Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced children's nurse to join the children's community nursing team on a fixed term basis . Our versatile and responsive team work with children and young people at home, special schools and other community settings. They provide direct nursing care, support and education and training to children and families with a variety of medical conditions and complex needs.

The team support children with acute and complex conditions and support children and their families with life limiting conditions.The team support Paediatric Virtual Ward within the community setting .

Main duties of the job

The applicant must be dynamic, dedicated, self-motivated, and able to work well independently but also within a team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for the role as the successful candidate will work with children, young people and families and the wider multidisciplinary team in the community.

As a band 6 nurse the applicant will be expected to deputise for the team leader when necessary and supervise junior members of staff.

The applicant must be either an experienced senior band 5 or currently a band 6 nurse with Intravenous/central line competency. Experience of ward and ideally community setting .

The post holder will hold the Community Specialist Practitioner Course qualification or be willing to undertake this as the opportunity arises

The post holder will be based at Newton Drive Health Centre working alongside colleagues from various health professions. They can expect to be well supported via various routes including Trust induction, local team induction programme, clinical supervision, and Team meetings, Appraisal / Personal Development Review / Personal Development Plan etc.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and operates within a regional health economy catchment area that spans Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust are a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and provide urgent and emergency care services to around 18 million people who visit Blackpool every year.

We provide specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across this region and host the National Artificial Eye Service, which provides services across England.

With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

382-SWC162-26

Job locations

Newton Drive Health Centre

Newton Drive

Blackpool

FY3 8NX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care and treatments of children and young people within the Childrens Community Nursing Team .

The team support children and young people age 0-16 years and up until 19 years for those with SEND

The post holder will support young people in the process of transition to adulthood services and ensure they are fully supported with their required onward health and care needs

The post holder will support with the coordination of Virtual ward and participate in daily ward rounds to support early discharge from hospital and provision of responsive follow up care at home

It is expected the post holder will take at least one lead area of responsibility within the team, championing this work, reviewing National Guidelines, Standards or NICE and maintaining a quality and research driven service/care.

The post holder will support directly with nurse lead clinics and new team initiatives and undertake the required audits to demonstrate effectiveness of new practice developments

The experienced post holder will directly support junior staff and students ensuring strong effective mentorship and guidance

They will develop and deliver comprehensive teaching and training to education and nursery settings

They will directly support children and staff within our 4 local special schools ensuring children are well supported with their health and care needs comprehensively understood by the staff caring for them within their school day

The post holder will be flexible with their hours to provide support before school and in the evening, including contributing towards a 24/7 palliative care service.

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before applying for the role.

The successful applicant will need to be a car driver to enable them to undertake the essential travel within this role.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care and treatments of children and young people within the Childrens Community Nursing Team . The team support children and young people age 0-16 years and up until 19 years for those with SEND The post holder will support young people in the process of transition to adulthood services and ensure they are fully supported with their required onward health and care needs The post holder will support with the coordination of Virtual ward and participate in daily ward rounds to support early discharge from hospital and provision of responsive follow up care at home It is expected the post holder will take at least one lead area of responsibility within the team, championing this work, reviewing National Guidelines, Standards or NICE and maintaining a quality and research driven service/care. The post holder will support directly with nurse lead clinics and new team initiatives and undertake the required audits to demonstrate effectiveness of new practice developments The experienced post holder will directly support junior staff and students ensuring strong effective mentorship and guidance They will develop and deliver comprehensive teaching and training to education and nursery settings They will directly support children and staff within our 4 local special schools ensuring children are well supported with their health and care needs comprehensively understood by the staff caring for them within their school day The post holder will be flexible with their hours to provide support before school and in the evening, including contributing towards a 24/7 palliative care service. Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before applying for the role. The successful applicant will need to be a car driver to enable them to undertake the essential travel within this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse - Bsc hons child nursing
• Qualification in teaching and mentoring /or experience in formal training delivery
• Community Specialist Practitioner or equivalent /willingness to undertake
• paediatric life support training up to date

