Total 169 job vacancies by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Team Lead Stroke Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Stroke Therapy Service. The role will be working as part of the Community Stroke Team based across Daisyfield Mill and Pendle Community Hospital covering the Pennine Lancashire Area.

The job focus will be to clinically lead the Physiotherapy team in collaboration with our current band 7 PT. You will work closely with the wider MDT providing highly specialist advanced assessment and treatment of patients with complex stroke rehabilitation needs on the stroke pathway. You will be a HCPC registered therapist with sound knowledge and experience of stroke.

As the clinical lead, you will plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy community stroke service in partnership with the other clinical leads and the operational manager.

We have an experienced leadership team working in the community service therefore you will have a strong support system in place for anyone new into a band 7 role.

Flexibility in working patterns will be required to meet the needs of the service along with access to a vehicle is essential to commute between sites. The role will also include working as part of the weekend working rota across the stroke therapy pathway.

The role will require you to undertake advanced stroke physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation with patients, allocated to your caseload, along with providing close supervision to junior staff in your team.

As part of the community stroke rehabilitation service, you will work closely with the wider MDT to set collaborative rehabilitation goals and treatment programmes to support timely discharge into the community. As such you will be expected to build close links with our inpatient stroke therapy staff to support a seamless early discharge into the community setting supporting acute patient flow.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the physiotherapy team which will include both clinical and operational management responsibilities.

The suitable candidate will have a broad understanding of the stroke rehabilitation pathway from admission through to the community setting and have post graduate stroke or neuro rehabilitation experience and wishing to specialise in this clinical field.

The Integrated Stroke Therapy Team is a SSNAP ‘A’ rated service which provides specialist stroke services to adults within the acute & rehabilitation setting at both Royal Blackburn Hospital and Pendle Community Hospital. While the East Lancashire Community Stroke Service provides rehabilitation to patients within a range of settings including outpatient departments, patients’ homes, and care home settings across Pennine Lancashire.

The integrated therapy team consists of a whole MDT team including Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychology, AHP Professor in Neurorehabilitation and Stroke along with Therapy Assistant Practitioners.

As a service we are actively involved in research developments and as the clinical lead you will have opportunities to participate in service improvement projects. We also have a robust training and supervision structure in place to support staff to full fill their role.

As part of the therapy service, you will work across the stroke therapy pathway at weekends. The weekend rota includes a 7-day working rota including bank holidays.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Be responsible for providing clinical care to a defined caseload of patients that require highly specialised assessment, planning and intervention skills.

Undertake a comprehensive assessment at a highly specialist level with patients on a designated caseload. This may involve the selection and application of standardised and non-standardised assessment, along with evidence-based treatment planning and intervention.

Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, where appropriate, including effective discharge planning and onward referral.

Assess capacity of patients in order to gain valid informed consent for intervention and work within organisational policy with patients who lack capacity.

Formulate goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning, in order to justify your recommendations and utilising most appropriate treatment/intervention for the patients’ needs.

Undertake risk assessment and manage and document risk. Advise senior and junior staff in appropriate therapeutic management of patients in relation to risk.

Work as an autonomous practitioner in a variety of settings (clinic, patient’s own home, school, care home, hospital, etc.) where there is a requirement to make decisions spontaneously.

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

Responsible for the effective case-load management of a complex case-load individually and within team and allocation of work to senior and junior staff, support staff and students. This will require an overview and re-allocation of work-load on a daily basis due to changing priorities, in order to support delivery of key quality and performance targets.

Actively involved in research activities and practice development in work area; seeking out evidence-based practice, appraising, and applying knowledge as appropriate.

Lead on the development of a clinical network within designated clinical area/pathway supporting delivery of best practice and relevant clinical guidelines.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Manage departmental issues for staff within the designated service area, including workload management, holidays, sickness and performance.

Inform Clinical and Operational Service Leads of clinical caseloads, referrals, waiting lists and other statistics and information as required.

Responsible for staff supervision, including compliance for appraisals and associated personal development plans.

Responsible for the management of HR of delegated staff including sickness reviews, return to work and maternity leaves.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Burnley General Hospital - Outpatient Department, Receptionist – 37.5 hours

37.5 hours Monday to Friday to work between the hours of 8am and 8pm, 7.5 hours per day.

We have a fantastic team of people who are conscientious, caring, reliable, flexible and compassionate, all qualities which are essential to the NHS.

If you want to be part of this team and have the necessary skills, we would like to meet you.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Reception/Health Records Service to patients/service users within the East Lancashire Health Community, ensuring a high level of Customer Care whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.

*Please note previous applicants need not apply*

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of health care services primarily for the people of East Lancashire, which comprises of the Boroughs of Blackburn, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale. Our Trust aims to provide appropriate, high-quality personal and organisational development interventions, which will improve patient care.

Provision of a comprehensive, professional and efficient Outpatient Service to patients/service users within the East Lancashire Health Community, ensuring a high level of Customer Care whilst always maintaining confidentiality. Together with clerical/admin experience, keyboard skills, a polite and pleasant manner, you will be part of this team.

This is a very challenging and physical environment including some manual handling.



General Duties will include the following:


· Prepare clinic case notes with specific attention to the data items required for commissioning purposes and data quality in line with the Trust’s Clinical Records Policy, ensuring that all appointment details are entered onto the Patient Administration System (PAS)

· Arrange when necessary the attendance of interpreter/link workers for patients who require communication assistance when attending clinics.

· Booking in patients attending outpatient clinics and issuing return appointments as directed by the consultant/nursing staff prior to the patient leaving the Department.

