Total 40 Others level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Kendal, LA7 9RG

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

We are running our 16th cohort of Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentices, working in partnership The University of Cumbria.

This post is an apprenticeship post commencing on the March 2025 cohort 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.

This post is specifically for the South Lakes Home Based Treatment Team, Garburn House, Westmorland Hospital, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RG

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.

Some travel is required so you must either be a car driver or be prepared to access public transport when 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 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. In addition you will be taught many clinical skills which will be required when you become a registered Nursing Associate.

Interviews will hold week of the 9th December 2024, dates to be confirmed.

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:

1) Maths and English (See acceptable qualifications below)
2) 48 UCAS Points
3) 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) Maths
• 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.

All current apprenticeships must be completed in full, including your end point assessment, to enrol onto this Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship.

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 successful 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.

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:

• Full time residency in the UK for 3 consecutive years or more prior to the course start date (unless otherwise exempt from this rule – for example you hold refugee status – use the link below to see full list of exemptions).
• Residency to live and work in the UK for at least 1 year from the apprenticeship start date and must cover the entire course duration including the EPA period.

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 prior to applying.

Those with previous NHS service may be eligible for provision of basic pay preservation as outlined in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) Handbook. Eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis. Further information on eligibility and terms can be found on the following link - Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

Please see the job description and person specification for more details on this role.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

Bank Housing Concierge- Waking Night

Kendal - LA9 7EG

Flexible Work, hours to suit you

Pay £12.00 per hour, weekly pay and great benefits

Home, a place where you belong

Have you been looking to earn some extra cash, while keeping to your current commitments?

Now you can, and what’s more, you’ll be making a difference. This is an exciting time to join Home Group, one of the UK’s Largest Housing providers, and be part of our brilliant flexible bank. You’ll support our amazing customers achieve their hopes and aspirations, while picking and choosing the shifts you want to work. If you want a quiet and calm (night) security job, then this is not the job for you!

Typical shift as a bank Housing Concierge

• South Lakes Next Steps Accommodation Programme.


• There is so much more involved than just (night working), stuck in an office monitoring CCTV or patrolling the premises.


• The first line of support for our customers when our wider team or their own support network aren’t around to help!


• You’ll manage the health and safety of the building, patrolling to check fire doors, making sure everything is locked and secure.


• Thinking on your feet and manage a situation on the spot, such as investigating suspicious activity or raising the alarm when we need to engage the emergency services.


• Finally, if there is time, you’ll also help us make sure that everything is clean and tidy, so you need to be ok with wielding the mop or broom as well!

Rest assured that wherever you will be working, we will support you all the way!

Fancy going home each day, knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better? You’ll do that here, working for one of the top 10 Great Places to Work in the UK.

You bring

• Calm under pressure with great communication skills


• You get a kick out of supporting the most vulnerable in society (maybe you‘ve worked in public service, or the military). You know what’s required to look after the public and our customers too.


• You’re sociable and interested in people and their stories and like getting to know people. You use your people insights and keen eye for detail to spot changes in behaviour.


• You recognise when things are about to go wrong and are confident intervening in a sensitive way.


• A team player with the confidence to work alone. Don’t worry you’ll have the full back up of our wider team including our out of hours emergency support team.


• If you are a real people person and are confident working in different services, locations, and teams, then this is the job for you.

Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role.  This remains under regular review.

Our team

You’ll join our wider services in North West region, and the great thing is you can pick up shifts in any of these services that need it! Our team are all super passionate about what we do! We’re a supportive bunch.

Job details

• Flexible working hours


• We’re looking for you to work across South Lakes region which include our services in Kendal.


• Able to use technology for creating and updating support plans / doing mandatory learning / keeping in touch with colleagues.


• You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.

A place where you belong

Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers, and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!

What’s in it for you?

• We’re a living wage employer. That means you’re paid a fair hourly rate for every hour that you work. On top of this, you’ll also receive holiday pay.


• This is a job with weekly pay, and you’ll be paid one week in arrears from when you worked.


• After you have been paid for your first shift, you’ll get access to our brilliant shopping discount scheme! Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays, and days out. Save money with us.


• You’ll get access to our excellent learning portal to develop your skills further!


• We’re sure you’ll enjoy working for us, so if you want to stick around, you’re able to apply for all Home Group Job Opportunities (even the internal only ones!)


• Colleagues really matter to us, that’s why we are in the top 10th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them.

Find out more

Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Concierge job description, find out about us and for help to apply. Sometimes we close a job early, so don’t delay or you might miss out.  

