Total 314 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in PRESTON, PR1 2QD

A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Do you want to work at the forefront of acute hospital care leading a new and innovative team? Are you experienced in delivering high quality acute patient care within a busy, fast-paced environment? Is frailty your thing? If so then you are the person we’re looking for!

Our Acute Assessment and Frailty Therapy team are offering a 12-month secondment for a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to support the implementation of a new and exciting way of working at the trust. You will use your excellent organisation, prioritisation and delegation skills to support the delivery of therapy assessments and intervention across the emergency department and assessment areas across the trust.

We believe the best thing for our patients is to receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time and therefore our focus is to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital in a safe and caring way. To achieve this you will rely upon your advanced therapeutic assessment and intervention skills, problem-solving skills and effective risk management to achieve positive results for patients.

You will provide leadership to the Acute Assessment and Frailty Therapy team alongside the other Clinical Leads, supporting each other to provide integrated, responsive and effective care across all the service areas.

This position will require you to be able to manage both a complex clinical caseload and the leadership and management of the team, therefore it will be important to be organised and to be able to work effectively under pressure.

Your positive approach to collaboration and communication will enhance your working relationships and interactions with team members across the acute and community pathways. Your open and empathetic communication style will also positively impact on patients who may be in a moment of crisis looking to you for help.

Using your advanced clinical assessment skills you will be able to make timely decisions regarding patient care and discharge planning as well as supporting others within the team to do the same.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

No two days will be the same within this team, covering ever changing assessment areas you’ll always be on the go! Alongside your team you will need to identify patients appropriate for therapy input, complete the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of a variety of patients and liaise with community teams to ensure patients are able to leave hospital in the safest way. You will also need to manage the day to day running of the team alongside the clinical lead physiotherapist as well as providing evidence and audits as to the effectiveness of this new team.



We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to service improvement who can lead from the front and can inspire others to engage in change.Your enthusiasm for service development and improvement will be infectious and allow yourself, the team and the service to reach its full potential.

You’ll have the opportunity to attend and lead in-service training both within the team and as part of Core Therapies such as the cognitive and perceptual training led by our Occupational Therapy team. You will also lead on regular team meetings for your speciality allowing the team to share ideas, information and learning as well as having the opportunity to just get together and catch up.

There is also band 7 Occupational Therapy forum and a Clinical Leads forum that meet regularly providing a space for discussion with your peers as well as strategic updates and workforce developments.



Duties to include but not limited to:


• To communicate and collaborate with all Core Therapies stakeholders
• To support personal and people development
• To help to ensure the health, safety and security of users of the core therapies service, self and colleagues
• To support service development and planning
• To support the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda within core therapies
• To support equality of opportunity and access within core therapies for both staff and patients.
• To support financial and other resource management within core therapies
• To provide and use information to support admin processes and patient care
• To directly support the delivery of therapy to patients
• To provide leadership and management support

For more information please see the job description.

