Total 118 Others level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Luton, LU1 2PJ

A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administrator to join Ealing Children’s Services administration team. We seek a highly motivated and committed administrator, who has excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

The successful applicant will work with members of the administration team supporting clinicians -therapy staff, Paediatric Consultants, he /she will have responsibility for monitoring and supporting the admin pathway’s, he /she needs to have good time management skills, be self- motivated with a positive attitude. In addition to these skills all administrators need to be customer focused, have an excellent telephone manner and proven IT skills, knowledge of Systm 1 would be an advantage and have experience in using Microsoft programmes, such as Excel, Word and Outlook. .

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Previous applicants need not apply





The post holder will work as part of the Ealing Children’s Services administration team to provide a highly effective and competent level of administration support to the smooth running of Ealing's Child Health Services.

He / She will co-ordinate the administrative functions of the Paediatric pathways on a day to day basis working closely with Therapy leads, Paediatric Consultants and broader clinical team to ensure effective administrative support.

The post holder will Supervise a small team of administrative staff. This includes managerial supervision, delegation of tasks and responsibility for appraisal.

This role will include the day to day management of Education Health and Care Plans database and communications to and from the Local Authority.

The post holder will be expected to assist in the organisation of the workloads and support audit and preparation of reports.

The post holder is responsible for managing their own workload with a flexible and adaptable approach to the job role in order to meet the changing service needs.

The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills and have ability to communicate effectively and manage staff. In addition, the post holder must possess good IT skills and be able to analyse and interpret data.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administrator to join Ealing Children’s Services administration team. We seek a highly motivated and committed administrator, who has excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

This is a permanent position within the service for 37.5 hours per week , Monday- Friday with some flexibility on work days/hours.

Ealing Children's Services provide medical and therapy support to children and young people 0-19 years in the London borough of Ealing. The successful applicant will be joining a friendly, forward thinking team and will need to demonstrate resilience, identify areas for improvement, work to deadlines and use their initiative to manage conflicting priorities. There is a well established support , supervision and appraisal system in place which enables the successful candidate to enhance their personal development plan.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Taking on lead responsibility for the administration and delegation of tasks as appropriate
This will include being a staff contact point, organising EHCP requests for therapists, Paediatricians in addition to day to day work supporting a team
• Providing input into the development and maintenance of Standard Operating procedures for the services for which the post holder holds the primary responsibility.
• To supervise named administrative staff as required, ensuring that staff provide the best possible level of support to clinicians. This includes managerial supervision, delegation of tasks and responsibility for appraisal.
• Coordination of multidisciplinary clinics and meetings including maintenance of spreadsheets, team diaries, appointments, cancellations and room bookings as appropriate
• To be aware of the patients waiting times for allocated services by ensuring that patients are re-booked and seen both within waiting time targets and as necessary for clinical urgency, and to escalate to the Team Leader or Service Manager if this is not possible.
• Processing and analysing urgent and non-urgent data requests from clinicians and senior managers
• Processing multidisciplinary referrals through management of shared inboxes and on SystmOne, including preparation of appropriate paperwork for meetings /panels such as the Single Point of Referral Panel.
• Processing other urgent or complex referrals, including for the Child Protection medicals pathway as necessary.
• Supporting with routine, urgent or complex information-gathering for areas of the service where this is required
• Processing urgent and / or complex documents on Dict8 or other similar dictation software
• Coordinating multidisciplinary meetings.
• Encouraging take up of clinical offers from services – for example making phone calls to families to describe and encourage attendance at workshops and parent programmes
• Processing urgent and / or complex documents on Dict8 or similar

• Performing complex SystmOne tasks – for example the management of waiting lists, and the creation of new SystmOne templates and editable letters
• Responsibility for ensuring that data on pathways is up to date and has been completed correctly.
• The post holder will meet regularly if required with the Clinicians to collate and validate the status of patient pathway data.
• The post holder must ensure that all patient identifiable information is stored securely on the network drive.
• The post holder will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of people at all levels both internally and externally
• Incident reporting and feedback including support for inputting Datix’s
• To contribute to covering the duties of the admin manager in their absence as required.
• To cover the duties of other administration staff and to perform less complex tasks across teams as required
• To demonstrate a commitment towards their own personal development
• To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained and confidentiality with regard to the business of the services at all times
• The post-holder will have to receive, provide and process a wide variety of sensitive, contentious and highly confidential information, which should be processed professionally in line with the nature of the information in question
• To support the local authority/Children Services with the administration for Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) requests

• To undertake any other duties commensurate with grade and status.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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Based in Luton, Capability Green

We Put People First so you can Deliver Outstanding Service

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our team in Luton, acting as the trusted advisor to the Operations team and supporting the Finance Business Partners.

