Total 164 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Southport, PR8 1DJ

To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the care programme approach and under the supervision of the line manager. To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual and that unqualified staff are delivering care as identified in the care plan. To liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan. To undertake and supervise risk assessments and formulation of risk management plan for service users under your care, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team, family members carers and significant others. To ensure Safeguarding Children and Adults requirements are followed and participate in meetings as appropriate. To direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users. To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence based and research findings. To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users. To communicate to other members of the multi-disciplinary team information which has an impact on the service users care. To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities.

Company: Service Care Solutions
Trust: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Hartley Hospital, Curzon Road, Southport, PR8

Position: Non-Medical Prescriber
Specialisation: ADHD Service

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm
Pay Rate: Band 7 | £30ph

About Us: Service Care Solutions is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with enriching opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Collecting and analysing patient history, symptoms, and behaviours to evaluate ADHD symptoms.
• Identifying and addressing side effects or adverse reactions related to ADHD medications.
• Providing or recommending behavioural management strategies and coping mechanisms.
• Ensuring all practices comply with national ADHD treatment guidelines and prescribing regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must hold a non-medical prescriber qualification.
• Fully enhanced valid DBS
• Knowledge of ADHD is required.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Free training
• Fully enhanced DBS check provided free of charge.
• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional referral bonuses
• Specialist consultants offering single point of contact.

Rate Breakdown
£30ph LTD | £26.93 PAYE Inclusive | £24.03 PAYE Exclusive

We offer a £250 bonus for starting a contract with SCS.

Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer them across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person.

If this role is of interest to you, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, contacting Chloe on 01772 208963 or chloe.akeroyd@servicecare.org.uk

The main duties of the role include but are not limited to; Undertake consultations with patients taking a comprehensive patient history, carry out physical examination use their expert knowledge and clinical judgement to identify the potential diagnosis Exercise a higher degree of personal and professional autonomy using advanced clinical practice skills to include clinical interventions Refer patients for investigations when necessary/appropriate Make a final diagnosis, decide on and carry out treatment, including the prescribing of medicine or referral to primary or secondary care specialist services within local agreed pathways and protocols as appropriate Ensure that all treatments and care provided are based on best practice/evidence-based care Plan and provide skilled competent care to meet the patients health and social care needs, involving other members of the healthcare team as appropriate Work with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to ensure patient needs are met Asses and evaluate, with the patient, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed Use independent/supplementary prescribing skills for benefits of patient care Work independently and as part of the 7-Day GP Service team Assist in clinical audit and setting and monitoring of service and unscheduled care Identify and take appropriate actions to address risk to the patient, this will include: Identification of emergency care needs requiring despatch of a 999 ambulance Safeguarding children and protection of vulnerable adult issues which require referral on to other agencies in line with local policies Work independently and at the same time contribute to the work of the whole team to ensure the delivery of a consistently high level of service, this will include: Taking responsibility and being accountable for managing own workload, risk assessment and management, acting within professional codes and appropriately to the clinical team leader for advice and support Undertaking other duties when required, such as audits or administrative tasks Identifying issues which may negatively impact upon service delivery and reporting these on to the clinical support manager/clinical manager operational team leader/shift manager in a timely fashion Acting as a clinical resource for non-clinical staff who may require advice and support Maintain contemporaneous records of the consultation and action using clinical software and where necessary written records, in line with NMC guidance and local policies, guidelines and procedures Remain focused on the delivery of an excellent service within an unpredictable, diverse, and challenging workload Work remotely using EMIS Web following the Working At Home Policy ensuring records and patient information is protected following GDPR.

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered General Nurse to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Southport, Merseyside area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This care home has qualified and experienced care staffs that are on hand 24 hours a day to provide a high standard of care and they are a highly trained and dedicated team who specialise in care of older people

**To be considered for this role you must be qualified as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a current active NMC Pin**

As a Nurse your key duties include:
• Working closely with the care and management team, you will promote high standards of nursing care
• Ensure all staff are supervised appropriately and the shift runs in a smooth and efficient manner
• Perform all general nursing duties, following CQC and NMC guidelines, update care plans and administer safe medication
• Being dependable and flexible in order to meet the needs of the resident and the home

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices
• Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important
• An understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines
• Dedicated and compassionate and pride themselves on their person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing

The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £22.05 per hour and the annual salary is up to £50,450.40 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• Career development opportunities
• Four weekly pay
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced rates for overtime
• Excellent work environment
• Paid DBS
• 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave (pro rata)
• 4 days accredited training per annum towards pin registration
• NMC paid

Reference ID: 3356
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

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Our WhatsApp number is - 07856209032

