Total 15 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF

Insurance Claims Handler
£26,000 - £32,000 + DOE
Onsite Parking
Training Support
Close to Bolton/Bury

Working for a leading independent insurance broker with a rich history spanning over 60 years. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Insurance Claims Handler to join their friendly and well established team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of claims predominantly within Property & Liability.

Key Responsibilities as an Insurance Claims Handler

- Claims Assessment: Review and assess insurance claims across various products to determine coverage and liability.
- Client Acknowledgment: Acknowledge all new claims to clients and insurers, keeping clients informed and pursuing the best outcome.
- Investigation: Investigate and gather evidence to support claims decisions.
- Negotiation: Negotiate with claimants, insurers, and other parties to reach fair settlements.
- Timely Handling: Ensure all claims are processed efficiently, adhering to FCA guidelines and company procedures.
- Record Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all claims activities.
- Diary Management: Manage an efficient diary system for claims follow-up.
- Mentorship: Mentor and provide guidance to junior claims handlers.
- Customer Service: Maintain a high level of customer service and adherence to exceptional care standards.
- Relationship Development: Build and maintain good working relationships with clients and insurers.
- Industry Awareness: Stay up-to-date with changes in the insurance and childcare industries.
- Reporting: Prepare claims reports for Account Executives on larger cases.
- Training: Conduct training and assessment exercises in line with the individual T&C scheme and identify areas for personal development.

The package as an Insurance Claims Handler
- Competitive salary.
- Workplace pension with employer-matched 5% contribution.
- Life Assurance - Death in service benefit (2x annual salary).
- Support for obtaining CII qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus extra holiday days at Christmas not deducted from annual entitlement.

Please apply with your latest CV if you have a background in Insurance Claims. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Head of Finance

Local Authority Blackburn

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

3 Days required in the office (2 Days Remote)

Salary Negotiable - (£500-£700pd) Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose

You will take responsibility for our finance teams and performance monitoring team developing the plans necessary to deliver excellent services to our residents. You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the services and support our staff to make the continuous improvements needed to enable our services to flourish.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the development of our social care and public health services, offering inspiring leadership to our teams and influencing the strategic direction of our services linked to regulatory and business plan requirements. We are on an improvement journey and have brought together a range of services including for example commissioning, finance and performance, which with your expertise, will support the Directorate to operate within budgets and evidence compliance with a range of regulated activities.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver integrated services, ensuring efficient budget use.
• Develop and improve financial, performance, and business systems for managing contracts, focusing on outcomes and quality.
• Ensure commissioned services are high-quality, cost-effective, and people-centered with ongoing quality assurance.
• Lead Adult Social Care Finance, Performance, Direct Payments, and Complex Care teams to drive service improvements and align with public health strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority systems, including risk management, performance monitoring, and workforce planning.
• Manage multiple Council budgets and funding streams effectively.
• Represent the council in key meetings and with health sector partners to ensure collaborative service delivery.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for citizens.
• Provide leadership, fostering employee development, wellbeing, and proactive health management.
• Provide timely information to stakeholders to monitor performance and progress towards strategic goals.

Requirements for the role

• Must be able to attend the office 3 days per week (Flexibility on the days)
• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Must have significant experience within Adult Social care at a Senior Level
• Or similar significant NHS experience

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

The University of Central Lancashire’s School of Business has a proud history of educating ambitious, responsible, enterprising business leaders on its undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship courses. We are on an ambitious course to deliver outstanding educational outcomes for all students.

We are looking for a talented and inspirational Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance to join our team. You will be involved the design of a new course, the Accounting Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship, and in the teaching of accounting and finance on undergraduate and postgraduate courses. You will be given professional development support to help you succeed and realise your academic career ambitions.

About us

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus Institution that can trace its roots back to 1828. The University is one of the UK’s largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 38,000. Our employment-focused course portfolio, with over 350 undergraduate programmes, nearly 200+ postgraduate courses, and a rich array of CPD courses means that students enjoy a first-class experience underpinned by research. Our current Strategic Plan runs until 2028 to mark the University’s 200th anniversary and seeks to “transform lives by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve.”

The School of Business is home to over 3,000 students and 130 staff. The University has recently been awarded the maximum 5 Stars in the international QSStars standards: including Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Inclusiveness, and Internationalisation. In NSS 2024, we are Number 1 in the UK for overall positivity for Accounting courses. In 2023, we won the Education North Award for Best Entrepreneurial University, recognising the quality of the work we do to support SMEs.