You will be expected to create legible and informative reports, ensuring that the financial aspects and impact of contracts are clear to all parties, supporting the delivery of projects.

At Churchill, doing right is at the heart of our values. This is why we will provide you with all the tools, training, support and resources that you need to develop in your career.

As an Assistant Finance Business Partner you’ll be:

• Assisting in providing financial business partnering to the Operational Leads to ensure their strategic and operational financial goals are delivered.
• Ensuring that that all contracts are correctly accounted for, and closely monitored.
• Assisting in completion of month end and subsequent delivery of high-quality monthly management accounts and reporting, including headcount reporting, variance analysis and appropriate commentary.
• Monitoring and reporting of commercial issues and procedures through monthly contract reviews.
• Supporting management of budget and continually identify ways to improve cost performance.
• Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business.

As an Assistant Finance Business Partner you’ll have:

• Ability to work with transactional detail with management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
• Experience with translating large amounts of data into tables and legible reports.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and intermediate MS Excel including Pivot Tables and V-lookups
• Initiative and influences change through an “investigative” and “can do” approach and attitude to all tasks
• Resilience and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth.
• An accountancy qualification ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA is preferred

What we offer you

The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you.

The good stuff

• We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success
• 33 days leave including bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay
• 24hr online GP access as well as mental health, wellness, financial and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days annually – from beach cleans to supporting your local community. You choose…
• More than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts
• Lots of training, development and apprenticeships opportunities programmes to grow and progress your career
• Our Mosaic committee and Mental Health First Aiders leading the change on all things Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill
• All year-round recognition and annual awards programme to thank our shining stars

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Churchill is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract, develop and retain the best people from the widest network. We’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help..

Qualifications:

Key Qualifications

• AAT
• Degree and or Project Management qualification desirable
• GCSE A-C or equivalent (at least 3)

Keywords:

Finance ManagerLutonCapability Green

EEAST has a new opportunity to experienced vehicle technicians to work with our Fleet service.

As a Master Vehicle Technician, you will lead the maintenance and repair operations for our fleet of ambulances and emergency response vehicles.

You will utilise your advanced technical skills and leadership abilities to oversee the diagnosis, repair,
and maintenance of complex vehicle systems, ensuring the highest standards of reliability and safety to
support our critical emergency medical response services.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• To cover certain aspects of managing the workshop in the absence of the Workshop Manager as directed by the Workshop manager, including workshop loading, and Job Card quality checks, Warranty procedures.

• Lead and supervise a team of vehicle technicians, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical expertise to ensure efficient and effective maintenance and repair operations.

• Conduct advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting on ambulance and emergency response vehicles, utilising specialised equipment and software to identify and rectify complex mechanical and electrical faults.

• Plan and prioritise maintenance schedules and repair tasks, coordinating with fleet management and operational personnel to minimise downtime and maintain service readiness.

• Perform in-depth mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs, including engine and transmission overhauls, brake system repairs, and component replacements, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and health and safety regulations.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and procedures to prolong the lifespan of fleet vehicles and optimise operational efficiency.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated midwife to join our leadership team as a the Midwifery Matron leading the Intrapartum and Triage facilities at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a progressive time for our cross site maternity services that provide maternity care for 9000 women per year. We are progressing our delivery of our 2024-2029 Maternity Strategy, which sees the commencement of a new digital Electronic Programme Record system in 2025 and, on our Luton site we prepare for our upcoming move into the brand new maternity facilities in the Autumn of 2025. Luton has a high level comprehensive service including an Obstetric physician, Fetal medicine Unit and a Level 3 NICU. We have a wonderful team of medical, midwifery, nursing and support worker and MNVP colleagues all working together to deliver safe, responsive and effective care to those who use our services.

