Total 177 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Blackburn, BB2 3HH

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

Please refer to the attached job description for an outline of main responsibilities. Candidates who have started their post-graduate diploma are welcome to apply. Any questions about the role or ELHT please get in touch and we'll happily answer any questions. You are welcome to arrange a visit prior to applying or when attending your interview if you wish.

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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


This advert closes on Sunday 4 Aug 2024

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS In order to meet the objectives the post holder will have responsibilities in four main areas of work: 1. Clinical 2. Managerial 3. Teaching 4. Research. CLINICAL Provide clinical excellence and leadership in palliative care, acting as a role model and resource for other staff Assess, diagnose, plan and implement programs of evidence based care and treatment for patients with the support of the medical team. Admit, refer and discharge patients in accordance with hospice policy and procedures. Provide specialist advice and support to patients and carers. Provide a visible clinical profile, having both an advisory and clinical input into patient care thus providing support to the multi-disciplinary team and facilitating the clinical development of registered nurses, health care assistants, other members of the multi-professional team and students on placement. As an independent and supplementary prescriber, follow all Non-Medical Prescribing Policy and Procedures. Encourage and participate in practice development utilising research and evidence based findings. Promote a multi-professional approach to care facilitating effective communication and co-operation within and beyond hospice departments. Review the outcomes of treatment and care in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with good practice, hospice policies and procedures, Nursing and Midwifery Council and regulatory and legal requirements. Maintain links with other NMP Palliative Care Specialists in order to share or learn from examples of good practice. Develop/maintain skills to critically evaluate relevant research findings to influence current and future practice. MANAGERIAL / LEADERSHIP Support the operational day to day running of the team including for example the scheduled huddle and referral screening meetings Facilitate and participate in case-load management and oversight, liaising with the hospice medical staff/community consultant and ensuring auditing of case load Attend, and participate in, appropriate management meetings and other relevant committees as required. Demonstrate vision to develop the services. Seek opportunities to lead and support quality initiatives, auditing practice and reviewing quality. Work within the guidelines laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct. Maintain current registration and revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Lead and monitor new service developments in keeping with organisational strategy and priorities. Access clinical supervision and study for own practice in keeping with individual and service development plans Manage own time and work effectively to meet the objectives, skills and competencies required for the role. Develop as a proactive member as part of the senior clinical team in ensuring the totality of hospice skills are used to best effect to ensure appropriate and timely responses for patients. TEACHING Create/promote a learning environment by maximising teaching/learning opportunities for all nursing/care staff. Participate in education programs within and outside the hospice as required. Participate in formal and informal reviews of palliative care. To be aware of ones own continuous professional development needs and maintain an annual personal development plan. Develop knowledge and skills to act as a resource and advisor in relation to Palliative Care Management for Community Trust colleagues, GPs and hospital Trust, care home staff. RESEARCH Assist staff in developing their skills in the understanding and use of research to inform practice. Ensure all clinical decisions are evidence based and to assist staff in bridging the theory/practice gap. Develop further knowledge and understanding of audit and research processes and demonstrate this by application to the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care in practice. Lead on audits and evaluation of work that may be required to develop and improve palliative/end of life care with particular emphasis on prescribing, medicines management and symptom control.

Leadership of the team. Co-ordination of Resus, Majors, Urgent Treatments Centre's and Urgent Intervention. Manchester Triage. Minor injuries - Wound Care, Dressings, Suturing, Plastering etc. Knowledge and experience of each speciality - Resusitation/Intensive Care, Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Frailty, Paediatrics, Minor Injury and Illness, Major Trauma, ENT, Max Fax, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities. Advanced Life Support. Advanced Paediatric Life Support. Trauma Courses. Major Incident and Decontamination. Managing Patient Flow. Streaming of patients to the most appropriate pathway. Escalation. Supporting Junior Staff. Supporting the Nurse in Charge. Staff Training. Appraisals. Audits.

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

Support Worker/Health Care Assistant - Neuro Rehab

Description
We are currently seeking a Support Worker/Health Care Assistant to join our team in a Neuro Rehab facility. As a Support Worker/Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing support and care to individuals who have experienced neurological injuries or conditions. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping others and making a positive impact on their lives.

In this role, your main responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, rehabilitation activities, and daily living tasks. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that individuals receive the highest level of care and support. Your role will involve providing emotional support, facilitating social activities, and implementing therapeutic interventions. This is a dynamic position that requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work well within a team, and a genuine interest in the well-being of others.

