Total 104 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Luton, LU3 3QN

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Our client is a progressive SME based near Alton, Hampshire. They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and contribute to their growth and sustainability efforts.

As the Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team, managing the entire finance function and delivering valuable insights and reporting to support the business. This role is ideal for an accomplished accountant ready to step up and take ownership of financial management, reporting, and team leadership.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

• Manage month-end accounts, cash flow forecasting, and VAT returns.
• Oversee payroll and ensure precise financial accounting.
• Handle payments, insurance, and prepare external accountant reports for statutory accounts.
• Lead and support the accounts team, ensuring accurate reporting and process improvements.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical accounting, advanced Excel, and proficiency in accounting software (Xero experience is a plus).
• Background in payroll, team management, and process implementation.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:

• Generous pension.
• Supportive team.
• Beautiful work environment.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you an experienced Mechanical craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital .Travel between hospital sites may be required. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role.

The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success, we have highlighted three of them below:
• Time served (or have equivalent experience) mechanical fitter or plumber
• Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline
• Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trusts properties; to diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of craft skills, the building engineering services, plant and equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

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



Key Responsibilities
• Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment.
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
• Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
• Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
• Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
• The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
• Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
• Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
• Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
• Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
• Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
• Participate in the on‐call arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital.
• To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

FOR UK RESIDENTS ONLY

Previous applicants need not apply

Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role. Please note that due to participation in the on call rota it is necessary for you to live within a 15 miles radius of the site.

The maintenance team (electrical, mechanical and building trades) is responsible for the maintenance of the Trust’s properties and equipment. The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success; we have highlighted three of them below:
• Time served (or have equivalent experience) electrician
• Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant electrical discipline
• Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trust’s properties

To diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of craft skills, the building engineering services, plant and equipment.



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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities
1. Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of electrical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, hydrotherapy pool, ward equipment.
1. Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
1. Complete all mandatory training as required.
1. Carry out installations, commission and test new work associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
1. Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
1. To work safely on Low Voltage (LV) and generated electrical systems in accordance with all statutory electrical regulations and health and safety legislation as appointed Competent Person (LV) for Trust properties.
1. Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
1. The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
1. Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
1. Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
1. Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
1. Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
1. Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
1. Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
1. Participate in the on-call arrangements providing 24-hour cover to the hospital.
1. To adhere to the Estates Department code of dress being very well presented, wearing the supplied uniform at all times.
1. To work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
1. Immediately notify the Maintenance Team Leader or other appropriate line manager of any unsafe practice or contravention of statutory regulations or Trust policy.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a highly motivated, reliable and flexible Building Craftsperson to work as a key member of the Estates Team. You will play a proactive role within the team, delivering key objectives to meet both departmental and Trust requirements.

The post holder will assist the Estates Directorate to provide a comprehensive and responsive Estate Management Service to all of the Trust’s properties.

You will be a hands on maintenance building craftsperson who is able to deliver the full range of duties associated with the post holder’s core craft trade.
• To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trusts properties.
• To diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of Painting/Decorating, Carpentry, Joinery skills, plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repair and maintain the building engineering services, plant and equipment.
• Deliver safe isolations within your specialist craft skill set.
• This post will be based at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital covering services across the Trust’s Luton and Dunstable sites.
• Hours are 37.5 hours week Monday – Friday

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Identify, diagnose, rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of building fabric, plant and equipment including but not limited to: external doors, fire doors, access doors, wooden, plastic and aluminium windows, flooring, suspended ceilings, walls, fire proofing, electrical and mechanical closers, various types of locks and locking mechanisms, interior and external signage, fencing and various fixing and fixtures, glass and glazing.


1. Maintain decorations both internal and external of all Trust properties and cleanliness of fabric, plant and equipment.


1. Complete all mandatory training as required


1. Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.


1. Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.


1. Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.


1. The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.


1. Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.


1. Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.


1. Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.


1. Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures


1. Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.


1. Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.