Desirable

• Advanced Communication skills training
• Counselling training
• children's community degree

Experience

Essential

• experience in working within a children's community nursing team
• At least 3 years experience working as a band 5 staff nurse
• Experience of working autonomously, delivering patient care
• Experience of multi agency working and collaborative working
• Experience of working with children with complex medical needs
• experience of leadership and management and managing change
• Experience of high level of complex communication experiences

Desirable

• Experience of at least 2-3 years working as a band 5 staff nurse
• experience of undertaking IV therapy ,venopuncture and port management
• Experience of transition and preparing for adulthood

Skills

Essential

• excellent verbal and communication skills
• Skilled in teaching and delivering effective training to others
• skilled in the development of guidelines and pathways
• IT literate and experienced with systems and processes
• oAbility to work with colleagues across health, education and social care settings

Desirable

• oENB Mentorship or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• evidence of professional updating
• understanding of safeguarding procedures
• understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
• working knowledge of SEND legislation

Desirable

• oexperience of audit/data collection

other

Essential

• Able to prioritise work
• Able to work well with the MDT and outside agencies/third sector
• oflexible attitude to work

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Registered Children's Nurse - Bsc hons child nursing Qualification in teaching and mentoring /or experience in formal training delivery Community Specialist Practitioner or equivalent /willingness to undertake paediatric life support training up to date Desirable Advanced Communication skills training Counselling training children's community degree Experience Essential experience in working within a children's community nursing team At least 3 years experience working as a band 5 staff nurse Experience of working autonomously, delivering patient care Experience of multi agency working and collaborative working Experience of working with children with complex medical needs experience of leadership and management and managing change Experience of high level of complex communication experiences Desirable Experience of at least 2-3 years working as a band 5 staff nurse experience of undertaking IV therapy ,venopuncture and port management Experience of transition and preparing for adulthood Skills Essential excellent verbal and communication skills Skilled in teaching and delivering effective training to others skilled in the development of guidelines and pathways IT literate and experienced with systems and processes oAbility to work with colleagues across health, education and social care settings Desirable oENB Mentorship or equivalent Knowledge Essential evidence of professional updating understanding of safeguarding procedures understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment working knowledge of SEND legislation Desirable oexperience of audit/data collection other Essential Able to prioritise work Able to work well with the MDT and outside agencies/third sector oflexible attitude to work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newton Drive Health Centre

Newton Drive

Blackpool

FY3 8NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newton Drive Health Centre

Newton Drive

Blackpool

FY3 8NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the correct candidate to join our Anaesthetic and Recovery team.

The post is suitable for either an ODP or Nurse with experience in both anaesthetic and recovery areas. This post is suitable for students who are due to qualify this year who will hold an anaesthetic qualification.

Our new theatre suite designed for Day Case & Inpatients, boasts state of the art equipment and staffing levels that provide an exemplary environment where best practice can be achieved.

Our specialities (Adult & Paediatric, elective and emergency) include:General, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Dental, Cardiology, Thoracic, Cardiac, Farage & Maternity

At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust your skills are recognised and appreciated The Anaesthetic and Recovery Team (AR team) provide emergency anaesthetic cover to:A&E emergency room, Intensive care, MRI & CT, Intra- & Inter-Hospital transfers.

Benefits:Improved working/life balanceo Typical Finish on timeo Electronic Rostering- produced 5-8 weeks in advance.o Planned annual leave in advance.o Buddy system- work alongside an AR team member each dayTraining/Communicationo Monthly training sessionso Team Statistics : 50% achieved mentorship & 60% level 6 Studyo Anaesthetic Simulation Training (Sim Man and In-situ)- practice scenarios o Monthly Team meetings/updates.Enhancementso Planned volunteer over time. o Preferential WLI Rates

Main duties of the job

Accountable within the theatre team to ensure that the standard of patient care is of a high level, quality being of prime importance. To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council's standards. Ensure adherence to agreed Trust policies.

