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Attendance at Theatre sessions. Attendance at out-patient clinics. Research Provision of in-patient care for Consultants patients. Other duties as directed by the Clinical Director for the care of patients.

The successful applicant is expected to obtain high volume surgical and clinical experience from this post. At the same time the post holder will have dedicated research time that will allow carrying out and participating in high quality research, with the aim of peer-reviewed publications and national/international presentations. The Post holder will be supported for presenting their research findings (study leave, travel expenses).
The post is ideal for junior doctors aiming to improve their CV in preparation for application to training posts. The successful applicant will work under the direct supervision of Mr CP Charalambous both with regards to clinical work and research.
The Department has 10 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons all of whom perform a variety of Elective and Trauma work. In addition to the advertised post, other grades include 3 Associate Specialists, 10 Staff Grades, 11 STs and 4 FY1’s.

a) Attendance at Theatre sessions.

b) Attendance at out-patient clinics.

c) Research

d) Provision of in-patient care for Consultant’s patients.

e) Other duties as directed by the Clinical Director for the care of

“The junior doctor accepts that he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation where practicable with his colleagues, both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular, that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis”.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a forward looking and innovative place to work and is committed to Values Based Collaborative Leadership and being a ‘Great Place to Work’.



Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was established on 1st December 2007. The Trust gained Teaching Hospital status and became Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2010. In April 2012 the Trust merged with community health services from NHS Blackpool and NHS North Lancashire as part of the Transformation of Patient Pathways Programme. We are now a Vanguard site with Extensive Care Services provided for the complex elderly population within Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

The Trust serves a population of approximately 440,000 residents across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire and South Cumbria and the North of England. It comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and two smaller community hospitals – Clifton Hospital and Fleetwood Hospital and the National Artificial Eye Service.
1. Attendance at Theatre sessions.
2. Attendance at out-patient clinics.
3. Research
4. Provision of in-patient care for Consultant’s patients.
5. Other duties as directed by the Clinical Director for the care of patients.






This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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The successful applicant is expected to obtain high volume surgical and clinical experience from this post. At the same time the post holder will have dedicated research time that will allow carrying out and participating in high quality research, with the aim of peer-reviewed publications and national/international presentations. The Post holder will be supported for presenting their research findings (study leave, travel expenses).

The Department has 10 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons all of whom perform a variety of Elective and Trauma work. In addition to the advertised post, other grades include 3 Associate Specialists, 10 Staff Grades, 11 STs and 4 FY1’s.

a) Attendance at Theatre sessions.

b) Attendance at out-patient clinics.

c) Research

d) Provision of in-patient care for Consultant’s patients.

e) Supporting on-call rota

e) Other duties as directed by the Clinical Director for the care of Trauma & Orthopaedics



Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents and employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.

Please see attached Job Description to find out more about this role. For any queries please contact the Head of Department, Mr Shetty on 01253 956715.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

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Applications are invited for an experienced B4 Medical Secretary to provide secretarial and administration support to the Consultants and Medics at the Community Mental Health Team, based at The Gateway Centre, Blackpool. The successful applicant will be offered full on the job training.



You will need advanced word processing skills, OCR level III or equivalent word processing experience. In addition you will need digital audio typing experience.

You will need experience of live typing in meetings with excellent summarising skills. You will need previous Secretarial experience. The post holder will coordinate their activities with other members of the secretarial team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided. The successful applicants will require a flexible approach and the ability to work across other sites if required for the needs of the service.



Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Trust is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent mental health and substance misuse services. The Trust invests in its staff and seeks to provide them with opportunities for training and personal development.



The services provided include community nursing, health visiting and a range of therapy services including physiotherapy, podiatry and speech & language. Wellbeing services provided include smoking cessation and healthy lifestyle services.































The post holder will manage the office administration of the Consultant and other medical staff within the team, providing an efficient and effective secretarial service to support medical staff in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective clinical service.

The post holder will be expected to organise their own time and manage and prioritise their own workload, ensuring urgent matters are dealt with efficiently and that record keeping is accurate and complete. The post holder will be expected to utilise good communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and external agencies as required.