1. To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as building and carpentry.


1. To adhere to the Estates Department dress code, being very well presented, wearing the supplied uniform at all times.


1. To work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.


1. Immediately notify the Maintenance Supervisor or other appropriate line manager of any unsafe practice or contravention of statutory regulations or Trust policy


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

Main Duties and Responsibilities: To manage a caseload of complex paediatric patients includes home enteral tube feeding, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Providing dietetic reviews in community clinic, day centres, home visit, special needs schools and jointly with consultants/other healthcare professionals. To undertake comprehensive assessments for patients, including anthropometrics, biochemistry, clinical condition, diet history and social circumstances and to use advanced clinical reasoning skills to interpret data. To provide appropriate evidence based intervention and evaluate outcomes. To prioritise and plan the day-to-day provision of dietetic services within your own caseload. To contribute to the development and implementation of protocols and guidelines for your specialist areas within the service as well as nutrition-related Trust-wide policies. To work autonomously with little day to day supervision. To make timely and appropriate direct referrals to other healthcare professionals and specialist services To liaise with dietetic colleagues locally and nationally and other experts to ensure nutritional care, standards, advice and information are consistent with the current evidence base. To work jointly with the other home enteral feeding dietitians and provide cover for the community paediatric dietitians or home enteral feeding team lead in their absence, as required. To work collaboratively and liaise with a wide range of professions across a variety of locations and agencies. To challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interest of patients. To organise and co-ordinate the process of setting up a home enterally fed patient on the home delivery service following discharge from hospital. Contribute to department continuous professional development (CPD) sessions, home enteral tube feeding meetings and MDT caseload meetings. To give expert opinion on complex nutrition related issues where a number of social, ethical, psychological and medical factors have to be considered and where there may be conflicting ideas within the multidisciplinary team To be responsible for the provision and development of dietetic services in your specialist areas across the Trust, and to be responsible for service change in those specialist areas in response to service requirement. To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. To maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with the British Dietetic Association (BDA), HCPC and trust guidelines. To act promptly in response to any safeguarding concerns identified during patient care.

JOB TITLE: Customer Support

SALARY: £23,500

LOCATIONS: Luton and covering our friendly Dunstable and Stevenage branches
HOURS: 35 hours a week, including some Saturdays

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time

About this opportunity
Do you want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference to customers, businesses and communities?

As one of our Customer Support colleagues, you'll learn, grow and develop within an inclusive organisation with genuine values focussed on putting people first.

You could be in one of our branches helping our customers side by side, or working from home, doing your best to help the person at the other end of the line (we also connect via social media, web-chat and remote advice video calls).

You'll learn to make the most of your best talent - helping people. You'll show you care and understand what matters to them and if you don't know the answer then you'll have access to a supportive team that do.

From Day 1 we'll provide all the training and support you'll need. Join us and, as well as making a difference to customers, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career where you're free to be yourself. Great colleagues, transforming workspaces, potential hybrid working and a wide variety of career opportunities - you'll find them all here.

About us
From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• Crucially, you're a people person - to be honest and genuine, caring about helping people with their finances (no previous financial services experience required)
• The ability to quickly build relationships to give customers a fantastic experience.
• The passion to put yourself in the customers' shoes, show empathy, acting with care and integrity - taking time to resolve queries and giving our customers confidence in the service you're providing.
• The commitment to deliver on your promises and going above and beyond for your customer.
• A genuine teammate - collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure your customers' needs are met.
• If located in in one of our hybrid locations, you will need to meet our Homeworking criteria, for example, a quiet, private room at home, stable internet connection.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a LBG advocate, an expert in using our mobile app and demonstrate excellent knowledge of our products and services. This will mean you are able to offer fantastic support to our customers. Should you be offered the role, we'd really encourage you to use the app so that you become familiar with it and we'd hope that you use our products as well, if you don't already!."

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more. (Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don't miss out on this opportunity to apply today.)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to provide maternity cover on a part-time/flexible basis to our Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding team.

The Community Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding team provides a high-quality service to children and families in Luton and South Bedfordshire. Successful applicants will be well supported in their role by our supportive team of experienced Band 7 Paediatric Dietitians, Band 6 Paediatric Dietitians and Dietetic Support Workers!

This role can be fulfilled remotely, so we welcome applications from professionals across the country.