The position is primarily a theatre anaesthetic and recovery practitioner although some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post-holder will be called upon, occasionally to take charge of the unit/area. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekend, unsocial hours and on call duties.

The post holder will act be part of a clinical team provided to ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service receive an efficient and quality service. The post offers the opportunity to further develop clinical and non-clinical skills within the team. They will also be encouraged to obtain and maintain ILS and PILS compliance. Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours, maintaining public and colleague confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each person he/she meets. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and always respect the equality of patients.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-SWC164-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A. MANAGING ACTIVITIES

A1. Maintain activities to meet requirements.

1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld.

1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors, and members of the multi-disciplinary team following Trust policy.

1.3 Adhere to the Control of Infection policy.

1.4 Attend yearly updates for all mandatory training.

A2. Manage activities to meet requirements.

2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents, and losses.

A3. Manage activities to meet customer requirements.

3.1 Be accountable within the team for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, maintaining agreed standards and ensuring patient satisfaction.

3.2 Arrange for the care of patients valuables and other property as per Trust policy.

A4. Contribute to improvements at work.

4.1 Take part in developments and trials of new ideas and methods within the Unit.

4.2 Keep abreast of clinical and nursing developments within allocated area.

B. RESOURCES

B1. Support the efficient use of resources.

1.1 Arrange for the ordering and storage of drugs.

1.2 Arrange for the ordering and storage of supplies/stores.

1.3 Ensure the effective utilisation of stores and equipment.

C. PEOPLE

C1. Manage yourself.

1.1 Be the patients advocate; promote, safeguard and support safety for the patient and family.

1.2 Participate in in-service training as required.

C2. Develop your own resources.

2.1 Establish and maintain good relationships with patients, visitors, colleagues andmembers of the multi-disciplinary team to minimise conflict.

2.2 Develop and maintain good communication skills e.g., explain complex clinical procedures to patients and where there may be barriers to understanding.

2.3 Attend appraisal interviews annually to review job performance and professional development.

2.4 Maintain your PREPP requirements.

C3. Enhance your own performance.

3.1 Be aware of changes and developments in further education.

3.2 Develop teaching skills appropriate to work location and participate in theeducation and continuous assessment of learners as appropriate.

3.3 Develop technical skills and maintain clinical competence as a theatre practitioner.

C4. Create effective working relationships.

4.1 Develop and exercise leadership skills.

C5. Develop productive working relationships.

5.1 Co-operate with all other departments, assisting with the co-ordination of their activities in relation to patient care.

5.2 Promote good relationships and the image of the Trust both within and outside the organisation.

C6. Develop teams and individuals to enhance performance.

6.1 Encourage less experienced or newly qualified staff to full fill their duties.

C7. Manage the performance of teams and individuals.

7.1 Carry out agreed duties within the theatre and supervise the work of other staff.

7.2 Achieve a high morale amongst staff, based on good organisation within thetheatre/area.

D. INFORMATION

D1. Manage information for action.

1.1 Ensure privileged information is kept confidential.

1.2 Assist with the admission and discharge of patients in the unit

D2. Promote information to support decision making.

2.1 Ensure all documentation is completed legibly, signed, and dated.

2.2 Comply with admission and discharge planning as per policy.

2.3 Ensure information is passed to junior staff at regular intervals.

E. QUALITY

E1. Promote the importance and benefits of quality.

1.1 Ensure quality is assured in each aspect of clinical practice.

1.2 Ensure that patients requirements are met and that you contribute fully to achieving the Trust corporate goals and objectives.

