Total 224 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Great Harwood, Blackburn

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team within the Acute Medical Admissions Units at Royal Blackburn Hospital. You will work with the Senior Pharmacist for AMU and on occasion ED, other AMU/Acute Care specialist pharmacists and technicians to deliver a safe and effective pharmacy service. The AMU Pharmacy service currently operates between 8am-7pm seven days a week.

We have an established team of non-medical prescribing pharmacists and technicians embedded within both our AMUs and ED and are pleased to be able to add to this service at an exciting time when pharmacist roles have advanced beyond all recognition and there is scope to be at the forefront of patient diagnostics and management and work as clinical practitioners if this is desired.

Post-holders will undertake a non-medical prescribing course to make the most of their abilities, and will be supported to undertake further professional or clinical developments in line with service needs. You should have completed your first year of your clinical diploma or working towards completion.

You will work a designated shift pattern to include weekends; this will discussed and open to negotiation (including fixed compressed hours )at interview. You will support the late night rota (main dispensary pharmacy open until 7pm) and/or the on-call rota on an average basis of one shift every three weeks.



Main duties are summarised below.
• Deputise for the Senior Pharmacist in Medical Admissions as delegated and as designated in their absence
• Provide high quality pharmaceutical care to patients the assessment and admissions services
• Act as a role model in the field of clinical pharmacy and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with Trust objectives and NHSE initiatives
• Support the development of agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use, across medical admissions areas and Trust-wide
• Work closely with other staff across "acute care" (ED/AMU/Ambulatory Care/UCC) departments to ensure the delivery of an integrated pharmacy service

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of this post.

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.

The Medicine & Emergency Care Directorate are focused on delivering safe, personal and effective care to our patients and population, and there is an ethos of continuous improvement within all services.

We are delighted to have embraced the digital era with our brand new electronic Patient Record (ePR) which has revolutionised how we care for our patients and enables us to more easily prioritise those with greatest clinical need.



Please refer to the attached job description for an outline of main responsibilities.

Candidates who have started their post-graduate diploma are welcome to apply.

Any questions about the role or ELHT please get in touch and we'll happily answer any questions. You are welcome to arrange a visit prior to applying or when attending your interview if you wish.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have 2 positions available

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

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

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





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

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

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


This advert closes on Friday 13 Sep 2024

MAIN DUTIES1. ASSESSOR of nursing1.1 Takes nursing history of patients through interviewing and observation.1.2 Maintains accurate clinical observations of the patient's condition.1.3 Interprets the significance of data to the patient's condition and progress.1.4 Identifies and discusses nursing problems or needs with the patients, relatives and other staff.2. PLANNER of nursing2.1 Identifies the priorities of nursing care for patients.22 Identifies realistic goals in care plans.2.3 Organises time, equipment and the staff to deliver nursing care.3. PRACTITIONER of nursing3.1 Gives skilled care to patients and relatives.3.2 Administers drugs and treatments as prescribed with safety, accuracy and intelligence within the Trust.3.3 Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives and co-workers.3.4 Liaises with medical, para-medical staff and social workers in the delivery of care.3.5 Ensure that individual patients are assessed and that care is planned to meet their handling and moving needs.3.6 May be required to act as a Trainer or Risk Assessor in Moving and Handling.4. EVALUATOR of nursing4.1 Contributes the setting of standards for nursing care.4.2 Evaluates the quality of care given to patients.4.3 Measure goal achievements with patients and relatives and co-workers.4.4 Changes care plans and goals according to evaluation, under the direction of the Primary Nurse.5. LEARNERS/RESEARCHER of nursing5.1 Seeks out new knowledge of nursing and health by reading, enquiring and partaking in continuing education programmes.5.2 Seeks to develop new skills.5.3 Applies research findings to nursing practice.6. TEACHER of nursing and health6.1 Assesses the learning needs of patients, relatives and staff (including learners).6.2 Instructs patients, relatives and staff (including learners) about nursing.6.3 Demonstrates nursing skills to patients, relatives and staff (including learners) and support workers.6.4 Reflects on learning experiences with patients, relatives and staff (including learners).6.5 Assist with assessing the progress of individual learners, junior staff and support workers.6.6 Advises members of the public on the promotion of health and prevention of illness - promoting ward activity6.7 Offer recognised training, and participate in the training and assessment of support workers.7. MANAGER of nursing7.1 Assesses work to be carried out.7.2 Organises staff (according to competence), time and equipment for completion of work.7.3 Supervises the delivery and quality of care given.7.4 Praises and corrects team members as appropriate.7.5 Reports and receives reports of work activity.7.6 Assists with the identification of training needs of junior and untrained nursing staff.7.7 Co-ordinates the care given by nurses, medical, paramedical staff and social workers.7.8 Handles complaints by patients, members of the public and staff in accordance with the Trust's Policies.7.9 Assist the Sisters to maintain safe systems of work, including COSHH and manual handling of loads.8. PROFESSIONAL PERSON8.1 Abides by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice, e.g. NMC. Code of Conduct.8.2 Takes responsibility for personal development and education including in-service training.8.3 Discusses personal development and progress with ward sisters through internal informal appraisal.8.4 Maintains standards of conduct and dress to sustain the public confidence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Trust's Policies.