The business school offers a comprehensive range of industry-focused and professionally accredited qualifications designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring business leaders. These range from Foundation Entry, Degree Apprenticeships, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees to PhD and doctoral programmes, and an expanding range of CPD courses.

About you

You will

be a talented and motivational educator, capable of supporting students to succeed;
Good honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
have professional expertise in accounting/finance
have experience of teaching on accounting and finance courses accredited by relevant PSRBs (Institute of Financial Accountants, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)
ideally, you will be a CCAB membership (desirable)
ideally, you will have knowledge/experience of degree apprenticeships (desirable)
be a team player, committed to building an outstanding business school through the excellence of your work.
We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will diversify the School’s teaching team and support the collective development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Informal discussion:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Adrian Wright (Associate Dean).


We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Special Needs School Nursing Team within Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust.

You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic RN child, RSCN trained nurse ideally with some special needs school nursing experience, wishing to expand your knowledge and skills of working with children with additional and complex nursing needs. You will work as a member of the Children’s Complex Needs Nursing Service to provide skilled evidence based care to the children within the special needs school setting and undertake responsibility for the coordination and orchestration of patient care.

You will work within one of the specialist schools within Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust and will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care for all clients within the special school with support from the senior special needs school nurses and the team leader for special needs school nursing.

You will work with education partners in addressing health needs in designated schools and contributing to the Education, Health and Care Plans.

You will be responsible for the training and updating of education, staff using evidence based competency training packs, to carry out procedures which include administration of medication, enteral feeds, tracheostomy, suction, oxygen.

You will lead on the Initial Health Assessment and drawing up of care plans and work in partnership school staff, parents and carers in there implementation.

Contribute to the public health agenda through Personal Health and Social Education and health promotion activities.

You will work alongside the Senior Special Needs School Nurse in order to identify children in need and children in need of protection working in partnership with the families and initiate multi agency working where necessary and to take on-going responsibilities e.g. Lead Professional within the Common Assessment Framework as appropriate. Participate in report writing and attendance at Safeguarding Conferences, Reviews and Core Group meetings with support from the senior special needs school nurse.

It is essential you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work in partnership with the child’s parents’, teachers and other health care professionals, offering support and advice to education staff on health related issues that affect the children within the school setting. It is essential you can work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

The ability to meet the travel requirements of the post and travel to various locations across the network is essential.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

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 are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Burnley General Hospital - Outpatient Department, Receptionist – 37.5 hours

37.5 hours Monday to Friday to work between the hours of 8am and 8pm, 7.5 hours per day.

We have a fantastic team of people who are conscientious, caring, reliable, flexible and compassionate, all qualities which are essential to the NHS.

If you want to be part of this team and have the necessary skills, we would like to meet you.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Reception/Health Records Service to patients/service users within the East Lancashire Health Community, ensuring a high level of Customer Care whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.

*Please note previous applicants need not apply*

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of health care services primarily for the people of East Lancashire, which comprises of the Boroughs of Blackburn, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale. Our Trust aims to provide appropriate, high-quality personal and organisational development interventions, which will improve patient care.

Provision of a comprehensive, professional and efficient Outpatient Service to patients/service users within the East Lancashire Health Community, ensuring a high level of Customer Care whilst always maintaining confidentiality. Together with clerical/admin experience, keyboard skills, a polite and pleasant manner, you will be part of this team.

This is a very challenging and physical environment including some manual handling.



General Duties will include the following:


· Prepare clinic case notes with specific attention to the data items required for commissioning purposes and data quality in line with the Trust’s Clinical Records Policy, ensuring that all appointment details are entered onto the Patient Administration System (PAS)

· Arrange when necessary the attendance of interpreter/link workers for patients who require communication assistance when attending clinics.

· Booking in patients attending outpatient clinics and issuing return appointments as directed by the consultant/nursing staff prior to the patient leaving the Department.

· Request and ensure delivery of health records for patients either attending a clinic or an admission, from all departments within this Trust and other hospitals.

· Prioritise own workload ensuring agreed timescales are met each day involving the provision of case notes.

· Adhere to departmental policies and procedures and participate in audits in order to maintain data quality and provide an efficient service

· Maintain the confidentiality of any information obtained regarding patients and be aware of Data Protection and Freedom of Information policy

· Work within the departmental shift patterns to cover the opening hours of the service, i.e. 8.00am – 8.00pm as and when required, including Bank Holidays

· Act as first point of contact for all patients and visitors to the Department, providing a comprehensive reception and clerical Service to patients, relatives, carers, consultants and their teams

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


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

Applications are invited for the role of Senior level (ST6-7 or post CCT) Clinical Fellow in Women's Health to commence as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 6 months.

