Total 436 Customer Service job vacancies in Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF

For this role, you will need to have good attention to detail, writing detailed notes about the young service users' emotions, interactions with colleagues/family members, conversations in person and on the phone, food diaries and the daily routines. The role will require you to partake in activities with the young person and help to manage their money, ensuring receipts are kept for each transaction.

You will need to be able to identify and report any safeguarding issues to help assist the young person's development and keep them on track. Within the role you'll deal with difficult behaviour, a range of mental health issues and disabilities, so experience would be advantageous.

We will provide online training + TMVA training to help assist you de-escalate heightened situations. You will be required to maintain a professional manner while working with the local authority and Prospero to ensure a good relationship is kept between you, the young person, Prospero and the local authority.

The responsibilities for this role include:
- Supporting vulnerable & difficult children, with different types of mental health issues,
- Assisting with the completion of care plans, risk assessments, reviews and incident & accident reporting,
- Providing physical and emotional support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care,
- Contributing to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting learning, independence and experiences,
- Building relationships with the children and providing high levels of care and support,
- Supporting routines, from normal household routines like waking up and getting out of bed, to activities outside,
- Maintaining professional relationships with clients, family and external healthcare professionals, and adhering to company policies and procedures.

The Skills You Need:
- Great problem solving skills, the ability to think on your feet
- Emotional resilience,
- High levels of professionalism and a non-judgemental attitude - regardless of the service user's needs,
- Good written and verbal communication skills,
- DBS Certificate (we can help you acquire this),
- Drivers preferred as locations can be spread and varying,
- Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or another relevant subject would be preferred

What We Can Offer You:
- Competitive Salary of £15+ Per Hour
- TMVA Training Course - worth £500! - to expand your skills and knowledge

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Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) - Pennine Care

Job Title: Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA)

Location:

Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF

The Harbour,Windmill Rise,Blackpool,FY4 4FE

Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RG

Guild Lodge, Guild Park, Whittingham Lane, Preston, PR3 2JH

The Orchard, Pathfinders Drive, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4JJ

Scarisbrick Centre, Ormskirk District General Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2JW

Band: Band 3

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: Up to £19.03/hr

Shifts: Ad hoc, days, nights, weekends

About You:

Are you an experienced Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) looking for a role with flexibility and competitive pay?

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) to join the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS team. As a Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA), you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to patients with various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, paranoia, psychosis, schizophrenia, and more. Your responsibilities will include forming trusting relationships with patients, monitoring their physical and mental health, administering medications, and offering emotional support.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support plans for patients based on their specific diagnosis.
• Arrange ongoing, long-term support for patients' post-care.
• Build trusting relationships with patients, offering advice and reassurance.
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Advise relatives and carers on patient conditions, treatment, and progress.
• Keep medical records up to date.
• Conduct standard physical health checks and administer medications.
• Discuss available therapies, support networks, and social activities to improve mental health and wellbeing.
• Manage workloads and shift patterns.
• Promote mental health initiatives and reduce stigma associated with mental health.
• Stay updated with mental health best practices and theories.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking a Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) with:

• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• The ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Benefits of working with Medacs Healthcare:

• Competitive Rates: Up to £19.03/hr.
• Next-day payroll.
• Access to Care4Carers support service for mental health and wellbeing.
• Flexible Working: Create a work-life balance with flexible shifts to suit your needs.
• Large NHS client portfolio: Secure shifts to suit you across multiple NHS trusts, settings, and services throughout the UK.
• 24/7 Support: Benefit from a dedicated consultant and revalidation support.
• Development Opportunities: Access training and support packages to enhance your skills.

If you are an experienced and skilled Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA) ready to make a difference, apply today.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

An opportunity has arisen within the Liaison and Diversion Team for the role of Liaison & Diversion Practitioner as part of The Bay Liaison & Diversion Team. This key position within the established Liaison and Diversion Service for Police Custody Suites and Magistrates Courts will be offered as a permanent post.