We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, patient, and understanding. Previous experience in a neuro rehab setting is preferred, but we also welcome candidates with a background in healthcare or support work. This is a rewarding role that offers opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities
Assisting individuals with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
Supporting individuals in rehabilitation activities to improve their mobility, strength, and coordination
Assisting with medication administration and maintaining accurate records
Providing emotional support and encouragement to individuals and their families
Assisting individuals with activities of daily living, such as meal preparation, household chores, and maintaining personal hygiene
Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individual care plans
Monitoring individuals' progress and reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in a healthcare or support work role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Empathy and compassion for individuals with neurological conditions
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic health record systems
Certification or training in basic life support and first aid is preferred, but not required

Hours Per Week:
Start Time: 20:00
End Time: 08:30
Pay Per Hour: £12.50
Location: Great Harwood, Blackburn

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please, send an up to date CV.

Transcription and production from winscribe of typewritten reports/correspondence, for the consultants team and visiting consultant team which may include outpatient reports, discharge summaries, and other relevant clinical and non-clinical correspondence. - Open and prioritise correspondence (which is often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature) on behalf of consultant/s ensuring that urgent correspondence receives prompt attention. In the consultant/s absence, Medical Secretary is responsible for ascertaining which correspondence requires referral to an appropriate clinician/nurse for urgent attention. - Retrieve and act upon correspondence received by e-mail. - Process case-notes of patients discharged from hospital; follow through ongoing care plans as indicated in notes. Allocate notes to relevant clinician for dictation, or ensure that any standard letters are completed as appropriate. Where standard letters have been generated at ward level, ascertain from case-notes whether any supplementary letter/action is required and deal with appropriately. Ensure that follow up appointments or referrals to other specialties are arranged where necessary. - Ensure that relevant investigation results received after patients discharge are communicated to GPs where appropriate, particularly where treatment may be required. - Ensure that discharge summaries and other time-sensitive information are dictated and typed within the designated time limits. - Ensure the correct closure of outpatient episodes have been completed, following consultant appointments with patients. - Receive, manage and prioritise telephone and personal enquires, complaints, messages and information from patients, relatives, General Practitioners, Consultants and other medical staff and external organisations on behalf of Consultant and clinical team. Deal with enquiries relating to the medical and social welfare of patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, referring to medical staff or other Healthcare Professionals where appropriate. When responding to enquires, ensure that relevant guidelines or protocols are followed. - Respond to enquiries from patients and Healthcare personnel as appropriate. Provide empathy and reassurance to patients where necessary. May be required to convey clinical/medical information to patients, medical, nursing, pharmacy or other healthcare staff, when instructed by, or with permission of Consultant. - Manage patient investigation results. Check all incoming laboratory/radiology results, ensuring that abnormal results are communicated promptly to appropriate Clinician. Ensure all reports are seen and signed by Clinician prior to filing in case-notes. Retrieve patient results from the ICE system, ensuring that results are available as soon as possible. Responsible for chasing up missing results. - Maintain systems for monitoring and retrieving outstanding investigations. May be required to instigate appropriate referrals to other disciplines in respect of specific abnormalities in line with Departmental protocols. - Undertake self-supervision and effective self-organisation in terms of: a) co-ordinating annual and other leave in co-operation with other secretaries, and with the approval of management; b) liaising with other secretaries to ensure fair distribution of work by mutual assistance; c) liaising with manager and other secretaries regarding any flexi-time arrangements within the office. - Establish and maintain efficient office systems, including filing systems for the clinical team and maintain a booking out and/or booking in system for case-notes using the hospital patient administration system. - Co-ordinate arrangements for urgent outpatient appointments/hospital admissions, domiciliary visits etc - liaising with wards, departments and other agencies as required. - Liaise with Admissions Department in respect of patients requiring hospital admission, ensuring that relevant information or instructions are communicated effectively. Ensure that all relevant investigations are available prior to admission and in particular that any problem with the potential to delay admission/surgery is brought to the urgent attention of the relevant clinician (may be necessary to liaise with or organise input of other Clinicians prior to admission (eg anaesthetic assessment) or to co-ordinate arrangements where procedures require multidisciplinary input). - Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring that information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means. - Provide administrative and secretarial support for Consultants non-clinical NHS obligation and commitments. - Provide essential cover for colleagues during periods of sickness, holiday absence, non-working days and home worker

The role of the Medical Secretary is to provide a comprehensive secretarial, administration and information service to the Consultant Paediatric Team in respect of his/her NHS work and to the supporting medical/nursing team. The role comprises a wide range of specific duties and requires competence in word processing, keyboard skills, audio-typing, communication and organisational skills.