You will have a proven track record as a compassionate leader able to deliver all the elements of the portfolio as a matron.

To support you in this dynamic role, the team will provide an excellent support structure and will encourage your personal development.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Tara Pauley on tel 07385 463567/ tara/.pauley@bedsft.nhs.uk

The Matron will be required to work closely with the Inpatient Ward Matron and Community Matron. They will hold overall responsibility of the day to day operational management of the service and should demonstrate adherence to the framework as set out within the Matrons Handbook (2021).

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Matron has a responsibility for operational line management of the clinical area(s) in their area of responsibility. The post holder will be responsible for providing midwifery leadership to the clinical areas and contributing to the operational management within Maternity, driving quality standards ensuring the safety and embedding learning.

Please read the full JD & PS




This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

Are you interested in a career in maternity?

We are offering a Diabetes Maternity Support Worker role which plays a crucial role in supporting clinical care for our diabetic women.

If you have a passion for providing high standards of care during a woman's journey to motherhood then this is the job for you!

Join a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As well as offering a competitive salary, annual leave and pension package the Trust prides itself on providing a varied and wide range of staff benefits.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Maternity Support Worker to play a pivotal role in the delivery of care to our women who have diabetes and participate in the safe and effective management of the midwifery services under the supervision of registered nurses and midwives.

The Diabetes Maternity Support Worker will contribute in a variety of activities of patient/client care to the level of experience and assessed competence that he/she has acquired. The service users come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and the Diabetes Maternity Support Worker must be able to communicate effectively.

We are looking for an individual who is committed, compassionate and self-motivated, able to work well within a team and under pressure. We are looking for a friendly professional with excellent communication skills, ability to form good partnerships. You will join a modern and progressive Trust that believes that helping to keep our staff healthy and happy is one of our key responsibilities.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Please see the job description and personal specification attached for full details of the job role.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated midwife to join our leadership team as a the Midwifery Matron leading the Intrapartum and Triage facilities at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a progressive time for our cross site maternity services that provide maternity care for 9000 women per year. We are progressing our delivery of our 2024-2029 Maternity Strategy, which sees the commencement of a new digital Electronic Programme Record system in 2025 and, on our Luton site we prepare for our upcoming move into the brand new maternity facilities in the Autumn of 2025. Luton has a high level comprehensive service including an Obstetric physician, Fetal medicine Unit and a Level 3 NICU. We have a wonderful team of medical, midwifery, nursing and support worker and MNVP colleagues all working together to deliver safe, responsive and effective care to those who use our services.

You will have a proven track record as a compassionate leader able to deliver all the elements of the portfolio as a matron.

To support you in this dynamic role, the team will provide an excellent support structure and will encourage your personal development.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Tara Pauley on tel 07385 463567/ tara/.pauley@bedsft.nhs.uk

The Matron will be required to work closely with the Inpatient Ward Matron and Community Matron. They will hold overall responsibility of the day to day operational management of the service and should demonstrate adherence to the framework as set out within the Matrons Handbook (2021).

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Matron has a responsibility for operational line management of the clinical area(s) in their area of responsibility. The post holder will be responsible for providing midwifery leadership to the clinical areas and contributing to the operational management within Maternity, driving quality standards ensuring the safety and embedding learning.




This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

Are you highly motivated and looking for a new challenge? Discharge Planning are seeking individuals who are keen to work in a fast paced role which requires excellent communication skills with an ability to problem solve and use initiative.

The role of Discharge Officer is a key part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and involves liaison with patients, their families, external partners as well as colleagues across the Trust. The successful candidate will need to be compassionate and dedicated to providing high quality services. Excellent time management and organisation is essential in order to meet the requirements of the discharge plans.

The role is well supported by the senior Discharge Planning team as well as the wider Integrated Discharge MDT who work closely together to achieve the shared goal of safe and efficient discharge for our community.

· To be responsible for discharge planning from the point of admission ensuring that discharges are expedited in a timely manner maximizing the use of hospital beds and reducing length of stay.

· To work with the discharge team and multi disciplinary teams to ensure patients, relatives & health professionals both inside and outside the trust are all working together to achieve the same goal of safe and seamless discharge.