The post requires excellent organisational skills including medical audio-typing and live typing if requested by the Consultant eg Best Interest Meetings, or Professionals Meetings. The post holder will utilise a range of technical skills including word-processing, email and computerised diary systems, and employ a range of electronic systems relating to clinical records.

The confidential nature of all work must be understood and safeguarded. The post holder will be expected to cover for absent colleagues as necessary for short periods of time such as annual leave and short-term sickness.



Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.



For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Central neighbourhood integrated community team based at Whitegate HC.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today’s health system.

As a community nurse you will gain a unique set of skills. As a team we will support you to gain these skills by providing appropriate extra training.

We will also provide the following to ensure your transition to a new area / team is as smooth as possible by:
• Robust induction period
• Buddy/Mentor
• Preceptorship programme
• Protected supernumerary time
• Clinical 1 to 1 and supervision sessions with Clinical Lead
• In House and external training provision.

The main duties of the role are to provide holistic, patient centred, evidence based care to individuals in their own home setting. This will include:
• Administration of medications
• Care of the elderly
• Palliative care and assessment of needs
• Syringe driver management
• Central line care
• PEG care
• Wound care
• Drain management
• Venous & arterial leg ulcer care
• Catheter & nephrostomy care
• Holistic assessments and risk bundles
• Observations
• Venepuncture

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today’s health system.

We are not underestimating the challenges facing today’s health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing

Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.

Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities, to communicate condition-related

Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers.

Administer drugs within NMC guidelines.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

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To actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.

To undertake mental health assessments including Risk assessments within a multi-disciplinary assessment team.

To be proficient in referring to other clinicians within the service or referring to other services/agencies where necessary.

To provide a fast, responsive service to assess individual’s needs.

Providing a communication structure between GP’s, IAPT and non IAPT services in LSCFT, non-statutory service, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) you will use your skills, knowledge and understanding to deliver exceptional quality care for adults with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will coordinator care by working closely with people who are suffering from various mental health conditions in their own homes or in the community to help them recover from their illness and improve their general quality of life. This role includes assessing patients, providing care/support, developing risk assessments, collaborative care planning, medication management and physical health monitoring, managing patient documents and all other general nursing duties.

Alongside becoming an advocate for the people in your care, supporting and signposting them, so they can focus on their recovery and helping them met their life goals.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

We currently have a full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent contract for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Ward 35.

As an integral member of the team the post holder assists and participate in maintaining the smooth running of the unit by providing clerical and administrative support to the nursing staff and (as appropriate) wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder is required to regularly liaise with other areas/departments within the hospital. The post holder is required to work on own initiative and to provide Best Practise standards of care to patients admitted following a fracture or onset of Acute orthopaedic condition.

Ward 35 is a 27 bedded female trauma ward caring for patients of all ages with fractures and acute orthopaedic conditions. The post would suit a newly qualified Staff Nurse or an experienced Staff Nurse wanting to gain further experience in trauma nursing, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. A full induction package and, preceptorship programme will be offered to the successful candidate. There will also be the opportunity for further study in the area of Trauma Orthopaedics and associated courses such as Student Nurse Mentorship, Tissue Viability and Dementia and leading on to relevant management courses.

You will be working in a close knit team within a busy ward and we will you require you to be flexible in your hours of working to ensure that we can deliver a quality service.
• Maintain activities to meet requirements.
• Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld and abide by all policies and procedures regarding implementation, monitoring, training and audit of infection prevention and control issues.
• Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors, and members of the multidisciplinary team following the Trust’s policy.
• The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control.
• Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.
• Take charge of a clinical area unsupervised after progressing through the foundation gateway, this will be on an occasional basis. Once the post holder has gained sufficient experience and has fulfilled their competencies, they will be required to take charge of a
clinical area on a regular basis.
• Manage activities to meet requirements.
• Report and document accidents, incidents, and losses.
• Manage activities to meet customer requirements.
• Be accountable within the team for the planning, implementing and evaluation of patient care, maintaining agreed standards and ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Arrange for the care of patients’ valuables and other property as per Trust policy.
• Contribute to improvement at work.
• Take part in developments and trials of new ideas and methods within the Unit.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld and abide by all policies and procedures regarding implementation, monitoring, training and audit of infection prevention and control issues.

Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and members of the multidisciplinary team following the Trust’s policy.

The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control.

Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.

Take charge of a clinical area unsupervised after progressing through the foundation gateway, this will be on an occasional basis. Once the post holder has gained sufficient experience and has fulfilled their competencies, they will be required to take charge of a clinical area on a regular basis.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details, and before applying for the roles.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


Fylde Coast Home Based Treatment Team
Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description Senior Home Treatment Mental Health Practitioner (37.5 Hours per week)

Grade Agenda for Change Band 6

Based at Fylde Coast HBTT, The Gateway Blackpool Football Stadium

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior mental health practitioner to join the Fylde Coast Home Treatment Team.

The Fylde Coast Home Treatment Team provides 24 hour support to service users who are suffering from mental health concerns that would otherwise require admission to an acute in patient environment. There is a strong focus on a recovery model and effective risk management to provide high quality care in a community setting.



The Fylde Coast Home Treatment Team are always striving towards excellence in service delivery and ensuring that the Trust values are achieved. Currently the team is undergoing an exciting period of change that will see the working together to develop a model of care that ensures effective service delivery in partnership with local services and across the Urgent Care Pathway.

The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking they will be passionate about working with service users with acute mental health concerns and providing a recovery focused approach. The successful applicant will have the ability to work as part of a Team and in partnership with local services.

There will be an expectation that the successful applicant will also undertake night duty and shift work as part of their role.

Successful applicants will be provided with a full induction and appraisal to formulate a Personal Development Plan and to identify training and development needs

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT





Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

As a PCN Clinical pharmacist you will have an exciting opportunity to develop these new roles in practices and work within a team of clinical pharmacists supported by mentoring and supervision from a senior experienced clinical pharmacist and a GP supervisor.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will develop and run processes for repeat prescription re-authorisation, acute prescription requests, management of medicines queries on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing. Also, the successful candidate will have a role in managing long-term conditions and will be expected to perform face-to-face medication reviews of patients on quality improvement and clinical audit. You will also provide primary support to general practice staff, across the PCN.



The candidate will provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the PCN multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers. You will also develop and deliver patient facing services and clinics which improve patients’ outcomes, reflect the needs of the PCN population and shift workload from other disciplines.


You will deliver direct patient consultations and prescribing as part of the practice and cluster multidisciplinary team approaches acute illness.
Working closely with PCN Pharmacy colleagues, organize and oversee the PCNs medicines optimisation system including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems. You will promote a culture of constant improvement and excellence
and conduct regular clinical audits and other improvement activities as directed by PCN GPs, feedback


West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. 

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Registered Nurse 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), you'll have the freedom and 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). 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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.

We are currently seeking a full time Healthcare Assistant to work within our busy 27 bedded Female Trauma orthopaedic ward. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

To provide all aspects of general care to orthopaedic patients, working flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

You will be required to assist the qualified staff caring for patients who may have medical conditions and have sustained fractures or have an acute orthopaedic condition.


You will be part of a dedicated team in providing individualised holistic care working within the bay based nursing approach, to maintain and improve the standards we have met. The vacancy is internal rotation and 37.5 hours per week. Support will be offered through Trust Induction, completion of Care Certificate and our Practice Development Sister.

PLEASE NOTE: If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised.

1. Foster People’s Rights and Responsibilities



a) Ensure all Trust standards are met within your workload and that a qualityservice is provided at all times.

b) Ensure all patients’ requirements are met with dignity, sensitivity and empathy.

c) Be non-judgemental in your approach to client care and attitudes.



2. Maintain Confidentiality of Information



a) Assist trained staff to carry out nursing care ensuring the patients’ confidentiality and privacy are maintained.

b) Maintain confidentiality with regard to the Data Protection Act for all information received.

