Research Clinican (Learning Disabilities Care Hub) | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS FT - Heywood, Rochdale
£39,959 - £48,117 PA, pro rata
ContractFull time
Learning Disabilities is one of the trusts priority areas for research in the Trusts Research Strategy. In order to support our research ambitions, we are seeking to recruit a Research Clinician to join our learning disabilities research hub, which is comprised of enthusiastic and engaged clinicians. The Research Clinician will support our aspirations to become an international pioneer of research, which will ultimately support the delivery of world class and sustainable specialist health and social care services for people with learning disabilities. Our Learning Disabilities Research Hub aims to achieve this by undertaking high quality research into interventions, treatments and services for people with learning disabilities, and to disseminate the findings. If you are enthusiastic about transforming the lives of people through research we would love to hear from you! The post is fixed term and will be based in the LD Care Hub with some agile working. The postholder will work closely with the senior clinicians, other partners, learning disability teams, service users, families and carers. This role will support people who would like to have research as part of their career development. Our learning disabilities teams deliver care in the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with primary care, local authorities and other social and health care and voluntary sector providers. Working with our partners in Greater Manchester, we are pioneering and focusing on new ways to improve care for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. The Learning Disabilities Care Hub consists of community learning disability teams for adults, children and young people as well as two residential services, of which one Radcliffe Place was a new innovative admissions avoidance unit commissioned from the concept of research in keeping people out of hospital and providing care within the community. We have our own LD Research Hub which links into Pennine Cares Research and Innovation Department, and we work alongside academic partners across Greater Manchester and broader afield. Our service users are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible experience as well as delivering safe, high-quality care. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. Our NHS Staff Survey show that Pennine Care is the most improved mental health and learning disability trust in the country for being seen as a good place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Please see full job description and person specification. The Learning Disabilities Care Hub has its own Research Hub which links into the Trusts Research and Innovation Department which has responsibility for all elements of research governance within the Trust and also provides corporate support to internal staff and external partners undertaking research, service evaluations and innovation projects. Working alongside existing Research Project Managers this post will be responsible for supporting the delivery of clinical research studies within Learning Disabilities services across the Trust. The role will involve recruitment and informed consent of participant’s research studies, delivery research interventions and undertaking assessments as per study protocols and local guidelines and completion of research documentation. The role also involves providing information and answering any questions/queries from patients, staff and carers about the various studies being conducted within the trust. It will be a varied, involved and busy position that requires excellent communication with a variety of stakeholders, and significant organisation skills in order to prioritise and manage a demanding workload. Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy framework for health and social care research. Provide complex research related information to research participants and, if applicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the research study or carrying out a research procedure. Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions as appropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer, responding and reporting appropriately. To assess patient condition, clinical situations and report as necessary adverse and serious adverse events and breaches of trial/study protocol. To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carers at all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information. Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibility of the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitment information for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of case report forms and quality assurance of test kits To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriate deadlines and targets set. Ensure that appropriate facilities and resources are available as required per research visit. Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staff and services. Act as an ambassador for Research and Innovation Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices and legislation; and to adhere to them. Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
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Senior Psychological Therapist - Clinical/Counselling/Forensic
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton Surrey
£63,665 - £70,887 per annum inc HCAS pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Are you an experienced and passionate psychological practitioner looking for your next leadership opportunity? Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Band 8a Senior Psychological Therapist to join our Health & Justice Psychology Team based at HMP Downview. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological services within a specialist prison healthcare setting. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, trauma histories, neurodiverse presentations and personality difficulties. You will lead psychological practice within the service through consultation, supervision, training and service development activities. About the Role As a Senior Psychological Therapist, you will: • Deliver highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention to individuals and groups. • Hold and manage a complex clinical caseload. • Provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to Band 7 therapists, assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists and other staff. • Offer consultation and psychologically informed guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues. • Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities. • Lead on psychological governance and support the development of innovative and responsive services. • Promote trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-focused approaches to care. About You We are looking for a compassionate and motivated practitioner with: • A professional qualification and registration as a Practitioner Psychologist, accredited CBT Therapist, or accredited Psychotherapist/Counsellor with relevant post-qualification specialist training. • Significant post-qualification experience working with complex presentations. • Experience of supervision, consultation and multidisciplinary team working. • Knowledge of evidence-based psychological therapies and psychological assessment. • Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills. • A commitment to equality, diversity and psychologically informed care. This is an opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Health & Justice services, supporting some of the most vulnerable and underserved populations. You will join a highly supportive psychology network with access to excellent supervision, CPD opportunities, specialist training and career development pathways.