Please refer to Person Specification and Job Description Key duties including but not limited to; 1. To request and interpret diagnostic and monitoring blood tests as required, respond appropriately to results and ensure alterations to medication are conducted in a timely manner. 2. To support and educate patients to enable them to make informed decisions regarding the management of their conditions. 3. To provide effective advice education and support to patients and their carers / relatives with regard to their medication, analgesia, pain management and blood testing monitoring in order to allow them to develop coping strategies. 4. To provide clinical leadership and advice supporting other health care professionals regarding infusion unit and rheumatology patients. 5. To maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in medical and nursing records. 6. To act according to The Code as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

To deliver SAFE, PERSONAL and EFFECTIVE patient care on a daily basis. You should be an expert in all areas of nursing care from patients admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. You will actively support the ward manager, ensuring the effectiverunning of the unit in their absence. You will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care. This will be of a high standard. You are responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources. The focus for the post holder will be in the following key areas: Support the provision of a clean environment Ensuring improvements in patient outcomes and the safety, effectiveness and experience of their care Assist in the developing of nurse leadership, improvement, and management of services within the escalation ward area in order to ensure the highest standards of patient care and service are delivered in the most efficient and effective way. Treating patients with dignity and respect Assist the ward manager in the provision of senior nurse leadership during both regular and unsocial hours Assist the ward manager in ensuring all quality improvement work is implemented and sustained. Ensure safe and effective discharge planning. Supporting the delivery of the Nursing Strategy at all times. Be a confident role model for the junior nursing team

Contribute to, support, and promote ECCHs, strategic direction, values, and culture in relation to community health services. Discuss all treatment options with sensitivity, knowledge, and expertise. To act as a patient advocate when appropriate, respecting patient confidentiality with privacy and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements. Act as a resource for other health and social care professionals on matters relating to community nursing. Participate in clinical supervision within Primary Care Home as required. Participate and maintain a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical area. Develop excellent internal and external Network to promote Primary Care Home. Contribute to the clinical governance agenda through participation in clinical risk assessment and clinical audit. Contribute to an environment conducive to effective working, respecting, and supporting staff to deliver high quality clinical services. Contribute to change and innovation within Primary Care Home. Work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Home to deliver planned and unplanned services. Work in collaboration with colleagues to contribute to the development of care pathways for patients requiring a range of healthcare needs. Work in partnership with senior members of the Primary Care Home to review the delegated caseload and ensure the care provided is of high quality. Work with patients towards self-care and independence utilising health coaching techniques. Work collaboratively with residential care home colleagues to promote high standards of care. Contribute to the review of current policies/protocols/guidelines and the development of clinical pathways and outcomes for people requiring proactive and reactive services. Plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities in a wide range of community settings to ensure best practice is delivered to patients in your delegated area of responsibility. Take responsibility for own personal and professional development; maintain competence, knowledge, and skills commensurate with role. Be wholly accountable for practice taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence and, ensure all aspects of professional behaviour as required within professional code are always followed. Maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with ECCH Policy and Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for record keeping. Take responsibility to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, Fire and Environmental Waste Regulations. Be responsible for understanding, following, and implementing ECCH policies and procedures. Ensure own compliance with ECCH risk management systems, proactively identifying risk, reporting, and managing risk within area of responsibility. Take responsibility for the cost-effective management and safe use of expensive clinical equipment. Contribute to the effective use of resources. Contribute to the evaluation of training programmes to support patients and carers gain the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain independence. Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone. Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

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

We are looking for band 6 nurses to join the team on the General Medical Ward B6. You will work alongside the Ward Manager and Practice Educators to develop a service, providing high quality care.