Job Title: - Community Nurse Trust: - Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location:Marlow Community Hospital Pay Rate: £17-£28 Shift Pattern - Flexible About the Trust Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, rated Good in their most recent CQC report, provides high quality care for a population of 500,000 across three hospitals, local bases and within the community. Parking and bus transport links are available at all three hospitals. With a world-famous National Spinal Injuries Centre, quality stroke service and a regional centre for burns and plastics, the Trust also supports the provision of high-quality NHS and industry research in areas including Cancer, Cardiology, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Maternity, Ophthalmology and Paediatric studies. Why might this job interest you? This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating. What you can add: Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Recognising limitations and escalating concerns. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need: A car and valid UK driving license A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return:- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

The employer is Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Managerial accountability is to the Clinical Lead. The work of the post-holder will be supervised by a consultant. She/he will participate in the regular in-house educational programme. The timetable may include some evening sessions. Surgical training in phacoemulsification / VR will be provided for interested and suitable candidates within the MWL NHS Trust. The job plan will be reviewed depending on the needs of the unit / doctor at the time. Principal Accountabilities The post holder will: Contribute to the care of both out-patients and in-patients. Help with emergency work during normal hours. Undertake on-call on 1 in 7 Rota basis Assist in the compilation and organisation of audit sessions. Deputize during the daytime for absent colleagues within the agreed Rota Assist with duties outside those normally rostered but which are judged to be essential for patient care under exceptional circumstances. Flexibility in working pattern is desirable and expected. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience is necessary with at least 2 years in Ophthalmology. in the NHS. The job description is intended to provide an outline of the duties of the post which may change with the development of the service. Residence The successful candidate is required to reside within 30 minutes or ten miles by road from their principal place of work unless an employing organisation agrees that they may reside at a greater distance. Reimbursement of removal expenses is discretionary and will be considered in line with Trust process. Therefore, successful candidates are advised not to enter contractual arrangement for the removal of their home until such time as the formal approval of the authority is confirmed in writing. Please see attached job description and specifications for more details Advertising Date: 11th November, 2024 Closing Date: 18th November, 2024 Shortlisting Date: by 04th December, 2024 Interview Date: 11th December, 2024

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Nurse to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Southport, Merseyside area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This care home has a wide range of specialist nursing care provided at the home is of an excellent standard. This is a home where the nursing and care team have a depth of experience 'second to none'

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As a Nurse your key duties include:
• Working closely with the care and management team, you will promote high standards of nursing care
• Ensure all staff are supervised appropriately and the shift runs in a smooth and efficient manner
• Perform all general nursing duties, following CQC and NMC guidelines, update care plans and administer safe medication
• Being dependable and flexible in order to meet the needs of the resident and the home

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• The ability to lead a team, analyse problems and propose solutions or improvements
• Able to communicate effectively and to develop professional relationships
• Understands and effectively uses IT and communication systems required for the role
• Experience of participating in quality and clinical governance programmes
• Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £21.00 per hour and the annual salary is up to £48,048 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**Paid Breaks**
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent work environment
• Free parking on site
• Free uniform
• 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave

Reference ID: 3355
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

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Our WhatsApp number is - 07856209032

Job responsibilities You will be working as part of a small reception and admin team, alongside six other members of staff and will report to the deputy practice manager. Main duties Dealing with incoming phone calls Patient queries at the desk Booking appointments Refilling stock Registering new patients Calling patients from the task list Requesting repeat medications

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN), you'll have the autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. #3231

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake duty assessments as necessary.Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, psycho-social interventions. Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards. Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service.Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients skills in identified areas of deficit. Undertake comprehensive risk assessment with clients, and record the rationale for therapeutic risk taking in the OT care plan. Provide specialist reports to inform statutory bodies i.e. Mental Health Act Commission. Undertake specialist assessments, and compile OT reports, on behalf of the MDT to inform interventions, diagnosis and outcomes for clients with complex needs. Contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the occupational therapy process in line with sound evidence based practice. Provide advice on issues related to ADL for other professionals and carers.Work closely with OT colleagues from other clinical settings / teams, providing individual and peer group support. Support the managerial aspects of the hub by supervising junior staff and supporting them to develop.

A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


Are you a confident Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a more rewarding clinical challenge within a Discharge to Assess Therapy Led service?

We have a fantastic opportunity for Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our pioneering team as part of the wider acute therapy team at Southport Hospital.

The Chase Heys New Directions, Discharge to Assess Therapy Team, offers a dedicated seven-day enhanced therapy service to 14 beds located within Chase Heys providing specialist assessment and intervention including discharge planning to adults following their acute stay in hospital.

Our team work closely with Trust colleagues, patients and families to achieve the best possible level of independence and quality of life, always supporting a discharge home where possible. Thus promoting the HomeFirst pathway and encouraging people's functional independence to stay safe in their own environment.

