Total 123 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Chorley, Lancashire

The Recruitment Co are currently recruiting for an Finance Administrator to work for an established, growing business in the Blackpool area. This position will be in the first instance a 2 month temporary contract with the view to going permanent for the right candidate.

Finance Administrator salary: £12.50 per hour

Finance Administrator hours: 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday (30 hours per week)

Finance Administrator Roles and responsibilities:

• Quality returns
• Expense processing
• Order processing
• Invoicing
• General administration queries as and when required

Skills / Qualifications Required

• Past purchasing / financial administrative experience
• Strong personable skills
• Adaptable mindset

If this sounds of interest, please do feel free to apply through the link below, or alternatively please do get in touch on 01253 751511, or drop me a message on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/harry-greenhalgh/ and I will be happy to discuss further!

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Title: Finance Systems Manager
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours
Type: Permanent
Location: Lytham St Annes, FY8
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | 4 Days P/W Option | Hybrid/Flexible Capabilities

Our client is on the lookout for a skilled Finance Systems Manager to become a part of our Finance Department at the head office. They are in the midst of transitioning our Website OMS system from Elucid to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Despite this change, all finance reporting will continue with our existing system, Microsoft Navision. The Finance Systems Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial elements within system updates and upgrades, driving the current OMS project to successful completion.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the go-to expert for advising on the finance elements of the new OMS system, ensuring delivery of high-quality service.
• Implement governance and enhance controls for system-based financial transactions.
• Analyze data and user feedback to aid the project leadership in making informed decisions on system development.
• Review and approve testing scenarios to ensure compliance with financial requirements.
• Identify and solve potential issues, offering solutions to challenges faced by the Finance team.
• Conduct finance testing to verify correct data flow into the chart of accounts and ensure timely integration with payment platforms.
• Lead the coordination and management of incidents and change requests related to finance.
• Create metrics to track and report on finance system defects and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align needs and expectations with project milestones for smooth implementations.
• Maintain close communication with business stakeholders to align finance processes with business requirements.
• Oversee the testing of custom reports developed for the Finance department, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Develop and provide training materials for the Finance team to ensure effective use of new systems and processes.

Requirements:

• Proficient in finance functions and systems.
• Proven track record of implementing finance systems, with a deep understanding of financial accounting principles, month-end processes, and finance operations.
• Experience in managing enhancements or upgrades, including writing/agreeing on functional specifications and overseeing the change/development stages through to testing and release.
• Skilled in testing and adapting processes to meet Finance requirements, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions to implement new systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the capacity to anticipate potential issues and devise contingency plans.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is beneficial.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision is considered an advantage.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk

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Do you want to work for a company who values you as an individual, and recognises a good work life balance?

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity, for a Finance Recruitment Consultant to join our Finance Department, recruiting across the North of England.

As a Finance Recruitment Consultant, you will be supplying candidates into public sector, private practice, and in-house roles on both a temporary and permanent basis. Although there is work to come in and hit the ground running with, there will be a significant amount of business development involved with this position, so strong resilience and a result-focused individual would be required. This position would also be liaising with senior-level professionals daily, so strong communication skills will be required. Given the size of the market and the scope for progression, this position would also suit someone who is competitive and ambitious and have a real passion for delivering high quality service. There is real scope in this position to grow your own team and develop into a management position within the business.

About You:

• Basic Salary between £25,000 and £30,000 based on experience plus commission
• You're Driven to achieve results.
• You're ambitious and looking for a way to accelerate your career.
• You want an employer who is as committed to you as you are to them.
• You want to work in a challenging environment with a fun and family-orientated culture.
• You don't need recruitment experience, just a real drive to succeed.
• You have great communication skills and can adapt accordingly.

The Serious Details:

• Flexible & Hybrid working plus early finish on a Friday.
• Lancashire MIND well being coaching sessions.
• 30 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per each year of service up to 5 years.
• In-house Training Academy with access to tailored courses
• Brand new, high specification laptop with state-of-the-art software.
• You get an annual billings bonus & profit share.
• We offer limitless progression opportunities.