As a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to ensure Safe, Personal and Effective care is delivered to all patients.

We require an enthusiastic individuals with a can do attitude that has the ability to work within our team.

Candidates must have the initiative to adapt to the changing demands of the service and be able to contribute to the development of service provision. They will need to be experienced in mentoring student nurses, holding a relevant mentorship and/or teaching qualification and be supportive of junior members of the team, and have relevant experience at Band 5 enabling them to be confident to lead the team in a shift co-ordinator role. Ability to cover the department and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked, including varying shift patterns across days and nights will be expected.

You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen and ensure that you are part of our ongoing development programmes. If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics as outlined in the personal specification then this could be the post for you.

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

To deliver SAFE, PERSONAL and EFFECTIVE patient care on a daily basis. You should be an expert in all areas of nursing care from patient’s admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. You will actively support the ward manager, ensuring the effective
running of the unit in their absence. You will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care.

This will be of a high standard. You are responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.

The focus for the post holder will be in the following key areas:

· Support the provision of a clean environment

· Ensuring improvements in patient outcomes and the safety, effectiveness and experience of their care

· Assist in the developing of nurse leadership, improvement, and management of services within the escalation ward area in order to ensure the highest standards of patient care and service are delivered in the most efficient and effective way.

· Treating patients with dignity and respect

· Assist the ward manager in the provision of senior nurse leadership during both regular and unsocial hours

· Assist the ward manager in ensuring all quality improvement work is implemented and sustained.

· Ensure safe and effective discharge planning.

· Supporting the delivery of the Nursing Strategy at all times.

· Be a confident role model for the junior nursing team


This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Aug 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team within the Acute Medical Admissions Units at Royal Blackburn Hospital. You will work with the Senior Pharmacist for AMU and on occasion ED, other AMU/Acute Care specialist pharmacists and technicians to deliver a safe and effective pharmacy service. The AMU Pharmacy service currently operates between 8am-7pm seven days a week.

We have an established team of non-medical prescribing pharmacists and technicians embedded within both our AMUs and ED and are pleased to be able to add to this service at an exciting time when pharmacist roles have advanced beyond all recognition and there is scope to be at the forefront of patient diagnostics and management and work as clinical practitioners if this is desired.

Post-holders will undertake a non-medical prescribing course to make the most of their abilities, and will be supported to undertake further professional or clinical developments in line with service needs. You should have completed your first year of your clinical diploma or working towards completion.

You will work a designated shift pattern to include weekends; this will discussed and open to negotiation (including fixed compressed hours )at interview. You will support the late night rota (main dispensary pharmacy open until 7pm) and/or the on-call rota on an average basis of one shift every three weeks.



Main duties are summarised below.
• Deputise for the Senior Pharmacist in Medical Admissions as delegated and as designated in their absence
• Provide high quality pharmaceutical care to patients the assessment and admissions services
• Act as a role model in the field of clinical pharmacy and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with Trust objectives and NHSE initiatives
• Support the development of agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use, across medical admissions areas and Trust-wide
• Work closely with other staff across "acute care" (ED/AMU/Ambulatory Care/UCC) departments to ensure the delivery of an integrated pharmacy service

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of this post.

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.

The Medicine & Emergency Care Directorate are focused on delivering safe, personal and effective care to our patients and population, and there is an ethos of continuous improvement within all services.

We are delighted to have embraced the digital era with our brand new electronic Patient Record (ePR) which has revolutionised how we care for our patients and enables us to more easily prioritise those with greatest clinical need.



Please refer to the attached job description for an outline of main responsibilities.

Candidates who have started their post-graduate diploma are welcome to apply.

Any questions about the role or ELHT please get in touch and we'll happily answer any questions. You are welcome to arrange a visit prior to applying or when attending your interview if you wish.


