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Lancashire& South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

(Fylde Coast locality)



Band 5 Occupational Therapist (Rotation)

37.5 hours- Permanent position

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapist, and be highly valued in our Trust’s approach to multi-disciplinary care. We have sound professional structures to lead and inspire our substantial Occupational Therapy workforce. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing peoples’ rights for occupational needs to be recognised and addressed.







If you are an OT who would like to expand your experience within different mental health settings we currently have a vacancy for a full time Occupational Therapist:

· Within a rotational post you will be based with a variety of teams across the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. You will work within each team for 12 months. The teams will include;



- Older Adult Community Mental Health Services

- Adult Community Mental Health Services

- Mental Health In-Patient Wards (Older Adult Dementia)

You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills using preceptorship and will work with and receive supervision from experienced therapists. There are plenty of opportunities for professional development including evidence based best practice forums, AHP journal clubs and an AHP research and innovation forum. We are looking for a therapist who is enthusiastic about working with people with mental health 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 Monday 7 Oct 2024

Deputy Ward Manager – Band 6

The Harbour, Blackpool: Male Acute Ward



A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a Deputy Ward Manager, specifically on a male acute ward.



The Harbour is situated on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, with the Ribble Valley to the South, the Bowland Hills to the East and not too distant from the Lake District. It also has the benefits of being situated in a quiet area, very close to motorway links, just off the M55



The Harbour consists of a variety of wards, including Adult Acute, 136, Older Adult Wards and Dementia Wards. The teams work very closely to support each other and there is a clear focus on support and professional development of our nurses.



We have a wealth of disciplines based at the Harbour, including Psychologists, Occupational Health Nurses, Health and Wellbeing Workers, Physical Health Nurses, Pharmacists and Psychiatric consultants. This ensures a holistic way of working and enables us to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.





You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care.

You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills and show great leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.



The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.



As part of the pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS check at a cost of £44. Deductions will be taken from the first 3 months’ salary.

Please note:This post is subject toan enhancedDisclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Clearance



All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

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 Monday 23 Sep 2024

You will feel valued as a part of our BANK team, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Self-booking and access to all bank shifts!Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements. Request a Duty -Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access toWagestream -which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go. Working in an environment focused on thehighest clinical and quality standards Opportunitiesto work indifferent areas and various different servicesto gain new knowledge and experience Access to ourStrive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality Access to ourfree well-being serviceavailable 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunitiescontinuing your professional development Innovative forward-thinking culturewith the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual 'Ask our Executives' event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding 'good' or 'outstanding' ratings from the Care Quality Commission

A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a Deputy Ward Manger , specifically on our Female PIC ward – Byron

You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care.

You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

You will be required to deputise for the Ward Manager on occasion, support the ward manager in completeing audits, supervision and monitoring of staff.

If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact the PICU Matron - adele.barker@lscft.nhs.uk

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.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Sep 2024

You will feel valued as a part of our BANK team, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Self-booking and access to all bank shifts!Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements. Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access toWagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go. Working in an environment focused on thehighest clinical and quality standards Opportunitiesto work indifferent areas and various different servicesto gain new knowledge and experience Access to ourStrive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality Access to ourfree well-being serviceavailable 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunitiescontinuing your professional development Innovative forward-thinking culturewith the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a Deputy Ward Manager, specifically on our older adult male functional ward.

The Harbour is situated on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, with the Ribble Valley to the South, the Bowland Hills to the East and not too distant from the Lake District. It also has the benefits of being situated in a quiet area, very close to motorway links, just off the M55

The Harbour consists of a variety of wards, including Adult Acute, Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, Older Adult Wards and Dementia Wards. The teams work very closely to support each other and there is a clear focus on support and professional development of our nurses.

We have a wealth of disciplines based at the Harbour, including Psychologists, Occupational Health Nurses, Health and Wellbeing Workers, Physical Health Nurses, Pharmacists and Psychiatric consultants. This ensures a holistic way of working and enables us to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care.

You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Cathy Miller - Cathy.miller@LSCFT.nhs.uk

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.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


Consultant Psychiatrist (General Adult Inpatients) – Blackpool (10 PA)

*RRP payment Payable*

This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia for 3 years as follows:

20% of basic salary in the first 12 months

15% of basic salary in the second 12 months

10% of basic salary in the third 12 months

Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.

