Total 142 job vacancies by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk

The overview:

The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.

The role will be working in community Health Centres, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.

It is essential to hold a current driving license and have access to a vehicle, as you will be required to travel between sites with the Atlas footprint to deliver the role.

Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.

We are looking for someone who has a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English at GCSE level. It would be advantageous is you have previous experience cleaning, especially in a health care setting as well as holding relevant qualifications or training such as an NVQ in Cleaning or Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - however, this is not essential.

The duties and responsibilities are
• Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning
machinery.
• Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, stripping,
scrubbing and buffing.
• Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
• Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray
polish.
• Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients’ properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust’s frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.
• Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. windows, partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
• Periodic changing of curtains.
• Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
• Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behaviour.
• Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
• Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and décor to the relevant level of seniority.
• Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.
• Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.
• Wearing, at all times, of protective clothing provided by Atlas and keeping in a clean and serviceable condition. Wearing at all times and being responsible for the Atlas Uniform and identify badge.
• Assisting at and/or providing cover at other premises at which Atlas provide a service as necessary, in agreement with the Domestic Coordinator.
• To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.
• To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development
• To comply with BFW Management Ltd agreed policies and procedures including but not limited to Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities Policies, the Data Protection Act,
Freedom of Information Act, Financial Management Regulations and other relevant NHS and Government Regulations, Directives and area wide priorities
• To undertake any other tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed and appropriate to the level of the role subject to any reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as incorporated into the Equality Act 2010
• To participate in the wider development of the function and contribute to service improvement as required.

Please ensure you have read the attached full Job Description & Person Specification, before applying for the role and for further information.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

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A Vacancy at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


If you are a motivated radiologist who is looking for a challenging, fast-paced, and growing radiology department, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals may just be the place for you!
Not only would you have access to the latest technology (3 1.5T Siemens MRI scanners, 5 cutting-edge CT scanners, and a state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine SPECT CT suite), you’d have a very team-focussed department with a strong support ethic. We pride ourselves on encouraging all team members to reach their goals and their potential. We can offer and encourage learning and training opportunities to expand your skillset as well!
Currently, our team consists of 18 general radiologists with various subspecialties, including breast, upper/lower GI, musculoskeletal, urology, paediatrics and more. Radiology is located in the main BTH site and offers CT, MRI, US, PF, NM, DEXA Mammography and non-vascular intervention.
Our refurbishment of the Central Radiology department in early 2021 has led to a cutting-edge diagnostic department, with a future-proofed capital replacement programme in place. We operate the latest technology in terms of our PACS solution with Agfa Enterprise Imaging which was upgraded in December 2019 across our entire estate. Along with our ambitious plans for the future, we are also investing in artificial intelligence solutions within our department.

The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for provision of all aspects of a Diagnostic Radiology Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals (BTH) NHS FT, including CT, MRI, Plain Film, NM, and Ultrasound. An interest in Breast imaging and a competence in breast interventional procedures would be essential.

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

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents- it's not just a good place to work, it's a great place to live. It offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.



For detailed job description and main responsibilities, as well as person specifications, please see the attachments.


This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Dec 2024

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A Vacancy at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


If you are a motivated radiologist who is looking for a challenging, fast-paced, and growing radiology department, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals may just be the place for you!
Not only would you have access to the latest technology (3 1.5T Siemens MRI scanners, 5 cutting-edge CT scanners, and a state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine SPECT CT suite), you’d have a very team-focussed department with a strong support ethic. We pride ourselves on encouraging all team members to reach their goals and their potential. We can offer and encourage learning and training opportunities to expand your skillset as well!
Currently, our team consists of 18 general radiologists with various subspecialties, including breast, upper/lower GI, musculoskeletal, urology, paediatrics and more. Radiology is located in the main BTH site and offers CT, MRI, US, PF, NM, DEXA Mammography and non-vascular intervention.
Our refurbishment of the Central Radiology department in early 2021 has led to a cutting-edge diagnostic department, with a future-proofed capital replacement programme in place. We operate the latest technology in terms of our PACS solution with Agfa Enterprise Imaging which was upgraded in December 2019 across our entire estate. Along with our ambitious plans for the future, we are also investing in artificial intelligence solutions within our department.



The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for provision of all aspects of a Diagnostic Radiology Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospital (BTH), including CT, MRI, Plain Film, NM, and Ultrasound. An interest in Head & Neck and ENT imaging would be essential.

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

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents- it's not just a good place to work, it's a great place to live. It offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

For detailed job description and main responsibilities as well as person specification, please check the attached files.