The Sociable stuff:

• Monthly awards to recognise great performance including breakfast for all employees.
• Quarterly awards ceremonies held office off site for all employees, to recognise high achievers including refreshments.
• Quarterly lunch clubs for award winners.
• Black tie annual awards ceremony, including a 3-course meal and entertainment.
• Team nights out, competitions and incentives.
• Recreational break out area with kitchen & bar facilities, pool table, gaming chair and more.

If you fancy joining BIBA's Employer & Medium Business of the year and want to work for a company where you are more than just a number, hit the apply button and start your application today.

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Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified nurses however some previous experience of working within a community environment would be beneficial. We have an established preceptorship programme in place and you will be well supported by your manager and colleagues and valued in your role. We offer opportunities for personal and professional development and you will receive regular appraisal, clinical and safeguarding supervision.

Pease refer to the attached job description for full details of the roles and responsibilities and the person specification to see the required criteria.

If you want to make a difference to the health of children and their families within Lancashire and have a commitment to reducing health inequalities we would very much like to hear from you. Please see Job description and Person Specification attached.

Mortgage Consultant
Rawtenstall
£29,000 Basic
£65,000 Realistic year 1 OTE

Time Recruitment are delighted to be representing a leader in their mortgage advice sector. They're a specialist broker helping clients based out of their offices near Rawtenstall looking for an additional Mortgage Consultant to join the team due to business growth.

They have excellent reviews online and offer specialist products through their panel of lenders.

The role:
* Building rapport
* Taking clients through the full mortgage application journey
* Looking into suitability and affordability
* Recommending products based on customers circumstances.

About you:
* CAS Status CeMAP or CF6 qualified mortgage advisor
* Experience in selling to the public over the phone
* Money motivated

To find out more, apply today!

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Central Lancashire Breast Unit is delighted to invite applications for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Breast Care, to join our well-established team. The vacancy is offered on a full-time basis, for a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave. Previous breast experience is essential. This can also be an ideal opportunity for the successful applicant to gain further experience within this environment.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing a holistic approach to the care and management of people with breast cancer and benign breast disease who may require additional investigations.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual, who will act as patient advocate and key worker, as well as a core member of the Breast MDT. They will support surgical and oncology clinics and be an integral part of the Moving Forward sessions for patients on Personalised Stratified Follow Up.

They should have good time management and organisational skills and will be responsible for managing a case load of patients and prioritising the delivery of care to meet the needs of the service. They should have a proactive attitude towards service improvement, developing others, managing change, and teaching to allied professionals about the breast cancer journey and the importance of breast awareness to a wider audience.





We are looking for an innovative nurse who is highly motivated to improve practice for breast cancer . The post-holder will act as a Keyworker for patients diagnosed with breast cancer and act as an advocate and ongoing support for patients/families. They will also support patients with benign breast disease who may require further investigations.

The successful applicant will develop and deliver a comprehensive nurse-led service that is holistic in its approach, evidence based and meets the individual needs of patients with breast cancer. They will participate in the Moving Forward clinics for patients on Personalised Stratified Follow Up. The post requires the ability to work autonomously within a well- (PSFU) established cohesive team.

The post-holder will ensure their role reflects the core components of the clinical nurse specialist role to include clinical practice, management, research and education. They will need to be aware of the national cancer agenda and its impact on service delivery. As a Key Worker they will be expected to co-ordinate care by providing a point of access.

Central Lancashire Breast Unit provides a symptomatic service for patients in central Lancashire. We offer a 'one stop' clinic where patients are offered a full diagnostic assessment during one appointment, with results either the same day or at a later appointment if a biopsy is needed. The majority of patients are referred by their GP and all symptomatic patients are seen in the unit within two weeks of the GP referral.

The applicant will be working within a supportive well established team to include Consultant Surgeons, Oncologists, Radiologists, Nurse Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Sonographers, Mammographers, clinic staff and administrative support.

Clinical/Direct Care

To practice autonomously with a level accountability at a specialist clinical level in the direct delivery of high-quality care, making clinical decisions based on specialist clinical skills assessment with the support of Matron or breast consultant.