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where innovation, compassion and clinical excellence thrive. By joining CNWL you will be joining a large department of psychologists and psychological therapists that provide an array of mental health and OPD services across London and the home counties. Our staff are dynamic and welcoming and the networking and CPD opportunities are central to our services ethos. We have active research forums and promote our services and work through academic and clinical forums. All staff receive regular supervision and are supported with career aspirations and progression. Click here to find out more aboutPsychology at CNWL Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: Health and wellbeing services, Season ticket loans, Cycle to work scheme HMP Downview is in easy reach of London and the surrounding areas. The prison offers free use of onsite leisure facilities and free parking for all staff. Join us and help make a meaningful difference to the lives of people in contact with the criminal justice system. Please see attached detailed job description & person specification. We are a friendly team and encourage any prospective candidate to contact us with any questions and/or to book an informal visit.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the recruiting manager. Jacquelyn.Kennedy3@nhs.net This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
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Assistant Psychologist - Health & Justice | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Surrey / London
Specialist Bank Rates for Health and Justice
PermanentPart time
In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health and Justice Services. We are recruiting into an Assistant Psychologist Talent Pool which begins with a Bank contract which will then enable candidates to be available for opportunities to fill vacancies when they arise in our services. By joining our Health and Justice services, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the prisoners, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to existing offenders (and those at risk of offending) in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion. PLEASE NOTE ANY CANDIDATE WISHING TO APPLY FOR ANY OF OUR ROLES WILL BE SUBJECT TO VETTING CLEARANCE, WHICH REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE BEEN A RESIDENT IN THE UK FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THIS CRITERIA NEED NOT APPLY. Supporting and enhancing professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist. Why not see what our staff say about working within our award winning teamshttps://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through: • Monthly supervision • Annual personal development plans/appraisals • Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities. Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to: • Support and guidance with Revalidation • Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: • Health and wellbeing services • Season ticket loans • Cycle to work scheme • Relocation package The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching. PLEASE REFER TO JD & PERSON SPEC FOR FULL MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Please note these may vary depending on which role you fulfill. We will be hosting a whole day recruitment event in person to enable us to recruit into this role on 11th September 2026 at:The Gordon Hospital :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust This will take the form of a presentation about the roles within the services followed by assessment centres and interviews. Please be aware that the recruitment event is a whole day event. There will also be a briefing discussion online on 3rd September at 4pm. In your supporting information, please structure your answers with the below headings: • Education and training • Work experience • Personal attributes • Why do you want to work in Health and Justice This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026
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Lead Nurse- Urgent Care Response and Hospitals at Home Team
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - uxbridge
£63,665 - £70,887 per annum incl. HCAS pro rata
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting Nursing clinical leadership role, working at the forefront of the Hillingdon Urgent Care Response and new Hospitals at Home team providing clinical leadership to an exciting team and delivering highly quality interventions for avoidable hospital admission and facilitating discharges from the acute hospital settings. You will be responsible for progressing the new Hospital at home team service and supporting the teams to clinically advance and for delivery of evidence-based interventions through direct care, supervision and training and education with practitioners in the team. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures. They will utilise research skills for audit to support policy and service development; and undertake research within the area served by the service and of relevance to young people their families and carers. Applicants must be a registered Adult RGN Nurse with extensive post graduate qualifications and experience of working with Adults providing patient-centered care and leading a team. The post holder will work closely with the Service Manager to support the strategic development, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of Adult Community Services within Hillingdon. They will be responsible for the operational management of staff, caseloads, and treatment pathways, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality services. The role will also oversee performance monitoring against key indicators and ensure that robust clinical supervision arrangements are in place for all staff, in accordance with local and national standards and protocols. The post holder will provide leadership in driving service transformation in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, working collaboratively with stakeholders to co-produce and develop innovative pathway interventions across community services. They will lead the coordination of Quality and Clinical Governance processes and assurance frameworks, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care. The role will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring high standards of clinical practice, quality, and performance, ensuring services consistently meet regulatory, organisational, and contractual requirements. We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and we will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL The post holder will work closely with the service manager to support the development and delivery of the adult community services in Hillingdon and will be responsible for operationally managing staff, caseload, and treatment pathway management and for monitoring performance indicators and ensuring clinical supervision for all staff in the teams is in line with local and national protocols. The post holder will be expected to lead on service transformation in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, co-produce, and support the evolution of pathway interventions with the community services. who will co-ordinate the approach to Quality and Clinical Governance and assurance frameworks to maintain and monitor high standards of care, ensuring services meet quality and performance standards. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
