service is maintained by implementing Trust Clinical Governance Plans. Work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team, and in conjunction with these other professionals promote a holistic model of care. Maintain accurate written and/or electronic records ensuring all legal requirements are met. Be prepared to work flexibly and to the needs of the service

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.


This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Base - Fylde and Wyre CAMHS at Whitegate Drive, Blackpool

The Integrated Children And Young People’s Mental Health (CYPMH previously known as CAMHS) and Children and Young Peoples Psychology Service (CYPPS) across Lancashire are currently undergoing significant changes as they move towards an integrated Thrive model.

As part of this new change we are now looking to recruit enthusiastic and committed CYPMHS Clinical Leaders to join the team in Fylde and Wyre. This is a new and exciting role that is being introduced into CYPMHS.

Clinical leads will work collaboratively with Team Leaders, Service Integration Managers and the senior Clinical leads in the locality to provide clinical leadership for their respective team. The suitable candidate will have experience of working with this client group, demonstrate good leadership and communication skills with the ability to self-motivate and organise themselves to manage priorities.

The successful candidate will have continuing responsibility for the delivery of high quality service provision by the CYPMHS / CYPPS to ensure delivery of an integrated, responsive and person centred service. To develop and maintain robust partnership working arrangements between CAMHS/ CYPPS and community partners and other key stakeholders.

Out of hours, bank holiday and weekend working will be required









The post holder will provide clinical leadership to staff across the CYPMH community services within their locality. They will lead on the quality agenda and embed governance in conjunction with the Service and Team Leaders and within the locality services to ensure that patient safety is paramount. The post holder will take a leadership role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people, their families and carers.

The Clinical Lead will work as an autonomous practitioner to promote high standards of assessment (including risk assessment), diagnosis, treatment and highly specialist expert advice to young people and carers. They will carry a caseload and offer therapeutic interventions based on evidence based practice. They will support the Team Leader to develop and promote a holistic, supportive and patient centred service and will provide professional and clinical leadership within the locality. They will assist the Service Manager to embed systems and processes to ensure staff within the locality services are clinically competent to undertake their role.

The Clinical Lead will have responsibility for supporting the Team Leader and Service Manager in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective services ensuring this is delivered to local and national targets/standards.

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 Wednesday 14 Aug 2024

• To work collaboratively with the Team leader and clinical lead to provide clinical leadership and line management for their respective team.
• To assist in the management of the integrated CAMHS/ CPS within Fylde and Wyre CAMHS/CPS and function as a practicing clinician within the service
• To ensure that integrated CAMHS/CPS offers a team approach in the delivery of high quality service provision of assessments and intervention in order to meet the needs of those young people presenting with emotional/psychological and/or mental health difficulties and their families
• To supervise and evaluate the multi-disciplinary team in conjunction with helpful and respectful services to young people and their families
• To develop and maintain robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS/ CP and community partners and other key stakeholders
• The post holder will assist with the responsibilities for all aspects of the service
• To assist with the responsibility for the day to day management of the team ensuring a responsive and effective service is offered 24 hours per day 7 days per week
• To assist in clinical and caseload supervision and professional development planning for the staff team.



To manage a reduced clinical caseload and provide direct clinical interventions/ assessments that are high quality, timely and accessible.
• Carry out assessment of children's mental health and emotional well-being. This could include risk assessments related to self harm and suicidal ideation as part of the duty function.
• Carry a small caseload
• Provide short-term interventions and support for children experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Participate in group work programmes with children relating to issues associated with emotional well being and mental health difficulties.
• Provide Supervision and training to the clinical team
• Proactively remain up to date and professionally accountable to the code of conduct of either the NMC or other relevant professional body for disciplines outside of nursing.

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 Monday 12 Aug 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and motivated Trainee Advanced Practitioner to join our dedicated Oncology Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.

The successful candidate will be supported to complete the MSc Advanced Practice programme over 2 years with guidance and help from our medical colleagues. You will have a dedicated medical mentor and in house training to support you to achieve your MSc along with support and encouragement from the Clinical Matron of the relevant speciality.