· To liaise daily with medical staff & ward managers to review all patients supporting and facilitating discharge decisions and progress chasing any outstanding diagnostics and reviews.

· To progress chase patients through their whole hospital journey and ensure patient’s, relatives and colleagues are kept up to date with progress and delays.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

See attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details

· To identify problems in relation to discharge and initiate actions to resolve them in order to facilitate safe and efficient discharge.

· Throughout the shift ensure that beds are used efficiently and appropriately, maximising the use of the departure lounge to support the emergency 4 hour target.

· To liaise with the discharge planning team to ensure patients with complex needs have adequate community care packages in place to meet their individual needs.

· To organise and coordinate with patients, relatives and various outside agencies the requirements of patients with complex discharge needs.

· To report daily and escalate information relating to any delayed discharges and regularly review actions being taken to address the delays.

· To progress chase each patient through their hospital stay ensuring diagnostics and results are delivered and reviewed in a timely manner.

· Communicate with nursing & medical colleagues ensuring all staff




This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

As Dementia Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will have an inherent passion for supporting people with dementia, matched by a passion for volunteering, adding value to our services and enabling the best possible experience for all.

You will work collaboratively to support patients, families and nursing teams to create a dedicated and skilled volunteer resource, driven to provide a high level of patient engagement and carer support at all points of care and out into the community.

The programme will include training, resourcing, managing and supporting the wellbeing of our volunteers to work with specialist dementia and ward staff, plus networking and outreach into our communities to support knowledge and understanding of dementia, build confidence in accessing healthcare, in particular among seldom heard communities.

This role will suit an individual with experience of people with dementia and volunteering. You will have an empathetic, compassionate and professional approach and an aptitude for networking and relationship building within the hospitals and with external and community-based organisations. A good communicator with a high level of emotional intelligence, you will have a willingness to learn and to develop the volunteer service for the benefit of all.
• Manage and develop a Dementia Volunteer Service including recruitment, training and promotion
• Support the day-to-day wellbeing and management of volunteers, including rotas, sourcing merchandise, handling conflict, grievances and complaints
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, building good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure support for dementia patients and families is available at all points of care.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including the Alzheimer's Society to maintain up-to-date training and information, opportunities for community networking and outreach, ensuring inclusivity and volunteers who reflect our communities.
• Develop a community outreach programme to deliver information and education via volunteers.
• Maintain accurate data input on a CRM Database, IQVIA and Microsoft OfficeSoftware, developing evaluation measures and producing reports on Service activity and performance
• Promote the Service via social media, website and internal and external publications and events, plus staff training and inductions
• Enable Service enhancements: specialist therapies (music, arts and crafts),community talks and opportunities to link in with communities via volunteers acting as advocates for the Service
• Uphold and lead by example in relation to the Trust’s values of Teamwork, Honesty and Openness, Respect, Inclusivity, Valuing People and Excellence (THRIVE).

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support the management and development of a quality, dynamic and creative Dementia Volunteer Service designed to enhance patient experience, including full Forget Me Not volunteer recruitment for both hospital sites from promotion/advertising and applications to interviews, clearances in line with Trust Policies, ongoing mandatory and specific role related training and placement.



· Support the wellbeing of the volunteers on a day-to-day basis through regular in-person contact and communications, feedback, praise and thanks, encouraging and engendering motivation and loyalty, and ensuring that their role is valued.



· Ongoing promotion and awareness of the Service across the Trust and to the wider communities we serve via articles, website, posters, social media, events.



· Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, building good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) to enhance Service delivery and ensure the smooth running of the service.



· Ensure that support for dementia patients and families is available at all points of care from presentation at ED and planned admissions, care on our wards through to patient discharge, post-discharge support and outpatient appointments.



· Work collaboratively with external stakeholders, including specialist organisations such as the Alzheimers Society, Carers in Bedfordshire, relevant VCSEs, Primary Care Networks (PCN) and the ICB to maintain up-to-date training and information, opportunities for community networking and outreach, ensuring inclusivity, a volunteer team that reflects the communities we serve and is designed to support the Trust in reducing healthcare inequalities.