This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


If you are a motivated radiologist who is looking for a challenging, fast-paced, and growing radiology department, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals may just be the place for you!
Not only would you have access to the latest technology (3 1.5T Siemens MRI scanners, 5 cutting-edge CT scanners, and a state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine SPECT CT suite), you’d have a very team-focussed department with a strong support ethic. We pride ourselves on encouraging all team members to reach their goals and their potential. We can offer and encourage learning and training opportunities to expand your skillset as well!
Currently, our team consists of 18 general radiologists with various subspecialties, including breast, upper/lower GI, musculoskeletal, urology, paediatrics and more. Radiology is located in the main BTH site and offers CT, MRI, US, PF, NM, DEXA Mammography and non-vascular intervention.
Our refurbishment of the Central Radiology department in early 2021 has led to a cutting-edge diagnostic department, with a future-proofed capital replacement programme in place. We operate the latest technology in terms of our PACS solution with Agfa Enterprise Imaging which was upgraded in December 2019 across our entire estate. Along with our ambitious plans for the future, we are also investing in artificial intelligence solutions within our department.





The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for provision of all aspects of a Diagnostic Radiology Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospital (BTH), including CT, MRI, Plain Film, NM, and Ultrasound. An interest in Urology imaging, and and interest and competence in Interventional Radiology procedures (non-vascular) is essential.

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

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents- it's not just a good place to work, it's a great place to live. It offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

For detailed job description and main responsibilities as well as person specification, please check the attached files.


This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Dec 2024

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Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk



As a key member of the Estates team, the Energy Manager provides a vital role in Atlas. You will support the delivery of the Atlas sustainability agenda and our energy commitments, whilst supporting the Trust with their wider Green Plans. As the Energy Manager you will drive and be part of permanent cultural change in our organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Estates, The Energy Manager is responsible for managing the following key aspects:
1. Energy Procurement and Monitoring
2. Environmental and Energy Compliance
3. Energy Reporting and Data Management
The Energy Manager will be the lead specialist responsible for developing and driving forward Atlas’s and our client’s sustainability and energy programmes. They will strive to improve the client’s performance via the services Atlas provides and meet local and national targets whilst ensuring the cost-effective purchase of utility supplies and provide technical interpretation from internal and external sources.
The Energy Manager role is a vital component of our client’s strategy to manage its sustainability targets and environmental impacts whilst providing consistently high-quality services to patients and value for money to the taxpayer, in addition to ensuring that sustainability is underpinned across Atlas in that we do.
The Energy Manager will work closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Estates to promote energy efficiency and will act as the “operational interface” to ensure that the trusts Carbon Reduction Strategy is fully implemented and that the Trust meets internal and external energy and utility targets.
Other key duties include production of raising the profile of sustainability and sustainable energy
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solutions and ensuring Atlas demonstrates it is a sustainably focused organisation and leading the Atlas sustainability plan.

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information

Whilst not exhaustive, the following duties represent an indication of the key duties and responsibilities expected of the post holder.


Energy and Environment
• Responsible for development and implementation of Energy and sustainability policy
• Responsible for Energy and Utility budgets
• Trust lead on matters relating to Energy and Utility management
• Management of energy and utility contracts and accounts
• Use of ‘Key Performance Indicators’ to demonstrate energy performance on a monthly basis
• Working with staff and management at all levels to develop a carbon reduction strategy within the Trust
• Use of BMS and other systems to ensure optimum energy use and produce recommendations to Estates Manager on changes required
• The post holder is the nominated person for CHPQA and Climate Change Levy exemption application.
• Research to identify and apply for funding opportunities
• Delivery of NHS energy saving targets and CO2 targets
• Research and Evaluation of new technologies
• Forecast budget outturn to identify ‘Spend to Save’ available funding and demonstrate business case for adequate provision of funds
• Development of business cases for the implementation of CO2 and energy reduction projects alongside implementation of energy management schemes
• Monitoring and targeting of all energy and utilities
• Use of benchmarking to identify, and where possible adopt, best practice
• Working with capital project managers and maintenance staff to ensure energy conservation is appropriately incorporated within engineering and construction schemes
• Influencing procurement to improve sustainability
• Energy surveys as required to meet statutory requirements throughout the Trust



Sustainability
• Lead, advise and advocate sustainable practice across Atlas and the Trust estate. Developing and implementing sustainability strategies and programmes.
• Support the client in the delivery of the Green plan.
• Integrate sustainability goals into business processes by leading the Atlas sustainability plan and provide evidence of delivery through updating the sustainability dashboard.
• Organise the training and upskilling of Atlas employees on energy saving and sustainability issues
• Ensure the Trust sustainability steering group is adequately represented on behalf of Atlas.
• Grown the relationship between the Atlas and the Trust green leads.
• Own, lead and move forward the Sustainability Action plan using the agreed SDAT (Sustainable Development Assessment Tool).
• Lead and organise the Atlas Sustainability Group ensuring action plans are lead and progressed.
• Ensure relevant initiatives are identified to deliver on the Atlas sustainability and support the Green Plan and they are costed within the sustainability budget.