3. Monitor and Maintain the Safety and Security of the Work Environment



a) Ensure patients’ safety, comfort and welfare at all times.

b)Report accidents, incidents, losses as they occur to the nurse in charge.

c) Attend yearly up-dates on all statutory training, including basic life support and manual handling and moving.

d) The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and

training on infection prevention and control.



Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.



Minimise the Risks Arising from Health Emergencies



a)Report untoward incidents and occurrences regarding changes in patient’scondition to the nurse in charge/named nurse as they arise.

b) Assist in emergency care once training undertaken.



Develop Relationships with People that value them as Individuals



a) Liaise with nursing, medical and other disciplines within our defined clinical area and other departments and hospitals.

d) Be supportive to the patient and their family/carers at all times.



Receive and Transmit Information



a) Ensure teamwork reports are completed and details entered onto the computer.

b) Admit and discharge patients via the computer.

c) Arrange waiting list admissions and participate in transfer and discharge arrangements for patients.



Store and Retrieve Records



a) Maintain accurate registers and bed states.

b) Ensure patients’ notes are filed and up to date.

c) Ensure pathology results/X-Rays/reports are available and filed asnecessary.



Enable Patients to Maintain their Interests, Identity and Emotional Well-beingwhilst Receiving a Care Service



a)Anticipate and act on the physical and psychological needs of the patientand meet the same.

b) Provide a relaxed and professional environment conducive to promotingthe well-being of the patient.



Contribute to the Effective Communication where there are CommunicationDifferences



a)Provide effective working relationships with patients/relatives/carers/

nursing team/medical and multi-disciplinary teams.

b) Report any complaints to the nurse in charge immediately.





Develop in the Work Role



a) Be prepared to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Care as part of the development of this role.

b) Attend in-service training, study days, seminars, courses as rostered.

c) Attend a yearly IPR/Appraisal to set objectives and Personal Development Plan for the following twelve months with clinical leader.



Please ensure you have read the full attached Job Description & Person Specification, before applying for the role, and for further information.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

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West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

I’m really excited to offer this opportunity to a forward thinking and proactive Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to work with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.

Our central focus is to have the Service User and their family at the core of what we do. We are deeply committed to delivering on an equality agenda that delivers in reducing the health inequalities experienced by this population group and improve health outcomes.

In 2021, the service was nationally recognised and received a ‘highly commended’ accolade from the National Pharmacy Awards. In 2022 we reached the finals at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards and later that year received the Trust’s ‘Outstanding Clinical Team of the year. We are rightly proud of what we have achieved so working in innovative ways is the standard we always aim for!

You will work as an integral member of the Team whilst having responsibility for a designated caseload. The post holder will be expected to positively represent the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities, tackling inequalities in health, and improving access to identified services in the statutory and 3rd sectors

You will be a very experienced OT who is able to utilize a full range of standardized (and bespoke) OT and other assessments in your clinical practice and have advanced skills in being able to devise complex formulations as a result.

The post holder will be expected to work with people with a range of presenting needs including complex care, autism, mental health and behaviours of concern. You will undertake specialist assessments and have a sound understanding of risk assessments and strategies. You will need excellent communication skills between disciplines and across organizations.

You will deliver high quality occupational therapy that is sensitive too and meets the needs of a diverse population group and be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and wider MDT discussion/process as required. You will also work jointly with peers from other clinical disciplines in meeting the holistic needs of people.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

We are looking to recruit a motivated and suitably experienced Administrator to work within the Integrated Community Response Service who can remain calm in often busy and demanding situations. This role will enable you to consolidate your existing skills and develop new ones, alongside demonstrating excellent communication skills and a professional manner.

You will need to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, accurate data inputting skills and an enthusiastic approach. Previous NHS experience is desirable however not essential.