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Specialist Cardiac Radiographer | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - Stevenage
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are recruiting for a Specialist Cardiac Radiographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The successful applicant will be responsible for recruitment of staff, be responsible for team members appraisal’s and line management of Cardiac Radiographer team within the catheter lab on a day to day basis. The post holder will take the lead role within the Cardiac Catheter Lab and its organisation, particularly Equipment, Radiation Protection, supplies and procurement. They will be responsible for organisation of staff on a daily basis, annual leave and sick leave in line with trust policy. The post is clinical as well as administrative and will demand substantial patient contact as well as supervisory and teaching skills. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. The post holder will be responsible for the Radiography team within the Cardiac Cath Lab. The post holder will help to ensure the service is safe, efficient and cost effective alongside other specialisation leads. Expected to work in the Cardiac Catheter Lab, Radiology (plain X-Ray, Theatre, Mobiles and Vascular), and participate in the on call rota. To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team within the departments. To be expected to have specialist knowledge of cardiology, radiology and its working practices. This includes being responsible for the training and development of junior team members and work with and support colleagues of the management team with driving the service forward. At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
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Team Manager Gynae Theatre | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - Stevenage
£49,387 - £56,515 Per annum
PermanentFull time
We are recruiting for a Gynaecology Team Manager who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will lead the Gynaecology Main Theatres team, demonstrating strong clinical expertise in perioperative care and working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. You will be competent to scrub and circulate across Gynaecology Main Theatres, including CMR robotic surgery, with flexibility to support the Treatment Centre and other theatre areas when required. You will support the safe and efficient delivery of routine and emergency theatre services, including out-of-hours and on-call commitments. You will also provide clinical leadership across areas such as Obstetrics, A&E and X-Ray, ensuring excellent communication and continuity of care across the multidisciplinary team. Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond! Ensure the effective and economical use of resources, contributing to stock control and rationalisation while supervising staff within designated areas. Maintain accountability for the safe use and upkeep of routine and specialist equipment, organising staff to maximise efficiency in routine and emergency theatre sessions and ensuring information is accessible to staff, patients and the public. Provide leadership as Theatre Coordinator, managing all theatre areas and upholding high standards of health, safety and infection control. Plan, implement and evaluate peri‑operative care within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring practice aligns with Trust policy and current evidence. Safely receive, transfer and position patients; prepare, administer and monitor prescribed medications; and maintain all equipment and materials required for procedures. Support, monitor and care for patients during and immediately after surgery, contributing to emergency care when needed. At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Please see job description and person specification in the applicant pack. this contains detailed main duties and responsibilities for this role. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
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Rheumatology Specialist Support Nurse | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - Stevenage
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are recruiting for a Rheumatology Specialist Support Nurse who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop their skills and contribute to the care of patients with rheumatic conditions. We are a friendly, supportive and innovative team of Specialist Nurses. We are looking for a flexible and motivated individual who is keen to develop within this specialist field. There will be ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond! You will become part of a well-established multidisciplinary team treating patients with rheumatology conditions. Be responsible for supporting the specialist nursing team to provide high quality, patient focused care. You will provide specialist advice and support to patients, liaising with other staff members and allied healthcare professionals. This includes specialist education about the treatments used in the speciality. You will be able to assess, plan and implementing specialist individual nursing care to our patient cohort. You will be responsible for liaising with other staff and allied healthcare professionals. Run nurse-led clinics across our three sites, and offer support via the advice line, with support from the consultants and senior nursing team. At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
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Breast Cancer Support Nurse | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - Northwood
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum + 15% High Cost Area Supplement
ContractFull time
We are recruiting for a Breast Cancer Support Nurse who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. Ideally you will have experience of looking after patients with breast cancer or relevant surgical, oncology/chemotherapy experience to support the CNS team. The role will involve acting as a key worker for these patients supporting them at all stages of their cancer journey. We are committed to consistently providing specialised, excellent care and treatment and wish to continue in our drive to further improve the service to our patients. No two days are the same in the service and we are looking for someone who is adaptable and eager to learn. In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137 per annum pro rata. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. The post holder will support the Clinical Nurse Specialist to be the key worker for all patients with a breast cancer and will work closely with the Oncology Consultants, Oncology CNS, at Mount Vernon cancer centre to provide advice and support to patients. You will be responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes. The successful candidate will be able to provide specialist clinical advice for patients and carers. At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