You will be expected to influence all related aspects of care and management of patients and deliver individualised and personalised direct patient care. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and a commitment to improving practice through ongoing personal and professional development. You will become responsible for delivering high standards of care using advanced autonomous clinical skills, offering support to both our nursing and junior medical colleagues.

The successful candidate will be supported to complete the MSc Advanced Practice programme over 2 years with guidance and help from our medical colleagues. You will have a dedicated medical mentor and in house training to support you to achieve your MSc along with support and encouragement from our Nurse Consultant and Clinical Matron.
You will be expected to influence all related aspects of care and management of patients and deliver individualised and personalised direct patient care. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and a commitment to improving practice through ongoing personal and professional development. You will become responsible for delivering high standards of care using advanced autonomous clinical skills, offering support to both our nursing and junior medical colleagues.



Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Please see the Person Specification and Job Description for the full requirements but please note that a first degree (2:2 or above) and current professional registration with a relevant professional/statutory body is required.

Interview Panel will consist of Trust members and representation from the course leader.


This advert closes on Monday 12 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

If you are a motivated radiologist who is looking for a challenging, fast-paced, and growing radiology department, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals may just be the place for you!

Not only would you have access to the latest technology (with the recent replacement of 3 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner, 5 cutting-edge CT scanners, and a state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine SPECT CT suite), you’d have a very team-focussed department with a strong support ethic. We pride ourselves on encouraging all team members to reach their goals and their potential. We can offer and encourage learning and training opportunities to expand your skillset as well!

Currently, our team consists of 18 general radiologists with various subspecialties, including breast, upper/lower GI, musculoskeletal, urology, paediatrics and more. Radiology is located in the main BTH site and offers CT, MRI, US, PF, NM, DEXA Mammography and non-vascular intervention.

Our refurbishment of the Central Radiology department in early 2021 has led to a cutting-edge diagnostic department, with a future-proofed capital replacement programme in place. We operate the latest technology in terms of our PACS solution with Agfa Enterprise Imaging which was upgraded in December 2019 across our entire estate. Along with our ambitious plans for the future, we are also investing in artificial intelligence solutions within our department.

The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for provision of all aspects of a Diagnostic Radiology Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospital (BTH), including, but not limited to, CT, MR, Plain film and Ultrasound.

There may also be on occasion a requirement to provide diagnostic reports on patients at CDC sites and community hospitals. At present we operate a “Radiologist of the Day” system but this is under review, particularly as we gain more consultants within the department. The aim of the department is to become more efficient and to minimise interruptions to individual consultants as much as possible.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTH) is a forward looking and innovative place to work and is committed to Values Based Collaborative Leadership and being a ‘Great Place to Work’.

The Trust serves a population of approximately 440,000 residents across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire and South Cumbria and the North of England. It comprisesBlackpool Victoria Hospitalwhich is a large busy acute hospital and two smaller community hospitals –Clifton Hospital, Whitegate Drive Same Day Health Centre and Fleetwood Same Day Health Centre and theNational Artificial Eye Service. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of Community services such as District Nursing and Midwifery to a large geographical area, extending from Lytham St Annes in the South to Morecambe and Carnforth in the North. The Trust provides Tertiary haematology services for Lancashire and South Cumbria and is the site of the Lancashire Cardiac Centre which provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical services for the adult population of Lancashire and South Cumbria (around 1.6 million people).



Please find a detailed job description and person specification in the attachment.


This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
Your new company are a globally recognised retailer with a real passion for their people. A leading global retailer with a with a true global presence, operating in over 25 countries. Due to a number of recent acquisitions across Europe they're now needing to strengthen their finance function with a Commercial Finance Manager.