We would be willing to offer a short-term contract for 12 months if required.

We will offer:

An experienced, friendly, supportive and well-respected community-based nutrition and dietetic department that delivers a variety of adult and paediatric services across Luton and Bedfordshire.

Support and learning opportunities via team working and department wide CPD (continuing professional development).

To provide a highly specialist dietetic service to a caseload of complex paediatric patients – home enteral tube feeding (HETF), learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

To work collaboratively with acute dietetic and medical teams to effectively manage enterally fed patients who are stepping down from acute to community care.

To work closely with acute dietetic colleagues to facilitate safe and appropriate discharge planning from acute services to community. This will include regular attendance to the wards or meetings at Luton and Dunstable Hospital for patients on the caseload.

To work closely alongside the multidisciplinary teams who look after these patients, across both acute and community services.

To act as a source of expertise to the wider dietetic team and other health professionals on HETF and paediatric dietetics.

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To manage a caseload of complex paediatric patients – includes home enteral tube feeding, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Providing dietetic reviews in community clinic, day centres, home visit, special needs schools and jointly with consultants/other healthcare professionals.

To undertake comprehensive assessments for patients, including anthropometrics, biochemistry, clinical condition, diet history and social circumstances and to use advanced clinical reasoning skills to interpret data.

To provide appropriate evidence based intervention and evaluate outcomes.

To prioritise and plan the day-to-day provision of dietetic services within your own caseload.

To contribute to the development and implementation of protocols and guidelines for your specialist areas within the service as well as nutrition-related Trust-wide policies.

To work autonomously with little day to day supervision.

To make timely and appropriate direct referrals to other healthcare professionals and specialist services

To liaise with dietetic colleagues locally and nationally and other experts to ensure nutritional care, standards, advice and information are consistent with the current evidence base.

To work jointly with the other home enteral feeding dietitians and provide cover for the community paediatric dietitians or home enteral feeding team lead in their absence, as required.

To work collaboratively and liaise with a wide range of professions across a variety of locations and agencies.

To challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interest of patients.

To organise and co-ordinate the process of setting up a home enterally fed patient on the home delivery service following discharge from hospital.

Contribute to department continuous professional development (CPD) sessions, home enteral tube feeding meetings and MDT caseload meetings.

To give expert opinion on complex nutrition related issues where a number of social, ethical, psychological and medical factors have to be considered and where there may be conflicting ideas within the multidisciplinary team

To be responsible for the provision and development of dietetic services in your specialist areas across the Trust, and to be responsible for service change in those specialist areas in response to service requirement.

To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with the British Dietetic Association (BDA), HCPC and trust guidelines.

To act promptly in response to any safeguarding concerns identified during patient care.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Based in Luton, Capability Green

We Put People First so you can Deliver Outstanding Service

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our team in Luton, acting as the trusted advisor to the Operations team and supporting the Finance Business Partners.

You will be expected to create legible and informative reports, ensuring that the financial aspects and impact of contracts are clear to all parties, supporting the delivery of projects.

At Churchill, doing right is at the heart of our values. This is why we will provide you with all the tools, training, support and resources that you need to develop in your career.

As an Assistant Finance Business Partner you’ll be:

• Assisting in providing financial business partnering to the Operational Leads to ensure their strategic and operational financial goals are delivered.
• Ensuring that that all contracts are correctly accounted for, and closely monitored.
• Assisting in completion of month end and subsequent delivery of high-quality monthly management accounts and reporting, including headcount reporting, variance analysis and appropriate commentary.
• Monitoring and reporting of commercial issues and procedures through monthly contract reviews.
• Supporting management of budget and continually identify ways to improve cost performance.
• Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business.

As an Assistant Finance Business Partner you’ll have:

• Ability to work with transactional detail with management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
• Experience with translating large amounts of data into tables and legible reports.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and intermediate MS Excel including Pivot Tables and V-lookups
• Initiative and influences change through an “investigative” and “can do” approach and attitude to all tasks
• Resilience and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth.
• An accountancy qualification ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA is preferred

What we offer you

The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you.