We are excited to advertise for a General Adult Consultant to join us working in inpatients at The Harbour, Blackpool. The post is substantive and full time (10 PAs).

You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.

The Harbour MH hospital is a newly built, state of the art unit based just off junction 4 on the M55. The M55 connects with the M6 and tends to be a really quiet connecting motorway, with rarely any delays. The Harbour is 2 mins from Junction 4 off the M55

The post holder will be a leading member of the well-established, in-patient, multidisciplinary teams based at the Harbour and will have the following important clinical responsibilities:
• Responsible Clinician for a defined caseload.
• Assessment of patients referred by the community teams and responsibility for any of admissions at the Harbour Hospital.
• Out of Hours Cover.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

The role:
• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
• Excellent peer support group
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available.

At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description for this post was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 21 February 2024.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Sep 2024

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Inpatient Unit at the Harbour. The post involves working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Health and Wellbeing Workers and the Multidisciplinary Team with inpatients experiencing acute mental health problems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for caseloads, assessing patients within the hospital, community and home environments and supporting with patient-centred care and timely discharges to home or the most appropriate placement. They will also be expected to undertake supervision of support staff and assist in local developments related to the Occupational Therapy department and wider hospital community.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about working in mental health with excellent communication skills and who wants to to develop their clinical skills in this exciting area. They will be supported to consolidate and develop their skills through regular contact and supervision from senior therapists as well as well as being supported and encouraged with their own professional development.

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Clearance
• Under the supervision of a senior therapist, accept clinical responsibility for the management of a specific caseload of service users admitted into the acute functional mental health wards (and PICU wards when appropriate and matched by level of clinical competencies to work in this area), who have been assessed by the supervisor as appropriate and of priority.
• Select, undertake and interpret the outcome of occupational therapy assessments for people whose mental health problems impact on their occupational performance to explore strengths and deficits and establish appropriateness of intervention.
• Work collaboratively with clients to identify their occupational therapy goals as part of an overall care plan.
• In collaboration with the client, plan implement and modify where necessary, individual and/or group interventions to promote their occupational performance, enhance ability to fulfil meaningful life roles, develop daily living skills, address occupational risk factors (eg occupational deprivation, imbalance, alienation) and promote inclusion in their local communities.
• Seek opportunities to deliver interventions in the most socially and culturally appropriate venues, in ordinary settings to promote the person’s participation in every day community activities, employment opportunities and social and leisure activities.

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.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
• Evaluate the outcomes of interventions within the care programme approach (CPA) and to ensure therapy is effective and acceptable to the individual client and, if appropriate, their carers/families.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of mental illness on peoples day-to-day functioning and advise on strategies to reduce the impact of their disabilities through work with the individual, and through adapting their social contexts and environments.
• Fulfil shared team roles in responding to individuals’ ongoing and changing mental health needs, co-ordinating the input of other professionals and evaluating and monitoring risk factors, communicating all of the above to the wider team as necessary.
• Delegate and supervise planed interventions to support staff where applicable.
• Through discussion with co-workers, contribute insights in respect of the impact of mental health problems on an individual’s occupational performance and opportunities for social inclusion.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role.


This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapistand it is a highly valued role in our Trust’s approach to multi-disciplinary care. We have sound professional structures to lead and inspire our Occupational Therapy workforce. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing peoples’ rights fortheiroccupational needs to be recognised and addressed.


We are seeking acompassionateandenthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join theOlder Adult Inpatient Unit at the Harbour.The post involves working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists,Therapy Assistants, Health and Wellbeing Workers and the Multidisciplinary Team with inpatients experiencing acute mental health problems.


The successful candidate willbe responsible forcaseloads, assessing patients within the hospital, community and home environments and supporting with patient centered care andtimelydischarges to home or the mostappropriate placement. Theywill also be expected to undertake supervision of support staff andassistin local developments related to the Occupational Therapy department and wider hospital community.


We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about working in mental health with excellent communication skillsand who wants totodevelop their clinical skills in this exciting area.






The Harbour In-Patient hospital is designed to meet the holistic needs of service users / patients and carers, in a working environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing.