Plan and manage episodes of care, working in partnership with others and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and clients

Leadership and Collaborative Practice

To provide clear leadership and direction to support both the medical and nursing teams acting as a role model for the Trust, presenting a positive image to patients and staff.

Education (developing self and others)

Advocate and contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports continuous learning and development, evidence-based practice, and succession planning.

Research and Innovation (improving quality and developing practice)

Critically engage in research activity, adhering to good research practice guidance, so that evidence-based strategies are developed and applied to enhance quality, safety, productivity, and value for money.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Mar 2024

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor post in Anaesthesia. Applications are invited from suitably qualified doctors with extensive experience in obstetric anaesthesia.



ELHT is a busy hospital and the department covers anaesthetic services to all major surgical specialties including general surgery, urology, orthopaedics and trauma, gynaecology, ENT and maxillofacial surgery. We are a nominated vascular centre and tertiary referral centre for HPB. There is a busy obstetric unit with around 6500 deliveries per year. There is a midwifery led unit in Blackburn (separate site) and a co-located midwifery unit and consultant led unit in Burnley. We currently have a 32 bedded mixed critical care unit on the Blackburn site.

We are a friendly supportive department and are firmly committed to education. We will support any eligible specialty doctor through the CESR process with access to the required surgical specialties. There is also a regional CESR program which successful candidates will be able to apply for. We receive good feedback from trainees. We are ACSA accredited.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide preoperative assessment, perioperative and postoperative care to patients across both sites of this busy Teaching Hospital Trust.

This will require some ability to work independently although Consultant cover is always available. The successful candidate will be expected to provide anaesthesia for the broad range of surgical specialties on site. This includes General surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Ophthalmology and Gynaecology. In addition, we provide anaesthesia for Hepato-Biliary, Vascular, and Major Head & Neck services.

The on-call commitment will be on a 1:10 basis (non-prospective) and is based at Burnley General Hospital. This site provides emergency services for Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is covered by a two tier rota with distant consultant supervision. The post holder will be resident and will support the trainee rota by providing emergency gynaecology services alongside support for the obstetric unit. Additional weekday evening cover supporting paediatric services will make up a small component of the on-call care delivered.

The theatre sessions will be flexible in site and specialty according to negotiation and the requirements of the service. This is indicative and subject to change as the service demands. There may also be changes associated with “NHS Services, Seven Days a Week”.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned to them. The successful applicant will join a flexible, supportive team who work well together. We also have a high commitment to teaching and training, receive excellent feedback from our trainees and have high exam pass rates.

The standard job plan will consist of 12 PA’s (4.24 PA DCC on-call, 5 DCC elective clinical work at 1.25 PA per session, 1.5 SPA).

The successful candidate will be expected to provide anaesthesia for a broad range of surgical specialties. The on-call commitment will be on a 1:10 basis (non-prospective).

Applicants will hold full registration with GMC and they will hold extensive experience in obstetric anaesthesia.

Applicants must possess the following skills:
• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives effectively and with empathy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues and staff in all disciplines to facilitate best patient care.
• Ability to work in a team and evidence of such

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




This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Mar 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disability. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.



We are looking for a registered nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills and self –motivation are essential. The successful applicant will be an experienced clinician with proven skills in working with people who have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.

A means of transport is essential and applicants must be

willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff-develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

The post holder will be an experienced learning disability nurse with knowledge and skills in supporting people with a learning disability with complex health needs, as well as the provision of positive behavioural support. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential to the role. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.

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 Tuesday 16 Jan 2024

We're expanding our Motor Claims team in Bolton and we are looking for you to start a rewarding career in AXA. You’ll be based in our newly refurbished Bolton office as a Motor Claims Handler within our Commercial Claims area and receive comprehensive training to support you on your career journey.
Aligning to AXA Commercial Insurance, Commercial Claims is a very diverse function bringing together Claims areas including Motor, Property and Casualty. Our people are the most important factor in ensuring that we act for the customer and give a clear and consistent experience for them. For you, it means you have huge amounts of opportunity to diversify your career as a Claims expert.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.
What you'll be doing:

You’ll be responsible for a portfolio of Motor Claims from start to finish, you'll investigate and gather evidence to help bring each claim to the point of a conclusion.
This is a varied and interesting role, you'll understand that some claims are a result of a distressing or simply unfortunate incident, and therefore it’s important you listen and act with empathy.
Recognise the signs of a fraudulent claim and refer these for further investigation when needed. Most of all, you'll take pride in the service you offer to all customers and partners.