This postholder will be expected to work across all three sites however the primary base will be in Barrow in Furness Police Station.



The service operates seven days per week 8-8 when fully operational and staff work on a shift basis.





Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have substance misuse, mental health, learning disability or other vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders.

The service can then support people through the early stages of criminal system pathway, refer them for appropriate health or social care or enable them to be diverted away from the criminal justice system into a more appropriate setting, if required.



























This is an ‘all age’ service and so you will be required to work with people from the age of 10 years upwards.



The main things that L&D services do for the people we see are identification, screening, assessment and referral to other services.



· We work in Police Custody Suites and Courts throughout Lancashire & Cumbria and offer assessments to individuals within the Criminal Justice system including Voluntary Attendees



· We look to identify unmet need and vulnerabilities that often lead to or exacerbate offending behaviour, offer onward referral and signposting as appropriate



· We liaise across agencies to support onward planning and intervention to address needs



· We offer some brief community based intervention to maximise service user access and engagement with those appropriate services



· We help to inform decision makers with relevant and timely information to support sentencing and disposal outcomes.



The Bradley Report (2009) is a useful reference point to learn more and you are encouraged to read this.





Important:This post is requires successful candidates to undergo NPPV Level 2 (full) Vetting from Cumbria Constabulary and Lancashire Constabulary, of which clearance isessentialin order to fulfil the role.

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







Essential Criteria: A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject OR Diploma in Health and Social Care AND/OR Experience of working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years



Desirable: Professional recognised qualification such as RMN, Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker, and Occupational Therapist. Psychology Degree CBT Diploma, Substance Misuse Diploma

Please refer to the Job description and person specification for full details regarding the requirements of the post and essential and desirable criteria.


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

Applications are invited for a full time, permanent, Cross Bay Ultrasound Service Manager post.

The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and future development of Ultrasound services within the Core Clinical Services Care Group, including the delivery of Trust and national performance targets.

This will cover staff and services at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital.



We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and hardworking individual, with recent experience in leadership and management in a line manager role and a keen interest in our Ultrasound Service to lead our teams as the Service Manager.

We are looking for applicants to have an interest in all aspects of obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound with an ability to develop staff skills and develop services in line with new technology. To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians. To effectively liaise with all disciplines of staff within the Radiology department giving support and advice where necessary. To take responsibility for Governance issues within Ultrasound and report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.

As the Service Manager for the Ultrasound service, the post-holder will work closely with the Departmental and Care Group Management team in developing an efficient and responsive service. In conjunction with the Heads of Department, Imaging Services Manager and Clinical Lead develop a strategy for the continuing delivery of an effective Ultrasound across all sites of the trust, managing a range of Sonographers, students and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/



This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

Earn over £500 a week, working Monday to Friday – no weekends!

Working for a well-established food production company that truly values its employees, your duties will be:

- Packing and storing cold food products
- Manually moving goods within the warehouse to designated areas
- Packaging and labelling food products
- Preparing products for delivery


As full training will be provided, warehouse experience is not a necessity but would be advantageous.

Heavy lifting will be required within this role.



This is a temporary position offering ongoing and full-time hours.



Your working hours will be Monday to Friday,
Hours vary from 06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00



The salary for this role is £507.60 per week and comprises of £11.44 per hour, with a £50 per week attendance bonus in place.

Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship.

Ongoing, full-time warehouse work available, Monday to Friday.

Working for a East Midlands based kitchen manufacturer, your duties will include: -

- Working closely with an established Goods In team
- Relocating stock to various designated areas within the warehouse
- Processing orders
- Unloading and Loading of the trucks
- Making local deliveries using a Luton van



The successful applicant must have the following:
- Recent experience within a similar warehouse environment
- A valid UK driving licence

Experience within manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential. A valid FLT licence or FLT experience is also desirable but not a necessity.