This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Aug 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our friendly support team in the Microbiology department at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The duties will include receipt and handling of patient samples such as blood, urine, faeces, sputum, and tissues for routine testing and swabs for COVID testing.

Daily tasks include the sorting and processing of patient samples using manual and automated systems. Inputting patient and test data onto the laboratory computer system as well as answering telephone enquiries. The work requires the ability to perform a number of repetitive tasks to a high technical standard.



Full training will be provided but any previous laboratory experience will be an advantage.

The post is full time (37.5h/w) and a flexible working approach will be required. The successful candidates will be required to work regularly during evenings and will participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.


This advert closes on Sunday 18 Aug 2024

Our registered nurses make a real difference to patients lives, so whether you are providing skilled nursing care or undertaking advanced clinical tasks, all the time you will be providing continuing compassionate care and support. As a bank nurse you can be assured that you will be supported and developed in your role. If you are excited to take the next steps, we are waiting to meet you. You will have an opportunity to work in varied wards and specialties areas.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS: The post holder will: Participate in the delivery of high standard of nursing/clinical care. Work and liaise with Primary Health Care Team members. Be proficient in the management of chronic disease and implement treatment plans for patients to manage long term conditions. Identify and manage patients at risk of developing long term conditions Advise women on contraception and sexual health. Manage cervical cytology consultations, obtaining cytology samples in accordance with the cervical screening programme and competencies. Administer vaccinations and Immunisations for Adults and children following national programmes. Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad. MAIN DUTIES to include The provision of nursing treatment and assessment of patients in participation with the GPs or independently according to agreed and documented protocols. Carry out the following when required: Asthma & COPD Reviews Spirometry Diabetic Reviews Dementia Reviews Venepuncture Hypertension management Childhood immunisation and vaccinations Travel and routine vaccinations Administer prescribed therapies i.e. Vit B12, Depo Provera, neuroleptic medication etc recognising side effects and contraindications Electrocardiography CHD reviews Minor surgery support including Vasectomy Request pathology tests eg urine culture, swabs etc Responsible for infection control and clinically based protocols including implementation and training across the practice. First aid and management of an Emergency Order and maintain treatment room stock and vaccinations, ensuring good rotation and adequate stock levels Undertake home visits if required. Attend and participate in practice/Nurse meetings, as appropriate. Participate in quality assurance processes such as clinical audit, evaluation and serious incident recording, ensuring any lessons learned are translated into practice. Analyse data and develop initiatives to improve the uptake of national screening and immunisation programmes including coordinating new vaccination campaigns. Where relevant for the nursing team, ensure correspondence and safety alerts are actioned. Maintain and enforce standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with organisational policy and local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. Recognise opportunities to reduce inequalities and unwarranted variation in health care for the practice population, as outlined in the nursing framework Leading Change-Adding Value (May 2016) Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, through the provision of health education and lifestyle counselling recording such information as height, weight, smoking status, and alcohol status onto the EMIS records. Order promotional health related material ADMINISTRATION The post holder must revalidate to maintain their registration with the NMC and maintain their Continued Professional Development portfolio. Maintain clinical and professional knowledge by identifying training needs at appraisal and attending training and updates in accordance with individual and Practice requirements. Liaise with members of the Practices Multi-Disciplinary Team. Liaise with the Practice Manager. It is the responsibility of each individual employee to be aware of the principles of good health and safety and Infection Control within their own workplace and to have regard for any directions concerning Health and Safety and Infection Control within their place of work. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights and interpreting them in a way that is consistent with the Practice Policies and procedures under current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgemental and respectful to all. COMMUNICATION Recognise the importance of effective communication within the team Communicate effectively with all team members, patients, visitors, carers and the wider health care profession Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly, using all available tools eg Language line, Sign etc.

Job Description

Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD)

Hourly Rate: £22.20

Night Shifts

Hours Per week: 36

Here at Willing Care, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD) to join one of our client's growing Nursing team, so if you are looking for a new and rewarding role, then apply today!

Our staff hold over 20 years' experience within the Healthcare industry, we are devoted to matching up our clients with talented candidates, who are passionate about providing high quality care. Willing Care Recruitment is committed to having a diverse and inclusive work force.

Requirements for the Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD) role:

• You must have a Registered Nurse Qualification (RMN /RNLD)
• Valid UK NMC Pin
• Clear DBS.
• Clinical skills such as PEG feeds, syringe drivers, tracheostomy, wound care

About the Nursing Home:

A specialised learning disability and complex needs home for adults.