The post holder supports the delivery of the Harbour Inpatient Hospital Model through the provision of routine occupational therapy interventions in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, the demands of his/her occupations in the areas of self care, productivity and leisure and the demands of the environment (adapted from Creek 2003).

The post holder works alongside more senior experienced therapist(s) to consolidateand develop their skills, through regular contact and supervision from the senior therapist(s). There may be some contribution to the occupational therapy plans for people with complexneedsbut the post holder is not the responsible therapist in assessing and providing occupational therapy plans for people withvery complexoccupational 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 20 Aug 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Team FCAT

FCAT is a large Multi Academy Trust with 10 academies (primary, secondary and all-through schools) and our central services team - we are committed to promoting excellence in teaching, learning and leadership. Please visit our website to find out more www.fcat.org.uk

This is an exciting opportunity for which we require a resilient, passionate and driven professional to quickly achieve results. You must have the desire to work with pride, ambition, respect, resilience, integrity and excellence so we can be the “best we can be!”. We offer you access to a number of staff benefits including exclusive online offers and discounts, cycle to work scheme, membership of the generous Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as health and wellbeing initiatives. We are committed to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions above 15%.
• Access to free health support services via an App for all staff to access online GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, CBT, stress and anxiety coaching as well as advice on health, finance, legal matters.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Blackpool Council travel discount
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Free eye tests
• Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a Deputy Ward Manager, specifically on our male acute ward.

The Harbour is situated on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, with the Ribble Valley to the South, the Bowland Hills to the East and not too distant from the Lake District. It also has the benefits of being situated in a quiet area, very close to motorway links, just off the M55

The Harbour consists of a variety of wards, including Adult Acute, Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, Older Adult Wards and Dementia Wards. The teams work very closely to support each other and there is a clear focus on support and professional development of our nurses.

We have a wealth of disciplines based at the Harbour, including Psychologists, Occupational Health Nurses, Health and Wellbeing Workers, Physical Health Nurses, Pharmacists and Psychiatric consultants. This ensures a holistic way of working and enables us to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care.

You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact

Andrea Gibson- Churchill
Andrea.Gibson@lscft.nhs.uk

The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 6 months of employment. This bonus is applicable to any successful candidate who applied from 1st July 2024 – 30th September 2024.
The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:

• £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)
• £2,000 after 12 months
• £2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 6 months of commencing employment.

For more details, please visit our website - Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contact recruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

Come and join our Initial Response Service team .This is an exciting time to be part of the Urgent Care Pathway and support people with mental health to ensure they access the most appropriate support at the right time.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our Trust. You will be part of delivering a significant transformation to the way services are accessed and delivered. We are looking for experienced Band 6 Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists to join our expanding team.

The new service offers:
• A single referral point for GPs and other professionals
• A 24-hour telephone advice and support for people who use services and carers to be able to self-refer
• More responsive crisis services with improved experiences for people who use services, carers and professionals

Our aim is to provide people with mental health issues access to the support they need at the right time, with positive outcomes.

The service is 24/7 but as Triage Practitioner you will be working a shift patterns and your role will include referral screening, triaging, signposting and supporting the call handlers and administrators team, who provide information and support over the telephone.

Shift times and days are negotiable and can be discussed at interview.

We are looking for people who are dedicated to promoting recovery, and who can inspire people experiencing mental health and their families that recovery is possible for everyone.

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.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Jul 2024

The Fylde Coast are seeking an experienced leader to undertake the role of Service Manager with the Harbour Inpatient facility. This is an exciting opportunity and the successful candidate will be part of an evolving service that has the needs of our service users at its heart. The inpatient team have started their improvement journey which is set out over 3 years.

The plan supports collaboration between all our partners in primary care, social care users and carers.

The direction for change is to ensure our service users and carers receive timely and accessible services; and that both physical and mental health needs are addressed with parity. The new model of care helps the identification of strengths; supports choice and is underpinned by a single care plan via Dialog+ and accessible to all involved in the person’s care.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates the characteristics of a high performing leader to come and join a forward thinking, dynamic and a constantly developing team.

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of services within the Harbour. They will ensure that service lines deliver patient pathways that meet all quality and operational performance targets and that these are monitored and tracked.

The post holder will lead, develop and manage and work in conjunction inpatient teams within a portfolio to ensure that our services provide a high quality care for our service users.