We are also looking for candidates who can demonstrate reliability and good timekeeping.



This is a permanent position



You will be required to work Monday to Friday, with start times between 06:00 and 08:00. You can expect to work from 40 to 50 hours per week.



The starting pay for this role is £11.44 per hour. This can increase up to £13 per hour as you undertake further duties such as making deliveries or operating machinery. A monthly review will be carried out to determine training and development opportunities.

You will receive 28 days paid holiday pro rata.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorships

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We are currently looking to recruit to our casual staff bank. You should note that hours will not be guaranteed and successful applicants will be placed onto a casual bank and will be contacted to cover shifts as and when required.

Applications will be processed as they are submitted

You will work as part of a team ensuring that all services are delivered flexibly innovatively and in a responsible manner. The primary focus of this post is to contribute and develop the provision of services within the Housing with Care development. The aim is also to promote the independence, welfare and dignity of the tenants

The key duties of this post are:

• To plan, implement and oversee individual tenants care plans and contribute to ongoing monitoring and review processes.
• To assist and encourage tenants to live independently as far as possible.
• To work in partnership with the tenant to ensure that their practical care needs are met, e.g. housework and laundry.

The skills and experience you must have are:

• SVQ Level 3, Social Care
• Good communication Skills, Written and Verbal

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

Requirements

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you looking for a fantastic new role based in Sutton-In-Ashfield?

QS Recruitment are seeking hardworking pickers and packers to join our brand-new clients.
You will be responsible for packing clothing products and preparing parcels for dispatch to the customer.
This is a hands-on role, and efficiency and a keen eye for detail are essential to succeed in this position.


We require no direct experience for this role, but you must be able to work independently, and with a team

Ongoing work available

Shift times will be:
Monday to Friday – 07:00 til 15:00

The salary for this role is £11.44 per hour

Therapy Support Assistant – Northwest

Do you have a passion for high quality patient care? Can you support transition across the patient pathway in partnership with local Trust and clinicians? Do you hold a Level 3 Health and Social Care Specific Qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, Diploma)?

Ideally you will have experience of caring for patients in their own home and/or experience of delivering patient training.

We have an opportunity within our Home Therapies team for a Therapy Support Assistant who will support our NHS partners to train and support patients and/or their carers to administer Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Haemodialysis independently. This is a newly created role to both the company and the NHS.

This is a regional role which covers an agreed geographical area of Northwest Region with some travel to the North of the UK, therefore a full UK Driving Licence will be required.

This is a full-time of 37.5 hours, usually working Monday to Friday. You will be field based in the Northwest Region with ad hoc requirements to attend Head Office (Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire) for meetings and also occasional team days.

What does the role involve?

You will:
* Be delivering high-quality, hands-on training to patients within their own home, hospital, clinic, or any other location deemed suitable by the Lead Therapy Specialist Nurse, dependent on individual needs.
* Plan and co-ordinate patient training sessions under the direct supervision of the Therapy Specialist Nurse for your region
* Liaise directly with the relevant NHS Trust regarding patient’s suitability for 1:1/Group training and take in to account any physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs.
* Promote continuing psychological support to patients and their families in order to ensure the well-being of the patient.
* Ensure maintenance of all patient’s records both paper and electronically
* Work closely with the Therapy Specialist Nurse, Regional Business Manager and Clinical unit managers.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:
* Company Car
* Bonus scheme – Based on completion of KPI’s and yearly objectives
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
* Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan
* Long Service Vouchers
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
* Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Therapy Support Assistant posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

Systems Technician

Are you an accurate and quality orientated technician seeking a role within an organisation where the work you do will really make a difference?

We are looking for a self-motivated Systems Technician educated to HNC level or equivalent in electrical and electronic engineering, to work as part of our Technical Operations Team to cover the Devon & Cornwall area & ideally be located in the Southwest around Taunton or surrounding areas.

