Total 324 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Preston, PR1 7LY

Please see the attached job description for further detail of the requirements for this role. To provide specialist advice, support, and education for the child/young person aged 0-16 (up to 19 years if they have SEND), and their families/carers upon diagnosis of Epilepsy and through transition to adult services. To act as a nurse specialist in raising the profile of the Epilepsy service, inclusive of the Roald Dahl Charity. Provide ongoing care and establish professional, trusting relationships with individual patients, families/carers. Support the child/young person and family with their ongoing management of Epilepsy, within both hospital and community settings. Support during the planned transition to adult services. Liaising with voluntary agencies as appropriate. To work within a multidisciplinary team as the specialist clinical nurse resource to other health professionals and allied agencies on issues relating to the care of patients with Epilepsy, ensuring that current, evidence-based information and advice is available. To develop evidence-based guidelines and write protocols/policies for the management of the child/young person with Epilepsy in line with current NICE guidance and Best Practice Guidance, where appropriate/identified. Provide written, evidence-based patient information at appropriate stages of the patients disease progression and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and treatment protocols. Have an active role in the delivery of structured education to schools, nurseries, and other agencies. Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework. Act as a strong role model and provide development, clinical supervision, and advice for other staff and students to support them in reaching their full potential. To provide both formal and informal training and teaching sessions in a variety of health, education, and regional conference settings. To ensure the productive operation of the team environment through the maintenance of a safe, clean, and organised environment. To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trusts values and Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals, working as part of a team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion

Please read our job description listed below: Downloading and typing of clinic letters or other correspondence produced by clinical colleagues Provide secretarial and administrative support cover when other members of the Medical Secretary team are absent from sickness or annual leave. Be a point of contact for day to day enquiries, referring where necessary to more senior staff. Organising incoming and outgoing post Dealing with routine telephone enquiries as appropriate and referring to appropriate person as necessary. Coordinate and liaise with clinical colleagues and all other staff where necessary Be responsible for own personal education, keeping up to date to ensure highest possible standards of work. Participate in an annual appraisal, ensuring highest possible standards of work through commitment to CPD. Actively takes part in learning activities in accordance with an agreed personal development plan. Take an active part in Team Meetings and audits as required. Take personal responsibility for the quality of service provided and contribute towards service improvements. Work with administrative team to improve services and processes within the Neurology services. Collation of papers for clinical colleagues within the service in support of the preparation for clinics / presentations or the development of reports. Use databases and computer packages where appropriate to initiate and maintain records for analytical purposes. Utilisation of local or Trust case note tracking system. Filing of reports and results. Arrange clinic appointments if required. Access and update patient records on Harris Flex to ensure all interested parties are aware of current patient status and ongoing management.

You will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills by being the point of contact for day to day enquiries, referring where necessary to more senior staff. Organising incoming and outgoing correspondence, dealing with routine telephone enquiries as appropriate and referring to appropriate person as necessary. Coordinate and liaise with Clinical Colleagues and all other staff wherever necessary. Downloading / Typing of clinic letters or other correspondence produced by Clinical Colleagues. Provide cover/support for the medical secretaries during annual leave, absence etc.

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

Duties will include but not be limited to: To communicate routine Information effectively; verbally, in writing and where appropriate using electronic formats, with colleagues and internal staff on the manufacture of sterile products. Use technical and analytical skills to support several quality assurance aspects of the service. You will be required to follow a work plan but also to work flexibly to support the changing priorities within the department on a day to day basis. To operate Aseptic production, Radio Pharmacy and office equipment. Move and handle equipment and materials using agreed procedures Contribute to error monitoring and will be required to document deviations via a non conformance form and errors via use of the Trust Datix incident reporting system in a timely manner Following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) at all times the post holder will undertake a range of duties involved in the Aseptic manufacture of pharmaceutical products, including: Cleanroom gowning and cleaning (cleanrooms and equipment), labelling, measuring, calculating and compounding What this Opportunity means: Full and extensive training A friendly and safe working environment (See our Trust Values) Staff support, Health and Wellbeing, occupational Health

Duties to include but not be limited to: To provide an active role in the psycho-oncology collaborative, consultation and collaboration with NHS and voluntary sector providers is a key part of this role. To contribute to the implementation, development and evaluation of the service. Provide a highly specialised psychological therapy and assessment for patients with Cancer, in line with the best available evidence. Work within the Macmillan pathway across LTHTr and UHMB. Offer supervision in psychological skills to other less experienced psychological practitioners and to heath service staff working in the service. To contribute to and facilitate a varied training programme for health care professionals. To attend and contribute to triage meetings and contribute to highly specialist clinical health psychology discussions for patients living with cancer. To provide integrated multidisciplinary care across the cancer specialist pathways. Develop and engage in audit and research within the pathway to further the development of the pathway. You will be a senior psychologist with demonstrable leadership skills and experience at a similar or higher level/grade. There will be an expectation to work flexibly across the pathway as required. To work in consultation and collaboration with the consultant clinical psychologist, clinical colleagues, service user engagement officer, project manager and key stakeholders in the Clinical Business Unit and Macmillan. Routine research, audit, and the evaluation of this projects will be part of your duties.

