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Job Opportunity: Consultant in Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery (Service Improvement and Transformation Lead)

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Are you ready to advance your career in ENT while leading service transformation? Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is seeking a dedicatedConsultant in ENT Surgeryto join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for consultants passionate about driving innovation and improving patient care in ENT services.



Role Overview

As aConsultant in ENT Surgerywith a focus onService Improvement and Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ENT services across the Trust. You’ll work closely with our established team to deliver high-quality care to both adult and paediatric patients. This full-time post comprises10 Programmed Activities (PAs)but offers flexibility for part-time applicants.

Key Responsibilities
• Providegeneral ENT surgical services, with an opportunity to develop subspecialty interests such asRhinology,LaryngologyorPaediatric ENT Surgery.
• Opportunity for the right candidate to Lead the implementation of service improvements in line with GIRFT Further Fasterrecommendations.
• Collaborate with regional networks andWest Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT)to enhance care delivery.
• Performoutpatient clinics,operating theatre sessions,virtual RAS clinics, and shareon-call dutieson a1:6 rota.
• Engage inteaching,clinical governance, andresearch, contributing to the development of our future workforce.

Please note that we would like applicants to specify the procedure and numbers in the application to aid shortlisting.

At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT), we are a compassionate and dynamic team of over6,500 staffdelivering exceptional healthcare across our two hospitals—Calderdale Royal HospitalandHuddersfield Royal Infirmary—as well as incommunity sites,health centres, and patients’ homes. Supported by nearly150 volunteers, we provide essential services ranging fromurgent and emergency care,surgery,maternity,critical care, andpaediatricstoend-of-life careanddiagnostic imaging.

Our community health services, includingsexual health, operate in Calderdale throughCalderdale Royaland local centres likeTodmorden Health CentreandBroad Street Plaza. This broad spectrum of services ensures we meet the diverse needs of our population, providing care where it's needed most.

At CHFT, we are proud to have recently gained national recognition for our innovative approach to tackling some of the NHS's most significant challenges. Our Trust has been highlighted forachieving value for moneyand deliveringefficient, high-quality servicesto our community, according toNHS Providers. Additionally, we’ve earned praise for taking a proactive approach to managing our waiting lists, setting a national example of how NHS trusts can successfully reduce delays and improve patient access to care .

At CHFT, you’ll join an innovative organisation with a strong track record of success, continually striving to improve, adapt, and above all put our patients first.

The successful candidate will have a job plan tailored to meet the collective needs of the individual and services provided, to include a selection or all of the following:
• ENT clinics (inc Fast track)
• General Anaesthetic theatre working
• Clinical triage, advice and guidance
• Patient administration
• SPA (1.5PA, of which 0.5PA flexible)
• Potential to lead Transformation and work to GIRFT standards
• Service development
• Audit and Research opportunities
• Monthly Clinical Governance

The Trust wishes to ensure that Consultants have time in their job plan to undertake Supporting Professional Activities which underpin and maintain high quality patient care. The Trust Board and Local Negotiating Committee have agreed that a Core allocation of 1.5 SPAs should be allocated to undertake CPD, appraisal, clinical supervision, audit and clinical governance, mandatory training and the general management of the service. Objectives should be agreed at the Job Plan review meeting with regards to this SPA.




This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

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Please see job description attached to advert which details all of the responsibilities and duties of this role.

Job Advert

Reserves Officer - West

35 hours per week

£27,021 - £30,060 per annum



Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Reserves
Officer.



We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our small Nature Reserves team. You will work with other reserves
staff, volunteers and contractors to maintain and improve our portfolio of 24 reserves across West Yorkshire, managing them to the
highest standard for both wildlife and people.



You will plan, agree and deliver annual work programmes for reserves in the region in addition to running reserves day to day
through practical delivery of works, volunteer task management, management planning, monitoring and partnership working with other
stakeholders. Work will also include overseeing agri-environment scheme agreements, plus exploring other fundraising
opportunities. Inspiration and engagement with site users and local communities will be important.



You will be an organised, conscientious and adaptable individual, who will bring your existing skills and experience to the team
to join our busy programme of works. Passionate about nature’s recovery, you’ll have a strong background in environmental
management. You will understand that sound health and safety practices underpin all that we do.



How to apply:



Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person
specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the
role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents
prior to the short-listing process. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.


Closing date: 18th November 2024 at 12pm



Interview date: 29th November 2024


Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to
give feedback on unsuccessful applications.


