Total 42 Manager level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Preston, Lancashire

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Operations Manager. Part of the role will require providing strategic leadership to our fantastic team. If you like variety, then this is the role for you. We are continually developing our services and are currently looking into opportunities to expand. It really is an exciting time for the company.

Whilst having experience of working in an outpatient pharmacy setting would be advantageous, please do not be discouraged from applying if you haven't.

You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a desire towards developing our services.

If all of the above applies to you and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.

Please note full time hours are 37.5 hours per week worked over five days days. Whilst having a visible leadership presence is an essential part of the role, there may be the opportunity to work from home one day a week. This can be discussed and agreed as part of the interview process.

Please note the interviews for this post are expected to be held the week commencing the 9th of December.

Providing managerial and strategic leadership for the pharmacy outpatient service.

Ensuring that contractual KPIs are met.

Ensuring compliance with GPhC Standards for Registered Pharmacies in conjunction with the Superintendent Pharmacist.

Ensuring safe and effective working practices with SOPs that are in date and fit for purpose.

Developing services to maximise company profitability; working closely with the Finance Manager.

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital) and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.



Provide leadership and act as a role model for the staff of LHS Ltd.

Stock is always managed appropriately and accurately.

SOPs are in place to cover all activities.

Robust recruitment processes are in place including induction programmes and probationary reviews.

Training packages are in place to cover all core activities and are used to ensure that all team members are trained to the appropriate standards.

To ensure pharmacy stock is handled appropriately in terms of it being safe and secure.

To ensure that the pharmacy is developed and operated as a profitable business tailoring staffing and services as appropriate.

Work closely with the Finance Manager to have full financial oversight

Pharmacy rosters are managed appropriately in line with budgeted costs.

To be responsible for ensuring effective leadership and management of the dispensary teams including:-

Regular team meetings with minutes circulated.

Promptly enacting and following all policies and procedures, ensuring standards are upheld including those related to workforce.

Effectively communicating with individual members of the team as required including dealing with more sensitive topics and having difficult conversations.

Treating individuals equitably, fairly and consistently at all times

Compliance with LTHTr mandatory training requirements

Quarterly 121s are in place for all team members

Annual Appraisals are in place for all team members

(This list is intended as an illustration and is not exhaustive)

To ensure that workload and resources are effectively managed across all three branches.

To lead (or provide support to the team leaders) on service development.

Systems are in place where incidents are investigated including those reported by Datix or through PALs and appropriate actions plans developed/corrective action taken when required and Lessons Learnt are shared with the team.

To ensure all relevant risk assessments are in place and reviewed regularly.

LHS Single Improvement Plan is maintained, actions progressed and where applicable updated with further improvements when they are identified.

In conjunction with the Finance Manager, prepare corporate and annual business plans and monitor progress against these to ensure that the company attains it's objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.

To provide strategic advice and guidance to the chair and members of the board, to keep them aware of developments within the industry and ensure that appropriate policies are developed to meet the company's mission and objectives and to comply with all relevant statutory and other regulations.

To establish and maintain effective formal and informal links with LTHTr (and future clients), key decision-makers and other stakeholders, to exchange information and views and to ensure that the company is providing the appropriate range and quality of services.

To provide direction and coordinate the work and resources of the dispensary teams ensuring robust recruitment and retention processes are in place.

Represent the company in negotiations with customers, suppliers and other key contacts to reach the desired outcome.

The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.






This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new roleAs the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

What you need to do now


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The University of Central Lancashire wishes to recruit a Finance Operations Manager (Payroll, Pensions & Travel) as part the Financial Operations team in Financial Services. This will be part of the Financial Operations Management team which includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking & Treasury and responsibility for all financial and transactional operations, activities and systems.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of team management and managing workloads, activities and completing tasks to required deadlines. Substantial knowledge and experience of managing multiple payroll and pensions activities and routines is required alongside a detailed knowledge of all current legislation. The role will also manage the coordination of all business travel arrangements for individual, group and complex itineraries including all associated payments and expenses. Candidates should also have experience of working with third party agencies and in-depth knowledge of best practices across the payroll, pensions and travel industries.