· Request and ensure delivery of health records for patients either attending a clinic or an admission, from all departments within this Trust and other hospitals.

· Prioritise own workload ensuring agreed timescales are met each day involving the provision of case notes.

· Adhere to departmental policies and procedures and participate in audits in order to maintain data quality and provide an efficient service

· Maintain the confidentiality of any information obtained regarding patients and be aware of Data Protection and Freedom of Information policy

· Work within the departmental shift patterns to cover the opening hours of the service, i.e. 8.00am – 8.00pm as and when required, including Bank Holidays

· Act as first point of contact for all patients and visitors to the Department, providing a comprehensive reception and clerical Service to patients, relatives, carers, consultants and their teams

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

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


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

Applications are invited for the role of Senior level (ST6-7 or post CCT) Clinical Fellow in Women's Health to commence as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 6 months.

The post is primarily based at Burnley General Hospital There is an on call commitment on the 2nd on call rota which has a 1 in 9 frequency, this is a full shift rota including blocks of nights. Occasionally, the postholder will be expected to deliver outpatient clinics and gynaecology ward cover to the Royal Blackburn Hospital (Monday to Friday only). We also provide outpatient services to Rossendale Hospital, 8 miles away.

The Lancashire Womens & Newborn Centre is located on the Burnley General site and we provide satellite clinics across East Lancashire to ensure ease of access for the local population. We provide a full range of clinics in both obstetrics and gynaecology and all members of the team have a sub speciality interest. We have an outstanding reputation as a training unit.

Candidates must have full registration with the GMC and meet all the necessary requirements of the person specification.


1. The postholder will carry out a range of duties covering many aspects of Women’s Health. These include covering labour ward, antenatal ward and postnatal ward, elective caesarean section lists, the emergency gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, working in antenatal and gynaecology outpatients, and elective and emergency gynaecology theatre lists. All duties will be undertaken with suitable senior support.
2. There is an on call commitment on the 2ndon call rota. This is a full shift rota including blocks of nights. The postholder will be the ‘senior registrar’ during on call shifts, working alongside a more junior registrar and 2 SHOs. There are 2 on call consultants (one for obstetrics and one for gynaecology) who provide support from home out of hours.
3. The postholder will be expected to provide active senior medical input into the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care of women in the hospital.
4. The postholder will also be expected to taken an active role in management of acute gynaecological admissions and gynaecological emergencies.
5. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate excellent medical leadership, communication and multidisciplinary team working.
6. We have ample opportunities for the postholder to develop their own skills and special interests, and are keen to support the candidate in studying towards ATSMs/SITMs and/or completing CESR.

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit comprises a high-risk Birth suite with 20 rooms, antenatal and postnatal wards, a maternity triage, an antenatal day unit, 3 Obstetric theatres, a dedicated gynaecology ward, and a 7-day gynaecology assessment and early pregnancy assessment unit. There is an alongside midwifery-led birth centre. There are day-case and inpatient gynaecology theatre sessions running daily (often 2 or 3 theatre lists running concurrently).

Our maternity service has recently been rated ‘good’ by the CQC.

Outpatient activity includes, but is not limited to: general gynaecology, colposcopy, hysteroscopy, urogynaecology, fertility and recurrent miscarriage.

We have a large fetal medicine unit staffed by 4 consultants. We have a strong working relationship with our colleagues in our Level 3 neonatal unit.

We are a BSGE accredited centre for endometriosis.

There are 25 Consultants in post.

Other staff include: 3 specialty doctors/Obstetric and Gynaecology speciality trainees/Obstetric and Gynaecology locally employed doctors (JCFs and SCFs)/Foundation doctors









Applications are invited for the role of Senior level (ST6-7 or post CCT) Clinical Fellow in Women's Health to commence as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 6 months. Please refer to the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

The role of the Advanced Practitioner is as a non-medical practitioner, working as part of the Clinical Haematology team, under the supervision of a Consultant Haematologist.

The post holder will provide clinical expertise and advice for haematology oncology chemotherapy patients. They will demonstrate a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of non-malignant and malignant haematological conditions and pre and post chemotherapy patients. Be involved in consultant clinics and assist in pre chemotherapy assessments and planning, and emergency attendance avoidance. They will have a key role within the MDT acting as a liaison between all members of the multi-disciplinary team, to allow for seamless and efficient care.

They will monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. They will participate in clinical governance within the service by undertaking audit and research as part of the MDT.

Under the direction of a Consultant Haematologist and following a programme of training and competency assessment the Advanced Practitioner will;
• Provide advanced levels of clinical practice, knowledge and skills in Haematology
• Undertake Pre-chemotherapy assessment and physical examination as directed by the Haematology team
• Assess the need for and order investigations within scope of practice
• They will have a clear understanding of their boundaries and know when to involve the Consultant Haematologist
• Manage medications including assessment, review and non-medical prescribing where appropriate and in accordance with legislation.
• Manage own caseload with decision-making responsibilities e.g. fitness for treatment
• Undertake the process of gaining informed consent
• Prepare accurate and concise reports both verbally and
• Some technical and invasive procedures according to their scope of practice g. bone marrow biopsies
• Facilitating the continuity of care of patients
• Arranging appropriate pre and post chemotherapy investigations as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Liaising with accident and emergency for haematology emergencies and arrange admissions if required to maintain coherent service provision
• Providing ACP-led medication and review clinics