Your new role
In your role as Commercial Finance Manager you'll business partner with multiple senior stakeholders in order to maximise performance by giving details and accurate guidance and recommendations. You'll work closely with the accounts team to understand the businesses monthly performance and identify areas of opportunities to improve performance and maximise profit margins. You will manage a small team and hold regular meeting and create robust action plans.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this highly progressive role and company you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified and have experience working within large complex organisation. You'll be a passionate, ambitious individual that can influence others. Previous experience operating in a commercial role is essential. You'll be able to demonstrate clear examples where you'll improved processes, maximised margins, identified trends all to improve not only the finance function but overall business performance. You will be fluent in French.

What you'll get in return
You will join one of the most respected businesses in the North of England. You'll join a that can offer real career progression opportunities both here in the UK and Worldwide. You will receive a salary of circa £60,000 plus bonus and benefits. If your ambitious and looking for a business where their ambitions match those of your own, then this is the business for you!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you a compassionate dynamic professional looking for a change? Do you have a passion in supporting children with complex health and developmental needs and their families? Do you embrace change and want to be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing this specialist expertise, knowledge, skills and support? If so, you may just be the person we are looking for!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Nursing team who work within Blenheim Child Development Centre. We are an innovative forward-thinking team who are looking to recruit someone with the same passion, energy and empathy. We are particularly looking for someone who has a special interest in working with children who have additional needs and their families. We work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and are committed to early support/intervention. We have in recent times redesigned the way we deliver our service and have robust pathways including episodes of care/support and development.

Applications are welcomed from experienced practitioners. You will be well supported by the team and management and valued/rewarded in your role.
1. supporting children and families Support all senior staff clinics with developmental assessments and clinical observations through play.
• Lead on ensuring all clinics run efficiently
• Support the specialist nurses in joint developmental assessments
• Support/advice via programmes of care on sleep toileting and behaviour.
• Organise contacts for those families needing specialist packages of care.
• Understanding and involvement with responsibility to safeguard children and families
• Supporting nursing team /children's hearing team with supporting hearing assessments

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
1. Episodes of Care-includingdirect support to children and families: -
• Support all senior staff clinics with both formal developmental assessments and clinical observations obtained through play.
• Lead on ensuring all clinics run efficiently including setting up/clearing away and maintenance of infection control measures/stock control. This will also include the joint assessment clinics and tertiary centre clinics including neurology and genetics
• Support the specialist nurses in joint developmental assessments as per Blenheim and the Neonatal Enhanced Developmental pathways
• As directed by the specialist nurses, to provide evidence-based specialist support/advice via programmes of care on sleep toileting and behaviour. Organise own contacts for those families needing specialist packages of care. Using own initiative and experience to modify interventions planned according to client’s needs with oversight from the specialist nurses
• Support the specialist nurses in providing Triple P Stepping Stones group parenting provisio
• To contribute to safeguarding plans by reporting observations of family interactions, child development and any areas of concern. The post holder will make every effort to contact the relevant specialist nurse, safeguarding advisor or Team Leader for advice in the event of significant child protection concerns being identified but may be required to refer directly to Children’s Social Care, in the ‘best interests of the child
• To contribute to the care of all clients, always ensuring safety and dignity
• To support trained nursing staff as required with children's hearing assessments
• To be aware at all times of the needs of client groups and to promote and encourage positive health choices and school readiness. To be actively involved in the communication of complex information regarding clients’ needs and reporting this and any other useful information to the specialist nurses or other members of the team
• To uphold all aspects of the service and organisational policies and procedures
• To take individual responsibility to report incidents as well as any identified actual or potential risks either to you, the organisation, or others
• To maintain contemporaneous and accurate electronic and/or written records
• Undertake any additional tasks as delegated by the specialist nurses within scope of competencies


This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We have a exciting opportunity to join our Swan End of Life & Bereavement Care Team

We have the opportunity for a highly motivated, experience and clinically skilled senior nurse/AHP's with recent community experience to join our Swan End of Life & Bereavement Support Service.

The Swan Service was established at the start of March 2021 providing a seven day service. We are delighted to be able to expand our existing service to provide support patients and loved ones in the community. The post holder will be joining our existing team, to provide expertise in community care and services.