**Interview date may be subject to change**


This advert closes on Monday 2 Sep 2024

Provide care to individuals with a variety of mental health conditions, building therapeutic relationships. Manage the specific symptoms of mental illness, de-escalation and helping patients overcome challenges. Liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals. Interacting with patients' families and caregivers, offering advice and information on patients' conditions. Prepare and maintain patient records, producing care plans and risk assessments. To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. If physical intervention with a patient is required, it is integral that you carry out this duty for your role. Lead a staff team, including HCA's, throughout the patient conveyance or therapeutic observational service. Ensure you have adequate handover of the patient's details, including the risk history and current presentation, from the Clinical Logistics Manager or health care professional responsible for the patient at the collection address. To provide crisis intervention to patients experiencing mental health difficulties during conveyance or therapeutic observational service. The ideal candidate is responsible for being aware of relevant national and local policies regarding safeguarding children and adults. Attend all appropriate training, meetings, and reviews. To maintain a professional attitude, approach, and response to the continuation of good working relationships between staff and patients throughout the transfer. Report accidents, complaints, and untoward incidents promptly to the Clinical Logistics Manager. Attend the Prometheus base at the required time as instructed by the Clinical Logistic Manager, and dress in line with the company uniform policy. Responsible for any other tasks deemed reasonable by the management team for the smooth running of the company. To assist the Operations Manager/Rota Manager in ensuring all staff follow agreed policies and procedures detailed by Prometheus. Essential Criteria: Current Valid NMC Pin Excellent written and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Proactive and positive self-starter. Excellent teamwork skills. Well-organised with good time management skills Valid Enhanced DBS or on the update service. Currently working in a compliance-focused role. Full UK Driving Licence. Please note we do not accept Provisional Driving Licences, as the role requires you to drive company ambulances. Right to work in the UK. Please note we do not offer UK VISA Sponsorships. Employment references for up to a 5-year period. Candidate will need minimum 3 years UK employment history. Confidentiality: It is a condition of employment that staff will only disclose information obtained in their duties if those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure regarding the Data Protection Act and that relevant company policies are adhered to. Equal Opportunities: Prometheus is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race, and disability. All staff must comply with current legislation, company policies and national guidelines for good practice. Conduct: All staff members must conduct themselves and represent the company responsibly, complying with all policies and procedures. Health & Safety: Staff must ensure they are familiar with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) requirements and the company's policies /codes of practice applicable to the workplace. Safeguarding: Every staff member is responsible for being aware of and following the relevant national and local policy in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Training /Education: All staff are responsible for participating in regular appraisals with senior management and identifying the post's performance standards. Our Mission: To exceed expectations and set new standards. Our Values: Professional, Approachable, Caring and Compassionate. Company benefits: Employee Assistant Program Free on-site parking at all bases Free company uniform Mandatory training Enrolment in the companys pension scheme (The People Pension) Prometheus aims to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality and diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

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

To ensure the day-to-day efficient running of the paediatric ward, providing strong leadership, monitoring, and maintaining standards of care and professional practice. Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts values and Nursing and Midwifery Professional Framework. Ensure effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities, and associated systems and processes. Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team, and the organisation. Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care through appropriate professional practice. Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care to meet patients' needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence-based guidelines. Set, monitor, and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety, and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Promote provision of patient education and health promotion. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety, and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care. Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills.

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

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines. Support and provide patient education and health promotion. Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, throughappropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision ofduties carried out by junior staff. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming tohealth, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures andguidelines. Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care toimprove the patient experience and outcome of care. Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensureseamless care. Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in atimely manner, adhering to local and professional standards fordocumentation. Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team andthe organisation. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting andmeeting the needs and choices of individuals. Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliantwith standards for hygiene and cleanliness. To participate in education and training of junior staff. Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice. Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening. Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and thenreport the outcome to line manager.

Duties will include, but not be limited to: Support the Ward Manager/Charge Nurse or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team. Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice To participate in education and training of junior staff.

Exciting opportunities has arisen for Learning Disability Nurses to join the Children’s Learning Disability Team in Central based in Leyland/Preston and West Lancashire team based in Skelmersdale.







The Learning Disability Community Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives.

We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

We are looking for a registered nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities.

Adaptability, good communication skills and self –motivation are essential.



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 2 Sep 2024

Hello my name is Jessica Wolstenholme and I am the ward 8 manager. As a ward we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, experienced and a motivated paediatric nurse who is passionate about delivering high quality care to the children of Preston and surrounding area.

There has been an investment within the area of which has resulted in us aspiring to have two band 6 sister / charge nurse's on every shift.


We want all our young patients and their families to have a positive experience whilst at our Trust and are looking for some very special staff to join our team. Superpowers include ability to prioritise, resilience, communication, working as part of a team and independently, time management skills, a willingness to develop and also the ability to maintain high professional standards with an element of fun.

As a band 6 on paediatrics, Ward 8, you will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the unit and will work closely with the ward manager. The role is both a clinical role and a leadership role and as such you will be responsible for staff appraisals, the completion of the off duty in line with Trust policy, liaising with the clinical educator regards training, managing sickness and absence and performance management.