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Catering Assistant - Ref 204
Accent Catering Services Ltd - Twickenham
£12.71 per hour
PermanentPart time
Job Advert CATERING ASSISTANT - TWICKENHAM We have an exciting opportunity at our school site in Twickenham, for a Catering Assistant to join the team at Accent. Starting September 2026 The role is 25 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. We play an important part in students learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a healthier lifestyle. Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress a career in the food industry. If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development, apply today and take the next step in your catering career with us! Benefits of working with Accent * Competitive salaries with yearly reviews * Free meals on duty * Career development opportunities * Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more! * HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels * Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we like to reward our staff for a job well done! * Shining stars awards * Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay * Work life balance * Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support What you will be doing:- * general kitchen duties * putting away deliveries * food preparation * serving, cleaning and washing up * assisting with inventory management * maintaining high standards of presentation of food and replenishing counters keeping them looking attractive throughout the service time * speaking to each customer in a friendly, helpful and professional manner * undertaking all basic training and work effectively with colleagues as part of a team This is a customer facing position so in addition to the above you will also need good communication skills and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the English language. Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the successful candidate. Who are Accent Catering? Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of schools and businesses. We are a talented team of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions tailored to each contract - no two are the same. As an independently owned company, you’ll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution. Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role. Accent Catering has regularly been recognised in The Caterer’s prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don’t miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team! The Company treats personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with its data protection policy. Information about how your data is used and the basis for processing your data is provided in the Company's privacy notice which can be found on our website. #INDHP
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HR & Learning and Development Manager
Lancashire Renewables Ltd - Leyland
Will be discussed at interview
ContractFull time
Job Advert We are seeking an experienced and commercially-minded HR & Learning and Development Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful and growing operational business employing approximately 270 people across Lancashire. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the HR and Learning & Development function, helping us strengthen leadership capability, develop our people and drive a positive, high-performing culture. Whilst this role has a strong strategic focus, we are looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on and operational. You will be equally comfortable contributing at Board and Senior Leadership level as you are supporting managers with complex employee relations issues on site. There is potential for this role to be extended and/or become a permanent appointment, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to demonstrate their impact and help shape the future direction of the people function. What you’ll be doing * Lead the people agenda as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. * Develop and deliver HR and people strategies aligned to business objectives. * Drive leadership and management development across the organisation. * Coach and mentor managers to build confidence, capability and accountability. * Lead on complex employee relations matters and provide expert employment law advice. * Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives. * Oversee recruitment, talent management, succession planning and employee engagement activities. * Lead and develop the HR and Learning & Development team. * Use people data and insights to support business decision-making. * Build strong working relationships with managers, employees, trade union representatives and external partners. What you will bring * Significant experience in a senior HR management role. * Strong employee relations expertise and sound employment law knowledge. * Experience coaching and developing managers at all levels. * A proven track record of delivering people initiatives that improve organisational performance. * Experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders. * The ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational HR demands. * Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. * CIPD Level 7 qualification (or Level 5 with substantial relevant management experience). What we offer you * Competitive salary. * 27 days annual leave (increasing to 32 with length of service) * Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%. * Death in Service cover – 4x Salary. * Free on-site car parking. * Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service. * Cycle to work scheme. * Role-specific Training. * Benefits portal including lifestyle savings. * Wellbeing support for mental health. * All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied. Who are we? Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract. Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill. Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable household waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this. Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes. We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed. Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 11th September 2026. Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications. For enquiries contact: careers@lancashirerenewables.co.uk [careers@lancashirerenewables.co.uk] All roles are subject to the following: * Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. * Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out periodic random tests.
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