Environmental and Energy Compliance
• Monitor compliance with environmental and social standards
• Identification of statutory and NHS standards applicable to Estates function
• Working with Estates staff and other stakeholders ensure policies, procedures and systems of evidencing compliance are in place
• Risk rating of any non-compliance and, with responsible manager, development and monitoring of action plans relating to Estates and sustainability governance
• Use of IT systems to collect, report, and monitor compliance evidence



Sustainability and Energy Reporting and Data management
• Prepare sustainability reports (reporting) and ensure Atlas has quality data
• Collection and validation of data for loading on to ERIC and similar database
• Generation of reports on request from data stored
• Use of data to assist Finance department to re-charge site overheads including energy and utilities to end users.
• Structure of data stored


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

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Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
Job summary



This role will see you taking responsibility for the day to day operational servicing and repairs to meet our clients' targets for PPM, reactive work and first time fixes. You will be expected to ensure breakdowns & planned preventative maintenance work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical memorandums (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, European Standards, whilst developing and managing the departmental risk register.
Main duties of the job



You will be required to be qualified in line with 17th / 18th Edition Regulations as well as qualified to City and Guilds 2391-52 combined Testing and Inspection.

It is essential that you have completed a Structured (i.e city & guilds) training programme in Electrical Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. (preferably in an NHS / maintenance setting or have completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical engineering.
Job responsibilities



Please find the full job description attached below.

Some responsibilities include:
• Support in the development and implementation of the Estate's Strategy based upon Trust and Atlas' strategic goals.
• The post holder will undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment, such as nurse call equipment and fire alarms. You will be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installations testing and general inspections.
• The post holder will undertake fault finding and maintenance of various types of plant and catering equipment such as heated trolleys, dishwashers and AHUs. You will be responsible for carrying various PPM tasks.

BFW Management Ltd, trading as Atlas, is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are experts in property and facilities management and deliver fully managed services to customers throughout the North West of England. We pride ourselves in making your properties and facilities provide the best possible environment for you and your customers.
We operate an Alternative Delivery Model (ADM), which commenced in March 2017, providing a fully managed property and facilities management services to Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust and customer throughout the North West of England
Job responsibilities



Please find the full job description attached below.
• Responsibility for the day to day servicing and repair maintenance work ensuring that all work
undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical
memorandum’s (HTM’s), Health Building Notes (HBN’s), British Standards, European Standards,
etc
• Support in the development and implementation of the Estates Strategy based upon Trust and
Atlas strategic goals.
• The post holder will undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment, such as nurse call equipment and fire alarms. You will be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installations testing and general inspections.
• The post holder will undertake fault finding and maintenance of various types of plant and catering
equipment such as heated trolleys, dishwashers and AHU’s. You will be responsible for carrying various PPM tasks.
• This will involve working with trade groups and contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the user’s needs and will involve the planning and organising of maintenance activities



This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

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As a senior manager within Atlas, the post holder will have responsibility for the overall management of a multi-disciplined complex facilities management (FM) service (soft service bias), covering both acute and community locations and will therefore be a highly skilled professional with significant senior management experience in the leadership of multi-disciplinary and regionally spread FM service in an organisation of comparable complexity. A key component of this role is proven experience of contract management and procurement.

Together with overall managerial responsibility for Atlas FM staff at all levels, the post holder is expected to provide a customer focused, cost effective and efficient FM service using a combination of in-house staff and a range of independent contractors and professionals. The post covers a number of services most notably:
• Domestic services
• Waste
• Transport
• Pest control
• Catering
• Uniform
• Portering


The frequently fast changing, dynamic acute working environment, requires the post holder to demonstrate the ability to respond and adapt flexibly to the needs of the service. Therefore, they must have a high level, practical and theoretical knowledge of FM services, the associated knowledge of compliance legislation, healthcare standards and audits, contract management and be comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information

To be responsible for the strategic management and operational delivery of Soft FM, ensuring that appropriate systems, processes and procedures are in place for the safe and effective delivery of the service. Ensuring that all plans are consistent with Atlas’s Business Plan and overall objectives.
• To ensure appropriate monitoring arrangements and reporting systems are in place for FM services. The post holder will analyse the results of all data and audits so improvements can be identified. There will be a need to compare and interpret results to make the right decisions about the future and improvement of some services.
• Manage and control all operational duties of the team ensuring services are continually developed to provide a modern high-quality service; that offers statutory compliance; services are in accordance with national requirements and/or published standards, manufacturers recommendations (as appropriate), are cost effective and meet the needs of its customers.
• Manage and develop policies and procedures related, or associated with Soft FM, ensuring appropriate Stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and auditing of compliance as appropriate. To communicate and advise the organisation on the policies in accordance with established governance protocol.
• Ensure suitable systems and processes are in place to manage compliance with all contractual, statutory and mandatory undertakings associated with the delivery of comprehensive soft Facilities Management Services.
• Provide annual/monthly reports detailing performance targets/standards ensuring the service provides quality standards that are compliant, efficient and cost effective.
• To maintain an overview of complaints and incidents and ensure that appropriate action is taken and that lessons are learned and shared.