We are proud of the service we deliver. We work collectively as a team to constantly evaluate and improve our service where possible. We value everybody’s input and see all staff as having a vital role in the delivery of high class, safe and effective care.

Working with others we have close links with the Paediatric Assessment Unit, children’s outpatients department and paediatric community service. Our ward based team is multi-disciplinary including physios, pharmacist, play specialists, patient experience coordinator and CAMHS team.

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

To ensure the day-to-day efficient running of the paediatric ward, providing strong leadership, monitoring, and maintaining standards of care and professional practice.

Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trust’s values and Nursing and Midwifery Professional Framework.

‍⚕️ Ensure effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities, and associated systems and processes.

✨ Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team, and the organisation.

Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care through appropriate professional practice.

Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care to meet patients' needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence-based guidelines.

Set, monitor, and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

⚠️ Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety, and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Promote provision of patient education and health promotion.

Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety, and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.

Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024

Key duties and responsibilities include: You will be the link between gtd Urgent Care Services Face to Face and the Medical Director as the subject matter expert on all things relating to gtd Urgent Care (face to face). You will be the lead clinical link for all our digital innovation developments and work with the Clinical Safety Officer. You would be expected to undertake training to ensure appropriate skills are acquired to support the Clinical safety Officer. You will be part of an Associate Medical Directors Team to ensure that safe and effective patient care is delivered across the gtd footprint. You would be expected to work with the AMD Primary Care, AMD CAS, OOH & Digital Health Services to explore Urgent Care Face to Face and its potential to support all gtd Services. You will be supported in developing your leadership and management skills. You will take medical responsibility for attending relevant governance groups and participate in incident and complaints management. You will support governance agenda ensuring that there is a process in place for clinical audits for Urgent Care Face to Face. You will support the Clinical Effectiveness agenda. You would be responsible for reviewing / auditing Emergency Department interface, Treatment Centre and Urgent Care/Treatment working. You would be responsible for local performance management discussing any performance concerns with clinicians on a 1:1 basis. You would be responsible for the system of clinical performance review that identifies any issues, as well as further targeted measures with individuals who fall below levels in auditing/monitoring performance. This may include, but not exclusively, issues with the productivity of GPs/doctors where concerns had been raised. You would be responsible for escalating to GP Adviser's and the GP Advisors Forum. You will be required to attend specified meetings giving feedback to the Medical Director ad hoc and at 1:1 meetings with Medical Director. You would take responsibility for the Implementation of learning following incidents internally or those shared by partner organisations within the Alliance. You would ensure gtd healthcares representation at the clinical reference group. Working with the Clinical and Senior Operations Team, you would ensure that all requirements for successful CQC reviews are met. You would be required to be part of any recruitment initiative to ensure optimal medical staffing in all our gtd Urgent Care Face to Face service ensuring that our workforce planning agenda is met for this service. You will be responsible for the line management of all gtd Urgent Care Leads and support them in the line management of gtd Urgent Care Face to Face Services and relevant clinical staff. You will provide professional supervision, guidance, and support in the completion of job planning. You would be responsible for working with external agencies e.g. ICB, PCNs etc. Other duties: Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.

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

Our Central Lancashire Adult Community Learning Disability Team are looking for a Learning Disability Nurse. If you are a band 5 Learning Disability nurse and would like to join a community team or a student Learning Disability nurse due to qualify soon, then we would love to hear from you.

The team is hoping to recruit a Learning Disability nurse who is adaptable, highly motivated, with excellent communication skills and is passionate about working with adults with Learning Disabilities. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide a forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with people with Learning Disabilities, their families, carers and other agencies. You will work within a multidisciplinary team providing clinical support around physical health, mental health, and positive behaviour support.



To support the provision of a community service to individuals with a learning disability in a defined area of Lancashire, in order that health care needs are met and contractual agreements fulfilled.