We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full
potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.

Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Affairs, the Head of Communications will be the Trust’s professional communications lead accountable for all aspects of internal and external communications and contribute to managing the profile and reputation of the Trust.

The post holder will lead on providing advice and management of all aspects of communications to build and maintain a positive reputation with colleagues, key stakeholders, patients, partners and the public. This will include responsibility for internal colleague communications and external communications with partner organisations, local, regional and national stakeholders.

The role will require close liaison with the Trust’s Foundations for our future Programme to support the development and delivery of a communications and engagement strategy and associated plans relating to the significant programme underway across the Trust.

Ensuring colleagues, Trust members and partner stakeholders are kept informed of key strategic issues related to the Trust

Developing constructive relationships with the public and media.

Leading and developing communications across the trust and with its partners on the significant transformation and reconfiguration plans

Representing the trust in sensitive and political situations, delivering difficult messages where required to high-level audiences.

Coordinating communications activities in support of key projects and supporting colleagues to manage the strategic public relation impacts of decisions.

· Developing and delivering communications plans to support strategic objectives.

Management of the delegated communications budget and supervision / line management of a colleagues within the communications team.

· Providing expert advice, guidance and support to members of staff in any dealings they have with the media and to ensure senior members of staff have appropriate support and training.

· Leading and advising on reputation management, working with communications teams across partners and regulators to align communication messages.

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the work of the Trust’s communications function and service offer and this includes line management and budget responsibility for communications support staff.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Responsibilities include:

· Ensuring colleagues, Trust members and partner stakeholders are kept informed of key strategic issues related to the Trust.

· Creating ongoing opportunities for people to contribute ideas and share good practice through a range of communication channels.

· Developing constructive relationships with the public and media.

· Leading and developing communications across the trust and with its partners on the significant transformation and reconfiguration plans

· Representing the trust in sensitive and political situations, delivering difficult messages where required to high-level audiences.

· Handlinghighly complex, sensitive, and contentious information, including presenting information about projects and dependencies to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in formal settings(for example this could relate to service and reconfiguration plans, patient complaints, coroner inquests, crisis management scenarios etc)

· Coordinating communications activities in support of key projects and supporting colleagues to manage the strategic public relation impacts of decisions.

· Developing and delivering communications plans to support strategic objectives.

· Management of the delegated communications budget and supervision / line management of a colleagues within the communications team.

· Providing expert advice, guidance and support to members of staff in any dealings they have with the media and to ensure senior members of staff have appropriate support and training.

· Leading and advising on reputation management, working with communications teams across partners and regulators to align communication messages.

· Undertaking research to prepare and agree reactive and proactive media statements, identifying media spokespeople and collate and analyse media coverage.

· Lead the development of and manage the content for all communication channels as well as specific projects.

· Identify proactive media opportunities, patient stories and experience to ensure the trust’s aims are heard, understood and relevant.

· Lead development of the trust’s website, intranet and increased use of social media to positively promote reputation, including analysis and reporting mechanisms.

· Provide oversight of communications materials produced by ensuring outputs support strategic priorities, appropriate brand application and reputation management.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

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The Trusts is investing in its Emergency Medicine department and is recruiting to Locum consultant posts. These are new posts to support the senior delivery of Emergency Care and the development of the service within Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust with a view to developing the following services and delivering a consultant delivered night shifts.

• Frailty

• Musculoskeletal services

• Ultrasound

• SDEC

• Paediatric Emergency Medicine



In 2018, the Department of Health and Social Care approved investment of £196.5 million to support reconfiguration of hospital services across Calderdale & Huddersfield which includes development of a purpose-built Emergency Department at Huddersfield as well as an Urgent & Emergency Care Centre at Calderdale.

• ComplywiththeEmergencyDepartmentsandTrust’spolicies,andtomaintaintheirskillsand knowledge through CPD.

• Participateintheday-to-daytrainingandsupervisionofjuniormedicalstaffandwithallother training/teaching activities facilitated by the department.

• Tocoverhis/hercolleaguesforunpredictedshorttermabsence.

• ExpecttobecalledtothedepartmentwhenaMajorIncidentisdeclared.

• Toparticipateinthedevelopmentofemergencytreatmentprotocols.