• To manage the Soft FM service managers and to be responsible for those services, which are currently: -
o Transport – fleet of vehicles for non-patient portering
o Building Management – operational activities
o Support Services – clinical waste/domestic waste/pest control/uniforms
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o Catering – within a hospital environment
o Cleaning – clinical and non-clinical
• To ensure there is a robust system of management and monitoring of the Risk Register for risks associated with all FM services, ensuring they are logged, recorded and reviewed with the team.
• Investigate and report on all appropriate incidents recorded (Datix) regarding Soft FM, ensuring that there is a learning culture.
• To represent Atlas BFWML at meetings and forums as appropriate ensuring information regarding services and reports are available as appropriate.
• To support Atlas in the development of information systems to support FM services and performance management communicating performance against KPI’s to users on a regular basis – this will cross over into other Atlas Business Units as an Integrated solution. The Post Holder will be solely responsible for the implementation, management and subsequent changes.

• To maintain an overview of capital projects and ensure the programme relating to FM services is delivered on time, costed appropriately and within budget.
• To work closely with Trust team members to ensure that Atlas initiatives are implemented locally and to ensure that information is available to assist with planning and FM services.
• In relation to Clifton Hospital, be responsible for the PLACE process and ensure results and action plans are reported at appropriate levels.
• Report on CQUIN (if required) related FM issues on a regular basis this includes but not limited to healthy eating initiatives via the Catering Department at Clifton Hospital.
• Take responsibility for ensuring all FM activities are carried out competently and safely, in compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Responsible for ensuring cleaning service providers follow the appropriate national standards and maintain them as outlined in the relevant documentation.
• Responsible for ensuring the Catering services provided meet the Standards for food and Drink in NHS Hospitals.



CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
• Negotiate supply contracts for the procurement of FM services with other specialist agencies and ensure these reflect current market prices and value for money for Atlas.
• Review and re-negotiate service provision contracts within Facilities Soft FM remit as required, ensuring best value for Atlas and performance criteria for customers.
• Monitor and maximise the income generated for Atlas via SLA’s and service contracts delivered by Facilities Soft FM Services staff and service providers.
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• Deliver reductions on expenditure whilst still delivering acceptable standards of service delivery
• Investigate changes to provide a cost-effective service delivery by the involvement of key contactors and reduce revenue costs.
• Develop specifications for all services and work closely with other Atlas/Trust leads when tendering for the provision of these services.
• Manage various projects as necessary and ensure these are delivered on budget and within agreed time scales.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities for Atlas. Including developing business cases and deliver on approval (aligned to services).
• Lead the mobilisation of any new services procured within the FM function.
• Review / instigate changes to work scheduling systems as appropriate to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and good use of resources.
• Negotiate with external agencies on behalf of Atlas, for example ICB/ICS/LPC/1LSC on issues such as service delivery, costs contracts.
• Manage the novated contract for the provision of domestic services at the Blackpool Victoria Hospital site with a contract value.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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The successful applicant is expected to obtain high volume surgical and clinical experience from this post. At the same time the post holder will have dedicated research time that will allow carrying out and participating in high quality research, with the aim of peer-reviewed publications and national/international presentations. The Post holder will be supported for presenting their research findings (study leave, travel expenses).
The post is ideal for junior doctors aiming to improve their CV in preparation for application to training posts. The successful applicant will work under the direct supervision of Mr CP Charalambous both with regards to clinical work and research.
The Department has 10 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons all of whom perform a variety of Elective and Trauma work. In addition to the advertised post, other grades include 3 Associate Specialists, 10 Staff Grades, 11 STs and 4 FY1’s.

a) Attendance at Theatre sessions.

b) Attendance at out-patient clinics.

c) Research

d) Provision of in-patient care for Consultant’s patients.

e) Other duties as directed by the Clinical Director for the care of

“The junior doctor accepts that he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation where practicable with his colleagues, both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular, that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis”.

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



Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was established on 1st December 2007. The Trust gained Teaching Hospital status and became Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2010. In April 2012 the Trust merged with community health services from NHS Blackpool and NHS North Lancashire as part of the Transformation of Patient Pathways Programme. We are now a Vanguard site with Extensive Care Services provided for the complex elderly population within Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

The Trust serves a population of approximately 440,000 residents across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire and South Cumbria and the North of England. It comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and two smaller community hospitals – Clifton Hospital and Fleetwood Hospital and the National Artificial Eye Service.
1. Attendance at Theatre sessions.
2. Attendance at out-patient clinics.
3. Research
4. Provision of in-patient care for Consultant’s patients.
5. Other duties as directed by the Clinical Director for the care of patients.