· Work with all stakeholders to develop a longer term programme of community outreach to deliver information and education via volunteers to ethnic minorities, seldom heard communities, deprived communities and those with protected characteristics to build trust and confidence in healthcare services, encouraging earlier access to healthcare when needed, improving care at home and contributing to the alleviation of service pressures through admissions and re-admissions avoidance.



· Attend Trust staff inductions and specific staff group training sessions (e.g. Care Support Workers) to ensure new starters are familiarised with the Service and the Forget Me Not volunteer remit.



· Contribute to the development and implementation of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity Strategy, Dementia Strategy and align the Service to wider Trust Strategy, Objectives and Vision.



· Ensure all Forget Me Not volunteering activities meet with the Trust’s service needs and are carried out in line with relevant policies and procedures.



· In collaboration with the Dementia and Ward Nursing Teams, source and purchase merchandise to support the delivery of the Service and ensure wards have the required materials to create awareness and to promote a compassionate and inclusive environment.



· Attend relevant meetings, present and lead discussions and raise the profile of the Service and other projects.





MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordinate and create a weekly rota/assignment system for Forget Me Not volunteers at each site in line with service needs and as directed by the Dementia Lead.



· Contribute to the development of outcome measures to assist Service evaluation and annual review, to include stakeholder surveys.



· Maintain accurate data input collection utilising appropriate systems such as the Charity CRM Database (Harlequin), IQVIA and Microsoft Office software to analyse information and produce reports on Service activity and performance to be delivered to a variety of stakeholders.



· Create and submit internal reports to the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager for submission to the Board and the Charitable Funds Committee.



· Demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills and work with the communications team to ensure continual promotion/visibility of the Service and sharing of feedback, specifically across social media, our website and internal and external publications.



· Co-ordinate and manage internal and external functions to include promotion of the service, projects and Thank You Events, and other Charity and Volunteering events.



· Take responsibility for continued personal professional development by identifying and undertaking additional training to complement and support delivery of the role and service improvement.



· With support from the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager, and Dementia team if required, address initial stages of conflict, grievances and complaints as appropriate and progress if required with the support of the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager in alignment with the Volunteer Policy Problem Solving Procedure.



· Work collaboratively with the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager and Dementia Lead to identify and enable Service development and enhancements across sites and within the community, including importing additional specialist therapies (music, arts and crafts), community talks and opportunities to link in with communities via volunteers acting as advocates for the Service and the hospitals.



· Keeping continually abreast of national developments and ensuring networking and sharing of best practice with external counterparts, including other acute trusts, providing dementia volunteer support.



· Deputise for the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager, Special Projects Co-ordinator and Volunteer Co-ordinator (Recruitment and Support) as necessary in handling issues and queries in relation to volunteers.



· Be self-aware with strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills, and be able to work with and support team members and volunteers from diverse communities, ensuring inclusivity and respect is maintained.



· Uphold and lead by example in relation to the Trust’s values of Teamwork, Honesty and Openness, Respect, Inclusivity, Valuing People and Excellence (THRIVE).





FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

· In conjunction with The Charity, Voluntary Services Team and Dementia Lead, explore funding streams to develop and further support projects to include dementia patients and their families and for the acquisition of materials to support the Service.



· Build and nurture the relationships with donors to ensure their continued support.



· Manage Service donations to include appropriate recording of income and gifts in kind, liaising with Financial Services as required.



· In conjunction with the Community Engagement and Voluntary Services Manager, take responsibility for expenditure to support purchase of Service-related items that enable us to provide the best quality of care, to include ordering on Agresso.







WORKING WITH PEERS:

· Understand the organisation and its agreed systems and working procedures (e.g. Charity and Voluntary Services Functions and roles within the team).

· Ensure a positive and proactive working relationship with team members at all times, as well as within the broader Hospital environment.

· Ensure that expertise within specialist role is maintained by continual connection and collaboration with peers and external specialists to include Dementia and Nursing Teams.

· Develop and maintain connections in Dementia and other relative areasto ensure networking and peer support.

· Keep track of assigned projects and tasks to ensure that support is optimised.

· Support across the Trust.

· Working within the Charity Team at the Hospital, be a collaborative member of the team, and a positive ambassador for the Charity at all times.

OTHER

· Highest standard of honesty and personal integrity at all times.