• Takeanactiveroleinclinicalauditandtheclinicalgovernanceprocess

• Totakeanactiveroleintheappraisalprocess

• Provide professional supervision and encourage the development of all Doctors and ACPs within the Emergency Department.

• Contribute the provision of reports for the Coroner, Police Statements and for Complaintsmanagement adhering to time frames.

• Willensuretheirownpracticeisuptodate:thiswillincludetakingresponsibilityforown clinical professional development and participation in the Trust appraisal system.



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We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Applications are encouraged from experienced consultants wishing to take up a new challenge or newly accredited consultants who will be supported through our highly regarded development programs. The post holder is encouraged to develop his/her own sub-specialty interest.



This is a Full-Time post providing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), but applicants wishing to work part-timearealsoencouragedtoapplyandjobplanswillbeadjustedaccordingly,andbynegotiation with appointees.



ApplicantsmustbeontheGeneralMedicalCouncilSpecialistRegisterorwithinsixmonthsofbeing admittedtotheRegisterfortraineesifinatrainingprogramwithintheUK.Inaccordancewiththe regulations,allothercategoriesofdoctorsmustbeontheGMCSpecialistRegistertobeconsidered foraconsultantappointmentbytheAdvisoryAppointmentsCommittee.Applicantsmustcontinueto hold a License to Practice.



Allmedical staffemployed by the Trustare expected to comply withregional andappropriate Trust health and safety policies.



Please see Job Description for further information.


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

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JOB SUMMARY Provision of Clinical Pharmacy service to allocated teams Provision of high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care. Provison of professional responsibilities of a pharmacist supervising the dispensing of prescriptions at Fieldhead Pharmacy whilst fulfilling the dispensary commitment. Participation in the Saturday, Bank Holiday and On call Rotas In conjunction with the pharmacy team, develop and implement safe and effective policies and procedures in line with New Ways of Working To provide management to allocated staff including appraisal , development and clinical supervision To be involved in the development of new services as allocted by pharmacy management team Develop and participate in Trust-wide medicines management audits and attend allocated governenace groups to represent pharmacy. KEY RESULT AREAS To be responsible for the clinical pharmacy and prescription monitoring at allocated clinical teams . Be a specialist medication referral point for these teams. Performance indicators Medicines reconciliation targets for inpatient areas Ensure all service users have access to clinical pharmacy services Screening for all service users admitted to intensive home based treatment services Develop and contribute to patient focused services to allocated teams , including service user groups. Provide appropriate and timely verbal and written information on all aspects of medication usage to service users, carers and healthcare professionals within SWYPFT. Participate in in house training for pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals , both attending and delivering training. Participate in the training of pre registration pharmacy graduates and mental health pharmacy diploma students. Participate in the development of the medicines management clinical audit programme in particular the POMH audits and ensure roll out to allocated units. Participate in research and development as required for the development of the clinical pharmacy services. To cover for other senior pharmacists in their absence. If required due to sickness or other absence to work in other localities of the organisation. To carry out CPD in line with the GPhC requirements. To maintain and demonstrate a good clinical pharmacist knowledge. To work within the policies and procedures of the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and also to ensure compliance with the pharmacy policies and procedures from other organisations when working in partnership. Following qualification as an independent non-medical prescriber, prescribe medication as an independent prescriber within their own sphere of competence and the bounds of their approved prescribing status in accordance with the Trust non-medical prescribing policy. Promote patient choice and understanding when communicating assessment outcomes or prescribing medicines, including provision of high quality information both written and verbal to support this. Be responsible for ensuring the security and safe handling of FP10 prescription forms and to report any loss or theft as per Trust guidelines Trust Values The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values Honest, open, transparent Respectful Person first and in the centre Improve and be outstanding Relevant today, ready for tomorrow Families and carers matter Safeguarding Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy. Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training. Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Trust Data Protection Policy comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision) demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached; work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards. adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