1.3 Ensure that Trust Standards of nursing care are adhered to, for example Essence of Care.

Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Job description Job responsibilities A. MANAGING ACTIVITIES A1. Maintain activities to meet requirements. 1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld. 1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors, and members of the multi-disciplinary team following Trust policy. 1.3 Adhere to the Control of Infection policy. 1.4 Attend yearly updates for all mandatory training. A2. Manage activities to meet requirements. 2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents, and losses. A3. Manage activities to meet customer requirements. 3.1 Be accountable within the team for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, maintaining agreed standards and ensuring patient satisfaction. 3.2 Arrange for the care of patients valuables and other property as per Trust policy. A4. Contribute to improvements at work. 4.1 Take part in developments and trials of new ideas and methods within the Unit. 4.2 Keep abreast of clinical and nursing developments within allocated area. B. RESOURCES B1. Support the efficient use of resources. 1.1 Arrange for the ordering and storage of drugs. 1.2 Arrange for the ordering and storage of supplies/stores. 1.3 Ensure the effective utilisation of stores and equipment. C. PEOPLE C1. Manage yourself. 1.1 Be the patients advocate; promote, safeguard and support safety for the patient and family. 1.2 Participate in in-service training as required. C2. Develop your own resources. 2.1 Establish and maintain good relationships with patients, visitors, colleagues andmembers of the multi-disciplinary team to minimise conflict. 2.2 Develop and maintain good communication skills e.g., explain complex clinical procedures to patients and where there may be barriers to understanding. 2.3 Attend appraisal interviews annually to review job performance and professional development. 2.4 Maintain your PREPP requirements. C3. Enhance your own performance. 3.1 Be aware of changes and developments in further education. 3.2 Develop teaching skills appropriate to work location and participate in theeducation and continuous assessment of learners as appropriate. 3.3 Develop technical skills and maintain clinical competence as a theatre practitioner. C4. Create effective working relationships. 4.1 Develop and exercise leadership skills. C5. Develop productive working relationships. 5.1 Co-operate with all other departments, assisting with the co-ordination of their activities in relation to patient care. 5.2 Promote good relationships and the image of the Trust both within and outside the organisation. C6. Develop teams and individuals to enhance performance. 6.1 Encourage less experienced or newly qualified staff to full fill their duties. C7. Manage the performance of teams and individuals. 7.1 Carry out agreed duties within the theatre and supervise the work of other staff. 7.2 Achieve a high morale amongst staff, based on good organisation within thetheatre/area. D. INFORMATION D1. Manage information for action. 1.1 Ensure privileged information is kept confidential. 1.2 Assist with the admission and discharge of patients in the unit D2. Promote information to support decision making. 2.1 Ensure all documentation is completed legibly, signed, and dated. 2.2 Comply with admission and discharge planning as per policy. 2.3 Ensure information is passed to junior staff at regular intervals. E. QUALITY E1. Promote the importance and benefits of quality. 1.1 Ensure quality is assured in each aspect of clinical practice. 1.2 Ensure that patients requirements are met and that you contribute fully to achieving the Trust corporate goals and objectives. 1.3 Ensure that Trust Standards of nursing care are adhered to, for example Essence of Care. Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active Registration with HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) OR Active Registration with NMC as a Nurse (RGN) who has a nationally recognised anaesthetic qualification
• Willingness to complete Intermediate Life Support (ILS)

Desirable

• Mentorship
• Advanced Life Support Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Anaesthetic Experience
• Recovery Experience

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking preceptorship/Mentorship

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work within Trust policies
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to work as part of a team and to facilitate team working
• Ability to establish priorities
• Leadership
• Good time management
• Basic I.T. skills
• Decision maker
• Problem solver
• Basic Life Support

Job requirements

Essential

• Participate in On call , unsocial hours and night working

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Active Registration with HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) OR Active Registration with NMC as a Nurse (RGN) who has a nationally recognised anaesthetic qualification Willingness to complete Intermediate Life Support (ILS) Desirable Mentorship Advanced Life Support Qualification Experience Essential Evidence of continuous professional development Anaesthetic Experience Recovery Experience Desirable Experience in undertaking preceptorship/Mentorship Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to work within Trust policies Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes Ability to work as part of a team and to facilitate team working Ability to establish priorities Leadership Good time management Basic I.T. skills Decision maker Problem solver Basic Life Support Job requirements Essential Participate in On call , unsocial hours and night working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint 1 Cardiology Registrar. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working as part of a dynamic cardiology team across secondary and tertiary care. The Lancashire Cardiac Centre continues to expand with a large team of Consultants and Junior Doctors working together across sub specialities.