Working Hours and Shift Pattern:
Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our typical hours are 9 - 5pm, however we can work flexibly to these hours. Induction training will be full time in the office for 12 weeks.
Induction and Training:
You’ll receive a comprehensive onsite induction from our specialist trainers to set you up for success in your new role. At AXA we share a common purpose; to act for human progress by protecting what matters. We rely on people, just like you, to make this a reality. We thrive on helping you become the best version on yourself so throughout your career we’ll provide you with all the support and training necessary to enhance your professional development.

The Trust is looking for a Maintenance Officer to join the Facilities Team, and provide support across all of our Trust sites.

The Maintenance Officers for the Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) will be based out of our Brockholes Nature Reserve, but will provide support as and when needed at our other LWT sites across the North West. All sites vary in complexity from simple office spaces, to a state-of-the-art floating visitor centre, and each has their own systems. This role needs someone who has practical knowledge of Facilities management and compliance, but will also require someone who can work with a large variety of staff, customers, suppliers and volunteers. This role will mainly comprise of practical maintenance, but it will also include RAMS writing and supplier liaison, and will supervise volunteers in basic maintenance tasks. The role will require travel between our sites using an LWT vehicle to carry out statutory and emergency maintenance.

The successful applicant will have practical experience in maintenance and the ability to work in an organised and methodical manner. This role requires someone who will be dedicated to becoming an expert in the systems and processes in place across the various Trust sites, and the job holder will have the ability to build effective working relationships with peers, contractors and volunteers in order to deliver a successful maintenance schedule.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found on our website https://www.lancswt.org.uk/jobs/maintenance-officer-1. Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, and return your application before the closing date stated below.

(CV's will not be considered - No Agencies)

Closing Date: Sunday 21st January 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 22nd January 2024

Be part of a friendly and dedicated operational Estates Team, managing and maintaining the Trusts Engineering and Building Infrastructure throughout Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

We are seeking a highly motivated, appropriately skilled, reliable and enthusiastic Maintenance Manager who will provide hands on approach and supervision of the maintenance teams (Engineering/Building) on site at Chorley and District Hospital.

Someone who can have an open, creative, and active role at keeping the services infrastructure ticking over, and who has the necessary experience of an engineering background, either in electrical or mechanical services or both.

The smaller Estates Team at Chorley really is a Team, and its success relies on the Team spirit and effort here.

So, What’s in it for Me?

You will have the satisfaction of helping the community maintain their health and wellbeing at their local hospital and for people from further afield, as we also have specialist units on site.

THE BOTTOM LINE! This is currently set at Band 5 which is now £28,470 to £34,581 pa, plus our Trust has an additional £3,492 RRP pa payment and together with a 1 in 4 on-call rota and potential overtime this can add up to a whole lot more. Just to add you have probably one of the best conditions packages and one of the best pension schemes around.

You will be responsible for first line management and the supervision of the Trust’s directly employed maintenance workforce and assist with individual performance reviews. Ensuring the team is working efficiently, planning workloads, ensuring materials available to complete the tasks.

You will also be required to assist the Estates Engineering & Building Managers in the day-to-day operational management of Trust premises maintaining the highest standard of patient and staff environment the improvement of all buildings, systems, plant and equipment including grounds maintenance.

You will be part of a multi trade team delivering a quality service to support patient services within the Trust. You will participate in the Engineering Officers on call Rota.