Interprets complex legislative requirements and ensures compliance with all statutory, regulatory and best practice guidance provided by UK Government and NHS agencies. Ensures patient safety by advising senior management on the provision of a safe place of work, safety systems of work and safety premises. Ensures that a robust and co-ordinated Health and Safety management strategy exists and contributes to the Health and Safety Risk Management Report for presentation to the Trust Safety and Quality Committee. Chairs working groups formed to address issues on all aspects of health safety and environmental matters and produces policies and procedures and action plans to progress issues through to a satisfactory conclusion for both the Trust and the local health economy. Liaises directly with and has a working knowledge of other health care disciplines, such as Occupational Health, Infection Controls and Medical Devices Management. Provides a programme and undertakes health, safety audits to test the efficacy of the arrangements in place. Ensures that adequate investigations take place in relation to reported complex system failures in relation to Health and Safety incidents. Carries out investigations for health and safety incidents, as necessary. Carries out specialist risk assessments throughout the Trust and through Service Level Agreement, to other Trusts. Makes recommendations for risk treatment and control measures. Scrutinises and Acts upon all relevant adverse incident and investigation reports. Undertakes follow up action and further mandatory reporting actions to regulatory authorities and health bodies. Liaise with statutory agencies including the Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency and Local Authorities on behalf of the Trust. Advises Trust Board and very senior managers in relation to statutory compliance and policy development. Collaborates with the Training Department in the development of a comprehensive training regime for staff members on Health and Safety. Researches and produces specialist lesson plans for health and safety specific training courses, carries out training needs analysis to ensure that the Trust safety training needs are met.

Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy professional looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

Our pharmacy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as a Healthcare Partner. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: 15
Working Pattern: TBC
Rate of Pay: £11.83

Branch Name: Tarleton
Branch Address: 24 Mark Square, Tarleton, Preston, Lancs, PR4 6TU

About our company

At Rowlands, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. Our network of over 400 community pharmacies work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.

What your working day will look like:

• Participating in all branch processes
• Building positive relationships with customers, patients, and healthcare professionals
• Assisting in the delivery of pharmacy services
• Serving as an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy, representing the company and interacting with the community on a daily basis

To be considered for this role, you must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Additionally, we are looking for candidates with experience working in a customer-focused environment, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and the ability to handle medications accurately.

The ideal candidate will be

• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Previous customer service training (optional)

INDRL

Duties to include but not be limited to: To provide a specialist adult psychology service across the Pain Service Pathways and within the Clinical Health Psychology Service. Todeliver highly specialist psychological assessment, intervention, advice and consultation for patients, other health professionals and carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and frameworks governing each clinical area. The deliver this work across both inpatient and outpatient pathways, and any other settings in which the service iscurrently, appropriately, provided. To contribute to the provision of integrated multidisciplinary care (joint appointments and MDT assessment clinics) across the inpatient and outpatient pathways to patients referred by our MDT colleagues. To train and support MDT colleagues in psychologically informed care (education, consultation and clinical supervision). To contribute to MDT promotion of patient need, clinical symptoms and approaches to care. To work in collaboration with the consultant clinical psychologists, MDT colleagues, and key stakeholders. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and frameworks governing each clinical area. To actively engage in own professional and leadership development, including reflective practice. To routinely undertake research, audit and service evaluation projects, including reports of clinical activity and effectiveness. To work flexibly across CHPs pathways asrequired and directed by the Head of Service. For more information please see the job description.

Duties will include but not limited to: Achieving and maintaining in-house competencies for the preparation of medicines. Promoting Good Manufacturing Practice throughout the working area, following written procedures and COSHH guidelines to ensure safety of the medicinal product, patient, and staff. To prioritise and organise daily workload to ensure the requirements of the service and patients are met in full and organise workflow in the designated area (aseptic, manufacturing, or clinical trials). Concentration will be required for periods of one to two hours sessionally to prepare products and documents. Carry out self and in process checks throughout the production process. The post holder must contribute to preparing products to meet the production plan. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring adverse occurrences are recorded and reported via the Trust incident reporting system in a timely manner. Contribute to departmental strategies to reduce expenditure and manage services within budgets For more information please see job description.

Delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy service Accurately dispense prescriptions in a timely manner Supporting the counter Use EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record system Contribute to stock management Stock Ordering, putting away, counts and rotation Accurate record keeping Comply with Standard Operating Procedures Offer suggestions to improve working processes Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals and patients Maintain legal and professional standards Observe confidentiality requirements Contributing towards the delivery of company KPIs

Job Description

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Salary: Up to £38,000

Full-Time Hours

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to adults with acute mental health conditions and eating disorders. This role requires a strong understanding of mental health conditions and a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification and valid UK NMC Pin
• Proven experience in a mental health care setting
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions and treatment methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance regarding mental health care

Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Long service awards
• Contributory pension scheme
• Subsidised meals while on shift
• Competitive annual leave
• Paid DBS and NMC renewal fee
• Support with revalidation and CPD

Responsibilities

• Assessing and evaluating the mental health needs of patients
• Developing and implementing personalized care plans
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Providing support and counselling to patients and their families
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care
• Monitoring and documenting patient progress and behaviour
• Advocating for patients' rights and working to reduce stigma surrounding mental health
• Providing education and guidance to patients and their families regarding mental health issues

Reference: WILL79657/DB (JR)

INDNUR

A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you a driven individual, looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!

You will be part of the pharmacy clinical trials & aseptic team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation trust supporting the expert pharmaceutical technical expertise in the delivery of clinical trials and assisting in the setting up logistics for clinical trials across a wide range of clinical specialities. As a specialist role the post holder will develop and promote good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good clinical practice (GCP) to ensure the safety of the medicinal product, patient, and staff.

We are looking for a forward thinking, self-motivated pharmacy technician and welcome applications from newly qualified pre-registration trainees or colleagues looking to develop experience in clinical trials and research delivery.

The service supports partners at Lancashire and South Cumbria, community Mental health Trust. Lancashire Teaching Hospital hosts the Lancashire Clinical Research Facility (LCRF) and works with academic partners at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and Lancaster University.

The LCRF has a remit for growing early translational and experimental medicines trials across Lancashire and South Cumbria. More information about the LCRF facility and team is available through the trust website accessible via this link:

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/lancashire-clinical-research-facility.

As a new hybrid role, you will cover rotations in clinical trials and aseptics. Following a thorough induction period, you will work closely with the pharmacy clinical trials manager and senior pharmacy technicians in clinical trials & aseptics. We are looking for a candidate to help support develop the technical expertise and skill mix to set-up more complex advanced therapy trials at the trust. You will support pharmaceutical technical oversight for the active clinical trials (CT) portfolio and coordinate the workflow for the early phase portfolio and bespoke clinical trial which requires up to date knowledge of aseptics.

The department provides a seven-day service, and the successful candidate may be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. You may also be required to work at both sites of the Trust – Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.

Working hours are between 8:00am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday on rotation with each shift being 7.5 hours and 30-minute lunch break. As a Trust, we support agile and flexible working based on the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet a range of healthcare professionals & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Duties will include but not limited to:
• Achievingandmaintainingin-housecompetenciesforthepreparationof medicines. Promoting Good Manufacturing Practice throughout the working area, following written procedures and COSHH guidelines to ensure safety of the medicinal product, patient, and staff.
• Toprioritiseandorganisedailyworkloadtoensuretherequirementsof the service and patients are met in full and organise workflow in the designated area (aseptic, manufacturing, or clinical trials).
• Concentration will be required for periods of one to two hours sessionally toprepareproductsanddocuments.Carryoutselfandin–processchecks throughout the production process.
• Thepostholdermustcontributetopreparingproductstomeetthe production plan.
• The post holder willbe responsible for ensuring adverse occurrences are recordedandreportedviatheTrustincidentreportingsysteminatimelymanner.
• Contribute to departmental strategies to reduce expenditure and manage services within budgets

For more information please see job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024

What was it that made you decide to become a nurse? Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need? Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving? Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded. Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones. We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits. This is a night role. About you As a nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role. You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC. You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours. You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families. Safeguarding is everyones responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles. Rewards and benefits Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a nurse at one of our HC-One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day. To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include: Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications Free uniform Homemade meals whilst on shift Company pension scheme 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent) Group life Assurance cover Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications. GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16. An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

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.