· Attend team meetings and other cross-departmental meetings.

· Promote development activities to Hospital staff at all levels and foster positive working relationships across the organisation.

· Ensure that all written communication and materials produced comply with corporate design standards and appropriate legislation (e.g. style guides, document templates, legal wordings, etc).

· Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by more senior staff and senior representatives from other functions within the organisation.

· Must be presentable and professionally dressed.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

Are you a forward thinking Staff Nurse looking to move into the exciting area of specialist neuro-rehabilitation? If so, an opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Rehabilitation Team based at the Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation in Norwich.

Our team provides specialist neuro-rehabilitation for patients who are referred to us from across the East of England. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well motivated staff nurse, into this full time post. You will cover a combination of earlies, lates and nights. Long days are also available. You will work as an integral part of the ward team and be responsible for providing high standards of rehabilitation care to a group of patients with specialist needs

You will be required to deliver evidence based care to a high standard. Excellent communication skills and a supportive approach to team working within a rehabilitation setting are key to the success of this service.

An ability to structure your own learning supported by the team gaining new knowledge and skills to benefit yourself and the service will be vital. Some of the skills you can develop may include enteral feeding, tracheostomy management and weaning, and posture and position management. In addition you will be working with families and colleagues in complex discharge planning and best interest discussions.

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are essential as is the need to be cheerful and courteous. Good computer skills or the ability to learn will be required for this role as we are using SystmOne to record our patient interventions.

This opportunity is a key role working within a well-established team, working with all disciplines to deliver and achieve the best outcome for the patients who access this service. It is also a real opportunity for someone who is keen to explore their role within rehabilitation and learn and develop some new skills in this area of nursing. In addition, it is an opportunity to establish a therapeutic relationship with your patients and their families.

Please note that whilst experience is desirable, we do welcome newly-qualified staff nurses too.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Please note that this vacancy does not offer sponsorship.

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• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of assigned patients.
• To initiate this process when a patient is planned for admission to the unit ensuring the correct information, equipment etc. is in place and commences the assessment process.
• To provide care for patients as defined by the individualised care plan, reviewing and updating this when care needs change.
• When necessary, to make changes to planned care when the need arises and change the care plan accordingly. To communicate the changes to the wider team to ensure the correct care is delivered.
• To accurately document all stages of the nursing process.
• To keep care plans and patient records up to date, reviewing these as care changes.
• To provide a high standard of nursing care to the patients and evidence this.
• To establish a relationship in which the patient, family and friends may express their needs, and have those needs met where nursing can provide.
• To involve the patient, family and friends in setting goals, evaluating and taking part in the care process.
• To act as patient advocate where appropriate, ensuring patients capacity is assessed working with the mental capacity Act.
• To support, offer help and be aware of other staff members needs, and ensuring they deliver care appropriately based on the needs of patients as identified in their care plans.
• To support, offer help and be aware of other staff members needs, and ensuring they deliver care appropriately based on the needs of patients as identified in their care plans.
• To act as practice supervisor, to nursing assistants and student nurses to support their learning and development.
• Work with unregistered staff to develop their competency in the care they are delivering and ensure safe practice.
• To contribute actively to the rehabilitation process working alongside therapy colleagues.
• Work closely with therapy colleagues to set join goals with the patient ensuring the whole team are aware of the goals to focus on and achieve. Working together to complete the relevant outcome information required within the service


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To participate in the development, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive programme of cardiac rehabilitation through all the defined phases. Demonstrating appropriate practice in the care management of patients referred to the cardiac rehabilitation service across all phases.

We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity of a Lead Nurse role within the Integrated District Nursing Team.


This post provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, strategic and dynamic individual to join our community team.

You will join a team where your role will be to support and lead staff to deliver safe, evidence based care to patients in the Luton community whilst being proactive in promoting a positive image of community nursing.

Within this role you will also be working closely with other services within the organisation, integrated teams, key stakeholders and partners.

(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised).

To manage the day to day requirements of the Team, provide professional advice within their area of practice and recognise when to seek advice when not within their area of professional practice.

To ensure that referrals, admission and discharges are managed appropriately and effectively. Ensuring that resources are matched efficiently to client and service needs.