This is a varied and exciting role which requires a hands on approach to support all areas of the team and wider Financial Operations objectives. The successful candidate will need to hold the CIPP Diploma in Payroll Management and preferably be AAT qualified or hold an equivalent business or finance field such as Chartered Institute of Credit Management. Candidates will also need to have five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/Grade 4 (or equivalent) including English and Maths. A customer service qualification or project management skills are also desirable for this role. Extensive experience and use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are also required.

Utilising excellent organisational and decision making skills, the successful applicant will be able to multitask, be flexible and adaptable in their approach, be able to work under pressure, use their knowledge and skills to influence, challenge and implement changes and engage with the wide range of internal and external customers using a range of communication skills and approaches. Applicants must be able to promote adherence to controls and compliance in respect of financial policies and procedures.

Joining our friendly and welcoming team, we are looking for a confident and positive team manager with excellent communication skills who will provide our staff, suppliers, students and customers with outstanding customer service.

Core opening hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexible working available including some hybrid working. The University benefits including a generous annual leave package for all staff, option to join the nominated pension scheme and a range of other benefits. Please contact Nicholas Brierley, Head of Financial Operations for any informal discussions or further details.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new role
As the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Head of Finance

Local Authority Blackburn

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

3 Days required in the office (2 Days Remote)

Salary Negotiable - (£500-£700pd) Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose

You will take responsibility for our finance teams and performance monitoring team developing the plans necessary to deliver excellent services to our residents. You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the services and support our staff to make the continuous improvements needed to enable our services to flourish.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the development of our social care and public health services, offering inspiring leadership to our teams and influencing the strategic direction of our services linked to regulatory and business plan requirements. We are on an improvement journey and have brought together a range of services including for example commissioning, finance and performance, which with your expertise, will support the Directorate to operate within budgets and evidence compliance with a range of regulated activities.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver integrated services, ensuring efficient budget use.
• Develop and improve financial, performance, and business systems for managing contracts, focusing on outcomes and quality.
• Ensure commissioned services are high-quality, cost-effective, and people-centered with ongoing quality assurance.
• Lead Adult Social Care Finance, Performance, Direct Payments, and Complex Care teams to drive service improvements and align with public health strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority systems, including risk management, performance monitoring, and workforce planning.
• Manage multiple Council budgets and funding streams effectively.
• Represent the council in key meetings and with health sector partners to ensure collaborative service delivery.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for citizens.
• Provide leadership, fostering employee development, wellbeing, and proactive health management.
• Provide timely information to stakeholders to monitor performance and progress towards strategic goals.

Requirements for the role

• Must be able to attend the office 3 days per week (Flexibility on the days)
• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Must have significant experience within Adult Social care at a Senior Level
• Or similar significant NHS experience

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

Preston East Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) are looking to recruit a Band 6 Deputy Team Leader to our busy and friendly team. The applicant must to be registered with a relevant professional body. This is a permanent 37.5 hour contract. This post is suitable for registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists

The team are based at West Strand House in the centre of Preston, and serves a vibrant and diverse population. It is an established team with a friendly and supportive culture with a visible and supportive leadership team who are committed to clinical supervision and professional development of all staff.

This is an interesting and rewarding role in a busy service. Ideally, you will have current or previous experience in a community setting and be able to work effectively in a multi professional context. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as passion and commitment in developing and promoting recovery based approaches for adults with complex mental health needs

The main job role is to perform duties as a keyworker. As a keyworker you will manage a caseload of service users with a range of complex mental health needs. You will develop Dialog+ care plans and deliver evidence based interventions and treatments to patients alongside managing risks in the community. The post requires that you are a good communicator, and are able to adopt a flexible, adaptable and proactive approach to your work.

Part of your role will require you to undertake the role of team duty worker. This role involves managing unplanned patient work within the team, responding to escalation of risk/crisis situations and may also include assessing of new referrals.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will take on some leadership activities such as contributing to the learning and development of junior team members taking a lead on/or contributing to projects identified by the leadership team.