The good stuff

• We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success
• 33 days leave including bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay
• 24hr online GP access as well as mental health, wellness, financial and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days annually – from beach cleans to supporting your local community. You choose…
• More than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts
• Lots of training, development and apprenticeships opportunities programmes to grow and progress your career
• Our Mosaic committee and Mental Health First Aiders leading the change on all things Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill
• All year-round recognition and annual awards programme to thank our shining stars

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Churchill is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract, develop and retain the best people from the widest network. We’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help..

Qualifications:

Key Qualifications

• AAT
• Degree and or Project Management qualification desirable
• GCSE A-C or equivalent (at least 3)

Keywords:

Finance ManagerLutonCapability Green

EEAST has a new opportunity to experienced vehicle technicians to work with our Fleet service.

As a Master Vehicle Technician, you will lead the maintenance and repair operations for our fleet of ambulances and emergency response vehicles.

You will utilise your advanced technical skills and leadership abilities to oversee the diagnosis, repair,
and maintenance of complex vehicle systems, ensuring the highest standards of reliability and safety to
support our critical emergency medical response services.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• To cover certain aspects of managing the workshop in the absence of the Workshop Manager as directed by the Workshop manager, including workshop loading, and Job Card quality checks, Warranty procedures.

• Lead and supervise a team of vehicle technicians, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical expertise to ensure efficient and effective maintenance and repair operations.

• Conduct advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting on ambulance and emergency response vehicles, utilising specialised equipment and software to identify and rectify complex mechanical and electrical faults.

• Plan and prioritise maintenance schedules and repair tasks, coordinating with fleet management and operational personnel to minimise downtime and maintain service readiness.

• Perform in-depth mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs, including engine and transmission overhauls, brake system repairs, and component replacements, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and health and safety regulations.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and procedures to prolong the lifespan of fleet vehicles and optimise operational efficiency.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

Do you love the Countryside?

Would you like to bring your dog to work?

Our client is a progressive SME based near Alton, Hampshire. They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and contribute to their growth and sustainability efforts.

As the Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team, managing the entire finance function and delivering valuable insights and reporting to support the business. This role is ideal for an accomplished accountant ready to step up and take ownership of financial management, reporting, and team leadership.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

• Manage month-end accounts, cash flow forecasting, and VAT returns.
• Oversee payroll and ensure precise financial accounting.
• Handle payments, insurance, and prepare external accountant reports for statutory accounts.
• Lead and support the accounts team, ensuring accurate reporting and process improvements.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical accounting, advanced Excel, and proficiency in accounting software (Xero experience is a plus).
• Background in payroll, team management, and process implementation.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:

• Generous pension.
• Supportive team.
• Beautiful work environment.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated midwife to join our leadership team as a the Midwifery Matron leading the Intrapartum and Triage facilities at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a progressive time for our cross site maternity services that provide maternity care for 9000 women per year. We are progressing our delivery of our 2024-2029 Maternity Strategy, which sees the commencement of a new digital Electronic Programme Record system in 2025 and, on our Luton site we prepare for our upcoming move into the brand new maternity facilities in the Autumn of 2025. Luton has a high level comprehensive service including an Obstetric physician, Fetal medicine Unit and a Level 3 NICU. We have a wonderful team of medical, midwifery, nursing and support worker and MNVP colleagues all working together to deliver safe, responsive and effective care to those who use our services.

You will have a proven track record as a compassionate leader able to deliver all the elements of the portfolio as a matron.

To support you in this dynamic role, the team will provide an excellent support structure and will encourage your personal development.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Tara Pauley on tel 07385 463567/ tara/.pauley@bedsft.nhs.uk

The Matron will be required to work closely with the Inpatient Ward Matron and Community Matron. They will hold overall responsibility of the day to day operational management of the service and should demonstrate adherence to the framework as set out within the Matrons Handbook (2021).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Matron has a responsibility for operational line management of the clinical area(s) in their area of responsibility. The post holder will be responsible for providing midwifery leadership to the clinical areas and contributing to the operational management within Maternity, driving quality standards ensuring the safety and embedding learning.