JOB SUMMARY JOB PURPOSE 1.To participate in the provision of a safe and effective specialist clinical pharmacy service to designated wards within SWYPFT. 2.To assist Lead Pharmacist ,Senior Clinical Pharmacist in the overall provision of pharmacy services to units/teams within SWYPFT. 3.To deputise for Lead Pharmacist , Senior Clinical Pharmacist as appropriate. ROLE OF YOUR DEPARTMENT 1.Maintain and develop efficient and cost effective systems for procurement, compounding, preparation and distribution of medicinal products, which reflect the needs of individual patients, patient groups as determined by the Trust. 2.To ensure compliance with the current law relating to medicines and medicinal products. 3.To consider and adopt as appropriate Department of Health advice and guidance relating to the pharmaceutical services provided. 4.To provide professional advice to relevant health care professionals and patients regarding the safe, cost-effective use of medicines and medical products. 5.To identify and ensure the operation of quality control mechanisms that meet formal controls required by the medicines agencies. 6.Identify and address clinical risk issues by applying principles of clinical governance, Medicines Management and controls assurance. RESPONSIBILIITES (Budgetary,Supervisory) 1.Supervisory to liaise with the Lead Pharmacist / Senior Clinical Pharmacist in co-ordinating the activities of Clinical supervision Band 6 (Pharmacists) Band 5 (Technicians) Co-ordinate activities of Ward Based Technician(s) Assistant(s) This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. Trust Values: The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values Honest, open, transparent Respectful Person first and in the centre Improve and be outstanding Relevant today, ready for tomorrow Families and carers matter Safeguarding: Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy. Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training. Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Trust Data Protection Policy comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually; receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision) demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards. adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Finance Assistant

Required as soon as possible

37 hours per week, term time only

7.45 am to 4.15 pm Monday to Thursday, 7.45 am to 3.45 pm Friday

Salary: Band 6, SCP 6 – 11

Vacancy Information

We are looking for an approachable, enthusiastic, self- motivated and hard-working individual to join our administration team as a Finance Assistant. Alongside finance duties you will be part of the team who are the first point of contact to all visitors and callers to the school and to support the school office manager in the provision of effective administrative services undertaking a wide variety of clerical and financial duties in our busy 2 form entry school.

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally have experience of finance.
• Have good ICT skills and knowledge of every day computer packages particularly SIMs.
• Be pleasant, patient and have a welcoming manner.
• Be motivated and creative and be able to work on their own initiative, but also contribute to the office team.
• Have good organisational skills, be able to work flexibly and have the ability to multi-task in a busy office.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with all stakeholders.
• Show initiative and have the capacity to problem-solve in a calm and professional manner.
• Have sound administrative and financial ability.
• Have a sense of fun, enthusiasm and drive and appreciate that our children always come first.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can provide:

• a committed and enthusiastic staff team
• an opportunity for further training and development.
• motivated and well-behaved children who enjoy their learning

Further details about the role

Closing date: Monday 11th November 2024 - 12 noon

Visits prior to applying are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01274 578286 to arrange a visit.

Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing an application form which can be found here: https://brackenhill.bradford.sch.uk/vacancies/

Please email any questions or completed applications to: recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check. Short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check.

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active qualified radiographers to join our friendly team at the Calderdale and Huddersfield ISAS accredited radiology departments. We undertake a comprehensive range of imaging procedures offering excellent experience in front-line Radiography using some of the latest digital equipment.

Flexibility to participate in the out of hours and weekend services is required.

Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

BSc or DCR in Radiography.
All applicants must be registered with the HCPC.
To work as part of the team with good inter-personal and communication skills.
Working out of hours and on call is essential.
Neat, tidy and professional appearance.
Computer literate.

Please note that we are also offering some rotational training roles within CT and MRI. Please apply for this vacancy if this is of interest.

Brief Description of the Role:

To work as part of the Imaging team in the diagnostic department, maintaining high standards of patient care and be proficient at producing good quality images. You will be required to work in all areas of the plain film service including Theatre & ED, and have experience of using CR/DR/PACS equipment. Support and training will be given to newly qualified radiographers. We encourage staff to develop within our directorate and to enable progression into specialised areas.

Working for CHFT - The jobs are cross site so staff will be working at both the Calderdale and Huddersfield sites.

We understand that whether you’re just starting out or have plenty of experience, moving jobs can be both exciting and daunting, but you’ve made a great choice in considering joining Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.

Operating on an ethos of ‘one culture of care’, where we look after each other with the same care and compassion that we show to our patients, colleague engagement, and creating an open, honest and inclusive organisation is high on our agenda.

Provide a full range of radiographic examinations performed within the
department, operating theatres, wards & outreach facilities ensuring that high
standards of clinical practice are maintained.

Be responsible for the quality of own work and that of student radiographers under
supervision.

Ensure that high quality images are produced on all age ranges of patients, adapting
techniques to accommodate the clinical, physical and mental needs of the patient
and ensuring high standards of patient care at all times.