Finally, do let us know if there’s anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at recruitment@homegroup.org.uk

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is looking for proactive experienced individual for the role of Business Manager for the Chief Executive.

The Business Manager for the Chief Executive is a crucial role. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in ensuring the efficient operation of the Chief Executive's Office whilst supporting the wider strategic objectives and in responding to issues facing the Trust. This will include supporting strategic, system wide change which support the attainment of the Trust’s corporate objectives in responding to issues both within the Trust, and the Provider Collaborative and wider Integrated Care system.

The purpose of the role is to work as a key member of the Chief Executive Officer’s team in the management of relationships with internal and external partners and to maximise the effectiveness of the Chief Executive and the Corporate Team.

The role will be a senior member of the Chief Executive Officer’s team and thus will be required to consistently operate with a high level of political awareness, personal influence and skill, working effectively with external partners including providers, NHSE/I regulators, patients, and carers, to deliver programme objectives and in accordance with the aims and ambitions of the Trust and the related portfolio responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer.

To work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer leading on the development of the Chair & Chief Executive’sannual business plan and refinement of key strategic documents and policies which underpin thedelivery of the Chief Executive Officer’s portfolio of responsibilities interpreting external policies, advice and guidance to determinetherelevance.

To lead on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, the development of effective communication structures for the presenting of updates to various internal and external forums,working with colleagues across the Trust and wider system, to support business planning and monitoring ensuringprogressonthedelivery.

To represent the Chief Executive Officer’s team acting as an ambassador for the Trust to influenceand negotiate change both within the Trust and wider system to minimise the potential for quality service improvements and reduced variation, including for example PopulationHealth and ICS and ICP committees and Boards. The post holder needs to understand the roles, responsibilities and functions of different departments and people as needed.

To contribute to work with senior leadership team in the development, management, and implementation of the Chief Executive Officer’s portfolio of responsibility for the required transformational change for improved quality service delivery across a range of workstreams.

The full duties of the role are set out with the Job Description.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is looking to attract high quality Theatre Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners.

The Westmorland General Hospital Theatres in Kendal are currently being upgraded and expanding, we are looking to recruit to extend the services we provide in state of the art facilities.

We are looking for experienced theatre practitioners to work within either are Scrub or Anaesthetics and Recovery teams.

The specialities undertaken at WGH include Orthopaedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, General, Breast surgery, Max-Fax, Gynae, and ENT.
• Able to actively assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, incorporating the whole of the patients’ pathway.
• Aware of the structure and organisation of the NHS and regulatory body’s code of practice implementing this into nursing practice.
• Participate in Clinical Governance by participating in auditing effectiveness of practice and incorporating findings. · Act as mentor or assessor in supervising and teaching of junior staff and unregistered staff.
• Act as shift leader or manage a team in the absence of the Ward/Dept Manager.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Senior Medical Engineering Technician / Quality Manager to join a small friendly team based at Westmorland General Hospital.


The department is responsible for the commissioning, service and maintenance of wide range of medical devices used within all areas of clinical care including ventilation, endoscopy, Neonatal and theatre based medical equipment

Duties will include medical device commissioning, service, repair, implementation of regulatory action and safe disposal of devices at the end of life, and the development and implementation of the existing ISO9001:2015 Quality standard.

1) A good knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering theory,
2) A logical approach to fault finding on complex electro- mechanical medical equipment
3) Proficient IT skills in the use of a database system for maintenance recording and be familiar with the Microsoft office applications suite.
4) Knowledge of general medical equipment and medical terminology is essential.
5) The ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships with all members of staff, visitors and suppliers
6) Good organisational skills and be able to manage and prioritise their own day to day workload.



We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust (UHMBT) wants to provide sustainable high quality medical services that fit with the Better Care Together integrated model of care – high quality specialist hospital services wrapping around community based teams to deliver responsive specialist expertise within both acute hospital and community settings and helping to keep people well and to manage their long term conditions closer to home. We work as a multi-disciplinary team and you will have the opportunity to help improve our pathways of care for our patients at a time of exciting service review and development.

As a Trust we actively support you to develop your knowledge and skills via our Annual Development Review programme and there is support for external courses.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our rapidly developing and innovative podiatry team. In this role you will be responsible for delivering a high quality, accessible and timely evidence based service for patients.

Based across South Lakes with some outreach into Furness, you will be responsible for the provision of care to the increased/high risk caseload. You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work independently and confidently. We will consider newly qualified podiatrists in a developmental role (annex 21).

Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced based and sustainable for the future in an ever changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic and varied environment. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and provide regular clinical supervision and in-service training.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join the South Lakes Care Home Liaison team on a permanent basis for 37.5 hours per week.

The team are looking for a dynamic colleague who shares our passion for ensuring that individuals enjoy great care and health regardless of age and diagnosis.

We are looking for a forward thinking, caring individual who has excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with mental health difficulties relating to the ageing process and people who have a dementia diagnosis. Experience in a care home setting is desirable.


One of the main roles of this post is to supervise, educate and support staff, manage referrals and to communicate team needs.


This person must be able to work as a member of a strong multi-disciplinary and a very progressive team.

Working within the wider Community Mental Health Team primarily as a member of the Care Home Liaison Service to provide person centred, evidenced based care to support the needs of service users who are within the care home setting to ensure that they receive the best quality care and support in line with their changing complex mental health needs.

Working closely with care home staff, OT’s, nurses, doctors and the wider MDT to maintain positive health, utilising occupation, formulation, observation and education to provide care plans to support needs., focussing on dementia friendly environments ensuring people have meaningful activity.

To work as a physical health assessment nurse, undertaking ECG’s, bloods and physical health observations for shared care medication monitoring.

For further details/Informal visits please contact us on the details provided

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 Sunday 29 Sep 2024

We are looking for a band 3 enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive community nursing team in Kendal for a fixed term contract until end of January 2025.

You will demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for holistic patient centred delivery of care within the community, with a focus on personal and professional development. You will work as part of a dynamic team who give equal importance to staff health and wellbeing, in addition to providing high standard care to our community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge relating to the increasing complexity of care delivered within the community, including wound, pressure ulcer and end of life care.

This role requires excellent communication skills and it is essential that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and can work independently. The department is committed to support continuous education and professional development to facilitate advancement in skills such as medication administration and catheter maintenance care.

You will work as part of the Integrated Care Community (ICC's) covering a 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, 7 days a week. You may also be expected to work across a variety of DN teams in the Community Care Group to maintain service delivery.

Community Nurses work closely with all health and social care disciplinaries to prevent hospital admission, facilitate hospital discharge and promote independence through reablement and management of long term conditions.

You will need access to your own transport and the ability to travel as required in order to fulfil this role.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


There has never been a more exciting time to join University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust! With a vision of ‘creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work’, UHMB offers an exceptional opportunity for an innovative Director of Communications and Engagement to make a lasting impact.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and compassionate communications leader to join us in the next chapter of our journey towards excellence. As Director of Communications and Engagement, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the Trust’s communication strategies, both internally and externally, ensuring that our message resonates with our staff, patients, and the wider community. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work as part of the senior leadership team with internal accountability and the autonomy to lead, innovate, and drive programs that enhance engagement, reputation, and overall communication effectiveness.

Strong strategic thinking, a commitment to promoting the Trust’s values, and the skills to manage a wide range of communication channels are essential attributes for this role.

There’s plenty to achieve, and you’ll be joining a team of passionate colleagues, all committed to delivering excellence as we continue to evolve. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for communication and engagement, want to make a difference in the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

The Director of Communications is a key member of the senior management team in our organisation and will be expected to contribute to corporate decision making and strategic development at a senior level.

You will lead, and be accountable for, the communications function providing professional advice, expertise and strategic leadership on all aspects of communication, stakeholder engagement, maximising opportunities to promote the work and enhance the reputation of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

You will oversee and create inspiring and creative campaign content that maximises digital opportunities, developing communication and campaign strategies that support the delivery of the Trust strategic agenda.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS foundation Trust is dedicated to providing the best possible services to our patients, service users and local communities. We are seeking dynamic and dedicated individual for the pivotal role of Director of Governance and Assurance to join our leadership team and help us achieve our strategic objectives.

This newly created Director of Governance and Assurance role will have strategic leadership responsibility for both corporate and clinical governance, risk management, and assurance portfolio as we embark on enhancing our quality and safety frameworks.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, providing expert guidance on regulatory requirements, driving improvements in clinical governance, and fostering a culture of quality, and safety

We are seeking an exceptional leader with extensive experience in governance, and assurance within the NHS or a similarly complex environment. It Requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, outstanding analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to engage and influence at all levels. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care and ensuring rigorous compliance and accountability are essential qualities for this role.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for governance and assurance and want to make a difference in the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

The Director of Governance and Assurance will be an experienced, visible,inclusiveandcollaborativeclinicalleader,ensuringdeliveryofthe Trust’s vision to provide the highest possible standards of compassionate care; thevery bestpatient and colleague experience; and to listen to and involve patients,employeesandcarers.


The post holder will play a key coordination role within the Trust. They will be expected to use their initiative toidentifyopportunities toanticipate, support and streamline the work of the Boards and their Committees.


They will be expected to use their initiative toidentifyopportunities to enhance well-led atboard level, across clinical governance, and within care groups, including leadership, risk, and the NHS CQC well-leddomaons.


They will manage the interface between the management and governance arrangements of the Trust and take every opportunity to ensure a high standard of reporting and debate. As a key member of the Trust’s Senior LeadershipTeam;the postholder will championachievementof our strategic vision, leading in line with our values. They will report directly to the Chief Executive as a non-voting director.


We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

It is an exciting time to join us at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to join us in our inpatient services.

Kentmere Ward is situated at Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal and is a 12 bedded mental health unit offering short-term recovery-based care, focused to meet the needs of individuals with mental health issues. This enables people to return to their communities, and allows them to regain their independence.

We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of our patients. These roles will be to provide care and support to patients who require mental health interventions, guidance or monitoring.

At LSCFT, we will support you in your personal and career development. You will have access to lifelong learning with a great range of training opportunities including a comprehensive preceptorship, leadership and coaching.

Staff wellbeing is important to us and that’s why we have our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, along with our Resilience Hub offering wellbeing support covering emotional, psychological and financial issues. We also offer flexible working options.

We are seeking confident individuals who are keen to contribute to the delivery of high quality nursing care and service development. You should have a strong interest of working with patients with mental health needs, in a challenging environment. You should have a high level of resilience and patience and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, patient centred approach to care.

If you like to apply for these exciting vacancies, please complete your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

*The £3k 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 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 5 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:

• £500 Month 2
• £500 after 6 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)
• £1000 after 12 months
• £1000 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.


This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS foundation Trust is dedicated to providing the best possible services to our patients, service users and local communities. We are seeking dynamic and dedicated individual for the pivotal role of Director of Governance and Assurance to join our leadership team and help us achieve our strategic objectives.

This newly created Director of Governance and Assurance role will have strategic leadership responsibility for both corporate and clinical governance, risk management, and assurance portfolio as we embark on enhancing our quality and safety frameworks.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, providing expert guidance on regulatory requirements, driving improvements in clinical governance, and fostering a culture of quality, and safety

We are seeking an exceptional leader with extensive experience in governance, and assurance within the NHS or a similarly complex environment. It Requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, outstanding analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to engage and influence at all levels. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care and ensuring rigorous compliance and accountability are essential qualities for this role.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for governance and assurance and want to make a difference in the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

The Director of Governance and Assurance will be an experienced, visible,inclusiveandcollaborativeclinicalleader,ensuringdeliveryofthe Trust’s vision to provide the highest possible standards of compassionate care; thevery bestpatient and colleague experience; and to listen to and involve patients,employeesandcarers.


The post holder will play a key coordination role within the Trust. They will be expected to use their initiative toidentifyopportunities toanticipate, support and streamline the work of the Boards and their Committees.


They will be expected to use their initiative toidentifyopportunities to enhance well-led atboard level, across clinical governance, and within care groups, including leadership, risk, and the NHS CQC well-leddomaons.


They will manage the interface between the management and governance arrangements of the Trust and take every opportunity to ensure a high standard of reporting and debate. As a key member of the Trust’s Senior LeadershipTeam;the postholder will championachievementof our strategic vision, leading in line with our values. They will report directly to the Chief Executive as a non-voting director.


We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024

Applications are invited for a full time, permanent, Cross Bay Ultrasound Service Manager post.

The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and future development of Ultrasound services within the Core Clinical Services Care Group, including the delivery of Trust and national performance targets.

This will cover staff and services at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital.



We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and hardworking individual, with recent experience in leadership and management in a line manager role and a keen interest in our Ultrasound Service to lead our teams as the Service Manager.

We are looking for applicants to have an interest in all aspects of obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound with an ability to develop staff skills and develop services in line with new technology. To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians. To effectively liaise with all disciplines of staff within the Radiology department giving support and advice where necessary. To take responsibility for Governance issues within Ultrasound and report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.