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This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

Are you interested in a career in maternity?

We are offering a Diabetes Maternity Support Worker role which plays a crucial role in supporting clinical care for our diabetic women.

If you have a passion for providing high standards of care during a woman's journey to motherhood then this is the job for you!

Join a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As well as offering a competitive salary, annual leave and pension package the Trust prides itself on providing a varied and wide range of staff benefits.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Maternity Support Worker to play a pivotal role in the delivery of care to our women who have diabetes and participate in the safe and effective management of the midwifery services under the supervision of registered nurses and midwives.

The Diabetes Maternity Support Worker will contribute in a variety of activities of patient/client care to the level of experience and assessed competence that he/she has acquired. The service users come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and the Diabetes Maternity Support Worker must be able to communicate effectively.

We are looking for an individual who is committed, compassionate and self-motivated, able to work well within a team and under pressure. We are looking for a friendly professional with excellent communication skills, ability to form good partnerships. You will join a modern and progressive Trust that believes that helping to keep our staff healthy and happy is one of our key responsibilities.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Please see the job description and personal specification attached for full details of the job role.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated midwife to join our leadership team as a the Midwifery Matron leading the Intrapartum and Triage facilities at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a progressive time for our cross site maternity services that provide maternity care for 9000 women per year. We are progressing our delivery of our 2024-2029 Maternity Strategy, which sees the commencement of a new digital Electronic Programme Record system in 2025 and, on our Luton site we prepare for our upcoming move into the brand new maternity facilities in the Autumn of 2025. Luton has a high level comprehensive service including an Obstetric physician, Fetal medicine Unit and a Level 3 NICU. We have a wonderful team of medical, midwifery, nursing and support worker and MNVP colleagues all working together to deliver safe, responsive and effective care to those who use our services.

You will have a proven track record as a compassionate leader able to deliver all the elements of the portfolio as a matron.

To support you in this dynamic role, the team will provide an excellent support structure and will encourage your personal development.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Tara Pauley on tel 07385 463567/ tara/.pauley@bedsft.nhs.uk

The Matron will be required to work closely with the Inpatient Ward Matron and Community Matron. They will hold overall responsibility of the day to day operational management of the service and should demonstrate adherence to the framework as set out within the Matrons Handbook (2021).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Matron has a responsibility for operational line management of the clinical area(s) in their area of responsibility. The post holder will be responsible for providing midwifery leadership to the clinical areas and contributing to the operational management within Maternity, driving quality standards ensuring the safety and embedding learning.




This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

Are you highly motivated and looking for a new challenge? Discharge Planning are seeking individuals who are keen to work in a fast paced role which requires excellent communication skills with an ability to problem solve and use initiative.

The role of Discharge Officer is a key part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and involves liaison with patients, their families, external partners as well as colleagues across the Trust. The successful candidate will need to be compassionate and dedicated to providing high quality services. Excellent time management and organisation is essential in order to meet the requirements of the discharge plans.

The role is well supported by the senior Discharge Planning team as well as the wider Integrated Discharge MDT who work closely together to achieve the shared goal of safe and efficient discharge for our community.

· To be responsible for discharge planning from the point of admission ensuring that discharges are expedited in a timely manner maximizing the use of hospital beds and reducing length of stay.

· To work with the discharge team and multi disciplinary teams to ensure patients, relatives & health professionals both inside and outside the trust are all working together to achieve the same goal of safe and seamless discharge.

· To liaise daily with medical staff & ward managers to review all patients supporting and facilitating discharge decisions and progress chasing any outstanding diagnostics and reviews.

· To progress chase patients through their whole hospital journey and ensure patient’s, relatives and colleagues are kept up to date with progress and delays.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

See attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details

· To identify problems in relation to discharge and initiate actions to resolve them in order to facilitate safe and efficient discharge.

· Throughout the shift ensure that beds are used efficiently and appropriately, maximising the use of the departure lounge to support the emergency 4 hour target.

· To liaise with the discharge planning team to ensure patients with complex needs have adequate community care packages in place to meet their individual needs.