In return you will benefit from encouragement to continue to develop your own specialist knowledge and competence. Your development will be guided using clinical supervision, management supervision, Team/Peer support, internal and external training opportunities and the Trust’s appraisal process.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Phil Robinson. Team Manager, Preston East CMHT on 01772 401275 or philip.robinson@lscft.nhs.uk

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

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

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

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

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

An opportunity has arisen to join secure services as a Ward Manager. Working to deliver Secure Mental Health Care to the highest possible standard, applications are invited from experienced nurses to take on the challenging role of Ward Manager.


Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is a Community and Mental Health Trust whose services include mental health and substance misuse services to the residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust also provides low and medium secure care and forensic services.

Secure Mental Health Care for Lancashire and South Cumbria is provided at Guild Lodge, Whittingham. The service has steadily expanded from it's inception in 1999 and currently has a range of inpatient and community services including 154 beds.

Guild Lodge consists of 3 main service lines (14 wards), which include:

o Men's service
o Women's service
o Acquired Brain Injury Service

Caring for adults within Medium and Low Security, and Step Down environments


Each of the services has their own model of care and provides bespoke training in addition to the comprehensive Trust and site Induction.

We currently require nurses with at least 24 months experience at Band 6 who have recent, significant experience of working within an inpatient mental healthcare setting. All applicants must have an interest and skills in psychological approaches to working with clients and have a commitment to working collaboratively with clients who may present challenges for engagement


Successful applicants will be able to experience a broad range of clinical specialities and will have access to a comprehensive package of leadership coaching, education and clinical support; and will be able to show evidence of personal and professional development which has had positive impact of the service they currently work in.


This post will be suited to someone with experience of understanding, managing challenging and emotionally demanding clinical presentations. The individual will be able to guide, support, supervise and role-model on how to respond to these challenges.


Guild Lodge hospital site is situated in beautiful rural area, yet close to motorway links from all directions of travel (improved greatly from March 2017 with a new bypass).

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


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


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

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

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you looking for the next step in your Pharmacy Technician career? Are you interested in a post that has variety, where you can utilise and enhance your organisational, leadership and management skills?Do you want to be involved in continuous improvement and service re-design?Will your passion for pharmacy and patient care be what makes you stand out from the rest?

If you answer yes to the above then we have a Pharmacy Technician Team Leader (Senior Pharmacy Technician) role on offer for the right candidate.

The post is Team Leader aligned to our Surgical Clinical Pharmacy Unit and you will be one of a team of five Team leaders across our pharmacy clinical and supply services working collaboratively with our Divisional Lead Pharmacists to ensure we deliver the best possible (and award winning) services for our patients, colleagues and service users, 365 days a year at Preston and Chorley Hospitals.

You will provide leadership and management to our clinical pharmacy technicians, medicines management pharmacy technicians and medicines management assistants (MMAs) and be the nominate professional lead for the MMAs.

In collaboration with Divisional Lead Pharmacist, you will be responsible for all aspects of operational management for services provided by our clinical pharmacy technicians, medicines management pharmacy technicians and medicines management assistants, including efficient and cost-effective operational performance; quality, safety and governance; and continuous improvement and service development in line with departmental objectives and priorities, Trust single improvement plan and in response to staff and patient experience.

Responsibilities include staff management and leadership, training and development and supporting health and well being of staff working within the clinical pharmacy unit.

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 which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

We value the professional and personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible and accountable for planning, management and organisation of the medicines management and clinical services, satellite pharmacies and near patient dispensing schemes in the surgical CPU.
• Provide leadership to and manage the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants
• Responsible for effective utilisation of staff and for the management and planning of staff rosters to assure appropriate deployment of people and skills.
• Responsible for accurate and efficient management of pharmacy stock in satellite dispensaries
• Systems Administrator for pharmacy IT systems
• Develop and deliver structured training programmes and competency assessments for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants
• To record and analyse department activity, ensuring departmental and Trust KPI targets are met.
• Develop, review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Dispensary Policies. Proactively manage risk and maintain safety,
• To ensure services are designed, delivered and evaluated to meet service needs and to inform future practice.
• To continually look for ways to improve processes, services and patient safety within the services, pharmacy dept and the Trust
• To contribute to, implement and champion pharmacy Cost Improvement Plan initiatives


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

Times are changing here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals! We need you to come and help us evolve our forward-thinking and innovative Engineering Management Team. You’ll help lead us into the future as we’re delighted to have been selected as part of the government’s New Hospitals Programme. We are at a very early stages on the planning side of what this may look like – but there's a real buzz about what the future holds for us.

Read more here:https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-new-hospitals-programme

As Senior Engineering Manager, you’ll need to have both the experience and skills to navigate our complex state of the art facilities whilst also maintaining our older estates, which come with challenges of their own. There’s 172,000 square metres of it, but if you’re up to the challenge, it’s an extremely rewarding role where no two days are the same and you will be part of a fantastic team. You have the opportunity to come in and make a difference through the changes you identify and will be involved in projects and activity which see us safely support future generations to come.

To ensure we have capacity, we’ve increased funding to bring in extra Engineers to work with you, so you can develop the team further given our exciting future ahead. We promote and encourage professional development which allows for those with the relevant experience to join us and continue with their career development through education and training.

You’ll lead our in-house maintenance team with overall responsibility for managing the Engineering Department, ensuring all building services and equipment are compliant with statutory legislation and guidance. Our team consists of Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing trades supported via Engineering Managers, all of whom are in-house and directly employed NHS staff. We are also supported via external contracts with specialist providers where necessary.

Your strong, consistent background will really help here to ensure you can lead and support the team ensuring clear communication, engagement and continued professional development of staff through performance management and training.

This is not a job for the many, but for the right person this job is perfect. Combining your effective skills, experience and attributes to help support the NHS strive for excellence in our services both now and in the future.

It goes without saying you’ll need to be able to demonstrate previous experience in planning and managing maintenance of building services in large complex buildings.

You will work 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday; though there are on call duties to offer support to on-site staff out of hours. On call payments of approximately x amount and will be in addition to your basic salary. This post comes with all the usual benefits of working within the NHS which includes an excellent pension (14.3% employer contribution) and 27 day holiday entitlement to start.

Try as we might, we just cannot cram everything into one advert, so we really encourage you to get in touch to fid out more. Lee Taylor, Assistant Director of Estates really welcomes you to contact him to arrange to come and visit or have an informal chatlee.taylor@lthtr.nhs.uk

We have nearly 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.

Communication
• Respond to complaints and concerns from the public regarding services or equipment maintenance. Provide a response which is empathetic in relation to the issues involved.
• Participate in and communicate with Trust committees including the provision of reports in relation to the Engineering department services.
• Keep accurate and complete records of all activities and ensure written communication is consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Liaise with the Trust Medical Device Management Group in relation to the Engineering responsibilities for Medical Devices.
• Facilitate and cascade information to the team e.g. Team Brief, meetings etc. providing a regular briefing in relation to performance, service developments and change management.
• Ensure Estates colleagues and the wider Trust are kept aware of changes to both Statutory and NHS applicable guidance via verbal communications, email updates or formal reports.
• Communicate with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Communicate as and when required with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
• Liaise with Safety Inspectors, Risk Managers and developing and maintaining positive working relationships with staff side H&S reps.
• Ensure close working relationships with all other leads within the Division and clinical locations to achieve a Patient focused service delivery model.

Reviewing/audit
• Identify and evaluate areas for potential service improvement.
• Develop and prepare various management reports on Engineering services, risk, performance as and when required.
• Lead audits as required.
• Participate in review of standards and performance.
• Regularly review the use of highly complex engineering systems to ensure that they continue to meet demand criteria and users’ expectation of the service, particularly where such services have a direct impact on clinical care or safety.
• Investigate and prepare reports on complaints received from patients, visitors, staff and public regarding services provided by the Engineering Department.
• Ensure compliance with HSE guidance and other Approved Codes of Practice.
• Monitor, audit and document H&S compliance.
• Participate in Trust H&S meetings and report on Engineering compliance levels.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Estates in the development and regular review of the Estates Strategy considering Trust service strategies and Trust wide service development plans.

Development
• Ensure own continual professional development is appropriately managed as per registration requirements and demands of the role.
• To hold monthly one to one meetings with direct reports, focusing on the achievement of actions, priorities, providing support and positive challenge.
• Delegate work to team members as appropriate in line with their individual skills, development needs and aspirations.
• Address issues and concerns that may inhibit staff from achieving both their personal and organisational goals.
• Enable and encourage others to offer suggestions, ideas, and views for improving services.
• Ensure all team members have a meaningful annual appraisal and annual personal development plan to ensure delivery of personal, directorate and Trust objectives.
• Ensure that Engineering staff are appropriately trained both for their general responsibilities and to maintain dedicated or specialist devices.
• Contribute to the development of others enabling them to make realistic self-assessments and apply their knowledge and skills in practice.
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.

Management
• Overall Responsibility for Managing the Engineering Department – to ensure that all Engineering building services, and equipment are complaint with statutory legislation and guidance.
• Responsible for producing and implementing departmental procedures as appropriate, contribute to Trust Policies.
• Provide a source of expertise, information, and training for equipment users at all levels.
• Manage the recruitment, appointment, induction, training, and retention of staff, including chairing interview panels.
• Ensure that Workforce policies and management standards are adhered to.
• Deliver difficult and challenging conversations and management meetings, as required, to ensure management processes and standards are adhered to.
• Manage and support the Trust Energy Manager (band 7)
• Ensure budgets remain on target and engineering services are managed and maintained to maximise efficiency and help reduce energy usage and carbon emissions.
• Prepare reports, efficiency schemes and business cases to help drive the Sustainability agenda from an estates perspective.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained and that training remains in date.
• Accountability for the budget and financial performance of both Engineering and Energy revenue budgets and any delegated Capital Schemes.
• Develop Trust policies relating to the Management of key services and equipment.
• Deputise for the Assistant Director of Estates when required.






This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

Are you passionate about improving the experience of the people of Lancashire and South Cumbria who require an inpatient admission? If so, come and join our team within the Bed Management and Patient Flow Service at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking highly skilled nurses, social workers and Occupational Therapists to join our Bed Management team in the role of Clinical Flow Manager.

The successful candidate will be based at Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, and will be responsible for providing strong, visible day to day clinical leadership to the bed management team supporting on all bed management related issues.

This role will be achieved through close liaison with the flow leads and locality inpatient teams. To provide support to the bed management team in maintaining clinical capacity to accommodate admissions and escalate delays.

The post holder will be required to work long days including weekends and nights to support the Bed Management Team and on call managers with any flow related escalation out of hours. The post holder will work closely with the Out of hours Duty Matron to escalate any clinical concerns and work together to support the organisation.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you show how you meet each of the criteria of the person specification providing illustrative examples where possible; as this is what you will be shortlisted against.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

This new Macmillan service aims to ensure that adults affected cancer experience excellent psychosocial care wherever they are on the cancer pathway. This is an integrated whole system model for identifying and providing psychosocial support across the cancer landscape.

Active service user involvement is fundamental to the service aim to support personalised comprehensive care and support for people affected by cancer in our population through:

Timely & equitable access to appropriate level 1-4 (NICE, 2004) mental health support integrated with cancer care clinical pathways
• Improved coordination, proactive and integrated psycho-social support across primary, community, social and acute settings
• Psychosocial education and support for health care professionals (including collaborative learning and reflection sessions) and ensuring continuous development and improvement of the psychological care approach
• Improved integrated support for people with learning disabilities and pre-existing mental health conditions with cancer

This service has been funded collaboratively by Macmillan and Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance with the support of Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.

The post is based at Preston Business Centre, however, the post holder will be expected to travel to sites across Lancashire and Cumbria.



Develop effective working relationships with the following stakeholders:

• Macmillan Psychosocial Pathway Lead

• Mangers who lead on related work streams

• All levels of management within LSC ICB and LSC Cancer Alliance

The post holder will be the Project Manager for the Macmillan Psychosocial Pathway for Lancashire and South Cumbria and will work autonomously, referring to the Pathway Lead and Macmillan Pathway project Lead when required. The post holder will have overall responsibility for the integrity and coherence of the pathway.

There will be three main elements of this role: project management, gathering information/data as the evidence base for the Macmillan Psychosocial Pathway and stakeholder engagement.

The posts will be hosted by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust. 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. These posts involve working across the Cancer Alliance, linking in with colleagues across the ICB and integrating cancer care and teaching both in the hospital Trust and the community.

You’ll make an impact, be part of a new and exciting project, be challenged to think differently & help innovate to keep cancer care moving forward. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

As a Macmillan professional, you will have access to a wide variety of learning opportunities to support your development. Macmillan’s Person-Centred Care Competency Framework (MPCCCF) underpins the training offer, this ensures that professionals are provided with the education, training, tools, learning resources and development opportunities to help them meet these needs and demands of their roles.

Responsible for supporting the Macmillan Pathway project Lead to deliver the objectives of the pathway, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders both across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Maintain all related project documents for the project in line with LSCFT and Macmillan requirements and organisational standards. To help develop digital solutions which work across LTHTR, UHMB and third sector.

Responsible for coordinating the gathering, analysing, and reporting of information and the evidence base for cancer performance activity, pathways, services and patient experiences in Lancashire and South Cumbria and in commissioned providers and across the local authority to inform the development of the models of care.

Develop communications and support engagement plans for the Psychosocial Pathway Project and manage their effective implementation.

Travel is a requirement of this post.

Please see attached job description and person specification for the detailed list of duties and responsibilities


This advert closes on Monday 16 Sep 2024

Your new company
You will be working for a local authority in Lancashire that is on an exciting journey with millions of pounds worth of investment into their town centre. You will be joining the Growth and Prosperity division leading on the towns regeneration and place making projects.Your new role
As a key member of the Growth and Prosperity team you will be responsible for

• Undertaking valuations, acquisitions, disposals, management and development of commercial properties and housing developments
• Take the lead on compulsory purchase orders to support Council projects
• Undertake land and property investigations, lead on reviews of property portfolios and investments including option appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Undertake rental and capital property valuations.
• You will undertake project assessments to determine commercial viability, including the production of maps and plans.
• Undertake periodic schedules in connection with rent reviews, lease renewals, assignments, covenant controls, consents for building works, legal transaction sheets, routine committee reports, variations in use or selling lines of properties etc.
• Work with other service departments in developing and maintaining the Corporate Asset Management database.
• Undertake negotiations relating to acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences and other new land and/or property agreements. Preparing legal instructions and monitoring the progress of transactions from the outset through to completion.
• Provide advice on land and property matters, supporting the management of the Council's property portfolio, undertaking and/or advising on rent reviews, leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, easements and any other general estates management instructions.
• To support and lead work streams providing advice in relation to Council investments.
• To organise, monitor and undertake the management of properties, arranging repair and maintenance works that are the Council's responsibility as Landlord and to ensure vacant properties are secure, safe and in reasonable condition.
• To assist and provide commercial support in relation to Council, land and/or property funding bids as required.
• To update land and property records within the corporate property database, invoicing tenants and customers as relevant, dealing with property and land enquiries from the public, internal departments and external professionals.
• To support the work of the whole Growth and Prosperity Team and provide project and assistance support as required.
• To reference property data and title investigations in order to develop the Council's existing land and property portfolio.
• Deputise for the Head of Investment at meetings, as and when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Hold Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Registered Valuer Status
• Full Driving Licence
• Significant knowledge and understanding of the commercial property market.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of property legislation including Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
• Substantial knowledge and working understanding of current RICS Valuation Global Standards, UK National Supplement, Professional Standards and Practice Guidance.
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of property management activities including; rent reviews, lease renewals, new lettings, licences, acquisitions and disposals.
• An understanding of Best Value, Well Being Powers (Localism Act) and how they apply to Section 123 of the Local Government Act
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and codes of practice as well as financial regulations, contract administration, and local government or similar organisation procedures/processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of public policy, public financing especially in a land and property setting.

What you'll get in return
Salary £49,498- £54,718 (possible market supplement for exceptional candidates)
37 hours per week
Flexible hybrid working- wfh 2 days per week
26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 10 years continuous service
Up to 12 days Flexi Leave per year once accrued (1 days allowed per calendar month) 10 bank holidays
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme subject to eligibility.