A registered learning disability nurse, with knowledge of health policy and legislation applicable to people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills and self–motivation are essential, alongside skills in working with people who have complex health needs, challenging behaviour and/or Autism, including demonstration that practice is evidence based and innovative.



The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff.





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 29 Aug 2024

Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy professional looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

Our pharmacy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as a Healthcare Partner. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: 15
Working Pattern: TBC
Rate of Pay: £11.83

Branch Name: Tarleton
Branch Address: 24 Mark Square, Tarleton, Preston, Lancs, PR4 6TU

About our company

At Rowlands, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. Our network of over 400 community pharmacies work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.

What your working day will look like:

• Participating in all branch processes
• Building positive relationships with customers, patients, and healthcare professionals
• Assisting in the delivery of pharmacy services
• Serving as an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy, representing the company and interacting with the community on a daily basis

To be considered for this role, you must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Additionally, we are looking for candidates with experience working in a customer-focused environment, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and the ability to handle medications accurately.

The ideal candidate will be

• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Previous customer service training (optional)

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For more information please see attached the job description & person specification linked to this post.

Are you an experienced Medical Secretary looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual who enjoy working in a busy environment and would like to be part of a dynamic teams supporting Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery. You will be working 37.5 hours a week and be based at Royal Preston Hospital 4 days a week and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital 1 day a week.

These are challenging, yet exciting times for our hospitals as we move forward into the new collaborative NHS world in which our roles and relationships will take greater prominence as the NHS recovers from the pandemic. What will not change is our vision to always provide excellent care with compassion to our communities. Our ambition, success, identity, and values remain important in recruiting and retaining the best staff as well as developing and delivering excellent services.

Our Medical Secretaries provide a professional and comprehensive secretarial and administrative service. They support Consultants and Clinical Teams by ensuring the efficient channelling of communication between Medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, and departments. You will be part of this team helping to improve our patients’ experiences and reduce our waiting lists for treatment.

You will have excellent organisational skills, confidence in IT and communication skills, be able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity.

Within the Surgery Directorate, we really value our Medical Secretaries, they play an important role in the day to day running of our Clinical Services, making sure that patient care is at the forefront of all we do. Within Head and Neck Speciality Business Unit, we provide care for Cancer, urgent and routine patients in Outpatient clinics and in Theatres.

his is a very busy and varied role; no day is ever the same. As a Medical Secretary, on a typical day you will undertake various administrative duties, have regular contact with patients and all members of the Clinical Team, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the OMFS Department, making sure our patients get the best possible care.

We are known as being a friendly and supportive team; this will be a varied and challenging role for someone with a passion for making a difference. If you are somebody who is dynamic, has previous secretarial experience, and are flexible in your approach, this role could be the one for you.

You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep making improvements. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something to be proud of. We are looking for someone who has the right behaviours, skills and willingness to learn.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we take pride in caring for our staff as well as our patients. We recognise that working in a busy environment requires help with a healthy work-life balance. We also believe in ensuring that our staff get the chance to reach their full potential when working with us.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to supporting our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You will have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills and meet great people.

For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

· Provide secretarial / administrative services to Consultants and their Clinical Team by perusing and distributing incoming correspondence, disseminating information, composing reports and correspondence, maintaining up-to-date filing systems, booking systems and continuously developing administrative practices to ensure order and efficiency in the office.

· Represent the Head and Neck Speciality Business Unit, responding to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients and others and referring to appropriate person, acting in a professional, courteous manner at all times.

· Handle customer concerns either by telephone or in person in order to achieve immediate local resolution whenever possible, in accordance with the Trust’s complaints procedure.

· Communicate with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Department utilising a variety of communication methods including verbal, electronic and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request.

· Chase progress on all issues with appropriate persons as and when necessary to ensure that deadlines are met.

· Maintain efficient and effective administrative systems, including bring forward, and message taking.

· Plan and organise own work and allocate work to the Support Secretary and Typist, ensuring files and papers are available and up to date, providing briefings for the day’s activities, highlighting deadlines and potential conflicts of interest.




This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Aug 2024