This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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The successful applicant is expected to obtain high volume surgical and clinical experience from this post. At the same time the post holder will have dedicated research time that will allow carrying out and participating in high quality research, with the aim of peer-reviewed publications and national/international presentations. The Post holder will be supported for presenting their research findings (study leave, travel expenses).

The Department has 10 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons all of whom perform a variety of Elective and Trauma work. In addition to the advertised post, other grades include 3 Associate Specialists, 10 Staff Grades, 11 STs and 4 FY1’s.

a) Attendance at Theatre sessions.

b) Attendance at out-patient clinics.

c) Research

d) Provision of in-patient care for Consultant’s patients.

e) Supporting on-call rota

e) Other duties as directed by the Clinical Director for the care of Trauma & Orthopaedics



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

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents and employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

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

Please see attached Job Description to find out more about this role. For any queries please contact the Head of Department, Mr Shetty on 01253 956715.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Central neighbourhood integrated community team based at Whitegate HC.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today’s health system.

As a community nurse you will gain a unique set of skills. As a team we will support you to gain these skills by providing appropriate extra training.

We will also provide the following to ensure your transition to a new area / team is as smooth as possible by:
• Robust induction period
• Buddy/Mentor
• Preceptorship programme
• Protected supernumerary time
• Clinical 1 to 1 and supervision sessions with Clinical Lead
• In House and external training provision.

The main duties of the role are to provide holistic, patient centred, evidence based care to individuals in their own home setting. This will include:
• Administration of medications
• Care of the elderly
• Palliative care and assessment of needs
• Syringe driver management
• Central line care
• PEG care
• Wound care
• Drain management
• Venous & arterial leg ulcer care
• Catheter & nephrostomy care
• Holistic assessments and risk bundles
• Observations
• Venepuncture

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today’s health system.

We are not underestimating the challenges facing today’s health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing

Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.

Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities, to communicate condition-related

Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers.

Administer drugs within NMC guidelines.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

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We currently have a full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent contract for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Ward 35.

As an integral member of the team the post holder assists and participate in maintaining the smooth running of the unit by providing clerical and administrative support to the nursing staff and (as appropriate) wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder is required to regularly liaise with other areas/departments within the hospital. The post holder is required to work on own initiative and to provide Best Practise standards of care to patients admitted following a fracture or onset of Acute orthopaedic condition.

Ward 35 is a 27 bedded female trauma ward caring for patients of all ages with fractures and acute orthopaedic conditions. The post would suit a newly qualified Staff Nurse or an experienced Staff Nurse wanting to gain further experience in trauma nursing, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. A full induction package and, preceptorship programme will be offered to the successful candidate. There will also be the opportunity for further study in the area of Trauma Orthopaedics and associated courses such as Student Nurse Mentorship, Tissue Viability and Dementia and leading on to relevant management courses.

You will be working in a close knit team within a busy ward and we will you require you to be flexible in your hours of working to ensure that we can deliver a quality service.
• Maintain activities to meet requirements.
• Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld and abide by all policies and procedures regarding implementation, monitoring, training and audit of infection prevention and control issues.
• Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors, and members of the multidisciplinary team following the Trust’s policy.
• The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control.
• Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.
• Take charge of a clinical area unsupervised after progressing through the foundation gateway, this will be on an occasional basis. Once the post holder has gained sufficient experience and has fulfilled their competencies, they will be required to take charge of a
clinical area on a regular basis.
• Manage activities to meet requirements.
• Report and document accidents, incidents, and losses.
• Manage activities to meet customer requirements.
• Be accountable within the team for the planning, implementing and evaluation of patient care, maintaining agreed standards and ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Arrange for the care of patients’ valuables and other property as per Trust policy.
• Contribute to improvement at work.
• Take part in developments and trials of new ideas and methods within the Unit.

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

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

Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld and abide by all policies and procedures regarding implementation, monitoring, training and audit of infection prevention and control issues.

Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and members of the multidisciplinary team following the Trust’s policy.

The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control.

Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.

Take charge of a clinical area unsupervised after progressing through the foundation gateway, this will be on an occasional basis. Once the post holder has gained sufficient experience and has fulfilled their competencies, they will be required to take charge of a clinical area on a regular basis.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details, and before applying for the roles.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

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We are currently seeking a full time Healthcare Assistant to work within our busy 27 bedded Female Trauma orthopaedic ward. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

To provide all aspects of general care to orthopaedic patients, working flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

You will be required to assist the qualified staff caring for patients who may have medical conditions and have sustained fractures or have an acute orthopaedic condition.


You will be part of a dedicated team in providing individualised holistic care working within the bay based nursing approach, to maintain and improve the standards we have met. The vacancy is internal rotation and 37.5 hours per week. Support will be offered through Trust Induction, completion of Care Certificate and our Practice Development Sister.

PLEASE NOTE: If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised.