Benefits for a Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD):

• Paid Breaks
• DBS check fees covered.
• Retail and shopping discounts
• Monthly recognition scheme
• Paid training
• Progression and career development opportunities
• Annual leave that will increase with length of service

The role of a Staff Nurse (RMN / RNLD ) within the Nursing Home involves:

• Ensuring the care, welfare and safety of all residents is maintained at the highest possible standard.
• Completing physical/psychological assessments of new residents on admission.
• Creating individualised care plans for residents.
• Updating care plans daily.
• Safely administering and recording of medication.
• Liaising effectively with external suppliers and health care providers.
• Monitoring and developing performance of care staff.
• Ensuring effective rotas are in place.
• Use a person-centred approach to ensure every individual's needs are understood and met with the greatest privacy, dignity, and respect.

We are seeking a Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD) who is passionate about the standards of care they provide, if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today.

Reference: WILL78832/AP

INDNUR

To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.Provide planned nursing care and risk assessment / screening for patients within his or hercare plan.To be responsible for implementing first and / or urgent patient assessments.Provide ongoing evaluation of patients needs and identify suitability for potential discharge inconjunction with the Senior Nurse, through caseload management and supervision.Initiate and attend patient centred reviews, case conferences and other meetings as required.To advise the Responsible Medical Officer(s) and / or health and social care professional ofany change in the patients conditions and / or circumstances.To work within the multi-disciplinary team and to form working partnerships with other careproviders.To ensure service users and / or carer(s) are enabled and empowered to make informeddecisions about their care and delivery of that care, working with agencies from within andoutside the multi-disciplinary team.To provide caseload management supervision to junior staff under direction and supervision ofthe Senior Nurse.Assist with the supervision of peers if requested.To have ongoing responsibility for the review of a patients care within the team setting and toprioritise and disseminate such information within the team.To enable patients to gain and maintain independence.To fully co-operate with the educational requirements of Learner Nurse placements in theCommunity Nursing Service in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.Page | 3 Generic updated 2017To keep the Clinical Nurse Leader fully informed of clinical and service delivery issues.To maintain and provide accurate records, statistics and reports as required by the NurseManager and / or the Trust.To participate in clinical governance / audit, clinical trials and research practice that wouldaffect service development.To understand and work within the requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983).To effectively organise the working day for self and others, making the best use of time,geographical distances and resources.To be responsible for and legally comply with the safe carriage, custody and administration ofdrugs and other clinical material.Ensuring the nursing practice is a person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the directinvolvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission todischarge.Identifying personal learning and training needs through KSF, appraisal and personaldevelopment plans on an annual basis.Taking responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant localand national developments and is evidence based.Actively participating in training and education.Act as a mentor for students and undertake annual updates on mentorship and evidence fortriennial reviews.Undertake sign-off mentor training and responsibility.To delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff as appropriate.To use available resources effectively.Adhere to organisational guidelines on clinical supervision and undertake protected time as perTrust guidelines.May act as a mentor to students within all professions.May participate in recruitment and selection of junior staff.Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the standards andexpectations of the Trust.Maintaining a professional therapeutic relationship with patients, carers and colleagues.To comply with all Trust policies, guidelines and protocols with particular regard to communityservices.

Being the first face a patient sees in FCMS dental services, greet pateints in a friendly, caring and professional manner, checking in and signposting pateints. Ensure you keep a tidy work area, and keep the reception area is smart and welcoming Maintain and update patient records, processing information received accurately and concisely. Be very aware of surroundings, our patients may feel anxious or could become unwell, it is essential that you are able to notice any changes and support patients/clinical team as required. Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times. A good working knowledge of Information Governance is essential. This role will encounter some stressful situations, patients attending our clinic are usually in pain or may have been in an incident attending with injuries. Being able to work effectively under pressure in a calm and confident manner whilst remaining sensitive to the patients needs is essential. To undertake any clerical work and any other reception/admin duties relevant to the role. To liase with the Lancashire & South Cumbria Dental Helpline. To be responsible for cash handling and end of day banking procedures To be upto date with all mandatory training. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role. Disability Confident Employer - As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).