The Integrated Community Response Service aims to prevent hospital admission and supports early discharge of patients following acute admission. We are a dynamic team comprising of doctors, nurses, therapists, support staff, social worker, handyman and business support, which functions seven days a week, 365 days a year. You will be expected to participate in a rota covering the service hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Prioritise and respond to enquiries and correspondence via telephone and email using own initiative

Work alongside the team’s daily clinical co-ordinator to manage the team caseload and demand, action new referrals in the appropriate timescale, monitor discharges from hospital and manage the team email account

Maintain the team SystmOne caseload information in real time. Ensure all referrals are entered correctly to support data collection and reporting

Responsible for stock checking and ordering

Organise room bookings, meetings and courses as required

Support the smooth day to day running of the office ensuring the environment is safe, tidy, and well organised and follows the trust clear desk policy. All office related issues should be reported to estates/ IT in a timely manner.

Support with any other task requested by the Clinical Lead Administrator / Clinical Service Manager / Business Manager

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. 

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

The Clinical Trials support Officer will work collaboratively within the department working on both commercial and non-commercial studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7-day 24-hour service.

The post holder will also contribute and support ongoing research studies. This will include maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, keeping laboratory books and providing support to other researchers, such as clinical postgraduates.

The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in venepuncture and processing of human samples including blood and urine.

The post holder holds responsibility for the preparing and dispatching of human tissue samples as per GCP / IATA / Human Tissue and other governance related law.
1. Assisting research practitioners with preparation for clinical visits and taking of human tissue samples.
2. Participating in research projects and maintaining laboratory.
3. Supporting research practitioners with the processing of tissue samples for clinical trials as per individual trial protocol. Ensure that samples are processed as described and within the time limits prescribed in the trial protocol and adherence to standards of good clinical practice.
4. Liaising with external trial coordinating centres and research sponsors to ensure safe and timely transfer of samples as required. Consumables for transfer of samples are always available and fit for purpose and arrangements are in place for transport with contingency plans.
5. Managing stock control of clinical trials consumables.
6. Maintaining clear and accurate records pertaining to samples and stock for clinical trials.
7. Supporting research practitioners in the set up and management of clinical trials.
8. Ensuring the relevant essential documentation is present and appropriately filed.
9. Being responsible for complex data collection, transcribing information into case report forms in accordance with good clinical practice
10. Communicating effectively with patients and all disciplines of staff involved in each research study















Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.



1. The Clinical Trials support Officer will work collaboratively within the department working on both commercial and non-commercial studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7-day 24-hour service.

2. The post holder will also contribute and support ongoing research studies. This will include maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, keeping laboratory books and providing support to other researchers, such as clinical postgraduates.

3. The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in venepuncture and processing of human samples including blood and urine.

4. The post holder holds responsibility for the preparing and dispatching of human tissue samples as per GCP / IATA / Human Tissue and other governance related law.

5. The post holder holds responsibility for securely processing /storing / transfering / dispatching the samples as per each study protocol keeping a clear and concise list of samples taken / samples stored / samples dispatched.

6. The Clinical Trials support Officer will contribute to appropriate data collection systems from patient data and monitoring data in relation to sample collecting /handling, in accordance with the research protocol.

7. The Clinical Trials Officer maintains source documentation and site investigators file for chief investigators / Principle Investigators and regulatory bodies in relation to human tissue collection / sampling / handling / dispatchings.

8. The Clinical Trials Officer represents and promotes the objectives of the research trial and research department to internal /external constituencies appropriately.

9. The Clinical Trials Officer will support the team in planning and organising complex study programmes and interventions using efficient workflow schedules and maintains accurate documented evidence of the same.

10.The post holder will work closely with the senior research nurses / management team to ensure sample handling / processing / dispatching is carried out in accordance with current research governance and legislation.

11.The post holder adheres to departmental and trust policies, health professional procedures and practices research laws and national guidelines.

Please ensure you have read the attached full Job Description & Person Specification, before applying for this role, and for further information.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

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Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am – 5pm (Part time hours will be considered)

The role includes supporting the dispensary with Evening/Weekend & Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis.