We have 9000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, trades staff, administration, contractors and trust wide service users.
• Provide managerial, technical and operational advisory support to the maintenance staff and contractors to the Trust.
• Provide operational advisory support to Trust staff and managers to ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
• To be responsible for the supervision of the Trust’s directly employed maintenance workforce.
• Ensuring the team is working efficiently, planning workloads and task specific part / materials are made available.
• Manage, supervise, and develop Multi-skilled Maintenance Craft workers, Estate Support Workers and assess/evaluate the quality of work. You shall also support the provision of professional management/supervision, induction and training of new starters, apprentices and Maintenance staff as part of a personal development programme.
• To use and monitor I.T repairs and maintenance management system (FM First) to provide accurate information on the maintenance functions.
• Re-schedule and reallocate work priorities at short notice to meet the changing needs of the Trust.
• Respond to and liaise with other members of the Trust’s staff who request assistance.
• Liaise with Wards and Departments to ensure requested work is specified correctly to meet the users’ needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods. This applies to all work requests including patient critical specialist engineering plant, equipment and building services.
• Liaise with Senior Estates Officer regarding plant or equipment failure and to request in writing the supply of goods and/or services with reference to manufacturers manuals etc. Maintain stock levels for spares and equipment.
• Advise the Senior Estates Officer and/or Senior Hospital Staff (Duty Manager on call/Directorate Managers) on maintenance issues as required outside of normal office hours.
• You will be required to make yourself aware of your responsibilities for Infection Prevention and Control. Co-operate with the trust in ensuring that all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with.
• Ensure statutory compliance testing and Planned Preventative Maintenance on engineering plant and equipment is completed (i.e., decontamination, HVAC, BMS, Medical Gas systems, water treatment plant) across all Trust sites.
• Refer to and be able to understand all Engineering/Technical drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Assist in commissioning of services, plant, and equipment.
• Be conversant with current legislation and guidance specific to engineering services; Decontamination, Electrical, HVAC, Medical Gases, Building Management Systems, water systems.
• Understand the workings of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure systems within all Trust properties. To pass on knowledge to others.
• Ensure the preventative maintenance of hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems, pipe medical gases, and medical air plant are carried out as per guidance.
• Ensure the preventative maintenance for the control of legionella in water systems are carried out as per guidance.
• Supervise the operation of permit to work systems for engineering/building areas i.e. confined spaces, decontamination, medical gases, hot works etc.
• Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures. Ensure that Risk Assessments and the use of operational procedures are understood, actioned, and observed by all maintenance staff.
• Through the use of Risk Assessments and Maintenance records ensure that all maintenance and minor works comply fully with statutory and other regulations.
• Be fully conversant with all Trust policies and procedures including:- Fire Safety, Infection Control, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Manual Handling guidance and safe systems of work.
• Identify and prioritise own work load and that of others when appropriate and actively participate in the operation of the performance management information system, including the completion of all paper work required by the scheme in a timely manner.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance audits and inspections in accordance with Trust procedures and schedules.
• Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department. Make sure that any work areas are secure when working. Ensure that plant rooms are locked at all times.
• Ensure that adequate cover is maintained during periods of annual leave and other staff absences.
• Assist with, and support the Trusts Engineering Officers in project work, new equipment testing and commissioning, specifications, surveys, costing and other similar duties. Undertake inspections for pre-installations and investigate services which may be required for new equipment and carry out minor installation improvement works.
• Keep plans, electronic and hard copy records, spread sheet statistical data and ensure such records etc. are correct, updated and revised as necessary.
• Assists and supports the maintenance manager and provides cover for this post as required.
• Reports all incidents using the DATIX system involving incidents, accidents and near misses related to own area of responsibility.
• Required to drive appropriate Trust vehicles for transporting personnel or equipment.




This advert closes on Friday 19 Jan 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Advanced Specialist Practitioner to join our Diabetes Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR) serving a local population of 408,000. This is a full time post.

You will work closely with the Diabetes and Endocrinology Team. You will act as an expert resource and senior clinical nursing lead providing leadership and consultancy alongside the Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinical Directors, the Consultant Team and Diabetes and Endocrine Nurse Specialists to develop and implement best practice in the management of patients in accordance with local and national policies. You will be utilising advanced skills and knowledge to assess, manage and treat patients with a diabetic.

You will follow Trust and speciality guidelines and will work alongside the registrar and consultant colleagues. The role may involve attending and providing urgent advice in Medical Assessment Unit or A&E department for some acute conditions. You will be linking the Diabetes and Endocrinology Teams across secondary care, have close communications with community and primary care in the pursuit of the ultimate patient journey and experience.