· To organise and coordinate with patients, relatives and various outside agencies the requirements of patients with complex discharge needs.

· To report daily and escalate information relating to any delayed discharges and regularly review actions being taken to address the delays.

· To progress chase each patient through their hospital stay ensuring diagnostics and results are delivered and reviewed in a timely manner.

· Communicate with nursing & medical colleagues ensuring all staff




This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

As Dementia Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will have an inherent passion for supporting people with dementia, matched by a passion for volunteering, adding value to our services and enabling the best possible experience for all.

You will work collaboratively to support patients, families and nursing teams to create a dedicated and skilled volunteer resource, driven to provide a high level of patient engagement and carer support at all points of care and out into the community.

The programme will include training, resourcing, managing and supporting the wellbeing of our volunteers to work with specialist dementia and ward staff, plus networking and outreach into our communities to support knowledge and understanding of dementia, build confidence in accessing healthcare, in particular among seldom heard communities.

This role will suit an individual with experience of people with dementia and volunteering. You will have an empathetic, compassionate and professional approach and an aptitude for networking and relationship building within the hospitals and with external and community-based organisations. A good communicator with a high level of emotional intelligence, you will have a willingness to learn and to develop the volunteer service for the benefit of all.
• Manage and develop a Dementia Volunteer Service including recruitment, training and promotion
• Support the day-to-day wellbeing and management of volunteers, including rotas, sourcing merchandise, handling conflict, grievances and complaints
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, building good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure support for dementia patients and families is available at all points of care.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including the Alzheimer's Society to maintain up-to-date training and information, opportunities for community networking and outreach, ensuring inclusivity and volunteers who reflect our communities.
• Develop a community outreach programme to deliver information and education via volunteers.
• Maintain accurate data input on a CRM Database, IQVIA and Microsoft OfficeSoftware, developing evaluation measures and producing reports on Service activity and performance
• Promote the Service via social media, website and internal and external publications and events, plus staff training and inductions
• Enable Service enhancements: specialist therapies (music, arts and crafts),community talks and opportunities to link in with communities via volunteers acting as advocates for the Service
• Uphold and lead by example in relation to the Trust’s values of Teamwork, Honesty and Openness, Respect, Inclusivity, Valuing People and Excellence (THRIVE).

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

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

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



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

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

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support the management and development of a quality, dynamic and creative Dementia Volunteer Service designed to enhance patient experience, including full Forget Me Not volunteer recruitment for both hospital sites from promotion/advertising and applications to interviews, clearances in line with Trust Policies, ongoing mandatory and specific role related training and placement.



· Support the wellbeing of the volunteers on a day-to-day basis through regular in-person contact and communications, feedback, praise and thanks, encouraging and engendering motivation and loyalty, and ensuring that their role is valued.



· Ongoing promotion and awareness of the Service across the Trust and to the wider communities we serve via articles, website, posters, social media, events.



· Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, building good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) to enhance Service delivery and ensure the smooth running of the service.



· Ensure that support for dementia patients and families is available at all points of care from presentation at ED and planned admissions, care on our wards through to patient discharge, post-discharge support and outpatient appointments.



· Work collaboratively with external stakeholders, including specialist organisations such as the Alzheimers Society, Carers in Bedfordshire, relevant VCSEs, Primary Care Networks (PCN) and the ICB to maintain up-to-date training and information, opportunities for community networking and outreach, ensuring inclusivity, a volunteer team that reflects the communities we serve and is designed to support the Trust in reducing healthcare inequalities.



· Work with all stakeholders to develop a longer term programme of community outreach to deliver information and education via volunteers to ethnic minorities, seldom heard communities, deprived communities and those with protected characteristics to build trust and confidence in healthcare services, encouraging earlier access to healthcare when needed, improving care at home and contributing to the alleviation of service pressures through admissions and re-admissions avoidance.



· Attend Trust staff inductions and specific staff group training sessions (e.g. Care Support Workers) to ensure new starters are familiarised with the Service and the Forget Me Not volunteer remit.



· Contribute to the development and implementation of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity Strategy, Dementia Strategy and align the Service to wider Trust Strategy, Objectives and Vision.