The post holder is responsible for the operational management of services within a locality base. They will ensure that service lines deliver patient pathways that meet all quality and operational performance targets and that these are monitored and tracked. The post holder will lead, develop and manage teams within a portfolio to ensure that our services provide a high quality care for our service users.



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 23 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


Consultant Psychiatrist (General Adult Inpatients) – Blackpool (10 PA)

*RRP payment Payable*

This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia for 3 years as follows:

20% of basic salary in the first 12 months

15% of basic salary in the second 12 months

10% of basic salary in the third 12 months

Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.

We are excited to advertise for a General Adult Consultant to join us working in inpatients at The Harbour, Blackpool. The post is substantive and full time (10 PAs).

You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.

The Harbour MH hospital is a newly built, state of the art unit based just off junction 4 on the M55. The M55 connects with the M6 and tends to be a really quiet connecting motorway, with rarely any delays. The Harbour is 2 mins from Junction 4 off the M55

The post holder will be a leading member of the well-established, in-patient, multidisciplinary teams based at the Harbour and will have the following important clinical responsibilities:
• Responsible Clinician for a defined caseload.
• Assessment of patients referred by the community teams and responsibility for any of admissions at the Harbour Hospital.
• Out of Hours Cover.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

The role:
• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
• Excellent peer support group
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available.

At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description for this post was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 21 February 2024.


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and motivated Sister to join the IV Therapy team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at South Shore Primary Care Centre. This post is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has worked as a RGN in clinical areas across the primary and secondary care interface.

The successful applicant must demonstrate a passion for patient care and share the team’s commitment to deliver services that are reliable, of high quality and safe in an area of work that brings challenges yet is extremely rewarding. The IV Therapy Team is a developed service providing support for patients who require intravenous therapies delivered in a clinic setting and domiciliary visits.

We are looking to recruit a well established, motivated and enthusiastic RGN who has at least 5 years clinical experience. Must be able to work autonomously and as a team player, following direction from the Clinical Lead or Deputy Clinical lead.

The team lends a fantastic place to learn and develop skills also to work alongside skilled health professionals who work within the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder holds delegated responsibility for a caseload of patients, co-ordinating admissions & discharges to the Community IV Therapy service (COMMIT), for patients registered to GP surgeries within Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre locality.

The post holder should provide clinical leadership for the COMMIT service when the Clinical Lead is absent. To support the team leader to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service and reporting any shortfalls.

Assess, plans, implements, evaluate & reassesses care and treatment of patients in their own home or IV clinic. Prescribing relevant medications. To assess referrals to ensure they meet the clinical criteria for Community IV.

Assesses & facilitates patient’s suitability for early discharge in association with hospital-based colleagues. Arranging continuation of treatment in the Community as required.

Establishes and maintains associated records in keeping with the NMC.

Provides leadership and operational management of the COMMIT service, supporting, supervising, and managing staffing in the absence of the Clinical Lead/Deputy Clinical Lead.

Liaise with other services within health and social services, voluntary and private sector.

Provide direct patient care.

Contribute to the development of the community nursing service.

Support community schedule for students: provide induction training and clinical supervision.

Non-medical prescribing in line with IV therapies outlined in the SOP.

The IV team is a small team, based at South Shore primary Care Centre, working in the community setting mainly within clinic but also do domiciliary visits. Nurse led, we are a 14 strong team.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

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 services across the wider region.

We employ more than 6,500 staff, and have approximately 900 beds.

Main activities include:
• Cardiovascular care.
• Accident and Emergency.
• Community Midwifery and Women and Children’s Services.
• Clinical research.
• Community nursing and school nursing.
• Recovery and rehabilitation.
• Sexual health and family planning services.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle including mental health services, heart health campaigns, and smoking cessation services.
• End of life and palliative care.

The Trust houses a state-of-the-art Simulation & Skills Facility that provides training for all grades of staff to improve the safety and quality of the service that we offer our patients.

We run a portfolio of in-house courses that staff can access to enhance their professional development needs. T

Please see main JD attached. All responsibilities are documented within the full job description and the person specification.



For any queries, please contact Lesley Howard on 01253 951223 or email on lelsey.howard1@nhs.net


This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jul 2024

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