To foster a continuous service improvement ethos, challenging traditional methods of care delivery, managing innovation and appropriate change within the nursing team..

Manage team performance, and create an environment that enables the nursing team to challenge all aspects of patient care and in which effective practice is fostered, implemented, evaluated and disseminated.

Ensure appropriate off-duty rotas are managed accordingly taking into consideration the skill mix required in response to expected and unexpected caseload or the service needs of the locality.

To ensure adherence to Trust policies, standards and procedures. To participate and lead, as appropriate in their local implementation and quality assurance initiatives.

To support the Senior Management Team in workforce planning and subsequent recruitment and retention.

To work in partnership with other agencies and providers to enable seamless care.

To ensure that the team are aware of all the key performance indicators that relate to the service and that they are met.

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

To provide leadership and management to a multidisciplinary Community Nursing team, providing a multidisciplinary holistic approach, ensuring provision of high quality, effective, well-co-ordinated and responsive care to the changing needs of patients and the local population.

To demonstrate effective leadership by taking an active role with the professional development of the workforce, improve standards and promote good practice and clinical effectiveness, lead and manage change through a multi-skilled team approach, supporting the re-shaping of services in line with local / national policy.

To work in an integrated way with partner agencies to ensure the highest quality delivery of care. To facilitate putting the patient at the centre of care, avoiding duplication of assessments and treatment, managing long term conditions in a proactive way to avoid crisis and unnecessary hospital admission.

For further duties and responsibilities, please refer to JD and PS attached.


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

East of England Ambulance Service has a vacancy for a Vehicle Technician at our Peterborough Workshop.

Working for Workshop Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following benefits:
• Generous NHS Pension Scheme – with opportunity to transfer other pensions into the NHS Pension scheme within first 12 months.
• 37.5 hour working week with overtime payable at an enhanced rate for any pre-approved hours above this.
• Minimum 27 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service) + 8 days bank holiday equivalent.
• Annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations.
• Paid sick leave (based upon length of service).
• Staff uniform including relevant PPE for task.
• Training and development opportunities with opportunities for career progression in Workshops or perhaps other career areas within EEAST.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to generous discount schemes across wide range of services, eating out, shopping, holidays etc via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card.
• 24hr Employee Assistance Program: Occupational Health services including mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services





The role is to ensure that all motor vehicle repairs, pre-planned maintenance repairs and vehicle servicing, are completed within an accurate time scale and in a cost-efficient manner on vehicles where appropriate training has been provided.

To provide a safe, effective, and efficient maintenance and repair service within MOT standards for all vehicles and maintained by East of England Ambulance Service.

Responsible for diagnosing faults in vehicles and decide on the extent of the work required, making informed decisions as to the repair or replacement of faulty units.
Suitable candidates will have C1 category licence or be willing to work towards this within 6 months of starting which will be fully funded by the Trust, subject to the individual remaining with the organisation for a period of two years.

Please note we participate in the provision of a 24-hour breakdown service necessitating call out from home on a rota basis occasionally both at night/ weekends with appropriate time off the following day in line with the Working Time Directive.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

EEAST has a new opportunity to experienced vehicle technicians to work with our Fleet service.

As a Master Vehicle Technician, you will lead the maintenance and repair operations for our fleet of ambulances and emergency response vehicles.

You will utilise your advanced technical skills and leadership abilities to oversee the diagnosis, repair,
and maintenance of complex vehicle systems, ensuring the highest standards of reliability and safety to
support our critical emergency medical response services.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• To cover certain aspects of managing the workshop in the absence of the Workshop Manager as directed by the Workshop manager, including workshop loading, and Job Card quality checks, Warranty procedures.

• Lead and supervise a team of vehicle technicians, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical expertise to ensure efficient and effective maintenance and repair operations.

• Conduct advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting on ambulance and emergency response vehicles, utilising specialised equipment and software to identify and rectify complex mechanical and electrical faults.

• Plan and prioritise maintenance schedules and repair tasks, coordinating with fleet management and operational personnel to minimise downtime and maintain service readiness.