We require somebody who is used to a fast-paced environment, customer focused and able to build good working relationships with both internal colleagues and our customers. Ideally, we would like you to come from a background of working in a medical device’s environment or in servicing medical equipment and have a natural emphasis on continual improvement.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours. This role requires regular travel across the Southwest from Taunton down to Devon & Cornwall with occasional cover across the UK and to our head office in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire therefore a UK driving licence is essential.

What does the role involve?

You will:
* Ensure that all reactive customer support, installation and evaluation requirements are completed in line with FME policies and procedures.
* Maximise up time of machines by performing high quality standard and reactive service work within contracted timescales.
* Ensure that all FME ‘Lean Service’ initiatives, processes and tools are observed and applied as directed.
* Complete any TAM’s documentation and ensure that all service reports are accurate and timely.
* Assist in the implementation of technical upgrades of equipment and modifications.
* Oversee and participate in the acceptance and commissioning of new business awards.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer a competitive basic salary of between £33,000 to £38,000 alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:
* Company Car/Car Allowance
* Bonus scheme – Based on completion of KPI’s and yearly objectives.
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service.
* Annual leave purchase scheme (with 12 months service)
* Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan.
* Long Service Vouchers
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Support for training where applicable for career development
* bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
* Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Systems Technician posts will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Regional Business Manager (Acute) – Field-based Role (Southwest)

Are you a pro-active and dynamic individual seeking to develop your career in Sales within an organisation where the work you do will really make a difference?

To be successful in this role it is crucial that you are someone who looks to innovate and find different solutions, with strong business development skills and preferably experience selling equipment into the NHS and increasing market share. Ideally you will have a degree in a profession allied to business or medicine alongside a certificate in marketing/sales management.

For this position we require you to be ABPI qualified with a detailed understanding of its practical application in a business environment. Alternatively, if you are not already qualified, we would look for you to complete this within 2 years of your start date.

This is a field-based role covering the Southwest, ideally you will be located in or around this area. A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What does the role involve?

You will:

* Actively promote, generate and meet company sales targets across the entire product range, whilst achieving personal and company objectives.
* Liaise with Clinical Nurse Specialists on a regular basis to discuss territory/account activity, evaluations of products, latest therapy developments etc. which may have an impact on the FMC offering.
* Work closely with /and the development of Key Opinion Leaders.
* Co-ordinate with appropriate personnel to organize products for evaluations and lead and conduct product evaluations in targeted accounts.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and career progression.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

• Car Allowance

• Bonus scheme – Based on completion of KPI’s and yearly objectives

• Company Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance

• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service

• Annual leave purchase scheme (with 12 months service)

• Heath Shield - Company paid health cash plan

• Long Service Vouchers

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Training where applicable for career development

• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors

• Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Regional Business Manager posts will be subject to a Standard DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


We are excited to offer the opportunity for Clinical Support Workers to join our family here on Ward 5 and SEAC.

We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and committed individuals who share our passion and vision. In return we offer a flexible working environment with a focus on your personal development.

Ward 5 is a busy environment that cares for a diverse range of patient groups.

You will join a proud, efficient and hardworking team who are committed to exceeding the expectations of their patients.









We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


Specialty Doctor – Older Adult Psychiatry, Barrow in Furness (10PA)

We are seeking to recruit a fixed term Specialty Doctor to join the South Cumbria Older Adult Mental Services Team based at Furness General Hospital. The post is full time (10 PAs) and fixed term for 12 months initially and may be extended.

This exciting post combines community with inpatient and liaison work, making it a great opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and gain experience across older adult psychiatry.

For those with Section 12 approval, there may be the opportunity to join the On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable.

The main duties of this post are to provide medical input to the Older Adult Rapid Intervention and Treatment (RITT) and Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) Services. The requirement is for the direct care and advice/consultancy to members of the team, GPs and other practitioners. The setting in which patients are seen reflects their needs; this may be home visits or clinics. The post holder will be expected to adopt a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to patient care according to the principles of new ways of working. The inpatient and liaison element of this role will be at Furness General Hospital.