1. Foster People’s Rights and Responsibilities



a) Ensure all Trust standards are met within your workload and that a qualityservice is provided at all times.

b) Ensure all patients’ requirements are met with dignity, sensitivity and empathy.

c) Be non-judgemental in your approach to client care and attitudes.



2. Maintain Confidentiality of Information



a) Assist trained staff to carry out nursing care ensuring the patients’ confidentiality and privacy are maintained.

b) Maintain confidentiality with regard to the Data Protection Act for all information received.

3. Monitor and Maintain the Safety and Security of the Work Environment



a) Ensure patients’ safety, comfort and welfare at all times.

b)Report accidents, incidents, losses as they occur to the nurse in charge.

c) Attend yearly up-dates on all statutory training, including basic life support and manual handling and moving.

d) The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and

training on infection prevention and control.



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

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



Minimise the Risks Arising from Health Emergencies



a)Report untoward incidents and occurrences regarding changes in patient’scondition to the nurse in charge/named nurse as they arise.

b) Assist in emergency care once training undertaken.



Develop Relationships with People that value them as Individuals



a) Liaise with nursing, medical and other disciplines within our defined clinical area and other departments and hospitals.

d) Be supportive to the patient and their family/carers at all times.



Receive and Transmit Information



a) Ensure teamwork reports are completed and details entered onto the computer.

b) Admit and discharge patients via the computer.

c) Arrange waiting list admissions and participate in transfer and discharge arrangements for patients.



Store and Retrieve Records



a) Maintain accurate registers and bed states.

b) Ensure patients’ notes are filed and up to date.

c) Ensure pathology results/X-Rays/reports are available and filed asnecessary.



Enable Patients to Maintain their Interests, Identity and Emotional Well-beingwhilst Receiving a Care Service



a)Anticipate and act on the physical and psychological needs of the patientand meet the same.

b) Provide a relaxed and professional environment conducive to promotingthe well-being of the patient.



Contribute to the Effective Communication where there are CommunicationDifferences



a)Provide effective working relationships with patients/relatives/carers/

nursing team/medical and multi-disciplinary teams.

b) Report any complaints to the nurse in charge immediately.





Develop in the Work Role



a) Be prepared to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Care as part of the development of this role.

b) Attend in-service training, study days, seminars, courses as rostered.

c) Attend a yearly IPR/Appraisal to set objectives and Personal Development Plan for the following twelve months with clinical leader.



Please ensure you have read the full attached Job Description & Person Specification, before applying for the role, and for further information.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

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The Clinical Trials support Officer will work collaboratively within the department working on both commercial and non-commercial studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7-day 24-hour service.

The post holder will also contribute and support ongoing research studies. This will include maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, keeping laboratory books and providing support to other researchers, such as clinical postgraduates.

The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in venepuncture and processing of human samples including blood and urine.

The post holder holds responsibility for the preparing and dispatching of human tissue samples as per GCP / IATA / Human Tissue and other governance related law.
1. Assisting research practitioners with preparation for clinical visits and taking of human tissue samples.
2. Participating in research projects and maintaining laboratory.
3. Supporting research practitioners with the processing of tissue samples for clinical trials as per individual trial protocol. Ensure that samples are processed as described and within the time limits prescribed in the trial protocol and adherence to standards of good clinical practice.
4. Liaising with external trial coordinating centres and research sponsors to ensure safe and timely transfer of samples as required. Consumables for transfer of samples are always available and fit for purpose and arrangements are in place for transport with contingency plans.
5. Managing stock control of clinical trials consumables.
6. Maintaining clear and accurate records pertaining to samples and stock for clinical trials.
7. Supporting research practitioners in the set up and management of clinical trials.
8. Ensuring the relevant essential documentation is present and appropriately filed.
9. Being responsible for complex data collection, transcribing information into case report forms in accordance with good clinical practice
10. Communicating effectively with patients and all disciplines of staff involved in each research study















Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

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



1. The Clinical Trials support Officer will work collaboratively within the department working on both commercial and non-commercial studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7-day 24-hour service.

2. The post holder will also contribute and support ongoing research studies. This will include maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, keeping laboratory books and providing support to other researchers, such as clinical postgraduates.

3. The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in venepuncture and processing of human samples including blood and urine.

4. The post holder holds responsibility for the preparing and dispatching of human tissue samples as per GCP / IATA / Human Tissue and other governance related law.

5. The post holder holds responsibility for securely processing /storing / transfering / dispatching the samples as per each study protocol keeping a clear and concise list of samples taken / samples stored / samples dispatched.

6. The Clinical Trials support Officer will contribute to appropriate data collection systems from patient data and monitoring data in relation to sample collecting /handling, in accordance with the research protocol.

7. The Clinical Trials Officer maintains source documentation and site investigators file for chief investigators / Principle Investigators and regulatory bodies in relation to human tissue collection / sampling / handling / dispatchings.

8. The Clinical Trials Officer represents and promotes the objectives of the research trial and research department to internal /external constituencies appropriately.