• Perform in-depth mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs, including engine and transmission overhauls, brake system repairs, and component replacements, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and health and safety regulations.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and procedures to prolong the lifespan of fleet vehicles and optimise operational efficiency.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a ward clerk to come and join our team. The post holder will undertake clerical work, necessary in the efficient running of the ward, and will need to work without supervision, using their own initiative when dealing with enquiries that arise. The post also demands the ability to communicate at all levels with patients, relatives and medical colleagues to maintain a high standard of service to meet the needs of the patients.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the ward team ensuring that it runs smoothly on a day to day basis. The ward clerk will undertake clerical work, necessary in the efficient running of the ward, and will need to work without supervision, using their own initiative when dealing with enquires that arise. The post also demands the ability to communicate at all levels with patients, relatives and medical colleagues to maintain a high standard of service to meet the needs of the patients.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

1. To provide support regarding communication for staff within the Trust and with patients/ relatives, to facilitate a successful outcome of all enquires.
2. To keep a full record of patients admitted and discharged (in/Out Book), i.e., Hospital Number, follow-up appointment, movement of notes, and patient information. Updating IT systems for admission and discharge of patient’s
3. Duties to include but not exhaustive: -
a) To update IT systems: to include, admissions, discharges, updating of patient details (correct address, GP details, next of kin).
b) To ensure that the patient is admitted under the correct Consultant.
c) To file admission packs for new patients in accordance with admission pack filing notes.
d) To ensure trollies are ready for Ward rounds, also ensuring that there are continuation sheets and labels for all in patients
e) To make/request follow up appointments for discharged patients.
f) To file discharge episode in accordance with discharge filing notes.
g) In the case of deceased patients, ensure correct paperwork is printed for
Bereavement office and contact GP.
h) To continually monitor IT systems throughout the working day for any changes in patient’s status.
4. To support Ward staff in dealing with telephone enquiries
5. To sort and distribute mail, re-addressing discharged patients' mail.
6. Report any faults/work required or faulty equipment to facilities help desk and clinical engineering.
7. Order non-stock equipment and stationery from Lyreco/ADB, keeping minimal stock as next day delivery available.
8. To support with the training of new members of staff.




This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

Finance Project Support Coordinator

Permanent

Location: Hybrid, Luton- X2 days a week

Salary: £30, 000 - £35, 000 DOE

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Project Support Coordinator to join our Global Managed Services Finance Team. The Finance Project team support the business by working closely with Project Managers, Developers, Operations and back-office Finance teams to efficiently deliver the finance workstream for projects such as Implementation of new customers, local and global expansions, customer exits, internal finance system improvements, process reviews, troubleshooting management and supporting the wider finance team as required

Key Responsibilities:

• Support finance project lead in the planning and delivery of projects ensuring timelines are met
• Assist with the coordination of project activities, resources and deliverables
• Organise meetings and record minutes ensuring key decision points and actions are accurately captured
• Maintain project and process documentation
• Serve as a point of contact for project stakeholders, providing updates and addressing inquiries
• Liaise with project SMEs to follow up on outstanding actions
• Support with the hyper care of delivered projects and process handover to the business
• Appropriate escalation of issues that impact on completion of tasks within set timescales
• Administrative tasks to support the Project lead and Finance teams as required

About You:

• Knowledge of project planning or experience working in a project support environment
• Intermediate excel skills
• Proficiency in math and English
• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with various stakeholders
• Motivated and conscientious with desire to lead by example and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible and confident working in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and priorities
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to pick new systems up quickly
• Fast learner with appetite for problem solving
• Demonstrates understanding of when a decision can be made and when to involve others

We welcome applications from individuals requiring varying levels of flexibility, our supportive and highly experienced team will provide you with the full details of the role.

You are guaranteed an interview if you can demonstrate that you can meet the role requirements above and have a disability /long-term health condition - just tell us when applying for the role. Our interview guarantee also applies to any current reservists, ex-armed forces personnel or forces spouses applying. We also recognise the value people with previous convictions can bring to society and are proud to be a "Ban the Box" employer.

We genuinely care about creating a diverse and inclusive team and we welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives and experiences to work with us. We cannot, and will never discriminate against anyone based on, race, ethnicity, national origin, colour, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, disability status, family or parental status, age, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity. At Guidant Global everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, build their career path and be part of a cooperative and supportive team. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process please do let us know. In your application please feel free to note which pronouns you use.