Total 3 Fresh/Entry Level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Reedley, Lancashire, BB10 2LX

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Directorate at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Breast Unit's multi-disciplinary team. Applications will also be considered from a highly skilled Advanced Practitioner to join the team as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

The wage would be Band 7 until training complete.

The post holder is required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within the field of Breast Imaging. Working within local and nationally agreed frameworks, the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) exercises independent judgment to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients for the management of breast disease. As an ACP you will be part of an alternative medical workforce model having completed generalist training, meeting all academic and core clinical requirements relevant to the role.
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them to join us.
We have a clear vision to be the leading provider of imaging services across East Lancashire, delivering the highest standards and providing safe, personal and effective care to all our patients.

Our staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals who will make you feel very welcome. Our service is committed to encouraging staff to develop and widen their scope of practice, with continuous professional development actively encouraged and supported by expert clinical leads.

MAIN DUTIES
• Ensure a high-quality service is maintained for the clients and patients attending for Breast Imaging at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
• To demonstrate advanced and autonomous clinical practice in all aspects of breast imaging and diagnosis.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken to practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability that is in line with Trust policies, the College of Radiographers Code of Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidance.
• Take responsibility for the management of patients within own caseload and the supervision/development of junior members of the multi-professional team.
• Be able to identify the need for appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret the results.
• Share knowledge and expertise, acting as an expert resource to others across primary and secondary care as appropriate.
• Provide clinical and strategic leadership within the multidisciplinary team, working with the Breast Imaging Manager and wider leadership team, with responsibility for quality, training and clinical governance, and research agendas.
• Monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues with the provision of skilled professional leadership.
• Contribute to the review and development patient clinical pathways to ensure a standardised approach within breast imaging services.
• To be fully competent with radiology information systems, e.g., CRIS, PACS, NBSS, EPR.
• To be aware of the implications of the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R 2017) and ensure compliance with such legislation.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Service (ELCAS) has secured funding for a fantastic training opportunity for a new Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner. The successful candidate will be employed by ELCAS delivering systemic family interventions to Children, Young People and their Families, presenting with behaviour difficulties, low mood and self-harm, whilst also completing an AFT accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Systemic Family Practice (SFP). The successful candidates will complete the course as Systemic Family Practitioners, with a nationally recognised qualification that is equivalent to Intermediate level Family Therapy. Therefore, we are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children, who want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression.

Candidates can be from a number of relevant professional backgrounds, including Psychiatric Nurses, Mental Health Social Workers, Occupational Therapists in Mental Health and Accredited Counsellors. Successful candidates will usually have some existing knowledge and experience of systemic interventions. Experience of at least 2 years clinical work with children and young people is essential. Psychology graduates and other professionals such as support workers who work therapeutically with children, young people and families are welcome to apply. However, at least 4 years experience of working with children and young people would usually be required in this instance.

This exciting one-year fixed-term training post will see successful candidates working in ELCAS as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome-informed, systemic family interventions (SFP) to children, young people and their families three days per week. Two days will then be spent completing the AFT accredited Postgraduate Diploma in SFP through GMMH PTTC based at Prestwich, Manchester, in partnership with the University of Manchester.

Successful candidates will receive high quality clinical supervision both in service and as part of the course, will carry a small caseload of suitable training cases (around 6 to 8 at any one time) and will complete the course with a nationally recognised qualification in SFP.

Successful candidates will be expected to start their employment and be available to start this training post in early January 2025 and remain in post for 1 year until they complete the course. Acceptance of this post includes a commitment to organize annual leave around the requirements of the training course.

The role involves travel between sites, so access to transport for work purposes is essential. Due to current circumstances the role currently combines home working as well as working in community/hospital settings.

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.

ELCAS, part of the Specialist Network, is a specialist provider of mental health services for Children, Young People and their families and is rated Outstanding by the CQC. At ELCASour vision is to be a recognised centre of excellence that exceeds people’s expectations. As well as rated Outstanding by the CQC, we are accredited by the Quality Network for Community CAMHS, part of the Royal College of Psychiatry Centre for Quality Improvement.

At ELCAS, we are proud of our close relationships we have with other departments within the Trust and we also havestrong relationships with a range of third sector agencies and University training providers through our CYP Psychological Trainings Partnership.

ELCAS hasa strong track record of support for staff and for staff development. We want to support you in developing your career in children, young people and young adults’ mental health, and give you the opportunity to drive your ideas forward, having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.