The post is primarily based at Burnley General Hospital There is an on call commitment on the 2nd on call rota which has a 1 in 9 frequency, this is a full shift rota including blocks of nights. Occasionally, the postholder will be expected to deliver outpatient clinics and gynaecology ward cover to the Royal Blackburn Hospital (Monday to Friday only). We also provide outpatient services to Rossendale Hospital, 8 miles away.

The Lancashire Womens & Newborn Centre is located on the Burnley General site and we provide satellite clinics across East Lancashire to ensure ease of access for the local population. We provide a full range of clinics in both obstetrics and gynaecology and all members of the team have a sub speciality interest. We have an outstanding reputation as a training unit.

Candidates must have full registration with the GMC and meet all the necessary requirements of the person specification.


1. The postholder will carry out a range of duties covering many aspects of Women’s Health. These include covering labour ward, antenatal ward and postnatal ward, elective caesarean section lists, the emergency gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, working in antenatal and gynaecology outpatients, and elective and emergency gynaecology theatre lists. All duties will be undertaken with suitable senior support.
2. There is an on call commitment on the 2ndon call rota. This is a full shift rota including blocks of nights. The postholder will be the ‘senior registrar’ during on call shifts, working alongside a more junior registrar and 2 SHOs. There are 2 on call consultants (one for obstetrics and one for gynaecology) who provide support from home out of hours.
3. The postholder will be expected to provide active senior medical input into the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care of women in the hospital.
4. The postholder will also be expected to taken an active role in management of acute gynaecological admissions and gynaecological emergencies.
5. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate excellent medical leadership, communication and multidisciplinary team working.
6. We have ample opportunities for the postholder to develop their own skills and special interests, and are keen to support the candidate in studying towards ATSMs/SITMs and/or completing CESR.

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit comprises a high-risk Birth suite with 20 rooms, antenatal and postnatal wards, a maternity triage, an antenatal day unit, 3 Obstetric theatres, a dedicated gynaecology ward, and a 7-day gynaecology assessment and early pregnancy assessment unit. There is an alongside midwifery-led birth centre. There are day-case and inpatient gynaecology theatre sessions running daily (often 2 or 3 theatre lists running concurrently).

Our maternity service has recently been rated ‘good’ by the CQC.

Outpatient activity includes, but is not limited to: general gynaecology, colposcopy, hysteroscopy, urogynaecology, fertility and recurrent miscarriage.

We have a large fetal medicine unit staffed by 4 consultants. We have a strong working relationship with our colleagues in our Level 3 neonatal unit.

We are a BSGE accredited centre for endometriosis.

There are 25 Consultants in post.

Other staff include: 3 specialty doctors/Obstetric and Gynaecology speciality trainees/Obstetric and Gynaecology locally employed doctors (JCFs and SCFs)/Foundation doctors









Applications are invited for the role of Senior level (ST6-7 or post CCT) Clinical Fellow in Women's Health to commence as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 6 months. Please refer to the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

Your new company
I am working with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, based in Blackburn, who are looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger professional to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that values precision, efficiency, and teamwork.

Your new role
As a Senior Purchase Ledger, your primary responsibilities will include controlling and setting up new approved suppliers, processing multi-currency invoices, and ensuring adherence to purchase credit and returns policies. You will monitor unfulfilled orders, liaise with internal purchasing representatives, and work closely with the 'Goods In' department to resolve discrepancies. Additionally, you will be responsible for monthly reviews of supplier account information, chasing invoices, and reconciling supplier statements. Your role will also involve managing payment runs via BACS, liaising with external stakeholders for international payments, and ensuring compliance with HMRC Duty charges. This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week on a flexible basis.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic. Experience of working in a high volume purchase ledger role previously is essential, with an analytical mindset. You should have a proven ability to implement rigorous controls and processes, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Proficiency in all major IT applications, including Microsoft Excel (vlookups and pivot tables), is essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £30,000 and the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Other benefits will also include:

• Enhanced holidays
• Healthcare plan
• Flexible working
• Onsite parking

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional looking to advance your career in finance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
What you need to do now
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Are you looking for a new finance role within the education sector?

Are you passionate about numbers, meticulous with spreadsheets, and ready to make a difference in education?

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our interim finance assistant position in Accrington!

We are currently supporting this friendly and inspiring school committed to providing high-quality education by recruiting a temporary finance assistant. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the school alongside the Finance Manager, from invoicing, to supporting parents with payment apps to working on various systems including Access and Excel.

This finance role is to start ASAP on a full-time hours' basis.