9. The Clinical Trials Officer will support the team in planning and organising complex study programmes and interventions using efficient workflow schedules and maintains accurate documented evidence of the same.

10.The post holder will work closely with the senior research nurses / management team to ensure sample handling / processing / dispatching is carried out in accordance with current research governance and legislation.

11.The post holder adheres to departmental and trust policies, health professional procedures and practices research laws and national guidelines.

Please ensure you have read the attached full Job Description & Person Specification, before applying for this role, and for further information.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

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Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am – 5pm (Part time hours will be considered)

The role includes supporting the dispensary with Evening/Weekend & Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis.

We are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Support Workers to join our caring, forward thinking Pharmacy clinical trial team. This is a great opportunity for those who would like to work in hospital pharmacy and gain valuable experience working in a clinical trial role and with the wider pharmacy team.
• To carry out, under the direct supervision of a Clinical Trials Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, aspects of investigational medicinal product (IMP) management, including administrative tasks related to clinical trials.
• To work according to study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), departmental and Trust policies & procedures.
• To work with other members of the pharmacy clinical trials team to help improve the clinical trials service.
• To communicate effectively within the team, and with the wider pharmacy department, clinical trial research teams and external trial sponsor representatives, to ensure all pharmacy aspects of clinical trials, including clinical trial data queries are completed.
• To contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the clinical trials service.





You will assist the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team with all aspects of ordering, receipt, dispensing and returned medication. Also, administration tasks related to clinical trials, according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies.

Routine duties will include assisting, under supervision, in the preparation of chemotherapy in our aseptic unit and dispensing of inpatient and discharge medication, within the main dispensary.

Previous pharmacy experience is desirable, but not necessary. So, if you are new to pharmacy or to the hospital setting, please don’t let this discourage you from applying, as we will provide full training and support.

Applicants without an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be initially appointed as a Band 2 and upon achievement of this qualification, will gain promotion to Band 3.

The suitable candidate should be reliable, have a methodical approach to their work, the ability to work unsupervised using their own initiative and be committed to ensuring that high standards are met. Good oral communication skills are essential.

If the above applies to you, please feel free to contact or visit us, to discuss the role further.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

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

Clinical Trials

1) Perform dispensing, drug accountability and destruction of clinical trial products, within pharmacy department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, as part of the pharmacy clinical trials team. Using departmental and study specific SOPs, working under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Pharmacist and/or Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician.

2) Work in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medicines for Human Use Clinical Trials Regulations and the Medicines Act.

3) Assist the Clinical Trials Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians with the timely, safe and secure ordering, receipt, storage and delivery of clinical trial medicines and sundries.

4) Acknowledge receipt of clinical trial medicines using voice- or web-based stock management systems.

5) Take appropriate action for incomplete, incorrect, or damaged deliveries of pharmacy clinical trial supplies.

6) Identify any deviations, errors or problems with the ordering, receipt, dispensing or returns process and report them to a senior member of staff.

7) Process returned clinical trial material by counting, documenting and storing in the appropriate area.

8) Label trial supplies as according to SOPs.

9) Co-ordinate, pack and prepare documentation for the return of pharmaceutical products to trial sponsors.

10) Responsible for maintenance of pharmacy clinical trial files, filing clinical trials documentation, correspondence, order forms, receipt documents, prescriptions and aseptic preparation worksheets.

11) Undertake the production, filing and archiving of clinical trial documentation.

12) Maintain stock levels and check expiry dates of clinical trial medicines, under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Pharmacist or Pharmacy technician.

13) Perform general medicines management housekeeping duties, including cleaning medicines equipment and ensuring sufficient quantities of sundry items.

14) Be familiar with word processing and spreadsheet software.

15) Documenting and reporting daily temperature monitoring. Reporting any deviations from approved temperature range to the Clinical Trial Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician.

16) Assist in the collection of clinical trial statistical and financial data.

17) Contribute to the development of new documentation as needed.

18) Be a point of contact for the pharmacy clinical trial team, by taking telephone and email enquiries as appropriate, relaying complete and accurate information, recognising own limitations and referring to the appropriate person, in a timely manner.

19) Communicate appropriately with staff at all levels, both internally and externally in relation to trial activities, which may be confidential or sensitive in nature.



20) Communicate directly with trial sponsor representatives and research teams, to resolve data and other queries, including during monitoring visits, referring to clinical trials technicians or pharmacist when appropriate.

21) Organise and prioritise own day to day workload, working to deadlines and being adaptable to last minute change. Knowing own limitations and when to refer to a senior member of staff.

22) Undertake a competency-based Pharmacy Clinical Trials Induction training package.

23) Work in compliance with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), when dealing with Investigative Medicinal Products (IMP) and ensure training is updated every two years.

24) Attend clinical trial meetings, for training and instruction purposes, with the Clinical Trials Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians.

Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification before applying for the role, and for further information.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk

The Estates Shift Team is responsible for providing 24-hour on-site emergency cover and a comprehensive electrical and mechanical engineering, and building maintenance service, to the plant and equipment on the Blackpool Victoria Hospital Site. This will involve working with trade groups and contractors’ staff to provide a professional, efficient and cost-effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the user’s needs and will involve the planning and organising of maintenance activities. Out of normal working hours the Estates Shift Team has sole responsibility for ensuring that all departments essential services are maintained at all times, or an Estates Manager informed. These services include: Electricity, Steam, Heating and Domestic Hot and Cold water, Piped Medical Gas and Vacuum, Air Conditioning and Drainage. The Estates Shift Team also provides a 24-hour emergency response to any incident and carries out duties of all trades, including: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Joinery and building.

The Estates Shift Team also provides a first line emergency response (out of normal hours) to all Estates functions and emergencies.

The post holder will provide an effective and efficient maintenance repair service to a high quality on the full range of building fabric, electrical and mechanical engineering and electro medical services, plant and equipment to the above stated properties within their trade discipline and other disciplines within their capability and will involvemaintenance of complex systems and the use of fine instrumentation and equipment. (e.g. Steam raising plant, Boilers, Heating and Domestic Hot Water (DHW) systems, air conditioning systems, building management systems, Low Voltage (LV) systems, switch rooms and emergency generators. Fire, security, medical gas and vacuum systems and all other alarm systems. Medical plant and equipment, lifts, heat exchangers, catering equipment, plant and equipment contained within the mortuary, operating theatres, and other hospital fixed plant and equipment.)

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients’ properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust’s frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.

Responsible for duties as a key member of the Trust Fire Team, to attend the fire incident and the activated fire panel. Assist and liaise with the fire brigade and inform fire chief of any technical information required such as location of services to be isolated and to carry out isolations as required. Silence and reset the fire alarm panel as directed by the fire chief and issue ‘stand down’ on completion of the incident. Also to assist and liaise with the Senior Nurse on call and other members of the fire team, providing technical information, assist with evacuations and making decisions in unforeseen circumstances (ie. during fire brigade industrial action).

. Responsible for duties as a key member of the Trust Chemical Incident Team, including setting up of the fixed decontamination unit and assist / liaise with the emergency services, medical staff and Trust managers, providing technical information as required.



Carry out special projects for management, as requested, including surveys, developing procedures and plant history records.

Out of normal hours ensure supervisory duties are met, to include, monitoring of contractors, raising defect / new work jobs on CAFM system, previewing jobs and ordering spare parts. Responsible for accessing stores and maintaining stock control out of normal working hours. Writing of reports as required.

Responsible for the maintenance of the hardware for the door access on the PAC system (site wide electronic security locking system) out of normal working hours.

Liaise with Estates management to assist in organising maintenance shutdowns, which may involve major interruption to services.

Inspect and test the Hospital Emergency Standby Electricity Generator sets on a regular basis. Also responsible for attending any mains power failures on site, to ensure continuity of electrical supplies to critical and non-critical units.

Attend any emergency situation that affects the health and safety of any patients, i.e. where patients are trapped in hospital equipment or a clinician requests assistance.

Respond to emergency situations and assist/liaise with the emergency services as requested by the Senior Nurse on site, out of normal hours.

Work in accordance with the requirements of statute, technical guidance and codes of practice and Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Be conversant with the latest edition of the electrical safety code for Low Voltage (LV) systems for competent persons. BS7671 & HTM06-02

The post holder will be required to work on drainage systems, including the clearing of blockages in drains, Bed Pan Macerators, and other sanitary equipment, which may lead to contact with raw/infected sewage and hazardous chemicals on a regular basis and as such will be expected to take all necessary health and safety measures to prevent danger and avoid injury.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust Procedures and schedules.

Inspect patient personal electrical equipment and advise them on the safety and suitability for use in the hospital out of hours.

Undertake fault finding and testing of complex (LV) installations, critical systems and equipment.

Maintain Steam, condensate, heating and DHW and all associated plant and equipment and dismantle and rebuild when required.

Carry out maintenance and repairs to ventilation plant and equipment, medical gas pipeline services, laundry equipment, catering equipment, steam raising plant and equipment etc.

Have an extensive working knowledge in relation to all site Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Building services.

Have an extensive working knowledge of domestic portable and non-portable[JC1] Water systems including all maintenance and testing regimes in connection with the Trust Prevention of Legionella Policy.

Carry a pager and telephone / radio (2-way communication) tool to provide response any incident or emergency situation, whilst working on site.

Refer to and understand all Building/Engineering/Technical drawings and specifications. Interpret technical detailed manuals, carryout both routine and non-routine fault diagnosis and carry out repairs, assist in commissioning, problem solving in new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others.

Please read the attached Job Description & Person Specification, for further information, and before applying.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

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