A provider of Tertiary Cardiac Services for the 1.6 million population of Lancashire and South Cumbria, in a newly commissioned £52 million Lancashire Cardiothoracic Hospital the Trust Executive Team and Divisional Cardiac Board are committed to expanding Cardiac Services and this appointment is seen as an integral step in this expansion.

The Cardiac Division provide a full range of Invasive and Non-Invasive Diagnostic, and Interventional Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgical Services, through four Catheter Laboratories and four cardiothoracic theatres with potential to expand.

Post holder will be expected to be part of the on-call rota

Main duties of the job

• Duties and Responsibilities
• Provision of in-patient care for the patients of all Consultants as required.
• To provide on- call at middle grade level on a full shift rota.
• Proficient in echocardiology
• Support for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in the Catheter Lab.
• Supervision of specific exercise test sessions if required.
• Attendance at Cardiology Clinics at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre at Victoria Hospital Blackpool. Assist in chest pain clinics
• Dictation of discharge and clinic letters as required.
• Occasional teaching of Nursing Staff and Junior Doctors and Medical Students

About us

The Cardiac Unit comprises of the Cardiothoracic Unit and the Cardiology Directorate. The Division is housed in a £50 million purpose built hospital comprising of 4 catheter laboratories, 4 Cardiac and Thoracic Theatres, with potential to expand to 5, dedicated outpatient and non-invasive Cardiac Physiology investigation unit, 20 day case bed, 20 cardiac intensive care beds and 89 ward beds.

The Cardiology Directorate includes 2 wards - 37 and 39 for Cardiology patients and 4 Catheter Laboratories with day case facilities.

Job summary

A position has become available for a part time Band 5 Staff Nurse on Cardiac Day Case Unit. Cardiac Day Case unit is a busy unit taking elective and interhospital patients for preparation and recovery post procedures providing high quality care. This position is a monday to friday working 7:30am to 21:00pm.

The successful candidates will be supported by both our nursing and medical team and essential training for the role will be provided.

You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and passionate about the delivery of high-quality care. As part of your role you will be required prepare patients for procedures and recover patients safely and to provide appropriate discharge advice. You will be required to undertake be a range of clinical skills to fulfil the role requirements, such as undertaking clinical observations, cannulation and venepuncture (taking blood samples). All necessary training for acquiring these skills will be provided by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality and timely care to all our patients, you need to have excellent communication skills as our patients are often complex and require additional help, reassurance and understanding. To be able to complete safe transfer of patients between the day unit and wards and demonstrate safe and effective handover of same.

You will be expected to take charge of the unit and co ordinating catheter lab activity, and support with the catheter lab following adequate training.

You will be expected to maintain high standards of nursing care and follow standards set by the NMC.

You will be expected to maintain accurate written and/or electronic records ensuring all legal requirements are met.

You will be encouraged and supported to gain new skills and to be actively involved in change improvement and being a champion for an area of care that you feel interested in. You should also be committed to and have evidence of continuing professional development.

You will need to be prepared to work flexibly to the needs of the service.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants apply.

About us

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.

We are proud of the care we strive to provide, and we want to continue to build on this by the addition of passionate, kind and caring people to our teams. Using the latest pathways, evidence-based care and, using all the community therapy support networks available to us to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported. We are looking for people who strongly align with our Trust values and share common goals.

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.
• Continuous learning and development 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.

Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Children's Nurse to join our team on a fixed term 12 month basis.

If you work at Blackpool Teaching Hospital this could be a secondment and you would have to ask your Line Manager for permission to apply.

The Children's Community Nursing Service is a small but well-established service that provides care to children and young people who have an identified nursing need/ long term health need, supporting and empowering families to manage their child at home and in a variety of settings across Blackpool. The service also provides the special school nursing to a number of special schools across the Blackpool and Fylde and Wyre area.