To be eligible to apply for this post, you must possess at least 3 year’s experience in psychiatry and be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.Ideally, you will be Section 12 Approved, or eligible for approval at the time of commencing employment.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are proud of our fantastic SAS Development Programme, which is a great source of development for our Doctors. We have an active SAS Forum which meets on a regular basis to discuss operational and professional issues to support SAS/Specialty Doctors.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.


This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


This vacancy is an Apprenticeship post. The successful candidate will study the 'Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Theatres pathway)', which is a fantastic opportunity to start a successful career within the Theatres department. There will be many opportunities for career progression following completion of this Apprenticeship.

In order to be eligible for Apprenticeship funding from the ESFA, applicants must:
• Have the right to work in England.
• Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship. However there are some exceptions to this rule which can be found in the residency eligibility section in Annex A of theFunding Rules.

A unique opportunity has arisen, due to service expansion and development in the Furness General (Barrow) Operating Department, to join the existing theatre team.

Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the RN/OPD.

Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.

Contribute to the on-call service.

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our multi-disciplinary team in providing care for patients during their time in the Operating Theatre Department. You will help prepare theatre, support qualified staff with care of patients through all areas and participate in cleaning of clinical and staff areas. Duties include the transport of patients within our department and others.

Participation in provision of a 24-hour service including shift work, on-call, weekends and night duty is a requirement of this post.


The successful candidate will be studying for the 'Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Theatres Pathway)' Apprenticeship, and will be expected to attend college and complete coursework and other study as the Apprenticeship requires. 20% of their working week will be given to accommodate their Apprenticeship study.


This post will be paid as a training post in line with Annex 21 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org)


(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;

(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;

On assimilation to the pay band following completion of training, the trainee will enter either on the first pay point of the appropriate pay band or the next pay point above their training salary.


We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/




This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


Band 6 Mental Health practitioner Posts in Barrow HTT.

Barrow Home Treatment Team is looking to welcome 3 Mental Health Practitioners.

Essential Qualifications required:

Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Social worker / Occupational therapist

The Home Treatment team work in the community with people in acute mental health distress, they support people in their own home to avoid hospital admission and support early discharge from hospital.

The team are looking for mental health practitioners that are highly motivated and enthusiastic. The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills. It is expected they would have a good working knowledge of mental health and community services.

Excellent communication skills are essential with an ability to manage change and support colleagues around learning and development.

You will need to be proactive, innovative and able to provide quality care, the service users and carers at the heart of everything you do. In return we will offer excellent supervision, training, support and an environment for you to develop and enhance your current skills.

The Barrow HTT are a 24 hr service working shift pattern of long days including nights, although happy to discuss flexible working patterns.

Anyone wishing to discuss this opportunity please contact us.

You will provide a comprehensive assessment and triage service and, where necessary signposting or clear onward facilitation to a mental health pathway. Your referrers will include GPs, Police and Acute Hospital colleagues, self-referrals and referrals from carers. Service users will be triaged collaboratively and a decision will be made in consultation with the referrer and with the use of a clinical tool, the response time required.

This comprehensive, collaborative triage system will lead to comprehensive assessment clear onward facilitation of service users to the most appropriate care following assessment.

The post holder will provide evidence based mental health assessments and/or signposting to alternative service provision for people who present requiring a specialist urgent mental health assessment. The post holder may offer follow-up appointments within the agreed timescale for intervention as part of the on-going assessment process.

*The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 6 months of employment. This bonus is applicable from 1st July 2024 – 30th September 2024.
The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:

• £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)
• £2,000 after 12 months
• £2,000 after 24 months

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contact recruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.

PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 6 months of commencing employment.

For more details, please visit our website - Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

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 Wednesday 25 Sep 2024