Transcription and production from winscribe of typewritten reports/correspondence, for the consultant’s team and visiting consultant team which may include outpatient reports, discharge summaries, and other relevant clinical and non-clinical correspondence.

- Open and prioritise correspondence (which is often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature) on behalf of consultant/s ensuring that urgent correspondence receives prompt attention. In the consultant/s absence, Medical Secretary is responsible for ascertaining which correspondence requires referral to an appropriate clinician/nurse for urgent attention.

- Retrieve and act upon correspondence received by e-mail.

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When you walk through the door, one of the first things you’ll notice is that the organisation is full of talented people. Not just in the fields of medicine, nursing or diagnostics but in every part of the organisation. Professional and committed people who are all working together in an open and supportive culture.

We don’t just look at you for who you are now; we look at you for who you could be in the future. We take training seriously, and encourage you to do the same. We want staff to develop their capabilities to the full with a range of learning and development opportunities.

To enable the Trust and its employees to exceed expectations and to achieve corporate and service aims and objectives, we need to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated people through effective people management and development, leading to a high performance culture.

Transcription and production from winscribe of typewritten reports/correspondence, for the consultant’s team and visiting consultant team which may include outpatient reports, discharge summaries, and other relevant clinical and non-clinical correspondence.

- Open and prioritise correspondence (which is often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature) on behalf of consultant/s ensuring that urgent correspondence receives prompt attention. In the consultant/s absence, Medical Secretary is responsible for ascertaining which correspondence requires referral to an appropriate clinician/nurse for urgent attention.



- Retrieve and act upon correspondence received by e-mail.

- Process case-notes of patients discharged from hospital; follow through ongoing care plans as indicated in notes. Allocate notes to relevant clinician for dictation, or ensure that any standard letters are completed as appropriate. Where standard letters have been generated at ward level, ascertain from case-notes whether any supplementary letter/action is required and deal with appropriately. Ensure that follow up appointments or referrals to other specialties are arranged where necessary.

- Ensure that relevant investigation results received after patient’s discharge are communicated to GP’s where appropriate, particularly where treatment may be required.

- Ensure that discharge summaries and other time-sensitive information are dictated and typed within the designated time limits.

- Ensure the correct closure of outpatient episodes have been completed, following consultant appointments with patients.

- Receive, manage and prioritise telephone and personal enquires, complaints, messages and information from patients, relatives, General Practitioners, Consultants and other medical staff and external organisations on behalf of Consultant and clinical team. Deal with enquiries relating to the medical and social welfare of patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, referring to medical staff or other Healthcare Professionals where appropriate. When responding to enquires, ensure that relevant guidelines or protocols are followed.

- Respond to enquiries from patients and Healthcare personnel as appropriate. Provide empathy and reassurance to patients where necessary. May be required to convey clinical/medical information to patients, medical, nursing, pharmacy or other healthcare staff, when instructed by, or with permission of Consultant.

- Manage patient investigation results. Check all incoming laboratory/radiology results, ensuring that abnormal results are communicated promptly to appropriate Clinician. Ensure all reports are seen and signed by Clinician prior to filing in case-notes. Retrieve patient results from the ICE system, ensuring that results are available as soon as possible. Responsible for chasing up missing results.

- Maintain systems for monitoring and retrieving outstanding investigations. May be required to instigate appropriate referrals to other disciplines in respect of specific abnormalities in line with Departmental protocols.

- Undertake self-supervision and effective self-organisation in terms of:

a) co-ordinating annual and other leave in co-operation with other secretaries, and with the approval of management;

b) liaising with other secretaries to ensure fair distribution of work by mutual

assistance;

c) liaising with manager and other secretaries regarding any flexi-time

arrangements within the office.



- Establish and maintain efficient office systems, including filing systems for the clinical team and maintain a booking out and/or booking in system for case-notes using the hospital patient administration system.