You will be part of a multi-professional team and will require excellent communication skills. We will offer a comprehensive induction and competency programme; prior competency evidence of IV therapy, Venepuncture/ blood sampling, enteral feeding device care, tracheostomy care and Medical Devices will be considered useful.

Main duties of the job

The post holder has responsibility for the clinical care and treatments of children and young people as part of the Children's community nursing team.

Effective assessment of children's health needs and development of individual care plans is a key role

Undertaking home IVs ,administration of IM medication and venepuncture is a regular clinical activity .

Wound care and management, application of dressings, development of wound care plans and working alongside tissue viability leads is key

Regular attendance at meetings with the wider MDT ,support and facilitate the arranging of multidisciplinary meetings required to enable early discharge and complex discharge to home

Safeguarding children is central to the role :working with and supporting vulnerable children and their families ,undertaking relevant referrals and attending supportive meetings

Working with children with both acute medical needs and complex needs .Involvement with short episodes of care and long term complex conditions

Supporting children referred to virtual ward ensures early discharge where possible and supports further our commitment to caring for children in the home setting

The staff team undertake various required assessments i.e. continence and product assessments ,routine health assessments and contribute to the EHCP process offering individual health advices .

Training and Education of parents and families and school and nursery staff is a vital and key part of the role

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients. We employ more than 6,500 staff, have approximately 900 beds and have a planned turnover in excess of £410m for 2017/2018.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job summary

We have an opportunity within the Ophthalmology Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in medical retina and general ophthalmology to commence in post as soon as possible. This post is required to provide cover for a colleague on long-term sickness absence within the Ophthalmic Directorate.

The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based at the Victoria Hospital site. This role involves supporting the medical retina service while contributing to general ophthalmology clinics and on call duties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to provide expert clinical care for patients with medical retina diseases, including advanced diagnostic assessment, laser treatments, and intravitreal therapies, alongside general ophthalmology, cataract surgery and on call responsibilities.The consultant is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, leading multidisciplinary teams, contributing to service development, and participating in teaching, research, and clinical governance activities.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of the medical retina services.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a resident population of approximately 330,000 and the 12 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital - Clifton Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services.

The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-DOC122-26

Job locations

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description (including proposed job plan) and personspecification documents attached for more details.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent). Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise. FRCOphth (or equivalent recognised qualification). Entry on the GMC Specialist Register with CCT or equivalent, or eligibility forinclusion within two months of interviewExperience and SkillsEssential Sub-speciality fellowship training in Medical Retina, with high level ofexperience Completion of specialist ophthalmology training Independent management of medical retina conditions and service Ability to interpret advanced retinal imaging Independent management of general clinics and complex ophthalmicemergencies Ability to independently performing cataract surgery of varied complexityDesirable Ability to manage complex medical retinal disorders, perform photodynamictherapy (PDT)ManagementEssential Commitment to service development and team management in medical retina Participation in clinical governance, audit, teaching, supervision and researchPersonal Attributes Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care Commitment to principles of GMC Good Medical Practice

Job description Job responsibilities Please see detailed job description (including proposed job plan) and personspecification documents attached for more details.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent). Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise. FRCOphth (or equivalent recognised qualification). Entry on the GMC Specialist Register with CCT or equivalent, or eligibility forinclusion within two months of interviewExperience and SkillsEssential Sub-speciality fellowship training in Medical Retina, with high level ofexperience Completion of specialist ophthalmology training Independent management of medical retina conditions and service Ability to interpret advanced retinal imaging Independent management of general clinics and complex ophthalmicemergencies Ability to independently performing cataract surgery of varied complexityDesirable Ability to manage complex medical retinal disorders, perform photodynamictherapy (PDT)ManagementEssential Commitment to service development and team management in medical retina Participation in clinical governance, audit, teaching, supervision and researchPersonal Attributes Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care Commitment to principles of GMC Good Medical Practice

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and license to practice
• Previous experience of at least 12 years in Ophthalmology and 6 years in a relevant speciality in the speciality doctor grade