The post holder will;
• Attend mandatory training and reviews as local
• To promote and contribute to the development of the newly introduced role within the trust, being aware of role boundaries. Actively engage in assessment and development of competence through observed and supervised practice.
• Maintain high standards of care delivery through continuing professional development, evidence based reflective practice and the maintenance of a professional portfolio and record of



competency evidence and assessments, ensuring adherence to risk management and health and safety requirements.
• To act as a resource and provide teaching, supervision, support and assessment to both doctors and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Educate all colleagues both medical and nursing of the newly introduced
• Maintain and develop own professional knowledge and
• Comply with the NMC/HPC codes of
• Participate and lead in undertaking clinical audit and
• Provide a visible clinical profile, having both an advisory and clinical input into patient care as directed by the Lead Clinician.
• Post treatment care, including assessment, treatment review and identification of treatment induced problems and complications
• Deploy high level communication skills and effective communication strategies to ensure that information and knowledge is imparted sensitively according to the needs of patients, staff and students in training.
• A variety of outpatient activities, including seeing patients as and when they are deemed competent to do so
• Support in-patients as a member of the MDT including attendance at board and ward rounds where required
• The evaluation of care, including the discharge process and follow-up care arrangements for patients
• Keep relevant records and submit reports in a professionally acceptable manner. Support patients through the emergency patient pathway from outpatient appointment to discharge following elective admission.
• Be responsible for the emergency admissions and ensuring patients are being managed effectively along their pathway.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a band 2 healthcare assistant for Ophthalmology services at ELHT.

We can offer you an interesting career, where you will always be supported and appreciated. You will be working with a talented group of dedicated decision makers, and you can expect a personalised induction and orientation package with excellent personal development plans supported by our services designated practice education facilitator.

Our behaviour framework

We’re looking for people who want to make a positive difference. You’ll make it happen by taking responsibility, building trust and respect and working together to deliver excellence to our service users. Where we can, we also like to keep things simple so that we all contribute to making ELHT an effective, positive and rewarding place to work

So, if you are a confident, well-organised individual who thrives in a busy and continually transforming clinical environment then we would like to hear from you.

You will support all our ophthalmology services cross site as required and we encourage rotational working through all our service departments from outpatients to day case to provide you with development opportunities and experience.

Outpatient services - Responsible for providing a range of support to specialist services within ophthalmic outpatient’s clinics and chaperone duties to support our patients and clinicians, conducting various visual assessments, and supporting our nurse led injection clinics.

Day case unit & emergency eye clinic - preparation of patients for surgery, and discharges from the department with a holistic approach to care; ensuring patients receive safe, personal and effective care throughout their stay and act as the patients’ advocate.

You need to be able to demonstrate good, effective communication skills, be a caring and hardworking professional individual and be committed to working in a busy and often challenging environment and assist the team in delivering excellent patient care.

Good time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise your workload.

You will participate in service improvements and attend relevant meetings.

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

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

Our Ophthalmology services are spread across three main sites, the Royal Blackburn and Burnley general hospitals and the St Peters centre Burnley. We also run a peripheral clinic based at Clitheroe community hospital. Our day case services are situated on the Fairhurst wing at the Burnley general hospital site.

Our outpatient services run Monday to Friday 8am till 17.00 / 18.00
There is opportunity to offer flexible working arrangements where services allow.

To deliver SAFE, PERSONAL and EFFECTIVE patient care on a daily basis.

Responsible for providing a range of support to our specialist services within ophthalmic outpatient’s clinics, day case and emergency eye clinic when required.

To support the productive operation of the clinic environment by undertaking a range of non-clinical activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Ability to demonstrate the Trust Values, Behaviours and Attitudes at all times


This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

At Blackburn Endoscopy Unit, we provide a service that offers all types of Endoscopy for elective and emergency procedures for inpatients and outpatients. We offer all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. We are a friendly, fast paced unit and offer bespoke training sessions alongside our induction programme.

The successful candidate will participate as an effective practitioner within a multi-disciplinary unit, demonstrating effective team work and providing good morale within the department and rotate through all clinical areas to meet service need and professional development.



1. Provide care in the clinical area as an effective member of the team.

2. Establish a safe working environment for patients and staff to ensure patient contact and dignity are not compromised.

3. Arrange the reception, admission, transfer and nurse led discharge of patients, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within speciality.

4. Take responsibility for a group of patients and act as team leader where appropriate, co-ordinating the utilisation of staff/ Endoscopy lists.

5. Act as named nurse and room nurse in the unit, providing competent assistance during a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including complex procedures requiring the use of PPE and lead protection gowns in Xray.

6. Carry out the decontamination process of endoscopes and have an awareness of general and specific infection control measures and related issues.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of Endoscopy equipment, the function and application of all endoscopes and systems, potential malfunctions and hazards of endoscopic equipment / substances and corrective action.

8. Maintain appropriate department documentation – e.g. profiles, care plans and electronic record.

9. Co-ordinate safe transfer and positioning of patients

10. Assist in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards




Develop professionally through self development – extending own knowledge through the N.M.C’s codes of professional conduct and participate in research and learning projects ongoing in the department.

2. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance to Trust and Departmental policies / procedures / standards / guidelines and protocols.

3. Offer professional co-operation to medical / support staff in solving care related problems and carry out treatment as instructed to deliver quality care.

4. Participate in the change process to meet future needs of the service.

5. Assist in maintenance of stock levels of all clinical equipment and supplies and order as necessary.

6. Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation within the Trust essence of care programme.

7. Be aware of procedure for complaints from relatives, patients and staff and inform the line manager of any untoward incidents and participate in the clinical incident reporting process.