The successful applicant will be part of a motivated, forward thinking, multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and Assistant Practitioners. The team work closely with the wider MDT to include the Care Team at Chase Heys, Medical and Social Care colleague to provide excellent care and outcomes.

Continuous evidence-based practice and service development is fundamental to the team, and you will be passionate in identifying, leading and driving forward new projects.

You will be joining a recently established team and will have access to support and supervision from a Band 7 Team Lead, with wider clinical supervision provided through peer support from Trust colleagues. We have an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to develop both the service and themselves. The appropriate candidates will also demonstrate a strong commitment to training rotational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and undergraduate staff.

The Successful Candidate should:
• be a registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
• have a minimum of 2-3 years post-qualification experience
• have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy process / interventions and an ability to apply these skills
• have experience of and eagerness for continued professional development
• have experience of service development, audit and research
• work effectively as part of a team
• have excellent communication and time management skills
• be passionate about student education



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:
• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

KEY DUTIES
• To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care.
• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care and support more junior staff to do likewise.
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients in a timely manner
• To take delegated responsibility from the Team Lead as required.
• To promote the HomeFirst pathway
• To promote enhanced moving and handling skills including moving with dignity
• To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• To maintain Professional Registration
• To work within Trust clinical guidelines, HCPC and Registrant Body guidelines and to have a working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practise against these.
• To be responsible for a designated area of work, as delegated by a senior clinician. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively patient/client caseload, and use of time for self and more junior staff.
• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training, and supervision of practice.
• To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of the pathway and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care
• To train and supervise more junior staff and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and to ensure understanding of their condition.

See job description for additional information

Advertising Date: 5th November 2024

Closing Date: 19th November 2024

Shortlisting Date: 20th November 2024

Proposed Interview Date: 28th November 2024

Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

KEY DUTIES To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care and support more junior staff to do likewise. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients in a timely manner To take delegated responsibility from the Team Lead as required. To promote the HomeFirst pathway To promote enhanced moving and handling skills including moving with dignity To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain Professional Registration To work within Trust clinical guidelines, HCPC and Registrant Body guidelines and to have a working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practise against these. To be responsible for a designated area of work, as delegated by a senior clinician. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively patient/client caseload, and use of time for self and more junior staff. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training, and supervision of practice. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of the pathway and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care To train and supervise more junior staff and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and to ensure understanding of their condition. See job description for additional information Advertising Date: 5th November 2024 Closing Date: 19th November 2024 Shortlisting Date: 20th November 2024 Proposed Interview Date: 28th November 2024 Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post please contact: Kirsty Farndon, Operational Lead Mobile: 07814831104 / Email: lisa.robinson@mpft.nhs.uk

Are you a strong clinical manager with a passion for Dermatology, love working as part of an enthusiastic community team and are looking for some career progression? Then this could be the role for you! A bit about us... Hello! We are Vita Health Group and have a great opportunity for a Nurse Team Manager to join our service. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UKs best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that! As a people-centred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if you're looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on. What you will do in the role... The Nurse Team Manager will lead a team of healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, patient-centred dermatology care within a community setting. This role encompasses clinical leadership, governance oversight, and operational management, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and efficient service delivery. It is anticipated approximately 50% of the time will be dedicated to leadership duties, and 50% of the time will be direct clinical work with patients. The Nurse Team Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining service excellence, driving quality improvement, and supporting workforce development in line with organizational and regulatory guidelines. This role is part time hours, with a minimum of 2 days per week, ideally 3 days. Don't miss outon this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve peoples day to day lives. If you have these skills and attributes and would like to join us, wed love to hear from you! Skills and experience: Essential: Registered Nurse Level 1 with significant post-registration experience in Dermatology Evidence of continuing professional development Non-Medical Independent Prescriber Strong clinical expertise in Dermatology Advanced clinical assessment and examination skills and ability to mange complex cases Experience of monitoring patient medication programmes, ordering blood investigations, interpreting, and acting on results Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety in healthcare Complex decision making Diagnostic skills Long term skin disease management Desirable: Breaking bad news training Leadership/Management experience or experience in senior nursing role, preferably in a community setting Experience in completing minor procedures in the community, including simple biopsies and excisions Experience of service innovation and transformation Experience of setting up new services or clinical pathways Why Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission ofMaking People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally asBest Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: Supportive team and management Positive work environment Wellbeing and mental health support Trust and respect Autonomy and flexibility We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/ Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. We are a Mindful Employer Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme. An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


2 x 37.5 hours per week. Current operating hours at Southport and Ormskirk sites are Sunday – Saturday 8.00am – midnight, including bank holidays. There is a concurrent on-call rota covering the Ormskirk site from midnight – 7.30am Sunday – Saturday. The post holder will be expected to rotate across these shifts, in the first instance covering mainly Tuesdays – Saturdays inclusive. The department is moving towards becoming operational 24/7 which will include night shift work.