You will be given the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of Diabetic Medicine with encouragement for personal and professional development.



You will provide specialist diabetic knowledge and training to both nursing teams and medics. You will be expected to be an independent prescriber and will have involvement in out-patient clinics and in-patient care.

You will also be involved in education and professional development of the diabetes and general nursing teams, contributing to the delivery of educational programmes, delivered by the organisation and outside providers as appropriate. You will lead on practice and service development through the application of research and evaluation within the specialism. It is expected that 75% of the role is clinically based. This will be done in collaboration with medical, nursing and AHP colleagues.

The hospital complies with the European Working Time Directive and offers an excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre and library. You will be part of the Diabetes team and will assist in the training and development of other members of staff within the role, as required.



Working for your organisation

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work by providing expert care for a complex caseload of patients.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a diverse and often complex caseload of patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To receive and make referrals to healthcare professionals review the patient and act according to current legislation to undertake independent prescribing and also make appropriate use of the administration of medication
• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement local guidelines, promoting evidence based practice
• To work effectively with people to identify their concerns about health and wellbeing
• Work in partnership to plan and develop various approaches for health promotion.
• Work closely with members of the public and users of the service so that health and wellbeing can be promoted effectively.
• Explain assessment processes clearly including the benefits and risks of the assessment and any alternative approaches obtaining their consent whilst respecting their dignity, wishes and beliefs.
• To undertake the comprehensive highly specialist assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills. The post holder will undertake first line assessment of patients.
• Follow a process of reasoning which demonstrates and enhances capacity for problem solving and critical decision making.
• Interpret all of the available information and makes a justifiable assessment
• Identify service shortfalls in the effective management of people with diabetes and work with local commissioning bodies in order to address them.
• Identify and review current information/factors to determine and plan the assessment process.
• Undertake assessment in line with evidence based practice, legislation policies and procedures, e.g. taking case history and requesting diagnostic investigations.
• Review and interpret all information available utilising a systematic process of reasoning to make a differential diagnosis.
• Develop and record a treatment plan consistent with the outcome of assessment and the most probable diagnosis.
• Practice at an advanced level and to use an extended scope of practice beyond own profession for example the initiation and management of treatment plans, responding to changes and manipulation of management plans.
• Identifies appropriate interventions/treatments to be undertaken within the context of the overall treatment plan
• Undertakes intervention/treatments in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice. Clinical guidelines applying own skills, knowledge and experience and using considered judgement to meet individuals complex needs.
• Provide expert advice on complex cases and multiple pathologies.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions/treatments and makes any necessary modification.
• Maintains accurate and legible patient notes (written and electronic) in accordance with Trust and national professional polices and guidelines.
• Participate in innovation and change concerned with improving the standards of care for patients
• Influence and develop policy and clinical guidelines internally and externally
• Participate in clinical audit with respect to evaluating service effectiveness and future developments within the role.
• Initiate and lead/support research projects
• Incorporates professional/legal standards into advanced clinical practice.
• Assumes accountability for practice and strives to attain the highest standards of practice.
• Engages in clinical supervision and self-evaluation and uses this to improve care and practice.
• Collaborates and/or consults with members of the health care team about variations in health outcomes.
• Monitors quality of own practice and participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Actively seeks and participates in peer review of own practice.
• Evaluates any patient incident or theatre cancellation to review and determine any changes required to patient pathway
• To analyse and interpret highly complex information gained during clinical examination and history taking to diagnose an individual’s problem or illness and decide on an appropriate course of action or treatment.
• To identify and agree the appropriate data to be collected by self and others within the team.
• Effectively use the agreed systems/methods for obtaining data collection.
• To collate and analyse the information obtained using the appropriate methods.
• To report in a timely manner the data information obtained.
• Supports the team in collating and analysing the information obtained in relation to their area of responsibility and encourages timely reports of the data and information obtained. Monitors current evidence based literature in order to improve quality care.
• To act as a role model ensuring own actions promote quality and identify and manage any risks.
• To keep up to date and act consistently with quality standards and guidelines within their own clinical areas and associated areas.
• Develops guidelines and disseminates to the appropriate staff to ensure quality of patient care is constantly improved.
• To alert others to new developments and lead them in understanding how their practice should change to improve quality.
• To assess and monitor the quality of work in own area
• To raise quality issues and related risks with relevant people and follow this up and address poor performance as per Trust policy, e.g. complaints, incidents, poor communication.
• To inform and influence clinical governance issues
• To lead in the promotion and implementation of evidence based care ensuring that good practice is disseminated locally, regionally and nationally.
• To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures and lead others in doing so. Make recommendations for, and lead change.
• To keep up to date with developments within own specialised field, disseminate information and ensure that practice is based on best available evidence.
• To demonstrate involvement in an utilisation of critically appraised research.
• Facilitates the process of audit within the Emergency department and Trust wide practice.
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of people in a manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture and background and preferred ways of understanding. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. Barriers of effective communication will regularly be evident, e.g. altered conscious level, sensory loss, altered perception, pain, fear and severe psychosocial problems.
• To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Explores complex issues and to make complex decisions encouraging the effective participation of all involved.
• Empathetic and reassuring when communicating highly sensitive condition related information and advice to patients, carers and relatives.
• Competently receives highly sensitive information concerning patients’ medical condition.
• Uses a range of skills to adapt the delivery of information through changing the environment, methods of communication or delivery of content using persuasive, reassuring skills as required, e.g. breaking bad news/special needs/dealing with anxious relatives.
• To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• Work in collaboration with other educational institutions and other educational providers to meet the educational needs of the health care professional.
• Identifies the need for change, proactively generates practice innovation and lead new practice through discussion, support and communication.
• Identifies and manages challenging behaviour.
• To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and directorate requirements and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of letters and reports.
• To identify own development needs and set own personal objectives in discussion with his/her reviewer abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them into necessary work.
• To take responsibility for own personal development and maintains own PDP.
• Makes effective use of learning opportunities whilst contributing to developing the workplace as a learning environment.
• Contributes to the development of others, enabling them to develop and apply their knowledge and skills in practice providing any timely feedback.
• Generate and share clinical knowledge and expertise with all members of the multi professional team, utilising any new knowledge feedback to inform and change practice.