8. Co-ordinate the arrival and departure of patients in accordance with local policy, incorporating escort of patients, where applicable.

9. Actively seek to utilise all resources effectively by contributing to the department’s budget

10. Be responsible for the delegation to junior members of staff in accordance with the individual’s knowledge and experience and support new starters to the department.


1. Ensure the safe removal of clinical waste and contaminated items including blood products.

2. Send equipment for repair with appropriate documentation

3. Undertake daily checks of Endoscopy equipment and report any faults to relevant dept or person

4. Taking charge in absence of more senior staff

5. Prepare and arrange transportation of equipment to other hospitals

6. Organise loan equipment

7. Ensure equipment is available prior to start of list

8. Check equipment into dept from external companies/hospitals

9. Perform Intra Venous cannulation and venepuncture




This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

The post holder will be responsible for reviewing the maternity service digital requirements seeking to expand the digital profile with an overall aimof integrating and supporting a full digital system.



They will be responsible in leading on the continuous development of the maternity IT system, reviewing, assessing, and enhancing the information systems. They will coordinate the integration of systems into clinical care which will require various elements for the implementation, these will include IT helpdesk and network support, clinical requirements, quality, safety, and effective collaboration with divisional and clinical informatic teams.



The post holder will provide digital and clinical leadership with the ability to educate, support, inspire, motivate, and empower others in line with the national vision demonstrated through better births.



They will be supported to obtain and sustain a deep understanding of the expectations within digital technology and the transformation of maternity systems to drive changes and support clinical teams.

Theywillhavetheabilitytoestablishgoodteamrelationshipsandcollaborationwithin the wider ELHT trust, third sector colleagues and local maternity systems.



This is a key specialist role within the organization, their expert knowledge andprofessionalleadership capabilities will enable the post holder to act as the midwifery IT specialist when representing internal and external meetings on behalf of ELHT. All relevant training will be provided to support the role through continuous professional development (CPD)



The post holderwill haveownershipandresponsibilityfor theco-ordinationand collationofdataat ELHT together with expert colleagues in the maternity and neonatology Directorates, including data analysts, Local maternity and neonatology system (LMNS) and other external agencies as and when required.

As an IT ambassador for the Midwifery profession, the post holder will ensure clinical practice is supported by digital technology, to meet the required professional standards.



The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions and be a lead specialist for perinatal digital IT acting within clearly defined policies/procedures and codes of conduct including the NMC code and Trust policy.

TheywillensurethematernityITsystemfunctionalityis adheredto, to support practitioners professional standards e.g. the NMC Codehttps://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/nmc



Worktowardstheambitions, pillars and themesreflected within the national BetterBirths, Ockenden and three delivery plan reports, to ensure current evaluations within maternityITsystems are prevalent aligned with all recommendations.



Practiceinaccordance withtheNMCCode.



Maintain competencies relating to digital leadership by attending regular updates such as local user group initiatives and the national Digital Midwives Expert Reference Group.



Provide professionalleadership including motivation of staff regarding the use ofdigital technology.



Ensure the relevant data is captured and maintained as a collaborative approachwith the wider Multidisciplinary team to meet both National and local standards.



Provide clinical leadership and be a role model to the midwifery team by demonstrating clinical excellence within midwifery practice as an expert practitioner.

Be accountable for own professional practice and provide a resource on clinical and professional issues ensuring staff are afforded access to development opportunities.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing Safe, Personal and Effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.



Please see attached job description and person specification document.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

We are seeking to appoint a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) from a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional background, to join our Emergency General Surgical team for a 12-month period.

The role entails working across the Surgical Division including our Surgical Wards, Surgical Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit (SAECU) and Emergency Surgical Unit (ESU). Our departments are supported by General Surgical Consultants, Surgical Registrars, ACPs and Junior Doctors. Flexible working is required as we cover SAECU/ESU seven days a week. This role doesnotentail working night shifts, however weekend day cover is required on a rotational basis every eight weeks.

Interested applicants must be a qualified ACP and possess a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. The ability to work as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber is essential therefore applicants must also possess a NMP qualification.

You will be required to assess and diagnose patients presenting with acute surgical presentations whilst devising management plans and implementing safe, personal and effective care.

You will be required to practice in a professional and self-directed manner with confidence and expertise.

You will be expected to provide strong leadership to both the nursing, medical and surgical teams across all of our departments, ensuring episodes of patient care are managed thoroughly.

We are continuously looking at ways in which we can improve our services therefore you will be required to partake in audit and research, and quality improvement initiatives within the Surgical Division.

This role can be demanding therefore evidence of effective organisational and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and flexibility will need to be demonstrated.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing Safe, Personal and Effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

We are committed to providing a working environment that is supportive, responsive and realistic with the demands we face, whilst taking into account the specific clinical interests of the post holder.
• Have a wide knowledge base of common surgical presentations
• Ability to undertake thorough patient history
• Competence in clinical examinations
• Have a thorough understanding of relevant diagnostics
• Knowledge of investigation interpretation, such as blood, x rays and ECGs
• Keep up to date with best clinical practice
• Safely prescribe treatments in line with national and local guidance and formularies
• Prepare accurate and concise reports
• Assist with the management of Trainee ACPs within General Surgery
• Support junior clinicians to plan and manage episodes of patient care
• Act as a role model for junior clinicians
• Practice in an autonomous, professional and self-directed manner
• Partake in audit and research, attending clinical audit sessions as necessary
• Partake in learning and educational opportunities in order to meet specific learning requirements


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

The overall purpose of the post holder is to provide effective delivery of patient focused health care within key performance targets and provide communication and organisational skills for a designated number of consultant surgeons and their associated medical personnel/teams.

