Total 6 job vacancies in Blackburn, , BB1 3LS

Are you an outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary? With us, youll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme. We have an opportunity for a full-timeSpecialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Fountains while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team. Cygnet Fountains is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings. The service has an "Outstanding" overall CQC rating At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. Your role responsibilities Provide high quality treatment under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users Participate in weekly ward rounds & attend multidisciplinary meetings Attend Care Programme Approach & Section 117 meetings & mental health review tribunals Provide up-to-date clinical information at all meetings Ensure that medical decisions are implemented as planned Audit medical services & ensure compliance with GMC & other professional guidelines Uphold policies & procedures and contribute to service governance & development Participate in the on call rota Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary up to £80,000 (depending on experience) Generous exam & study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc Monthly CPD grand rounds where youll attend educational meetings & have the opportunity to meet psychiatrists from across the region Financial support for further training & personal development Appraisal & peer supervision Company paid life assurance scheme Contributory pension scheme Access to the NHS Discount Scheme Most of our sites provide free meals on shift Cycle to work scheme Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks We are looking for someone who is... Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified Experienced within a mental health setting Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Knowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practice An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement & ability to manage risk A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes Committed to continued professional development Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent Our CESR programme This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties. Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll receive support with MRCPsych exams. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have 2 positions available

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

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

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





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

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

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


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Are you an outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry – and a competitive salary?

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.

We have an opportunity for a full-time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Fountains – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Cygnet Fountains is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings. The service has an "Outstanding" overall CQC rating

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your role responsibilities…

• Provide high quality treatment under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Participate in weekly ward rounds & attend multidisciplinary meetings
• Attend Care Programme Approach & Section 117 meetings & mental health review tribunals
• Provide up-to-date clinical information at all meetings
• Ensure that medical decisions are implemented as planned
• Audit medical services & ensure compliance with GMC & other professional guidelines
• Uphold policies & procedures and contribute to service governance & development
• Participate in the on call rota

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary up to £80,000 (depending on experience)
• Generous exam & study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc
• Monthly CPD grand rounds where you’ll attend educational meetings & have the opportunity to meet psychiatrists from across the region
• Financial support for further training & personal development
• Appraisal & peer supervision
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Cycle to work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Experienced within a mental health setting
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practice
• An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement & ability to manage risk
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent

Our CESR programme

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level – and you’ll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.

You’ll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development – and you’ll receive support with MRCPsych exams.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

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To learn more about therole and person specification please read the attached role specification'which can be found on the application form. Benefits of working for Brook: 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease) Annual leave 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid) Flexible working Gratitude scheme Assisted purchase scheme Cycle to Work up to £1k Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Long service awards Maternity and paternity pay Pension scheme with contributions matched up to a maximum of 4% Training and development opportunities Coaching Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role. If you are interested in applying for this post, please review the Job Descriptionand complete an application form. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook. Brook Safeguarding with Purpose Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual to work alongside the English Improvement Lead. As a team they will improve the quality of teaching, learning, curriculum and intervention in English across the Trust’s secondary schools, through embedding best practice and building capacity in line with the Trust’s policies and frameworks.

The successful candidate will help drive improvements in English attainment across all our schools, by skilfully co-ordinating and supporting both curriculum intent and implementation in English at designated schools. They would also lead the development and successful implementation of the Trust’s Reading Strategy.

As Assistant English School Improvement Lead, you would be deployed across our schools located in five key regions: Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, and London.

You will have:

• An English degree along with Qualified Teacher Status.
• A National Professional Qualification (NPQ) in middle or senior leadership.
• An in-depth knowledge of the AQA specification in GCSE English Language and Literature.
• Experience of delivering outstanding results consistently and a track record of improving results as a subject leader.
• Experience of developing and delivering high impact intervention programmes.
• An ability to analyse assessment data and use it effectively to identify and close gaps in learning.
• Successfully delivered training and coaching for English teachers.
• A passion for securing life-changing outcomes for young people in disadvantaged communities.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Central

Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.

The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

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.