Plus lots more! Please read job description for full list of responsibilities.


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jan 2024

We are looking for candidates who can make a different to our client’s life!

Here at Almond Care, we support clients who have complex needs and provide them support with needs such as Tracheostomy's, Bowel Management, catheterisation, stoma care etc. We focus around providing person centred care while promoting the independence of all our clients. All the clients that we support will be provided care from the comfort of their own home.

We are looking for an ideal candidate who is flexible support our clients in their own homes and join our team on a Bank Staff basis.

The shifts needed will vary depending on the client and their needs, but usually range between 8 - 12 hours shifts with your client.

We pay from £10.75 per hour.

You will be fully trained and have the opportunity contribute to the lives of vulnerable adults and children with complex needs.

You would also have the opportunity to advance in Level 2/3 and 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

What does the role entail?


Delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care needs of our clients.
Getting to know your client. Discovering their interests, needs and providing companionship.
Supporting clients to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs while always maintaining their privacy and dignity.
Communicating with Head Office and Lead Nurses to ensure the client is safe and cared for as per the clients wishes.
Enabling and assisting clients with daily activities and tasks that they would not be able to do without your support.
Actively participating and organising social activities
Sustaining high level of communication between resident’s family and staff developing good relationships
Assisting in ensuring the clients home is kept clean on a daily basis.
Any other duties deemed necessary by Head Office to provide the person-centred care our clients deserve.


Benefits of working with Almond Care:

Almond Care believes in nurturing our exceptional team and so if you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be benefiting from:


Ongoing support from our senior staff
Full training and support within your role
Care Certificate award
Refer a friend scheme
Regular team meetings
Outstanding career development opportunities
An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company.
After 1 year of employment, you will get an extra holiday day for your birthday!


Our community health care assistants provide all aspects of care to male and female clients in their own homes.
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