The role comprises a wide range of specific duties and requires competence in word processing, keyboard skills and audio-typing with the ability to prioritise own workload without direct supervision.

Are you interested in an important and challenging role within the surgical admin Department at Royal Blackburn Hospital

We are currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Secretary/PA to join our General Surgery Team to provide a secretarial/PA role for the consultants.

You will need to work accurately and methodically, meet deadlines, show attention to detail, work as part of a team but use your own initiative. Can you work with all types of people and be helpful and reassuring when dealing with patients?

You will need to be flexible and pro-active, able to respond and adapt to the varying demands and changing circumstances in our busy department.

Resilience is an important quality to success in this role as is the ability to plan and organise your own workload.

The role involves a wide range of specific duties and requires competence in word processing, keyboard skills and audio typing. Knowledge of medical terminology and previous medical secretarial experience is an advantage, but not essential.

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

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

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


• Transcription and production, from digital dictation and audio-tape, of typewritten reports/correspondence, using word processing packages, for the medical teams, which may include outpatient reports, detailed discharge summaries, operation notes and other relevant clinical and non clinical correspondence. This may include correspondence that is time-sensitive (such as complaints) ensuring information is dictated and typed within any designated time limits. Type medico-legal summaries, maintain medico-legal files and liaise with legal department in respect of medico-legal cases


• Manage patient investigation results effectively including maintaining systems for monitoring and retrieving outstanding investigations and responsibility for chasing up missing/delayed results. Retrieve patient results from ICE/CRIS systems, ensuring that results are available as soon as possible Check all incoming laboratory/radiology results, ensuring that abnormal results are communicated promptly to appropriate Clinician. Will be required to instigate appropriate referrals to other disciplines in respect of specific abnormalities in line with Departmental protocols. Ensure all reports are seen and signed by Clinician prior to filing in case-notes. Ensure that pathways are closed where appropriate following discharge or paperwork or coded appropriate if not discharged.


• Process health records of patients discharged from hospital; where standard letters have been generated at ward level, ascertain from case-notes whether any supplementary letter/action is required and deal with appropriately. Ensure that follow up appointments or referrals to other specialties are arranged where necessary. Ensure that relevant investigation results received after patient’s discharge are communicated to GP where appropriate, particularly where treatment may be required.


• Input and extract data from patient administration system Cerner and other relevant software programmes


• Provide appropriate cover for colleagues during periods of absence to ensure effective cross-cover is maintained within the directorate. .


• To be the primary contact for patients under designated consultants. To communicate effectively and professionally, giving reassurance, information or advice appropriately


This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our maternity team; we are looking for enthusiastic motivated and caring individuals who want to enhance the experience of the families who use our services. Working across inpatient and outpatient services alongside Midwives and Doctors to deliver women centred, holistic and personalised care.
The scope of the role and the job description for the post is aligned with the national maternity support worker competency, education and career framework and enables opportunities to develop on an exciting career pathway.

Whilst the post attracts remuneration at band 3, a band 2 salary scale will be applied until successful completion of the band 3 competencies has been achieved. It is anticipated this would be completed in the first 12 months in post.


The successful applicant will support the maternity teams, undertaking a range of clinical skills such as maternal and neonatal observations and providing care to women and babies. Be responsible for the stocking and cleanliness of the area with particular reference to infection control, health and safety and audit. This includes bed spaces or consultation rooms and also attending to the nutritional needs of the woman and her baby. This will also include offering infant feeding support for which mandatory training will be given.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Part of your working day may also include working within, IT and ELHT Pas systems and will involve covering some clerical duties, tracking case notes, filing, answering calls, inputting data and notes scanning. The candidate must display excellent communication skills at all times and must be keen to learn and display the correct attributes.


This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

To provide a pro-active and responsive case management role to the ELHT Integrated Discharge service. Be a central point for the ward level case management of complex cases, which contributes towards the assessment of need, discharge plans, and the commissioning and review of services for the safe discharge of patients from hospital. Utilise information systems which enable the clarification of Health and Social Care Needs, through joint working with Social Services and Ward Managers.

To work as part of the Integrated Discharge service Team to provide efficient and effective assistance to maintain timely discharge processes for adult patients in acute elective and rehabilitation wards across ELHT hospital sites, under the guidance of the Complex case managers. Contribute to the reduction in length of stay and ensure patients have discharge plans from admission that are dynamic and progressing towards a safe and well planned discharge.
• To provide pro-active and responsive support to the integrated discharge team members.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive joint working with system partners and staff at ward level.
• Based within the Integrated Discharge service Team on the Burnley General Hospital site however the role involves working across all ELHT sites to meet the needs of the service.
• The post holder will be working independently on their own initiative without direct supervision when out of the office base, reporting back progress and informing the complex case managers of any problems arising.