We are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Support Workers to join our caring, forward thinking Pharmacy clinical trial team. This is a great opportunity for those who would like to work in hospital pharmacy and gain valuable experience working in a clinical trial role and with the wider pharmacy team.
• To carry out, under the direct supervision of a Clinical Trials Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, aspects of investigational medicinal product (IMP) management, including administrative tasks related to clinical trials.
• To work according to study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), departmental and Trust policies & procedures.
• To work with other members of the pharmacy clinical trials team to help improve the clinical trials service.
• To communicate effectively within the team, and with the wider pharmacy department, clinical trial research teams and external trial sponsor representatives, to ensure all pharmacy aspects of clinical trials, including clinical trial data queries are completed.
• To contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the clinical trials service.





You will assist the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team with all aspects of ordering, receipt, dispensing and returned medication. Also, administration tasks related to clinical trials, according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies.

Routine duties will include assisting, under supervision, in the preparation of chemotherapy in our aseptic unit and dispensing of inpatient and discharge medication, within the main dispensary.

Previous pharmacy experience is desirable, but not necessary. So, if you are new to pharmacy or to the hospital setting, please don’t let this discourage you from applying, as we will provide full training and support.

Applicants without an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be initially appointed as a Band 2 and upon achievement of this qualification, will gain promotion to Band 3.

The suitable candidate should be reliable, have a methodical approach to their work, the ability to work unsupervised using their own initiative and be committed to ensuring that high standards are met. Good oral communication skills are essential.

If the above applies to you, please feel free to contact or visit us, to discuss the role further.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Clinical Trials

1) Perform dispensing, drug accountability and destruction of clinical trial products, within pharmacy department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, as part of the pharmacy clinical trials team. Using departmental and study specific SOPs, working under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Pharmacist and/or Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician.

2) Work in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medicines for Human Use Clinical Trials Regulations and the Medicines Act.

3) Assist the Clinical Trials Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians with the timely, safe and secure ordering, receipt, storage and delivery of clinical trial medicines and sundries.

4) Acknowledge receipt of clinical trial medicines using voice- or web-based stock management systems.

5) Take appropriate action for incomplete, incorrect, or damaged deliveries of pharmacy clinical trial supplies.

6) Identify any deviations, errors or problems with the ordering, receipt, dispensing or returns process and report them to a senior member of staff.

7) Process returned clinical trial material by counting, documenting and storing in the appropriate area.

8) Label trial supplies as according to SOPs.

9) Co-ordinate, pack and prepare documentation for the return of pharmaceutical products to trial sponsors.

10) Responsible for maintenance of pharmacy clinical trial files, filing clinical trials documentation, correspondence, order forms, receipt documents, prescriptions and aseptic preparation worksheets.

11) Undertake the production, filing and archiving of clinical trial documentation.

12) Maintain stock levels and check expiry dates of clinical trial medicines, under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Pharmacist or Pharmacy technician.

13) Perform general medicines management housekeeping duties, including cleaning medicines equipment and ensuring sufficient quantities of sundry items.

14) Be familiar with word processing and spreadsheet software.

15) Documenting and reporting daily temperature monitoring. Reporting any deviations from approved temperature range to the Clinical Trial Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician.

16) Assist in the collection of clinical trial statistical and financial data.

17) Contribute to the development of new documentation as needed.

18) Be a point of contact for the pharmacy clinical trial team, by taking telephone and email enquiries as appropriate, relaying complete and accurate information, recognising own limitations and referring to the appropriate person, in a timely manner.

19) Communicate appropriately with staff at all levels, both internally and externally in relation to trial activities, which may be confidential or sensitive in nature.



20) Communicate directly with trial sponsor representatives and research teams, to resolve data and other queries, including during monitoring visits, referring to clinical trials technicians or pharmacist when appropriate.

21) Organise and prioritise own day to day workload, working to deadlines and being adaptable to last minute change. Knowing own limitations and when to refer to a senior member of staff.

22) Undertake a competency-based Pharmacy Clinical Trials Induction training package.

23) Work in compliance with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), when dealing with Investigative Medicinal Products (IMP) and ensure training is updated every two years.

24) Attend clinical trial meetings, for training and instruction purposes, with the Clinical Trials Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians.

Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification before applying for the role, and for further information.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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