· Ensure all Forget Me Not volunteering activities meet with the Trust’s service needs and are carried out in line with relevant policies and procedures.



· In collaboration with the Dementia and Ward Nursing Teams, source and purchase merchandise to support the delivery of the Service and ensure wards have the required materials to create awareness and to promote a compassionate and inclusive environment.



· Attend relevant meetings, present and lead discussions and raise the profile of the Service and other projects.





MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordinate and create a weekly rota/assignment system for Forget Me Not volunteers at each site in line with service needs and as directed by the Dementia Lead.



· Contribute to the development of outcome measures to assist Service evaluation and annual review, to include stakeholder surveys.



· Maintain accurate data input collection utilising appropriate systems such as the Charity CRM Database (Harlequin), IQVIA and Microsoft Office software to analyse information and produce reports on Service activity and performance to be delivered to a variety of stakeholders.



· Create and submit internal reports to the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager for submission to the Board and the Charitable Funds Committee.



· Demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills and work with the communications team to ensure continual promotion/visibility of the Service and sharing of feedback, specifically across social media, our website and internal and external publications.



· Co-ordinate and manage internal and external functions to include promotion of the service, projects and Thank You Events, and other Charity and Volunteering events.



· Take responsibility for continued personal professional development by identifying and undertaking additional training to complement and support delivery of the role and service improvement.



· With support from the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager, and Dementia team if required, address initial stages of conflict, grievances and complaints as appropriate and progress if required with the support of the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager in alignment with the Volunteer Policy Problem Solving Procedure.



· Work collaboratively with the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager and Dementia Lead to identify and enable Service development and enhancements across sites and within the community, including importing additional specialist therapies (music, arts and crafts), community talks and opportunities to link in with communities via volunteers acting as advocates for the Service and the hospitals.



· Keeping continually abreast of national developments and ensuring networking and sharing of best practice with external counterparts, including other acute trusts, providing dementia volunteer support.



· Deputise for the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager, Special Projects Co-ordinator and Volunteer Co-ordinator (Recruitment and Support) as necessary in handling issues and queries in relation to volunteers.



· Be self-aware with strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills, and be able to work with and support team members and volunteers from diverse communities, ensuring inclusivity and respect is maintained.



· Uphold and lead by example in relation to the Trust’s values of Teamwork, Honesty and Openness, Respect, Inclusivity, Valuing People and Excellence (THRIVE).





FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

· In conjunction with The Charity, Voluntary Services Team and Dementia Lead, explore funding streams to develop and further support projects to include dementia patients and their families and for the acquisition of materials to support the Service.



· Build and nurture the relationships with donors to ensure their continued support.



· Manage Service donations to include appropriate recording of income and gifts in kind, liaising with Financial Services as required.



· In conjunction with the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager, take responsibility for expenditure to support purchase of Service-related items that enable us to provide the best quality of care, to include ordering on Agresso.







WORKING WITH PEERS:

· Understand the organisation and its agreed systems and working procedures (e.g. Charity and Voluntary Services Functions and roles within the team).

· Ensure a positive and proactive working relationship with team members at all times, as well as within the broader Hospital environment.

· Ensure that expertise within specialist role is maintained by continual connection and collaboration with peers and external specialists to include Dementia and Nursing Teams.

· Develop and maintain connections in Dementia and other relative areasto ensure networking and peer support.

· Keep track of assigned projects and tasks to ensure that support is optimised.

· Support across the Trust.

· Working within the Charity Team at the Hospital, be a collaborative member of the team, and a positive ambassador for the Charity at all times.

OTHER

· Highest standard of honesty and personal integrity at all times.

· Attend team meetings and other cross-departmental meetings.

· Promote development activities to Hospital staff at all levels and foster positive working relationships across the organisation.

· Ensure that all written communication and materials produced comply with corporate design standards and appropriate legislation (e.g. style guides, document templates, legal wordings, etc).

· Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by more senior staff and senior representatives from other functions within the organisation.

· Must be presentable and professionally dressed.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024