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

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
• To provide pro-active and responsive support to the integrated discharge team members.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive joint working with system partners and staff at ward level.
• Based within the Integrated Discharge service Team on the Burnley General Hospital site however the role involves working across all ELHT sites to meet the needs of the service.
• The post holder will be working independently on their own initiative without direct supervision when out of the office base, reporting back progress and informing the complex case managers of any problems arising.
• Ensure patients case notes and referral information are handled according to Trust policy and recorded appropriately.
• The post holder will be required to maintain a confidential and professional approach at all times. The role will involve communicating with patients, relatives, colleagues, nursing and AHP professionals across health and social care, either by telephone or face to face.
• Participate and correlate information, with regard to the delayed discharge process, from reports/overviews or ward visits and communicating with ward co-ordinators which will initiate alerts, to enable qualified members of the Integrated Discharge service Team to action resolution of delays in the discharge process.
• Give advice to ward staff at all levels as queries arise with regard to Discharge within remit of knowledge and role.
• Escalate unresolved issues, disputes and delays in the care process to the senior complex case manager to enable these to be resolved in a timely manner.
• Prioritise and organise own caseload of work, visiting wards on a daily basis, working on own initiative to ensure deadlines are met and a high standard of service is provided.
• Support discharge processes that comply with The Hospital and Community support policy operating model 2021.
• Refer any complaints or unresolved issues to the line manager or delegated person.
• Respond to bleep/calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Screen and input information on referrals and trusted assessment documents.
• Identify risk triggers within the referral/trusted assessment documents and initiate appropriate action.
• Work within limits of own competence and responsibility, referring issues arising beyond these limits to qualified team members for action.
• The post holder will be expected to utilise PAS, analyse and input to electronic central referral logs, electronic patient tracking systems and live client data bases within Social Services.
• Provide additional support to the Integrated Discharge service, as necessary, or to implement improvements, training and provide cover for annual leave and sickness.
• Understand own limitations and areas of responsibility.
• Document accurate records of work undertaken, ensuring variation of expected outcomes are highlighted.
• Collate and maintain monthly statistics as required.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic team on B18 Digestive disease unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.

We are 26 bedded fast-paced unit specialising in complex digestive disease and general medical conditions. We work very closely with our sister ward C4 providing seamless care for our patients and their families. We always promote to act in a manner that upholds the Trust values working as part of the ward team to ensure that patients and relatives receive Safe, Personal & Effective care.

Responsible for providing a range of personalised care for patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse including assisting patients with personal hygiene, toileting, use of continence aids, catheter care, measuring patient output, support patients nutritional and hydration needs, moving and handling, use of mobility appliances, correct patient positioning, ensuring patient safety, taking specimens, and observing patients for changes in condition.

To support the productive operation of the unit environment by undertaking a range of clinical and non - clinical activities and roles. Which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

At East Lancashire Hospital NHS trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal, and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Working alongside a trained nurse to deliver safe personal and effective care is the main responsibility but an enthusiasm to develop yourself within the role is desirable. Further knowledge of basic life support, physiological measurement recording, safer handling and equality and diversity are all areas in which experience is preferable, but training can be provided for the successful candidate. There will also be an opportunity to further develop your knowledge with learning skills like venepuncture and cannulation.

patient are the most important part of our work and caring for them to a high standard in a caring and safe environment is paramount. If you feel this could be you then please apply. This is a rotational post involving working days, nights, and weekends.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

The post holder will be based at East Lancs (Accrington Victoria Hospital).

The post consists of administrative support for the liver surveillance/ community liver health check projects. This will include working with the data from the four provider trusts, and there will be information governance responsibility to safeguard the data. It will also include working closely with the project manager to update project plans and work with the peer support workers. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project which will improve care for patients across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

There will be a requirement to work with the clinical teams from all four provider trusts, also setting up working relationships with primary care teams, drug and alcohol services and prison healthcare systems.

The post holder will need strong communication organisational and data management skills and experience of working with NHS systems. It would be very useful to be proficient in Microsoft packages.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary liver surveillance/ community liver health check team comprising of Nurses, clerical administrators and Doctors.

The team aims to improve liver surveillance across Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, and to support the four provider trusts to implement surveillance systems that ensure timely, safe care for all patients that require liver surveillance.

There will also be a requirement to work with the Cancer Alliance project management team, and to provide data reports to update NHS England liver surveillance team regularly. This will involve attendance at project management meetings, setting up meetings, taking and distributing minutes and providing further administrative support for this activity.

Once a surveillance programme has been agreed across the Cancer Alliance, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining data collection, and monitoring compliance with surveillance protocols.

This is a new team and we are closely supported by the warm and welcoming ODN Hepatitis C elimination team. We are very committed to providing a supportive environment for all, and opportunities to learn and progress.

POST TITLE: Liver health administrator



BAND: 3

Hours 37.5



DIVISION: Integrated Care Group



BASE ELHT



REPORTS TO Project Manager Early Diagnosis of Liver Cancer



RESPONSIBLE TO Business Manager for Digestive Diseases



ORGANISATION CHART





















JOB SUMMARY



The post holder will be based at East Lancs (Accrington Victoria). The post consists of administrative support for the liver surveillance project and community liver health check projects. This will include working with the four provider trusts including collecting data for submission and patient navigation. There will be information governance responsibility to safeguard the data.It will also include working closely with the project manager to update project plans, attend and record minutes for meetings update project plans and coordinate patient caseload with the peer support workers. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project which will improve care for patients with liver disease across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

There will be a requirement to work with the clinical teams from all four provider trusts, also setting up working relationships with primary care teams, drug and alcohol services and prison healthcare systems.

The post holder will need strong communication organisational and data management skills and experience of working with NHS systems. It would be very useful to be proficient in Microsoft packages.

















MAIN DUTIES:



The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary liver surveillance team comprising of Nurses, clerical administrators and Doctors.

The team aims to improve liver surveillance across Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, and to support the four provider trusts to implement surveillance systems that ensure timely, safe care for all patients that require liver surveillance.