Your new role

• Inputting invoices and orders onto Access.
• Organise and maintain computerised and manual systems for the storage and retrieval of information and documents.
• Record and accurately log all transactions.
• Generate purchase orders and process invoices for payment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant finance qualifications or at least 12 months experience within a similar role within a school.
• Excellent IT Skills, including using Excel and School Systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ideally previous experience of working in an educational setting.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Finance Assistant role in Accrington, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Your new company
I am working with a dynamic and forward-thinking company based in Nelson, who are known for its commitment to excellence and providing a supportive work environment. Due to expansion, they are looking for a skilled Credit Controller to join their finance team.
Your new role
As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the company's credit policies and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debts. This involves assessing the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, monitoring customer accounts, and implementing effective debt recovery procedures. You will maintain accurate financial records and foster strong relationships with customers, playing a crucial role in supporting the company's financial health and stability. Key responsibilities include debt collection, financial reporting, customer relations, compliance and risk management, and process improvement. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need proven experience as a Credit Controller with strong knowledge of credit management and debt collection processes, and proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, along with high attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have strong organisational and time management skills. The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams is crucial.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary up to £30,000 and benefits package, opportunities for professional development and career progression, and a supportive and collaborative work environment. Flexible working arrangements are available, and you will have the chance to work with a reputable and growing company.Your benefits package includes: enhanced holidays, hybrid working policy with a minimum of 3 days in office per week (post probation), flexible working, staff discounts and recognition awards.


What you need to do now


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Your new company
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing business in Burnley that has consistently improved its ways of working. This company offers a fast-paced, demanding, yet rewarding environment where you can fully utilise and expand your skill set.

Your new role
As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a crucial role in the finance team. Your responsibilities will include managing the end to end Purchase Ledger, conducting regular supplier payment runs, and handling bank postings and reconciliations. You will also be involved in supporting at month-end, performing month-end statement reconciliations. The primary system used is Sage Line 50, which will be a significant part of your daily tasks. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar position and be proficient in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Office packages. Strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent time management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. You should be well-organised, self-motivated, and have a keen attention to detail.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £27,000 per year, depending on experience. This is a full-time, permanent role with a Monday to Friday schedule. Additional benefits include free on-site parking, enhanced holidays, a health and wellbeing programme, and the opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic team.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
Join the fast-paced Financial Planning and Accounting team of a public-sector organisation as they go through continued growth. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to contribute to their ongoing growth and development.

Your new role
As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the senior stakeholders, providing influential financial insights to support operational and tactical decision-making. You will be a key member of the Leadership Team, ensuring that financial considerations are integrated into all strategic decisions. Your responsibilities will include appraising business cases, ensuring adherence to financial regulations, and presenting financial plans and performance analyses. You will also support monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasting processes, while managing and developing an Associate Finance Business Partner.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong track record in management reporting and financial analysis, with experience in complex, multidisciplinary environments. You should be a fully qualified member of a professional accounting body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) and possess excellent communication skills to influence and challenge senior managers. Proficiency in financial information systems, advanced spreadsheet and data analysis skills, and the ability to manage and mentor staff are essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, and a benefits package which includes 30 days of holiday plus additional time off at Christmas and a generous pension scheme. You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing time between the office and remote work. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the organisation, contributing to its financial stability and strategic growth. Additionally, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work in a sector that is both challenging and rewarding.

What you need to do now


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PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a band 2 healthcare assistant for Ophthalmology services at ELHT.

We can offer you an interesting career, where you will always be supported and appreciated. You will be working with a talented group of dedicated decision makers, and you can expect a personalised induction and orientation package with excellent personal development plans supported by our services designated practice education facilitator.

Our behaviour framework

We’re looking for people who want to make a positive difference. You’ll make it happen by taking responsibility, building trust and respect and working together to deliver excellence to our service users. Where we can, we also like to keep things simple so that we all contribute to making ELHT an effective, positive and rewarding place to work

So, if you are a confident, well-organised individual who thrives in a busy and continually transforming clinical environment then we would like to hear from you.

You will support all our ophthalmology services cross site as required and we encourage rotational working through all our service departments from outpatients to day case to provide you with development opportunities and experience.

Outpatient services - Responsible for providing a range of support to specialist services within ophthalmic outpatient’s clinics and chaperone duties to support our patients and clinicians, conducting various visual assessments, and supporting our nurse led injection clinics.

Day case unit & emergency eye clinic - preparation of patients for surgery, and discharges from the department with a holistic approach to care; ensuring patients receive safe, personal and effective care throughout their stay and act as the patients’ advocate.