Registered with the The Health and Care Professions Council.

Works within the Professional Code of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency. Works within the policies, procedures and guidelines set by the Trust.

Adheres to departmental protocols.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

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A Vacancy at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.


A 27 month fixed term contract (earliest completion 2 years 1 day) training position designed to provide the trainee with the experience, knowledge, skills and behaviours to be able to qualify and register as a Pharmacy Technician.


The post holder must have a commitment to meeting the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Initial Education and Training Standards and Apprenticeship standards. Blended learning is provided throughout workplace rotations and distance learning and study by our training
provider Buttercups Training.

We are looking for our next cohort of Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices.

There are various roles available including Cross-sector partnership working and Aseptic Dispensing.

Working under the direction of registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within multidisciplinary teams, Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices will assist in the provision and preparation of medicines to meet the needs of all patients.



You will be required to demonstrate compassion and be patient focused with excellent communication skills. The ability to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and be able to integrate into multiple teams is essential.

You will need to be highly committed to achieve the Integrated Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. You will need to demonstrate excellent work/study/life balance skills and be very self-motivated.

You will benefit from the full support of an Educational Supervisor, practice supervisors, clinical supervisors and mentors along with the Educational provider’s tutors and pastoral support throughout the Apprenticeship.

Due to the rotational nature of placements, candidates must be willing and able to travel between sites.

Cross-sector positions require a car and business insurance.

Please only apply for this position if you meet all the minimum eligibility criteria as defined in the Person Specification.

CHFT Pharmacy have successfully trained and supported Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians Apprenticeships since 2008.

How will we help your training role?

We will support you with a quality induction to all areas of practice, you will be allocated an educational supervisor, workplace training supervisor and a team of mentors with a range of Pharmacy and therapeutics expertise and knowledge. We will also provide a range of e-learning opportunities provided as part of your Trust and educational provider training. You will be allocated protected off the job training and as part of our experienced team of Pharmacy Technicians and Clinical Pharmacists you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge, behaviours and skills with support from your colleagues.

You will have an individual training plan designed to meet the requirements of the course but also your own individuals needs based on your current experience and skills.

Trainees who successfully complete the two year apprenticeship will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician. Although every effort will be made to provide a substantive position at the end of training, this cannot be guaranteed.

Please see the attached job descriptions for the main responsibilities of the PTPT position.

As a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician post applicants must meet the General Pharmaceutical Councils fitness to practice criteria.

Applications which do not meet the providers entry requirements or apprenticeship funding requirements will not be shortlisted. Due to the requirements of this demanding training experience, it is preferred that successful candidates will be employed on a full-time contract. However, part-time will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Finance and Operations to lead and manager our finance department and to oversee key support services within our school. This is a vital role within the Senior Leadership Group and plays a pivotal role in ensuring our sound financial performance as well as overseeing the IT and facilities teams to deliver services across the school to the highest level. The successful candidate will be an experienced senior manager with expertise in finance and strategic leadership.

What the school offers its staff

We are Single Academy Trust, having converted in September 2012. We were awarded ‘Good’ in our November 2019 inspection and consistently achieve excellent grades at GCSE. We have a strong and committed staff who are proud to work here. There are 62 teachers (60.4fte) and 51 associate staff (42.4fte). Our current budget allocation is £6.7 million with £290,000 to support Pupil Premium students. The Director of Finance and Operations plays a key role in ensuring this money is effectively deployed.

‘The King James’s Way’ sets out the values and commitments which lie at the centre of everything we do. Though we are proud of our academic success, we are equally proud of our inclusive approach and first class, wraparound pastoral care.

At King James’s School we are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. With a comprehensive training and development programme, tailored to your needs and the requirements of the school, we will enable you to flourish in your role and perform to the very best of your abilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and safety of children/young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should provide us with two references, which will be obtained prior to interview. We will also carry out online searches for candidates shortlisted for interview as part of our due diligence. Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. This post involves direct contact with children and considered to be a regulated activity. This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us.

The radiology nursing team provide an extensive range of cover throughout the radiology department, in the Angio lab, CT, ultrasound and day case units within radiology at both HRI and CRH.

The nursing team assist the radiologist with interventional radiological , from diagnostic to therapeutic procedures. This ranges from assisting with a biopsy or drain in ultrasound or CT to being the scrubbing nurse during a vascular case.