There will also be a requirement to work with the Cancer Alliance project management team, and to provide data reports to update NHS England liver surveillance team regularly. This will involve attendance at project management meetings, setting up meetings, recording minutes, updating project plans and providing further administrative support for this activity.

Once a surveillance programme has been agreed across the Cancer Alliance, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining data collection, and monitoring compliance with surveillance protocols.

The post holder will be involved with setting up systems, working closely with the data collection coordinator and required to meet tight deadlines for data submission.



Monitoring and clerical duties


1. Develop and maintain effective working relationships throughout the ODN and Cancer Alliance across Lancashire and south cumbria
2. Collect, collate and report routine and data adhering to strict deadlines
3. Support and actively develop patient literature and surveys
4. Collect and collate patient satisfaction surveys for the ODN and produce associated reports
5. Take an active part in team meetings, including recording and distributing minutes, and updating action logs and project plans
6. Attend local and national events to develop own knowledge, sharing best practice and ensuring the ODN is fully informed
7. Coordinate patient caseload between peer support workers and local hepatology teams across the four trusts
8. General administrative duties to support the Liver team and Hepatitis C ODN as appropriate.
9. To exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times and demonstrate excellent customer care skills with respect for privacy, dignity, security and confidentiality.
10. To organise patient records and carry out clerical duties as and when required. This is to include use Winscribe, Cerner and other systems required.
11. To answer the telephone in a professional manner, to take messages and follow them up with the appropriate person.
12. To maintain clinical and administrative records in line with Trust Policies.
13. Meeting strict deadlines for data submission and supporting the data collection and coordinator with accurate data collection and submission
14. Attend liver screening events when required



Co-ordination and tracking responsibilities




1. To plan and organise clinical workload, managing this efficiently and effectively considering clinical priorities.
1. Highlight any regular system bottlenecks and contribute ideas to resolve these.
2. Work closely with the Liver surveillance team and Service Improvement Leads to continually improve the patient journey.
3. Ensure data entry of patient details to the liver surveillance monitoring database and submission criteria
4. Pro-actively monitor the surveillance database in order to prepare reports for each provider trust flagging patients due liver surveillance
5. Pro-actively monitor the outcome of attendance of liver surveillance appointments
6. Liaise with clinical outreach teams immediately if a patient fails to attend an appointment and take necessary steps to follow up.
7. Pro-actively work with liver surveillance peer support team in advance of appointments where it has been identified that there is a risk of non-attendance / need for support and facilitate regular PTL meetings.
8. Liaise with clinical team to ensure that liver surveillance scans and blood tests are requested in a timely manner











MDT Support

1.Be a first point of contact for the report of abnormal surveillance results and escalate immediately

2.Support exchange of information with HPB/ Hepatology MDT where appropriate



Project Support


1. Escalate any issues within the projects to the project manager / Directorate Manager quickly and effectively
2. Identify any risks and escalate
3. Provide administrative support in booking meetings with stakeholders, engagement events, producing and circulating minutes, circulating key documents and updating changes in project plans
4. Collaborate throughout the ODN/ Cancer alliance to maintain a wide, and flexible support function
5. The Post holder will be expected to show improvised thinking and propose changes where appropriate
6. Support the submission of quarterly CQUIN reports , annual reports and other quality improvement processes as required
7. Adhere to the quarterly submission criteria and escalate or resolve any bottlenecks.
8. Be responsible for the delivery of specific actions as identified within the ODN/ Cancer alliance Projects.



Education / Training


1. To attend and actively participate in service training programmes and actively seek to develop clinical and personal skills
2. To participate in personal development review process, actively identifying any objectives for personal development and to keep an up to date portfolio.
3. To actively participate, reflect and review own practice through the supervision process.
4. To attend relevant training courses and disseminate information accordingly.
5. To incorporate acquired knowledge and skills into working practice as appropriate.
6. To comply with departmental & Trust policies and procedures.


1. To participate in the induction and orientation and training of newly appointed staff.
2. To give advice and training to patients and other relevant health and social care professionals within level of responsibility to optimise patient care
3. To work within a clinical governance framework.
4. To attend as directed by each establishment, induction courses and key training.





Communication




1. To maintain communication with registered professionals.
2. To implement and modify communication skills as appropriate when there are barriers to understanding, resistance or compliance issues e.g. where English is second language, patients are dysphasic, blind or deaf, cognitively impaired, or who may have behavioural problems. This will require effective use of both verbal and non-verbal skills.
1. Liaise with Key personnel at each provider trust including Consultants, secretaries, specialist Nurses, commissioners, public health
2. Liaise with key personnel at other organisations outside of the NHS such as substance

misuse service, prison, sexual health
1. Be the point of contact for all routine enquiries facilitating communication and information

flows, initiating and responding to correspondence and resolving enquiries
1. Provide basic telephone advice to the ODN and refer on / signpost to other sources for support
2. Resource Management




1. To support the liver surveillance team in the ordering of stock and equipment for the liver surveillance outreach programme, providing cross cover with other members of the team where necessary






This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

Due to growth the Lancashire Procurement Cluster are seeking applications for a Senior Buyer

Applications are sought from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to delivering
sustainable NHS services for the future.

Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role.

If you think you have the skills and motivation to take on these challenging and exciting roles and would like an informal discussion regarding the opportunity please contact the Senior Procurement Manager.

The LPC encourage applications from those keen on agile working flexibility.

As well as the job description there is an induction pack/staff handbook available on request to support your application and the transition into the NHS and the LPC should you be successful.

Working in the Clinical category team - focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects ensuring legal compliance.