Our team also consists of a Swan Bereavement Midwife, Specialist Nurse and also Swan Children's Bereavement Nurse

The team will report to and support the Clinical Lead and ensure the Swan Model is embedded across the organisation working alongside the end of life, palliative care, chaplaincy and bereavement services.

"The Swan model of care is about providing excellent, individualised end of life and bereavement care for every patient and every family, every time.

It is patient and family focussed and centres on meeting the unique needs of each individual and their loved ones - we have one chance to get it right and this should be every time for every patient and their loved ones".

The post holder will be responsible for developing the relationships and services in the community. They will responsible for embedding the Swan Model, providing bereavement support and EOL education and training to the community.

The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, make clinical judgements using advanced knowledge and skills in order to provide the highest standard of holistic patient care, whilst developing and practicing within clinical protocols and guidelines.



Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Do you have a good understanding of the national and local agenda in relation to end of life care in both primary and secondary care and have significant experience in end of life care?

Do you have effective leadership skills and driven and motivated to play a pivotal role in service improvement and developing and delivering necessary education within the Trust to ensure all staff are supported to reach fundamental levels of knowledge and skills in relation to end of life care.

If you feel you have the skills and enthusiasm to support the develop this services and ensure we deliver high quality end of life care every time then please consider joining our team. We can arrange a discussion and visit recommended. Please contact our Clinical Lead Claire Hickson - Claire.hickson1@nhs.net

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.


This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you a compassionate dynamic professional looking for a change? Do you have a passion in supporting children with complex health and developmental needs and their families? Do you embrace change and want to be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing this specialist expertise, knowledge, skills and support? If so, you may just be the person we are looking for!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Nursing team who work within Blenheim Child Development Centre. We are an innovative forward-thinking team who are looking to recruit someone with the same passion, energy and empathy. We are particularly looking for someone who has a special interest in working with children who have additional needs and their families. We work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and are committed to early support/intervention. We have in recent times redesigned the way we deliver our service and have robust pathways including episodes of care/support and development.

Applications are welcomed from experienced practitioners. You will be well supported by the team and management and valued/rewarded in your role.
1. supporting children and families Support all senior staff clinics with developmental assessments and clinical observations through play.
• Lead on ensuring all clinics run efficiently
• Support the specialist nurses in joint developmental assessments
• Support/advice via programmes of care on sleep toileting and behaviour.
• Organise contacts for those families needing specialist packages of care.
• Understanding and involvement with responsibility to safeguard children and families
• Supporting nursing team /children's hearing team with supporting hearing assessments

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
1. Episodes of Care-includingdirect support to children and families: -
• Support all senior staff clinics with both formal developmental assessments and clinical observations obtained through play.
• Lead on ensuring all clinics run efficiently including setting up/clearing away and maintenance of infection control measures/stock control. This will also include the joint assessment clinics and tertiary centre clinics including neurology and genetics
• Support the specialist nurses in joint developmental assessments as per Blenheim and the Neonatal Enhanced Developmental pathways
• As directed by the specialist nurses, to provide evidence-based specialist support/advice via programmes of care on sleep toileting and behaviour. Organise own contacts for those families needing specialist packages of care. Using own initiative and experience to modify interventions planned according to client’s needs with oversight from the specialist nurses
• Support the specialist nurses in providing Triple P Stepping Stones group parenting provisio
• To contribute to safeguarding plans by reporting observations of family interactions, child development and any areas of concern. The post holder will make every effort to contact the relevant specialist nurse, safeguarding advisor or Team Leader for advice in the event of significant child protection concerns being identified but may be required to refer directly to Children’s Social Care, in the ‘best interests of the child
• To contribute to the care of all clients, always ensuring safety and dignity
• To support trained nursing staff as required with children's hearing assessments
• To be aware at all times of the needs of client groups and to promote and encourage positive health choices and school readiness. To be actively involved in the communication of complex information regarding clients’ needs and reporting this and any other useful information to the specialist nurses or other members of the team
• To uphold all aspects of the service and organisational policies and procedures
• To take individual responsibility to report incidents as well as any identified actual or potential risks either to you, the organisation, or others
• To maintain contemporaneous and accurate electronic and/or written records
• Undertake any additional tasks as delegated by the specialist nurses within scope of competencies


This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Vacancies for Paediatric band 6 junior sister - Emergency Department

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term secondment for a band 6 paediatric junior sister position 37.5 hours per week





Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team, working within a designated children’s area in the Emergency Department. This is a fully rotational post and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays to ensure that there is 24 hour paediatric nursing cover at all times within the Emergency Department.



Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.

We can offer you,
• A modern department with separate paediatric facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs.
• Clinical/safeguarding supervision
• Team working in all areas of the department.







Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job Title: 12 month fixed term secondment Band 6 Junior sister, Emergency Department
Grade: Band 6
Reports to: ED Department co-ordinator
Accountable to: Matron/Head nurse
Job Purpose: Accountable within the team for ensuring that the
standard of nursing care is of a high level, quality being
of prime importance. Ensure adherence to agree Trust
policies. Primarily to provide emergency nursing to
children and their families attending A&E and to support
provision of care to all client groups. Provide support to
the junior nursing team providing clinical/safeguarding
supervision.
Infection prevention and control:
The post holder must comply with all relevant policies,
procedures and training on infection prevention and
control
JOB ROLE
A. MANAGING ACTIVITIES
A1. Maintain activities to meet requirements
A1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld.
A1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and members
of the multidisciplinary team following the Trust’s policy.
A1.3 Adhere to the Control of Infection policy.
A1.4 Maintain knowledge of all department emergency procedures,
equipment and major incident plan.
A1.5 Participate in the deployment of a mobile team in the pre hospital care
setting.
A1.6 Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.
A1.7 Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment. A2. Manage activities to meet requirements
A2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents and losses


This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
I am working with a thriving manufacturing company based in Burnley who are now looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join their team on a permanent and full-time basis. This is a newly created role, following the acquisition of another business.

Your new role
As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the company's credit policies and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debts. This involves assessing the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, monitoring customer accounts, and implementing effective debt recovery procedures. You will maintain accurate financial records and foster strong relationships with customers, playing a crucial role in supporting the company's financial health and stability. Key responsibilities include credit control responsibility for multiple ledgers, following up on overdue invoices, evaluating new credit requests, negotiating payment plans, ensuring timely payments, preparing regular reports, analysing aged debt reports, building and maintaining strong customer relationships, handling customer queries, posting receipts, generating reminder letters, and resolving non-paid invoices.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need proven experience in credit control, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Self-motivation with a positive attitude, good organisational skills, proficiency in using Sage 50 software, and experience in Microsoft Excel would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £25,000 - £27,000 per annum, along with benefits such as free parking, a health and wellbeing programme, and on-site parking. This is a full-time, permanent role with a Monday to Friday schedule, offering you the opportunity to join a reputable and growing company.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
I am working with a dynamic and forward-thinking company based in Nelson, who are known for its commitment to excellence and providing a supportive work environment. Due to expansion, are looking for a skilled Credit Controller to join their finance team.

Your new role
As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the company's credit policies and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debts. This involves assessing the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, monitoring customer accounts, and implementing effective debt recovery procedures. You will maintain accurate financial records and foster strong relationships with customers, playing a crucial role in supporting the company's financial health and stability. Key responsibilities include debt collection, financial reporting, customer relations, compliance and risk management, and process improvement. This is a full time role, working Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need proven experience as a Credit Controller with strong knowledge of credit management and debt collection processes, and proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, along with high attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have strong organisational and time management skills. The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams is crucial.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary up to £29,000 and benefits package, opportunities for professional development and career progression, and a supportive and collaborative work environment. Flexible working arrangements are available, and you will have the chance to work with a reputable and growing company.Your benefits package includes: enhanced holidays, hybrid working policy with a minimum of 3 days in office per week, flexible working, staff discounts and recognition awards.


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk