Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Blackpool

ContractFull time

As a Band 3 Technical Instructor, you will be required to support the Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist Specialists and Senior Technical Instructors in the overall delivery of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme. Under the delegated supervision of the Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist Specialists and Senior Technical Instructors, you will assist in the assessment processes, delivery of exercise classes, deliver education sessions, and undertake reassessment/evaluation activities, providing explanation, support and advice to patients, relatives and carers, as appropriate within your competency. You will be expected prioritise and organise yourself in order to complete delegated activities, meeting the needs of the patients and the service. You will be responsible for reporting clinical observations, escalating any concerns and documenting clinical activity that you undertake. Clinical 1. To assist with supervision and support of Service Users at Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes and give accurate feedback on observations. Support and supervise patients during exercise classes, providing accurate feedback on observations made to the most appropriate colleague. 2. To provide support and encouragement to patients throughout the Pulmonary Rehabilitation process. 3. Under direction of the Senior Technical Instructor, you will be expected to administer the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service. 4. Support delivery of exercise programmes with individuals or groups as directed by the Registered Nurse / Physiotherapist or Senior Technical Instructor. 5. To set up and take down all the activity equipment at class locations, check and clean equipment following Trust Policy and Procedures. When class has finished, ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately. 6. To assist a Service User in practical problem solving by obtaining information on services which may enhance independence. 7. To assess a Service Users ability to safely use exercise equipment (hand weights, exercise bike etc) in classes and to record accurately, escalating any concerns to a registered practitioner. 8. To complete standardised walking tests as part of a patient assessment following service guidelines. 9. To support service users to complete lifestyle and disease specific questionnaires. 10. To access and monitor patient engagement on the digital PR tool. Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire. As a Trust we are committed to: Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff. Real equality of opportunity. Continual development and learning for staff. Achieving a work life balance. We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development. The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible. Communication 1. To establish and maintain effective communication with Service Users, and their carers and/or family members, taking into account communication challenges e.g. hearing impairment, anxiety, non-verbal. 2. To maintain professional communication and behavioural framework standards with fellow colleagues, to ensure trust values are maintained, and to support the effective communication of task delegation and feedback to the appropriate colleague. 3. To be aware of your own role-based limitations and to advise Service Users to talk to appropriate professionals. To practice within the boundaries and limitations of your role, referring or escalating anything outside of these to a Registered Nurse/Physiotherapist. 4. To obtain valid consent from the patient prior to undertaking any task and to inform and seek guidance from the Registered Nurse / Physiotherapist, if there are any concerns about the patient's capacity to give consent. 5. To refer Service Users, with their consent, to other services or agencies as appropriate, at the direction of or with the approval of a Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist. Management and Leadership Clinical Governance 1. Be responsible for organising own priorities and delegated workload. 2. To plan activities such as reassessments, make appointments and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the most urgent tasks are completed within an appropriate time frame. 3. To support with the induction and mentorship of new or rotating staff, within the AIRS service, and to support the learning opportunities of students attending Pulmonary Rehabilitation for a study day or placement. 1. To operate within the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust & professional bodies, at all times. 2. To maintain and ensure clinical records are factual, organised, clear and which comply with current guidelines. 3. To contribute to service development through engagement with Quality Improvement projects and implementing agreed change within own practice. 4. To actively engage in the annual appraisal process, reviewing achievements and the development of a personal development plan. 5. To complete and maintain mandatory training compliance, as appropriate for the role. 6. To engage in regular clinical supervision to reflect and develop practice. 7. To be aware of responsibility for self and others under the Health and Safety at Work Act and to operate at all times within organisational and service safety guidelines. 8. To report all incidents and near misses to a senior member of the team, and where appropriate, complete incident reporting using the trusts reporting system. The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder. Where necessary, relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, and IT software or procedures will be provided or arranged. This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

BAND 7 CLINICAL SCIENTIST POST We have an exciting opportunity to join our departmentas a Clinical Scientist within the rare disease section. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with strengths in analysing complex data and/or interpreting the significance of results, who wish to broaden their experience and develop new skills.Flexible working patterns are available as is hybrid onsite / at home working.STPs nearing completion of their training are also encouraged to apply. HCPC registration is required for appointment to band 7, STPs nearing completion of training will be appointed at band 6 until registration is attained. The Oxford Genetics Laboratories, part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub, provide state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for a comprehensive range of molecular and cytogenetic investigations across Specialist and Core Rare Disease services as well as both cytogenetic and molecular services testing in Haemato-oncology and Solid tumours; including NGS panel analysis and WGS interpretation as determined by the genomics test directory. Alongside this, we are active in research and development, undertaking translational projects, participating in the haemato-oncology Network of Excellence and collaborating closely with many of the genetic research leaders in Oxford as well as the NIHR Oxford BRC. Main purpose of the post: To undertake clinical, scientific, technical and managerial duties with a considerable degree of autonomy within a designated section(s) providing a range of highly specialised or complex investigations To take a high level of responsibility for their own work with ultimate responsibility for quality, accuracy and interpretation of results resting with more senior Clinical Scientists. To communicate complex scientific and technical information and provide highly specialised advice to other health care professionals. To undertake research and service development relevant to the aims of the department and acquire new scientific skills and expertise to maintain the laboratory at the forefront of scientific developments. To participate in the teaching and training of pre-registration clinical scientists and genetic technologists as well as Specialist Registrars and other visitors within the limits of their experience. To supervise junior scientific and technical staff in their day to day activities To rotate between sections to obtain the breadth and depth of experience required at this level and undertake further training and CPD. The full range of duties for this post is documented below. Duties undertaken at a given time will be determined in accordance with the needs of the service. The Oxford Genetics Laboratorieswork in partnership with laboratories in the West Midlands and Wessex to form the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub (C&SGLH). The Oxford Laboratories are the designated provider of a number of Specialist Rare Disease services including those for Cardiac, Endocrine, Eye Disorders, Haematology, Mitochondrial, Musculoskeletal and Neurology. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. Clinical/Scientific 1) Deliver the clinical service of a section/subsection of the laboratory or designated area of work to nationally accepted standards (CPA/UKAS or equivalent) with appropriate technical support to include the following: a. Undertake or supervise the receipt, processing and analysis of samples; and the checking, interpretation and reporting of results (both standard and complex). b. Access relevant sources of information to aid interpretation of patient results, including critical appraisal of the information. c. Collate patient and clinical information to assist and support future patient management. d. Interpret results with advice on further action for patient or family members, including calculation of risk where appropriate, within relevant professional guidelines. 2) Undertake appropriate complex or specialist technical and analytical procedures, as required, to process cells from a variety of biological specimens received which may be high risk (e.g. HIV, Hep C) and/ or derived from recognisable human or fetal parts. Work safely under exposure to toxic substances that are hazardous to health (e.g. PHA, colchicine) 3) Undertake extended periods of analysis to identify genomic variation either through analysis of large data sets or examination of cytogenetic preparations 4) Independently check and validate the analysis findings of other registered scientists, non-registered scientists and genetic technologists, authorising repeat analyses or subsequent investigations in accordance with laboratory protocols. Identify unusual results and bring them to the attention of senior scientists for further discussion 5) Interpret findings from the range of investigations undertaken on a patient. Undertake detailed literature review and interrogation of databases to investigate the clinical significance of genomic variation detected. Prepare reports with clinical interpretation for final authorisation by Senior Registered Clinical Scientists/Principal Scientists/Consultant Scientists 6) To authorise specified reports within their area of expertise where deemed competent by the Head of Laboratory under the direction of the Head of Section 7) Act in an advisory capacity to clinical colleagues on the submission of samples, appropriate tests and in the interpretation of results in designated areas of the service 8) Under the guidance of the Head of Service, attend appropriate multidisciplinary team meetings on behalf of the service to give professional opinion on clinical cases 9) Supply a high level of scientific skill and expertise in the investigative procedures involved and take a high level of responsibility for his/her own work, with limited supervision from senior personnel in the laboratory. Be adaptable to changing diagnostic workload pressures, by making independent day-to-day decisions about own workload (e.g. prioritising own diagnostic cases or deciding when to undertake additional investigations). The post holder must communicate with, and when necessary obtain help/advice from, appropriate senior staff 10)Maintain up to date specialist level knowledge of current scientific literature and information (e.g. Professional Best Practice) for defined services in order to ensure that the designated services are of high quality 11)Maintain proficiency in the use of complex software for the analysis of genomic samples 12)Maintain proficiency in the navigation, interrogation and application of all relevant and up to date genome browsers/information databases (e.g. DGV, DECIPHER, Exome Variant Server and Alamut Visual) to assess significance of copy number variants and/or identified mutations and maintain up to date knowledge of scientific and clinical advances in the field. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

ContractFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Genetic Technologist to join Oxford Genetics Laboratories (OGL) at the Churchill Hospital, part of the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) on a fixed-term contract, ending 31/03/2028. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality genomic diagnostic service, performing a range of genetic tests in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Working under the supervision of Senior Genetic Technologists and Clinical Scientists, the post holder will support workflow organisation within a specialist laboratory area. The role includes performing and troubleshooting laboratory techniques, assisting with staff training, supporting junior colleagues, and contributing to the laboratory Quality Management System. In addition to wet-lab work, the post holder will undertake initial analysis of test data and may report routine results. Applicants should possess excellent organisational, communication and practical laboratory skills, with a flexible approach and strong attention to detail. Essential requirements include experience working in a UKAS-accredited genetics laboratory, or similarly regulated environment, and practical experience and scientific understanding of a range of genomic techniques. Full training in local procedures will be provided. The successful candidate may be expected to work across a wider range of laboratory services as service needs evolve. Genetic Technologists undertake technical, analytical and administrative duties that support the clinical scientists in the department. They take personal responsibility for their own work on a daily basis subject to the supervision of the section head. They participate in various rotational duties within the department including monitoring of work areas for health and safety and cleanliness. They process a wide range of pathological specimens for a broad range of inherited conditions according to standard operating procedures, and are competent in the use of patient databases, state of the art technologies and a variety of software packages, some of which are complex, for the analysis of data. They perform highly accurate and skilled analysis, with often unpredictable outcomes and requiring periods of concentration. They are expected to communicate complex technical, scientific and confidential information to colleagues within their department in electronic, written and verbal forms. Technologists participate in the teaching and training load of the department through demonstration of own performance of appropriate standard operating procedures to other genetic technologists and trainee Clinical Scientists within the limits of their experience. They are also required to attend and participate in appropriate training seminars, and regular section and departmental meetings. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. The Oxford Genetics laboratories are part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub (C&S GLH), one of 7 GLHs recently established to deliver NHS England’s National Genomic Medicine Service. We provide a comprehensive range of cytogenetic, molecular cytogenetic and molecular genetic investigations for both rare disease and acquired disorders (solid tumour and haematological malignancy). Clinical Service 1. Deliver the technical service of a section/subsection or designated area of work to nationally accepted standards (UKAS or equivalent) with appropriate support to include the following: a. Follow standard operating procedures for the receipt, booking in, processing and analysis of samples b. Review appropriate risk and COSHH assessments in areas relevant to own practise and abide by laboratory health and safety policies c. Undertake basic troubleshooting for failed analyses d. Validate quality of technical analysis, repeat and perform subsequent investigations following discussions with more senior technologists or clinical scientists according to defined criteria e. Draft routine reports on the patient database according to defined templates f. Arrange dispatch of different types of samples. Deal with queries relating to the receipt and dispatch of samples, including products of conception (received for post-mortem examination), and other tissues. 2. Perform laboratory processes from a variety of biological specimens received which may be high risk (eg HIV, Hep C) and/ or derived from recognisable human or fetal parts, by all methods currently employed in the laboratory and to work safely under exposure to toxic substances which are hazardous to health. 3. Identify unusual or failed results and bring them to the attention of Senior technologists or scientists for further discussion 4. Liaise with senior technical or scientific colleagues over availability of equipment, sample prioritisation, or requirement for supplementary laboratory processes, when planning work schedules in designated areas of work, in accordance with laboratory protocols and under the supervision of the Section Head and/or Laboratory Director. 5. Supply a high level of technical expertise in the investigative procedures involved and take a daily responsibility for their own work, subject to the supervision and direction of section head or other senior staff. Be adaptable to changing diagnostic workload pressures, by making independent day-to-day decisions about workload in designated area. The post holder must communicate all problems with, and when necessary obtain help/advice from, appropriate senior staff 6. Attend, and actively participate in, team and laboratory meetings with opportunity to propose improvements in efficiency and changes to scientific and technical protocols and to contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies within the limits of experience. Laboratory Management 7. Prepare reagents and media used in the processing and testing of samples, and safely handle toxic substances that are hazardous to health. 8. Undertake appropriate duties to fulfil quality control programs, including (but not limited to) recording of appropriate data according to operating procedures, validation and verification of new reagents and protocols. 9. Identify biological materials for safe disposal or storage, according to departmental protocols. Dispose of hazardous chemicals and biohazard waste 10. Undertake stock-control and ordering of routine reagents and consumables as required 11. Take day to day responsibility for use of, daily maintenance, monitoring and care of instrumentation within the laboratory (to include safety, performance and temperature of equipment e.g. biological safety cabinets, incubators, fridges and freezers). Staff 12. Participate in the teaching and training of new members of staff or less experienced employees in own work area by demonstrating own work activities and routine practice. 13. Advise other technologists and less experienced staff in areas such as sample processing, basic troubleshooting, organisation of work, setting up of instrumentation. Research and Service Development 14. Assist clinical scientists in research and development projects which meet the overall objectives of the department. Personal Development 15. Participate in and attend in house training at postgraduate level for the development and maintenance of skills, knowledge and expertise required for the post (eg scientific and technical literature reviews, seminars, presents own work on relevant topics) Informatics/Bioinformatics 16. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications to prepare occasional written and oral presentations (eg powerpoint presentations, word documents). Design and manipulate excel spread sheets to analyse and present data. 17. Be proficient in the use of state-of-the-art software packages for the analysis of genetic test results. 18. Collate results from a range of tests and enter complex analytical data onto computer databases, including the laboratory information management system (LIMS). General 19. Abide by all Operational Policies applicable to the Department 20. Co-operate with management and safety representatives in matters connected with the Health and Safety at Work Act of Practice for safety in laboratories 21. Take responsibility for the accuracy of their own work, and undertake an appropriate proportion of the total workload of the Department. The post holder will collaborate with all other staff, to be an effective team member, and achieve optimal use of resources 22. Participate in internal quality control and internal and external quality assessment procedures 23. Work within the section/subsection to ensure achievement of and adherence to the standards required of an accredited laboratory, in close liaison with the Quality manager and under the direction of the section head and laboratory director. 24. Participate in the preparation of the department for accreditation. 25. Implement laboratory record keeping processes and assist with retrieval and presentation of data as required 26. Take responsibility with others for the maintenance of stocks of reagents and consumables to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory and efficient use of resources. Ensure that all equipment is used appropriately and safely and that any faults are reported for immediate rectification 27. Take responsibility with others for the daily maintenance of complex instrumentation systems within the laboratory 28. Participate in regular performance review and personal development planning 29. Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Data Protection Act of 1984. 30. Participate in out of hours duties, if required, in line with the Department Out of Hours Policy 31. Work such hours as required for the effective and timely performance of their duties, as specified in the terms of the contract of employment 32. Undertake any other duties commensurate with experience and job role as a result of changes to the service as agreed by the Consultant Head of Laboratory or Trust and reviewed as part of the annual staff appraisal RISK MANAGEMENT The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the: Major Incident Policy, Fire Policy, Incident Reporting Policy, and should make themselves familiar with the ‘local response’ plan and their role within that response. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. INFECTION CONTROL Infection Control is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts’ Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by the ORH Trust have the following key responsibilities: Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health. CHILD PROTECTION The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable. INFORMATION GOVERNANCE All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site. DATA QUALITY Data quality is a vital element of every member of staff’s job role. The Oxford University Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care, clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial and resource planning and performance. All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trust’s Data Quality Policy This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth

PermanentFull time

A25 is an 18 bedded ward for oncology patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy side effects. We are responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centred care to individuals with cancer, ensuring safe and effective management of their treatment, symptoms and supportive care needs while working as part of a multidisciplinary oncology team. Interview: 14th August • Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to oncology patients. • Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care. • Administer medications and treatments safely. • Monitor patients' condition and escalate concerns appropriately. • Manage symptoms and provide emotional support to patients and families. • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. • Support discharge planning and patient education. • Adhere to infection control, safety, and professional standards. UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. • Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to oncology patients. • Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care. • Administer medications and treatments safely. • Monitor patients' condition and escalate concerns appropriately. • Manage symptoms and provide emotional support to patients and families. • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. • Support discharge planning and patient education. • Adhere to infection control, safety, and professional standards. This advert closes on Thursday 6 Aug 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT - Southampton

ContractPart time

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our UKAS accredited department of laboratory medicine to become an Associate Practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience – working in a modern and well-equipped laboratory, providing an extensive repertoire of investigations. The Biochemistry team is a diverse group of all different grades of Scientist, working together to further healthcare and provide the best service possible for patients. • As part of the role you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, including flexible cover of weekends and bank holidays. • Southampton Biochemistry lab is one of the largest labs in the area and provides a significant amount of specialist testing. • Our service is always expanding and looking to make improvements. University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Training will be in clinical biochemistry, with future pathology training given as required by the needs of the service. • You will make critical decisions about workflow • You will perform complex manual testing of specialist samples • You will be the voice of Biochemistry and communicate with wards and Doctors • You will contribute to providing a high quality service which consistently delivers on its turnaround times for critical samples. The department is fully committed to your continued professional and personal development; the diverse training we can offer you will maximise your future employment and promotion prospects. You will need to be: • an excellent communicator • well organised • enthusiastic and self-motivated • Flexible and willing to adapt • ready to take a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare delivery • prepared to be challenged This advert closes on Thursday 20 Aug 2026

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - Blackburn

PermanentFull time

The post holder will Support the Estates & Facilities Management Team in continuously improving PFI & the built environment across all Trust sites. The post holder will support the PFI & Estates Compliance Manager and the Directorate teams in the delivery of Directorate plans and PFI Estates Services to all Trust sites. The post holder will be the lead for audits of the built environment to ensure the hospital meets the standards required for Safe, Effective, Personal care to meet patient needs. They will provide assistance in the management of projects ranging from statutory compliance works, minor capital or revenue funded projects, life cycle, Trust variation schemes and passive fire protection improvement programmes. At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work. • Undertake estates compliance audits and condition surveys. • Assist in the delivery of the Estates Capital, variation Programmes,refurbishment, renovations and office moves. • Assist the team in the creation of project briefs, feasibility studies and actively participate on project delivery groups. • Manage small projects ensuring they are delivered within budget, within scope and within the agreed project programme. • Support the Estates Department in the implementation of the Premises Assurance Model. • Provide technical and administrative support to all major and minor Trust projects,for example writing specifications/reports for managers and service users, and helping to put together contracts, tenders and bids. • Manage specific tasks in relation to the monitoring of the PFI Hard FM Service Provider. • Manage and monitor elements of the Planned Preventative Maintenance and lifecycle programmes as provided by the PFI Hard FM Service Provider. • Liaise with all levels of Trust staff to review requirements for works to be undertaken and follow the small works process to manage the work through to completion. • Act as a point of contact to Departments in the Trust for issues which have been reported to the FM Helpdesk and not successfully resolved. • Write, review and adhere to Estates/PFI specific policies and procedures. • Develop a good understanding and knowledge of PFI Hard FM procedures ensuring these are followed at all times. • Develop a good working relationship with the Hard FM Service Provider. • Monitor and review the completion of small works jobs to ensure they are completed to the required standard. • Develop a good understanding of the PFI Schedule 22 Variation Process. • Attend routine PFI Variation and planned works meetings. • Ensure that all necessary project plans with any technical issues are shared with the relevant departments e.g. Infection Control, Fire Officer, PFI partners before commencement of any planned work. • Assist project design teams by providing site specialist knowledge and drawings of the Trusts complex estate around the buildings, electrical and mechanical installations. • Attend designated divisional and Trust meetings as requiredand co-ordinate formal and complex project meetings. • Monitor site project works, the performance of contractors and the compliance with specification and quality standards. • Contribute to Estates led committees such as water safety, medical gases and asbestos management committees. • Understand the principles of H&S management and develop procedures to continuously improve safety across the Trust’s estate. • Maintain up to date working knowledge of changes to legislation, regulations, Health technical memoranda publications and guidance. • Assist in the management of contractors ensuring that Risk Assessments and Method statements (RAMS) are in place, are of appropriate quality and approved prior to commencement of work. • Undertake Risk Assessments, develop operational procedures, and supervise the operation of Permit to Work Systems for areas such as: roofs /confined spaces, hot works, piped medical gas installations, fire alarms, etc. • Ensure that the projects within their control have the appropriate level of sign off before work orders are placed. • To ensure that the Trust’s CAD electronic drawings records are available and up to date after projects. • To create and maintain a library of current site ‘as built’ and ‘as installed’ electronic drawing records for all new construction projects. • To be the lead for manipulating, maintaining and amending as necessary, changes to CAD base drawings and all manual/ electronic information. • Ensure final accounts are not settled until all work has been completed, inspected and approved. • Undertake audits of space utilisation against occupancy information. • Develop a technical understanding of Procure 22 and Major Capital procurement processes including design and management. • Where required, act as the site Authorised Person in several disciplines subject to the correct level of training. The post-holder will be expected to undertake training as required to develop their knowledge and skills for taking on additional duties and responsibilities in the future This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Aug 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

We are seeking an organised and professional administrator to support the day-to-day operation of the Surgical Elective Centre (SEC) and Theatre Directorate. Working closely with the Theatre Matron, Deputy Matrons and Band 7 Senior Management Team, the post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth running of theatre services and associated directorate activities. As part of the Theatres Administration Team, you will play a key role in supporting patient admissions and discharges within the SEC, contributing to a positive patient experience, and supporting the effective flow of patients through theatre services. This is a varied role that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of clinical and administrative colleagues in a busy healthcare environment. The post holder will provide administrative support to the Theatre Matron, Theatre Deputy Matrons and Band 7 Senior Management Team, contributing to the efficient operation of theatre services and other areas of the Directorate as required. Working as part of the Theatres Administration Team, you will support the smooth running of the Directorate by coordinating a range of administrative processes and ensuring that information is managed accurately and effectively. A key element of the role will be overseeing the day-to-day administration of the Surgical Elective Centre patient admission and discharge area, helping to ensure patients are admitted, transferred, and discharged in a timely and efficient manner. You will work closely with clinical teams and other colleagues across the Directorate to support the patient pathway through theatres, ensuring that administrative processes facilitate the safe and effective delivery of care. The role will involve acting as a central point of contact for patients, staff, and visitors, responding to enquiries professionally and maintaining a welcoming and organised environment. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining high standards of administrative support, ensuring records are accurate, procedures are followed and services are delivered in a responsive and efficient manner to support both patients and clinical teams. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principlesOxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. The post holder will provide administrative, operational planning support to the Theatres, whilst managing SEC theatre admission and discharge area. There is an expectation that the post holder will work flexibly where needed to cover all 3 NOTSSCaN theatres on the JR site. Please see job description for further details This advert closes on Friday 4 Sep 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Housekeeper on the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU) Triage at the John Radcliffe Hospital! We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent organisational skills to join our team. The main focus of this role is to maintain a pleasant and welcoming environment for patients and families by ensuring the unit is kept clean, tidy and well stocked. The role also involves supporting the nursing team with the delivery of patient food and beverages. The successful applicant will be proactive and able to work with the public in a fast-paced environment, with excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful applicant will also work well with our well-established housekeeping team across the SEU wards, to ensure the efficient working across all departments. If you are highly motivated, compassionate, with a desire to progress and develop your skills within a challenging working environment, we would welcome your application. The main duties of House keeper is to work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service and environment to patients and liaise with, nursing team, patients and families. Keeping unit clean and tidy, assisting with order food and beverages for patients, ensuring stock is adequately ordered and tidied away, working as part of a housekeeper team across the SEU wards, regular audits, supporting nursing team, reporting and maintenance of area including equipment. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values The main responsibilities of Housekeepers are: • To work as an integral part of the SEU triage team ensuring a high quality service to patients and to provide a service that ensures that the patients’ needs are satisfied and unit requirements are met. • To assist the SEU triage Sister to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services in order to properly maintain the patient environment. • To supervise an effective waste segregation and disposal service ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and legislation. • To work effectively as part of the ward/department team • To ensure patients have appropriate food and drink provided. • To contribute to monthly cleaning audits and assist with any learning for the team. This advert closes on Friday 4 Sep 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

PermanentFull time

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a full-time NHS Consultant in Nephrology predominantly based at The New Royal University Hospital site. The person appointed will predominantly be based at The New Royal University Hospital site and will be joining a friendly and dedicated Nephrology Team. Applicants are required to hold membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register (or due to be registered within six months of the date of interview. They should have dual accreditation in Nephrology and General Internal Medicine. Appointee will join a team of 21 Nephrologists. A full range of renal replacement therapies are provided both on site and in satellite units and a comprehensive general nephrology service is supported by the Consultants. Post will also support the existing renal replacement therapy or other speciality area in the service at the Aintree Hospital site. There is a 1 in 20 commitment to the nephrology on-call rota. • Provision of general nephrology, specialist nephrology and acute medical services. • Fixed clinical sessions including a dialysis clinic, general nephrology clinic, speciality clinicswhich will be agreed with the post holder after appointment to reflect their specialist interests and service requirements. • On-call commitment is 1:20 on pro rota basis. The hot blocks on the wards occur on weeks 1,2, 11 and 12 in a 20-week cycle. • The appointee is expected to attend and proactively commit to ongoing improvements in Nephrology & transplant MDT meetings, Renal Biopsy meetings, Clinical Directorate and Governance meetings. • To receive acute referrals from Merseyside and Cheshire while on-call as part of the on-call consultant rota. • The post holder would be expected to actively take part in audit, teaching and research. The Unit has contributed to the Renal Registry since 2002. • It is envisaged that the post holder would provide Consultant level nephrology cover for the Regional Renal Transplant Unit whilst on-call and support any future developments in the working patterns with the transplant team. • The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page. Department of Nephrology Following the opening of the New Royal Hospital in October 2022, the Nephrology in-patient bed base has relocated and is consolidated across two wards in the New Royal Hospital. The Nephrology in-patient bed base has 42 beds (includes 8 regional renal High Care beds) and is co-located with Renal Transplant surgery who have 14 beds. The new model ensures that ALL complex renal patients in the region (transplant, dialysis, AKI needing organ support, complex immunosuppression) have equitable access 24/7 to a bespoke MDT Tertiary unit. The Nephrology footprint extends beyond LUHFT’s sites; the LUHFT renal team provide all aspects of kidney care - Acute Kidney Injury (AKI); Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT); conservative management of patients who choose not to have dialysis/transplant; and transplantation across Merseyside, including parts of Cheshire (Population c.1.06m). The Renal Transplant Unit provides services to the Wirral and North Wales (Population 2.5m). The Regional Renal unit has a 33 stationed dialysis unit in the lower ground floor, with 8 bedded High Care Unit in ward 7C and another 21 dialysis plumbed rooms between the wards 7C and 7B. In response to the NCEPOD Report there is a robust and responsive strategy for management of acute kidney injury (AKI) both within the Trust and in outlying Trusts with an integrated alert programme highlighting new cases of AKI. There are satellite dialysis units at Broadgreen Hospital, St Helens Hospital, Warrington Hospital, Halton Hospital, Waterloo dialysis unit and Southport hospital. Clinical Governance for these patients rests wholly within the Royal Liverpool University Hospital Nephrology Directorate, within the Divisional and Trust structure for clinical governance and risk management. The Renal Transplant Unit (RTU) serves Merseyside, North Wales, and the Isle of Man. The transplant team performs approximately around 100 renal transplants per year with a planned programme to increase to 120 per year. This includes an active living door transplant programme and a comprehensive programme involving both non-heart beating donation and ABO incompatible donor transplants. Major investment here recently includes the agreed planned expansion of Consultant Transplant Surgeon numbers from 5 to 6. All Consultant Nephrologists when on-call have a commitment to nephrology consultations in the RTU. As per national recommendation patients who have been transplanted for more than 12 months are transferred back to Nephrology and are seen in dedicated post-transplant follow up clinic. We also attend acute transplant clinics and perform in-patient transplant reviews. There are excellent opportunities and facilities for research within the Trust. The present areas of interest within the Renal Unit are diverse and include inhouse research capabilities along with involvement in various national and international studies. We are committed to submitting data to the UK Renal Registry and pursue the standards set in the NICE, UKKA standards and agreed yearly CQUINS with commissioners. There is a robust quality assurance management programme with regular MDT meetings and audit reviews. Services: Along with General Nephrology Clinic, we provide several sub specialist clinics including Immunosuppression Clinic, Renal transplant follow up clinic, home therapies clinic, Advanced Kidney care clinic, Dialysis clinic, Conservative Management Clinic, Polycystic Kidney Disease Clinic, Renal pregnancy clinic, Tuberous sclerosis clinic, Diabetic renal clinic, Myeloma-Amyloid joint haematology clinic. In addition, we run sub-specialist MDTs including Genomic MDT, Transplant MDT, Vasculitis/GN MDT. Management: Services operate under the following structure: • Clinical Director– Dr Shahed Ahmed • Head of Operations– Kate Brizell • Associate director of Nursing– Tracey Cullen Medical Staffing We have 22 Consultants currently working within the Nephrology team: • Dr Shahed Ahmed • Dr Asheesh Sharma • Dr Jay Hiremath • Dr Anirudh Rao • Dr Azri Nache • Dr Christopher Goldsmith • Dr John Alexander • Dr Hannah Sammut • Dr Harsha Wodeyar • Dr Mark Devonald • Dr Matthew Howse • Dr Michael Schulz • Dr Olivia Worthington • Dr Philip Evans • Dr Rema Saxena • Dr Chukwuma Chukwu • Dr Neil Bailey • Dr Abraham Abraham • Dr Bhavna Pandya • Dr Cecilia Chow • Dr Janice Harper • Dr Christopher Wong Job plan: • The appointee, together with his or her colleagues, will have a commitment to the provision of general nephrology, specialist nephrology and acute medical services. • The timetable is based on a 10 - 11PA job plan including 1.5 core SPA (example 8 DCC + 1.5 Core SPA + 0.5 educational SPA) • The fixed clinical sessions will include a dialysis clinic, general nephrology clinic, speciality clinics which will be agreed with the post holder after appointment to reflect their specialist interests and service requirements. • The on-call commitment is 1:20 on pro rota basis. The hot blocks on the wards occur on weeks 1,2, 11 and 12 in a 20-week cycle. • Any SPA activity in the job plan is designed to reflect time required for audit, mortality reviews, educational supervision, appraisal, and revalidation activity. This will be agreed with the post holder after appointment to reflect their specialist interests and service requirements. Additional DCC PAs and SPA’s may be available by mutual consent to meet departmental or organisational requirements. The job plan will be reviewed six months after appointment and annually thereafter. Teaching and supervision of trainees will be an essential role of the post holder. Level 2 training will be provided for the appointee to be an Educational / Clinical Supervisor if they have not already obtained such training. • The appointee is expected to attend and proactively commit to ongoing improvements in Nephrology & transplant MDT meetings, Renal Biopsy meetings, Clinical Directorate and Governance meetings. • To receive acute referrals from Merseyside and Cheshire while on-call as part of the on-call consultant rota. • The post holder would be expected to actively take part in audit, teaching and research. The Unit has contributed to the Renal Registry since 2002. • It is envisaged that the post holder would provide Consultant level nephrology cover for the Regional Renal Transplant Unit whilst on-call and support any future developments in the working patterns with the transplant team. • The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service. • It is expected that the job involves educational and clinical supervision of junior doctors, specialist nurses and teaching commitments to medical students from University of Liverpool. • The post holder will help in delivering directorate goals related to financial, clinical governance and QEP. Post holder will be subject to performance management through service line reporting. At the Royal Liverpool University Hospital there are regular specialist and inter-disciplinary meetings including a weekly MDT radiology meeting, a bimonthly renal biopsy meeting. There is a regular lunchtime meeting and a Grand Round, which is open to staff of all specialties. There is a state-of-the-art education centre on site with excellent resources and personnel. Job Plan & Timetable (While not on ward hot blocks and on call): Hot blocks (Ward cover and on-call) occur on week 1, 2, 11 and 12 in a 20-week cycle and attract 3.3 PA . This timetable is an example but may be subject to change and negotiable once appointed. Monday Speciality Clinic Admin Tuesday Telephone/Virtual clinic SPA Wednesday Dialysis clinic Gen Neph Clinic (outreach) Thursday Admin SPA Friday Speciality Clinic Nephrology MDTs. Mortality meeting, Governance meeting/consultant meeting Please see attached Job Description for full details This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

PermanentPart time

At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, fairer lives. Our Domestic Team go the extra mile to make a Safe and clean environment for our patients, visitors. Cleaning at LUFT will include working to the National Standards of Cleaning 2025, which incorporates General Cleaning Duties, Floor Maintenance, Enhanced and Deep cleaning of patient area, clinics and offices. Do you want to be part of a Domestic Team that makes a difference ? We have exciting vacancies within the Domestic Department at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and are currently recruiting for staff to work on clinical areas (wards) Various Evenings & Weekend Shifts Available You need to make sure your application does you justice and provides you with the best possible chance of getting an interview. This means reading the job description and person specification and taking time over your application demonstrating your skills and experience Various Shifts Available Weekends Evening Afternoon Nights To be discussed at Interview Cleaning wards and clinics and offices to high standards. Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards. Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures Cleaning experience essential for all posts Cleaning external areas across the trust A good understanding of written and verbal communication, you should be able to follow direction, and be able to work in the wider team and on you own. You will need to be physically fit to carry out duties including mopping, damp dusting, lifting and carrying Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page. Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital. Adhering to infection control polices and procedures Flexibility required Cleaning experience essential Working within domestic services department at the Royal site. Cleaning to high standards Adhering to polices and produces Overtime is also regularly available This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026