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Your new company
Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a significant impact. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

Your new role
As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance department, ensuring the smooth operation of all financial activities. You will support the Purchase Ledger/Finance Assistant and Sales Ledger Assistant, and produce procedures for the Accounts department. Your role will include cash control to support the Financial Controller on cash flow, monthly journals, and monthly checks of the trial balance and nominal ledger. Additionally, you will prepare reports to support the Financial Controller, handle VAT quarterly, manage wage queries and upload payments to the bank, and oversee the monthly payment run. This is a full time role, working Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and finishing at 3pm on Fridays.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to have substantial experience in a similar finance management position. Strong knowledge of financial procedures, cash control, and monthly financial reporting is essential. You should be proficient in handling VAT returns, wage queries, and payment processing. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the finance team are crucial. A proactive approach and the ability to support and guide junior team members will also be key to your success.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,000 and the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment. You will have the chance to develop your skills further and take on new challenges within a growing company. This role offers a great platform for career progression and personal development.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Join a forward-thinking organisation based in Lancaster, where excellence is at the heart of everything they do. They are committed to providing exceptional services and are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team and contribute to their continued success.
Your new role
As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of the company. Your responsibilities will include calculating wages and pension deductions using Sage, processing payslips, and handling BACS payments. You will also be responsible for sales ledger activities such as issuing sales invoices, resolving client queries, and credit control. Additionally, you will manage the purchase ledger, including entering purchase invoices, and paying suppliers. You will produce timely management accounts, process accruals, prepayments, P&L, balance sheet and monitor cash flow. Your role will also involve updating and maintaining the costing system, issuing uplift letters, and reconciling bank accounts daily. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday.


What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in payroll, sales ledger, and purchase ledger management. Proficiency in using Sage and Xero is essential, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You should be able to produce accurate management accounts and have experience in handling accruals, prepayments, and depreciation. Strong communication skills are necessary to liaise with external accounts and solve client queries. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines are also crucial for this role.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary, dependent on your experience. Additionally, you will be offered:

• 28 days holidays, plus Christmas shutdown.
• Free onsite parking
• Easily accessible via public transport
• Regular social events with the team
• Staff discounts
  
  You will be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement, providing you with the platform to make a significant impact on the company's financial operations.
  
  
  
  

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We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced Paediatric Nurses seeking to undertake an interesting and highly rewarding team leadership role.
• 1 post at St Peters Centre, Burnley, BB11 2DL
• 1 post at Ashton Health Centre, Preston, PR2 1HR

This team leader role will take responsibility for the clinical leadership and first line management for the Children’s Packages of Care Team.

This post provides the opportunity for a forward thinking and experienced Paediatric Nurse with extensive clinical skills/knowledge in children’s complex physical needs to co-ordinate a team of Health Care Support Workers, Nurse associates, Staff Nurses and Senior Nurses in delivering individual packages of care.

The CPOC Team provides nursing and specialist healthcare to Children & Young People (CYP) in their own homes and schools who have an identified health need against the continuing care criteria. Support from a package of care facilitates the transfer home from hospital for many CYP and enables their families to manage their child’s complex health needs within the community to achieve an active life within their community.

The team are directly commissioned by the ICB’s via the Children’s Continuing Care Framework across Lancashire to deliver packages of care to children and young people with complex physical health needs. They are also commissioned to deliver support in schools and social care settings to individual children.









This post provides the opportunity for forward thinking and experienced Paediatric Nurses with extensive clinical skills and knowledge of CYP nursing at a universal, specialist and complex level to co-ordinate a team of Clinical team leaders, Senior Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Admin staff in package provision.

The post holder will ensure a high-quality, evidence-based service with clinical care pathways are delivered utilising available resource effectively in a safe and supportive manner when meeting the needs of CYP and their family.

You will be responsible for the clinical governance, quality improvement and performance management of the team and will provide management, clinical and safeguarding supervision to team members and ensure that staff within the team have opportunities for continuing professional development.

The role will participate in on clinical on call for CPOC.

The role also involves being supported by and working collaboratively with the CYP Additional & Complex Needs Service Manager, Clinical Nurse Business Manager and the Nurse Team Leaders for Special School Nursing and Children’s Continuing Care and Assessment Team to ensure clinical development and governance across all three teams

You will need access to a vehicle for work purposes or be able to travel between community settings in a timely manner.

For further information about the post 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 Monday 12 Aug 2024