As the Service Manager for the Ultrasound service, the post-holder will work closely with the Departmental and Care Group Management team in developing an efficient and responsive service. In conjunction with the Heads of Department, Imaging Services Manager and Clinical Lead develop a strategy for the continuing delivery of an effective Ultrasound across all sites of the trust, managing a range of Sonographers, students and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/



This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here. Communication 1. Communicates effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. a. Refers when necessary to general practitioners, Paramedics, Accident and Emergency, Secondary Care, District nurses, Night rapid response nurses, Emergency social workers, Emergency mental health team, and Emergency dental services. 2. With Primary care nurses giving support, advice and leadership. 3. With reception staff regarding patient information. 4. Recognise and effectively manages situations where there are barriers to effective communication. 5. Recognises and effectively manages situations where there are barriers to effective communication. Clinical Skills 1. Works independently as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the scope of professional practice. a. Functions at a high level to a carry out clinical decision making such as diagnosing and discharging patients with minimal input from a medical practitioner remaining with the scope of professional practice. b. Practices as an autonomous practitioner where possible with non-medical prescribing authority. 2. Functions at a high level in relation to communication skills through patient consultation and nursing assessment of physical, psychological and social needs. a. Takes an accurate history, building rapport towards a therapeutic relationship. b. Assess, plan and implements patient centred plan of care for patients with in the out of hours treatment centres, independently discharge patients from your care and refer when necessary to other healthcare professionals for further specialised care. 3. Demonstrates clinical competence in the assessment and management of patients of all ages from infants to the elderly and management of lifelong illness such as diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during the time of acute illness and managing minor illness. 4. Adapts to change within working situation managing unscheduled emergency situations. a. Basic life support, severe breathing problems, serious cardiovascular problems, collapsed patients and seriously ill patients. 5. Performs investigations to reach a differential diagnosis using core clinical skill and competence. Initiate treatment including diagnostic investigations. a. Recognition of abnormal vital signs observing paediatric and adult respiratory rate and effort, heart rate rhythm and volume, temperature and blood pressures as appropriate. b. Performs investigatory procedures including; Performing ECGs, Urinalysis, Blood Glucose monitoring, Venepuncture, measuring and interpreting Peak Flow. 6. Demonstrates competence in examination techniques a. Examination of the Ear Nose and Throat system b. Basic Neurological examination of Headaches and Head injury c. Basic Muscular-skeletal examination in the assessment of injury d. Basic eye examination in the assessment of injury, foreign body and infection. e. Respiratory Examination f. Abdominal Examination g. Cardiovascular Examination h. Vaginal Examination and sexual health screening 7. Performs safe manual handling techniques. 8. Recognises own limitations, seek assistance and refer appropriately. 9. Delivers a high standard of care without discrimination to all ages, sexes and ethnic origins of the population through continuum of life. 10. Deliver safe, effective evidence based care and advice to ease patient problems. 11. Promotes improving the health of the individual through advice and education to aid adjustment of lifestyle, including Contraception advice. Organisational Skills 1. Aware of and complies with Cumbria Health policies and procedures. 2. Able to adapt to change in the workplace being involved in new developments in the delivery of care. 3. Ensures faulty clinical equipment is reported and repaired and adequate for use. 4. Ensures store supplies are adequately ordered and maintained. 5. Participates and supports the implementation of clinical governance, clinical audit and clinical risk assessment, setting and monitoring standards of care. 6. Promotes improving the health of the community through reporting and preventing occurrences of infectious disease, proving advice and education. 7. Has a flexible approach to geographical locations across county sites. Professional 1. Ensures practice and implementation of care is evidence based by adhering to local and national guidance. 2. Complies with NMC. HCPC, GPC code of conduct and works within scope of professional practice 3. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients. 4. Ensures accurate, concise documentation. 5. Reports any adverse incidents or near miss events through agreed Cumbria Health system. 6. Maintains professional development in risk awareness, health and safety, fire safety at work, Child and Adult safeguarding, conflict resolution, information governance and basic life support by attending annual mandatory training. 7. Identifies and/ or participates in strategies of risk assessment to avoid or prevent clinical incidents and near misses incorporated in the clinical governance framework including: a. Risk management, Child and Adult safeguarding policies, Drug policies and Infection prevention policies. Leadership 1. Is a support network for other colleagues. 2. Acts as role model to inspire and motivate others. 3. Motivates and inspires others to deliver excellent standards of care, both within own team and across the wider workforce 4. Acts as mentor, support and induct new staff. 5. Supports and challenges colleagues on specific aspects of their practice, encouraging healthy debate and contributing to the development of others Training and Education 1. Enhances professional development. 2. Continually keeps up to date with current evidence based practice. 3. Is involved in lifelong learning. 4. Ensures mandatory training has been completed. 5. Participates in in-house training provided / clinical meetings / supervision