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


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Sep 2024

Are you looking to start an exciting and rewarding career as a Nursing Associate and have a passion for delivering high-quality care within an Inpatient Mental Health service?

*PLEASE READ FAQ’S FOR MORE TERMS AND POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING*

We are running our 15th cohort of Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentices, working in partnership The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) / The University of Cumbria.

These posts are apprenticeship posts which will see you develop to a NMC registered Nursing Associate, completing a 2 year foundation degree training programme. The course is fully funded.

Internal candidates,will be on a 2 year Trust Secondment contract

External Candidateswill be a 2 year fixed term contract.

We are hoping to be able to offer posts in a range of Mental Health inpatient services across LSCFT, therefore please indicate in your supporting information your preference in terms of our Mental Health inpatient services as per below;

The Harbour MH Inpatient Wards, Blackpool

Guild Lodge MH Inpatient Wards, Preston

Royal Blackburn Hospital MH Inpatient Wards

Whalley, MH Impatient Wards

Ormskirk Hospital MH Inpatient Wards

Chorley District Hospital MH Inpatient Wards

The Orchard MH inpatient Wards

Wesham Hospital MH inpatient Wards

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Interviews are scheduled for the 21st to 23rd May 2024 (provisional dates - subject to change) at the Lantern Centre, Preston (TBC).If this venue changes, we can confirm interviews will still be in the Preston locality.

We advise to keep both of these dates free as time slots will be provided on receipt of requested documentation once shortlisting has been completed.

As a trainee you will be based within clinical practice for the duration of the programme and will have study leave to attend University. You will rotate through different services within your speciality / service area (where applicable) and undertake block placements outside of your normal place of work, to gain a breadth of experience and skills.

Travel is required so you must be able to fulfil the essential travel requirements whilst on placement. You could be expected to travel up to 90 minutes each way to placement and work shifts and weekends.

You will need to demonstrate an understanding of mental healthcare and the role of a Nursing Associate and show evidence of being an effective communicator with the people you care for, their families and carers, as well as your colleagues and superiors.

You will need to be prepared to work hard and undertake study in your own time while on the programme; learning the fundamentals of exceptional care and developing your depth of knowledge around important aspects of both physical and mental health.



Please be advised if you are a ‘Non-UK National’ applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider in order for you to formally enrol on the course.

The training provider will require evidence of:
1. Remaining length of visa which covers the duration of the course
2. Minimum 3 years residing in the UK (pre-enrolment onto apprenticeship)

We advise that you check the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund for more details on your visa’s eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course.

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

In order to apply for the course you will need to have:
• Maths and English (See acceptable qualifications below)
• 48 UCAS Points
• 12 months health care experience

The entry criteria for the course are the following qualifications:

Maths & English at:
• GCSE English and Maths (grade C or 4 and above)(English Literature is not accepted by the University of Cumbria)
• Level 2 Functional skills Maths
• Level 2 Functional skills English
• Key Skills Level 2 application of number or numeracy (Pass)
• Key Skills Level 2 Communication (Pass)
• CSE (Grade 1) Math
• CSE (Grade 1) English
• Level 2 certificates (Grade C or 4 and above)
• Core maths level 3 (Grade E or above)
• Pre U Certificate (P3 or above)
• Freestanding Mathematics - Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (Grade C)

If you do not have maths and English or original certificates, you will either not be shortlisted and/or you will not be offered an interview. These will be requested and validated, prior to receiving an interview slot.

48 UCAS Points:

Have 48 UCAS points such as:
• A-Levels
• Diploma
• Foundation degree / Degree
• Level 4 NVQ
• BTEC (Dependant on the level)

If you do not have the above our Universities will accept the following qualifications with 12 months health care experience:
• NVQ Level 3 + 12 months care experience
• NVQ Level 2 + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only)
• Care Certificate + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only)

YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.

You must have the Original certificates for Maths, English and any qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements. Transcripts will not be accepted.

You must also clearly put Maths, English and other qualifications, with your type/level of qualification, grade and date achieved, on you application form in order to be shortlisted.

For internal candidates – you will need to have agreement from your manager to apply for this post, which will be verified if successful. As you will be on a Trust secondment contract, in the event of needing to withdraw from the programme.

On completion of the course you will be placed into a permanent band 4 Nursing Associate role within the Trust, however this may not be in your current work place.

During training you will be paid a Band 3 and there will be an expectation to work 37.5 hours.

If successful in securing a place on the course you WILL NOT be eligible for student finance.



This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024