- Co-ordinate arrangements for urgent outpatient appointments/hospital admissions, domiciliary visits etc - liaising with wards, departments and other agencies as required.

- Liaise with Admissions Department in respect of patients requiring hospital admission, ensuring that relevant information or instructions are communicated effectively. Ensure that all relevant investigations are available prior to admission and in particular that any problem with the potential to delay admission/surgery is brought to the urgent attention of the relevant clinician (may be necessary to liaise with or organise input of other Clinicians prior to admission (eg anaesthetic assessment) or to co-ordinate arrangements where procedures require multidisciplinary input).

- Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring that information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means.

- Provide administrative and secretarial support for Consultant’s non-clinical NHS obligation and commitments.

- Provide essential cover for colleagues during periods of sickness, holiday absence, non-working days and home worker


This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jul 2024

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures To work in accordance of written protocols Pulling/filing notes for surgeries and update as necessary Fax and photocopy as requested Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patients and checking names and address Be able to cover all reception position as necessary Process appointment requests for today, future appointments from patients by telephone and in person Deal with visit requests Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records Process patients change of address computer data and medical records Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines Telephone Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after hours Stock GP rooms Clear rooms after surgeries Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm Make tea/coffee for doctors and visitors Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health and Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual and the Practice Infection Control Policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Attending mandatory training and update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job- holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings and priorities and rights. Personal / Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where possible I have read this job description and fully understand my job responsibilities. If I have any queries, comments or suggestions regarding this job description I will speak to the Practice Manager to discuss further.

Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge. Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care. Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements. Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs. Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards. Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities. Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained. Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products. Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence. Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed. Will adopt a patient orientated approach to work Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies. Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues. Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi- disciplinary team regarding patient care. Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff other members of the care team and management. Will give and receive day/night reports. Acting as team leader/member/coordinator as necessary.

What skills and experience we're looking for



Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community.

You will have:

• 5 A*- Cs at GCSE including English and Maths.
• Experience of working with young people in an education setting.
• Experience of providing pastoral support within an education setting.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• The ability to speak in front of large groups of students and small groups of staff.



What the school offers its staff



About The Valley Leadership Academy

The Valley Leadership Academy is a secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Bacup. We joined Star Academies in 2019 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

A brand-new role has become available working within our award-winning Health and Safety team at our defence site in Samlesbury, Blackburn. As a Health and Safety Coordinator, you will work closely with the Health and Safety Officer supporting all HSEQ activities in a manner that ensures all mandatory and statutory requirements are achieved.

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £26,456.10 per annum

• Monday to Friday – some flex required to support outside of these hours to support operational requirements

• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals

• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses

• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!

• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

• Holiday Trading

• Healthcare Cash plan

• Dental Cash plan

• Pension Accident Insurance

• Payroll Giving

• Eye Care Vouchers

• Online GP Access

• Hospital Plan

• Death in Service Benefit

• Retirement Courses

• 50% discount on RAC cover
• Discounted Gym Memberships

• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Complete daily checklists and site walks looking for hazards, checking fire extinguishers and other site equipment

• Carrying out risk assessments and dealing with any hazards where possible or escalating to HSEQ Officer to assist in the creation/modification of action plans

• Create, maintain and support training of Safe System of Work documents

• Support HSEQ Officer to respond to and investigate incidents

• Work alongside colleague and Union H&S reps on projects and activities

• Promote and demonstrate HSEQ best practice across the site

• Create and deliver safety briefings

• Administration of H&S activities

• Support with environmental activities and initiatives

• Help to facilitate training requirements

What will you bring?

• Genuine interest in Health and Safety

• IT literate – with ability to learn new in-house systems

• Strong communication skills with the ability to converse with stakeholders at all levels

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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

Pennine Lancashire is seeking a Health Care Support Worker/ Health Care Assistant to join all our wards and the 136 team at our Pendleview and Hillview unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity and the successful candidate will be part of an evolving service that has the needs of our service users at its heart.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic to come and join a forward thinking, dynamic and constantly developing team.

For further information please contact us using the details provided.

Whilst working on the Mental Health Unit you will be required to:-

Work as an Integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working within a rotational shift system to support patients according to their care needs, some of whom may present with problematic or challenging behaviour.

Contribute to, and participate in the on- going support of patients and their carers. Contribute to the protection of patients, from abuse.

Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment. Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service.

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

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

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

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jul 2024