The Senior Buyer will work within the Procurement tower to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and achieve “balanced Scorecard” targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives:
Savings and efficiency targets
Improving and maintaining compliance with procurement regulations
Customer service


You will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency.


Contribute as part of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.


Work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for LPC customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.


Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including EU regulations and required process to be followed.


Contribute as part of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.





Created in November 2017 The Lancashire Procurement Cluster (LPC) provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners – Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The organisation is a shared service model, hosted East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The LPC has four distinct service lines:
- Procurement
- Strategic Relationship Management
- Systems & e-Commerce
- Logistics and Supply Chain

Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.

The post holder will take direction from the Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:


Work with colleagues in the procurement team to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.
Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the Lancashire Procurement Cluster Trusts and customer trusts.
Lead a range of procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off recommendations.
Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.
Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and EU procurement requirements are met.
Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project timescale.
Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the team.
Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer base.
Day to day management of Lead Buyer, Buyer and Assistant Buyer as required and directed by the Procurement Manager.
Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed timescales.
Contribute as part of the Lancashire Procurement Cluster procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower.
Support in the delivery of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPCs objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member Trusts.
Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners.
Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement process.
Co-ordination of quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance targets.
Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.
Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register.
Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

ELHT Community Therapy services are looking to recruit an integrated Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant to join them working in our Integrated therapy teams within the Community, based at Pendle Community hospital, providing rehabilitation under the direction of a Therapist This post involves travelling to see patients in their own homes.



Please note: this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

This role will entail either working alongside a Therapist to support an individuals treatment session, following a treatment plan set by a therapist, interviewing and undertaking some initial work with the patient independently or assisting the patient at home providing equipment and following treatment plans in the patients’ home.

you will be expected to be able to transport yourself across into the community setting, as this is a community role and see patients in their own homes.

You will also be expected to report back to the therapy staff and the multidisciplinary teams on the wards.

In addition to clinical tasks there will be some elements of administration including ordering of equipment for patients and recording data and patient treatment information.

The successful candidate must have a clear understanding of the roles of the Physiotherapists and the Occupational therapists in the community setting, have previous experience working in a caring environment and be able to communicate effectively and clearly with both patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary team.

In return we will offer the successful candidate training, development and regular supervision.

Therapy services run over 6 days, Monday- Saturday and bank holidays, 8am – 6pm therefore the successful applicant will be expected to work on a 6 day rota and must also be prepared if required to work across community ELHT locality footprint.

The Trust is committed to creating a well managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.

We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment and selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

MAIN DUTIES
1. Undertake specific delegated assessment tasks as requested Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
2. Contribute to the setting of appropriate treatment goals in liaison with the therapist and the patient.
3. Deliver part or all of a treatment plan as prescribed by a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
4. Give both verbal and written feedback about the progress of a patient’s treatment programme to the therapist in charge of the case.
5. Contribute to the development, modification and evaluation of individual programmes in conjunction with a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
6. Undertake risk assessment and report back on, and document risk, seeking advice as required, in accordance with policy and procedures.
7. Clearly document each intervention in the patient’s case notes, as outlined in organisational policy and procedures.
8. Prescribe equipment/ assistive technology and minor adaptations to facilitate independence within agreed guidelines.
9. Record patient contact statistics.
10. Assist with the day to day running of the department.
11. Is a member of the team and shares information as required.
12. Maintain treatment areas and equipment used to an appropriate standard in accordance with health and safety, infection control and other relevant guidance.
13. Gain valid informed consent from the patient for any individual intervention that is carried out.
14. Carry out general administrative duties as required e.g. filing, etc.
15. Responsible for material stock levels, including maintenance and ordering of stock as required.

COMMUNICATION
1. Communicate appropriately and professionally with Therapy staff, other professionals, patients and families.
2. Liaise with other agencies.
3. Be responsible for maintaining written or electronic records in line with relevant policies, legislation and guidance.
4. Have basic IT skills including use of Internet and Email and to be able to use any special programmes relevant to the service.
5. Advise patients and carers in a variety of ways which may include suggesting techniques/strategies to manage their condition, use of equipment, etc.
6. Attend and participate in team meetings.
7. Promote and educate others in the role of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, and the importance of both physical ability and occupation to health and well being.
8. Assist the Integrated Therapy Service in involving service users, their carers and family in service improvements.
9. Act as an advocate on behalf of patients.
10. Deal with challenging situations including verbal aggression or distress seeking support as necessary.



TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Participate in regular monthly supervision, annual development review and undertake other required in-service training as identified in order to develop the skills required for your work area.
2. Be willing to undertake relevant further/higher education/training as required.
3. Complete all required mandatory training.
4. Share knowledge and experience with other staff members and students.
5. Develop the skills required for your area of work.
6. Maintain your own development portfolio.



ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in team and service development and governance activity as required.
2. Assist with the induction of new staff.
1. Work towards achieving service and organisational objectives.
2. Able to deal sensitively with complaints following procedures and directing them to an appropriate person within the team.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Comply with the professional bodies’ Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct as they relate to support worker role, national and local policies, and procedures and guidance.
2. Be aware of and fulfil responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, organisational and departmental policies around Health and Safety, and other procedures and guidance in this area.
3. Understand the need to act in the best interests of service users at all times.
4. Understand the need to respect, and so far as possible uphold the rights, dignity, values and autonomy of every service user.
5. Understand your role in the diagnostic and therapeutic process and in maintaining health and well being.
6. Practise in a non-discriminatory manner.
7. Exercise a professional duty of care.
8. Know the limits of your practice and when to seek advice.


This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024