You need to be able to demonstrate good, effective communication skills, be a caring and hardworking professional individual and be committed to working in a busy and often challenging environment and assist the team in delivering excellent patient care.

Good time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise your workload.

You will participate in service improvements and attend relevant meetings.

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

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

Our Ophthalmology services are spread across three main sites, the Royal Blackburn and Burnley general hospitals and the St Peters centre Burnley. We also run a peripheral clinic based at Clitheroe community hospital. Our day case services are situated on the Fairhurst wing at the Burnley general hospital site.

Our outpatient services run Monday to Friday 8am till 17.00 / 18.00
There is opportunity to offer flexible working arrangements where services allow.

To deliver SAFE, PERSONAL and EFFECTIVE patient care on a daily basis.

Responsible for providing a range of support to our specialist services within ophthalmic outpatient’s clinics, day case and emergency eye clinic when required.

To support the productive operation of the clinic environment by undertaking a range of non-clinical activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Ability to demonstrate the Trust Values, Behaviours and Attitudes at all times


This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (KS1)
Location: Various Primary Schools in Blackburn

Job Description:
We are seeking a Bank SEN Teaching Assistant to work across various primary schools in the areas of Blackburn and Accrington. This role will be supporting various schools with their special educational needs (SEN) and working closely with the teachers of these schools to create an inclusive environment.

Requirements:
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in a SEN setting
- Relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning (or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of SEN and the ability to support diverse learning needs
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits:
- Flexibility, you can work as many days as you'd like. This can suit someone who can pick up short notice work.
- Competitive rates of pay up to £17.71p/h
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive and welcoming school

Safeguarding & Application Requirements:
All applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) following our safeguarding policy.

Your CV should cover the last 10 years of employment, including explanations for any employment breaks. You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to attend a registration interview.

About Us:
Veritas Education works with a variety of schools across a wide geographical area, providing teaching placements at the primary, secondary, and college levels, as well as support staff positions.

Apply today to join a committed team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

The post holder will be responsible for reviewing the maternity service digital requirements seeking to expand the digital profile with an overall aimof integrating and supporting a full digital system.



They will be responsible in leading on the continuous development of the maternity IT system, reviewing, assessing, and enhancing the information systems. They will coordinate the integration of systems into clinical care which will require various elements for the implementation, these will include IT helpdesk and network support, clinical requirements, quality, safety, and effective collaboration with divisional and clinical informatic teams.



The post holder will provide digital and clinical leadership with the ability to educate, support, inspire, motivate, and empower others in line with the national vision demonstrated through better births.



They will be supported to obtain and sustain a deep understanding of the expectations within digital technology and the transformation of maternity systems to drive changes and support clinical teams.

Theywillhavetheabilitytoestablishgoodteamrelationshipsandcollaborationwithin the wider ELHT trust, third sector colleagues and local maternity systems.



This is a key specialist role within the organization, their expert knowledge andprofessionalleadership capabilities will enable the post holder to act as the midwifery IT specialist when representing internal and external meetings on behalf of ELHT. All relevant training will be provided to support the role through continuous professional development (CPD)



The post holderwill haveownershipandresponsibilityfor theco-ordinationand collationofdataat ELHT together with expert colleagues in the maternity and neonatology Directorates, including data analysts, Local maternity and neonatology system (LMNS) and other external agencies as and when required.

As an IT ambassador for the Midwifery profession, the post holder will ensure clinical practice is supported by digital technology, to meet the required professional standards.



The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions and be a lead specialist for perinatal digital IT acting within clearly defined policies/procedures and codes of conduct including the NMC code and Trust policy.

TheywillensurethematernityITsystemfunctionalityis adheredto, to support practitioners professional standards e.g. the NMC Codehttps://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/nmc



Worktowardstheambitions, pillars and themesreflected within the national BetterBirths, Ockenden and three delivery plan reports, to ensure current evaluations within maternityITsystems are prevalent aligned with all recommendations.



Practiceinaccordance withtheNMCCode.



Maintain competencies relating to digital leadership by attending regular updates such as local user group initiatives and the national Digital Midwives Expert Reference Group.



Provide professionalleadership including motivation of staff regarding the use ofdigital technology.



Ensure the relevant data is captured and maintained as a collaborative approachwith the wider Multidisciplinary team to meet both National and local standards.



Provide clinical leadership and be a role model to the midwifery team by demonstrating clinical excellence within midwifery practice as an expert practitioner.

Be accountable for own professional practice and provide a resource on clinical and professional issues ensuring staff are afforded access to development opportunities.

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 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.



Please see attached job description and person specification document.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

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