• Providing care for patients from admission to discharge in the radiology day case units.
• Assist the radiologist with CT and ultrasound, biopsies, drains and aspirations.
• Act as a scrub or circulating nurse in the angio lab during more complex inteventional radiology procedures.
• Carry out pre-assessments.
• To assess, plan, implement and assess patient care. Then escalate you concerns to relevant practitioner.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide patient centred care.

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
• To work within the CHFT policies and procedures.
• Work with the NMC code.
• Assisting in the training of students and new staff.
• To provide compassionate care to patients and work within the trusts core values.
• Be the patients advocate and involve them and their relatives in any care provided.
• Be willing to take on any relevant training to required to do your job.
• Attend all mandatory training and ensure professional registration is maintained.
• Be flexible in working pattern in order to meet the needs of the service.


This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Finance Assistant or Bookkeeper
Huddersfield, HD1 6EF

• Full-time, part-time and job share options available
• Permanent position
• Up to £28,000 full-time equivalent

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Woodley BioReg provides high-quality scientific advice and consulting services in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Project Management for all stages of product development, acting as the link between the global boards of health/regulatory agencies and healthcare product suppliers and manufacturers.

The Role

We are seeking a Finance Assistant or Bookkeeper who will play a key role in maintaining our financial operations. You will support the senior management team in all Accounts and Financial Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, receipts, and statements
• Manage credit control and petty cash
• Handle transactional work (expenses, timesheets)
• Administer staff benefit systems
• Conduct VAT reviews and bank reconciliations
• Monitor income, expenditure, budgets, and forecasts
• Prepare financial metrics and monthly management accounts
• Maintain cash flow and finance systems
• Act as the first point of contact for financial queries
• Prepare year-end accounts and finalise quotes/proposals

What can we offer you?

Joining the Woodley BioReg team means becoming part of a company that values its employees. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security.

• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance

The Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience with financial management systems (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Qualification from a recognized accountancy body (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, AAT) preferred
• Professionalism and honesty
• Focus on quality, productivity, and accuracy
• Knowledge of industry and environment

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to advance your career in finance, don’t hesitate to apply now!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Accounts Assistant, Financial Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, Bookkeeping Clerk, Finance Officer, Accounting Technician, Financial Analyst, Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk.

The Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) will work towards progression into the post of a registered Nursing Associate through the successful completion of a two-year level 5 foundation degree training programme, with partnership from the University of Huddersfield.

The TNA will deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependant on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.

The TNA programme assessment day will be held on Monday 30th September.

The TNA programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. The TNA will be based, as an employee, within CHFT in a specific setting, but will experience working in alternative settings across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield, in order to gain a wide appreciation of heath and care contexts, and fulfil the requirements of the programme.


• The Trainee Nursing Associate will be involved in care across the lifespan (pre-conception to end of life), with an approach towards health and well-being that actively contributes to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course, is a whole-person approach which considers, and equally values, physical, psychological, and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual, and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.
• The overall outcome from the Trainee Nursing Associate programme is a Nursing Associate that is fit to practice in the widest range of settings, as well as being equipped with the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the context in which they are employed.

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
• Develop an understanding of all the elements of the nursing process, being able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Support individuals with all aspects of care, including daily living, providing person-centred care, and promoting health and independence, and care navigation to other professional as appropriate.
• Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, pulse rate, capillary refill, and oxygen saturations, escalating concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
• Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the registered nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.
• Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals.
• Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.
• Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being delivered.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate care to meet the specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.
• Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.
• Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example, long term health conditions, mental illnesses and learning disabilities.
• Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes.
• Develop a working knowledge of other providers’ resources and referral systems to ensure individual’s needs are met, within parameters of practice.
• Engage in reflective practice, including management of self and reflection of own reactions, asking questions, and reflecting on answers given.
• Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.
• Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
• To undertake additional skills (depending on department requirements);• Cannulation
• Venepuncture
• Catheterisation
• ECG’s
• Safe transfer of patients between departments




This advert closes on Friday 20 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The post holder will participate in the first on call rota for trauma and orthopaedics. They will be responsible for the T&O in-patients and have opportunities for dedicated training in elective and emergency theatre alongside specialist and general fracture clinics. This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, but applicants wishing to work part-time are also encouraged to apply and rotas will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees. The post holder must be fully registered with GMC and hold a current license to practice. All medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with regional and appropriate Trust health and safety policies. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.