The primary role of the post is to receive samples for laboratory testing to check that all details of the request forms and samples match and to enter and receive them into our laboratory information system. It also includes the pre-analytical preparation required for analysis and ready to be processed on the analysers.

This role is primarily based at Southport Hospital.

Interview date - TBC

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, methodical and highly motivated individual.

The responsibilities of this job are to perform basic clerical and reception duties within the laboratory, receive and log specimens into the department and record tests requested on the laboratory computer system.

Working independently although under the technical supervision of a qualified Biomedical Scientist, to undertake pre-analytical preparation of specimens received and to act as the first point of reference for enquiries into the department.

This will involve working closely with Consultant and junior medical staff, General Practitioners, Laboratory and other hospital/professional staff both in this organisation and outside agencies and assisting patients with general enquiries both on the telephone and face to face.

You will be required to participate in the bank holiday, evening and weekend work rotas as required.

Please note, previous candidates need not apply.

This vacancy may close early if enough applications are received.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:
• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

KEY DUTIES

Technical
• Duties may vary slightly from site to site so may or may not be applicable on all sites.
• Receive and barcode all samples and request forms as appropriate
• Enter Patient and Sample details into Laboratory Information System. Data entry of all patient identifiable information, clinical details and request details for all disciplines with the exception of Blood Transfusion into the Pathology (Telepath) system (accuracy is vitally important).
• Sort and deliver bar-coded samples/requests to appropriate department in a timely manner
• Receive requests into Telepath via the order communications systems
• Process samples through pre-analytical stages such as centrifugation, aliquoting into additional tubes, removal of clots and loading onto the analytical track to be analysed.
• Numbering, Telepath entry and loading of Blood Cultures onto the analyser in Microbiology
• Take and communicate as required all telephone enquires
• Prioritise urgent samples for fast tracking
• Process add-on Requests
• To use the Patient Administration System and other systems to check patient details.
• To carry out LIMS housekeeping – manual patient merges in Haematology, Biochemistry and Microbiology once patient information has been checked in the above systems and to notify Blood Transfusion of any mismatches.
• Pneumatic Air Tube- Pathology Reception is responsible for receiving fault calls regarding the air tube that must be dealt with immediately as per policy.
• Purge air tube system and clear simple faults as required
• Report ongoing faults to Facilities Maintenance
• Respond to telephone enquiries from service users, patients, relatives, and departmental colleagues with correct use of telephone and the giving out authorised results from Telepath as required.
• Use of fax, photocopier, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, as required.
• Understand and follow storage and stock rotation requirements of relevant stock in various storerooms.
• Distribution of GP orders (including blood forms) to surgeries in a timely manner.
• To ensure that all reports are sorted and distributed to the relevant bodies through internal and external posting systems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Accurate filing and retrieval of reports. Scanning of request forms.
• To work closely with all departments within the Pathology Directorate to ensure that a timely accurate service is delivered.
• To provide cross cover for colleagues as and when required.
• Night rota staff will work in Microbiology including processing Blood Cultures to the point of loading and starting the analyser.
• Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department commensurate with the grade.

Workflow Management
• Timely data entry of requests to facilitate maximum efficiency of turnaround times of results.
• Collect samples from wards/departments/Phlebotomists to meet required turnaround times when required by supervisor/manager.
• To maintain good working relations with all members of staff and to promote effective teamwork.
• To promote an efficient, courteous telephone manner to our service users.
• To actively participate in departmental meetings.
• Ensure risks to service such as faulty equipment or unexpected staff shortages are reported to the supervisors or manager as soon as possible.
• Replenish stock of blood bottles as required and prepare and despatch orders to community locations.
• Receive visitors to the laboratory as necessary
• Flexibility in helping to cover holiday/sickness absence.
• Participate in departmental meetings as required.
• To advise the Supervisor or Biomedical Scientists when consumables are approaching minimum stock levels, or take appropriate action
• Tidy Reception area when appropriate
• Decontaminate all work areas – following Standard Operating Procedure.
• Health and Safety
• Adhere to Trust and departmental Health & Safety protocols and Fire regulations.
• Identify risks, and to be aware of risk assessments affecting the workplace. Report clinical incidents to the Blood Sciences Service Lead. Report any defects or required maintenance in building /services to the Blood Sciences Service Lead.
• Adhere to current Control of Substances Hazardous to Health legislation (COSHH). Ensuring the preparation, safe handling, storage, and disposal of reagents is carried out in accordance with departmental policy and COSHH legislation regarding hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Communication
• Communicate any relevant information to laboratory colleagues within the section and inform effectively at hand over.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, team briefings, educational and audit meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure effective communication is maintained within the department.
• Maintain good working relations with all members of staff and promote effective teamwork.


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