Desirable

• Possession of a post graduate qualification (FRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCS)
• Higher/ advanced sub- speciality training/ fellowship
• Higher degree (eg. MD or PhD)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to undertake independent general and sub-specialty clinics laser Sub-specialty clinical and surgical experience and ability to perform independent procedures.
• Experience teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and non medical staff with demonstration of effective teaching skills
• Experience in undertaking audits and understanding of the principles of audit and research

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems
• Experience of supervision of other staff
• Experience in service development and improvement in Ophthalmology

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
• Good team player: ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Agreement to live within 15 miles of the Trust or within 30 minutes travel by car. Car owner with full driving licence

Desirable

• A willingness to attend and actively participate in department meetings

Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Full GMC Registration and license to practice Previous experience of at least 12 years in Ophthalmology and 6 years in a relevant speciality in the speciality doctor grade Desirable Possession of a post graduate qualification (FRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCS) Higher/ advanced sub- speciality training/ fellowship Higher degree (eg. MD or PhD) Experience & Knowledge Essential Able to undertake independent general and sub-specialty clinics laser Sub-specialty clinical and surgical experience and ability to perform independent procedures. Experience teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and non medical staff with demonstration of effective teaching skills Experience in undertaking audits and understanding of the principles of audit and research Desirable Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems Experience of supervision of other staff Experience in service development and improvement in Ophthalmology Skills and Ability Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff. Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations Good team player: ability to work well as a member of a team. Agreement to live within 15 miles of the Trust or within 30 minutes travel by car. Car owner with full driving licence Desirable A willingness to attend and actively participate in department meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Do you have a passion for Hospital Pharmacy?

Do you thrive on clinical variety ?

Are you looking for a new challenge or due to qualify this year and looking for somewhere with training opportunities to establish your career?

Why not join Pharmacy at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a forward thinking team?

The Pharmacy department is looking to enhance the delivery of clinical pharmacy services within the Trust and further establish our ward based services with the appointment of rotational clinical pharmacists at band 6.We are looking to recruithighly motivated, adaptable clinical pharmacists who have a 'can do' attitude to improvement and development.

Main duties of the job

Our automated, technician led dispensary allows pharmacists to concentrate on clinical activities through the provision of a patient centred pharmacy service.The individuals will possess well-developed communication skills and will have the initiative and confidence to set and achieve their own agreed objectives. Successful candidates will be team players with good interpersonal and organisational skills.This training post will offer a structured rotational programme across the key areas of hospital pharmacy. We have a team based approach to patient care so the individual will be supported by more senior or experienced staff. There will be a competency based approach to training with developmental opportunities within each rotation.

About us

Working for the Organisation

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year + EDC (£2400) per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-NBC176-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Our automated, technician led dispensary allows pharmacists to concentrate on clinical activities through the provision of a patient centred pharmacy service.The individuals will possess well-developed communication skills and will have the initiative and confidence to set and achieve their own agreed objectives. Successful candidates will be team players with good interpersonal and organisational skills.This training post will offer a structured rotational programme across the key areas of hospital pharmacy. We have a team based approach to patient care so the individual will be supported by more senior or experienced staff. There will be a competency based approach to training with developmental opportunities within each rotation. The individual will have the opportunity to start a clinical diploma or appropriate further education if required.

Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. Our automated, technician led dispensary allows pharmacists to concentrate on clinical activities through the provision of a patient centred pharmacy service.The individuals will possess well-developed communication skills and will have the initiative and confidence to set and achieve their own agreed objectives. Successful candidates will be team players with good interpersonal and organisational skills.This training post will offer a structured rotational programme across the key areas of hospital pharmacy. We have a team based approach to patient care so the individual will be supported by more senior or experienced staff. There will be a competency based approach to training with developmental opportunities within each rotation. The individual will have the opportunity to start a clinical diploma or appropriate further education if required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease state
• Previous experience of teamworking

Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Problem solving skills. Pro-active and innovative.
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of audit methodology

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Influencing skills.

Other

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Willingness to contribute to the general working of the department

Qualifications and attainments

Essential

• Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the GPhC

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in clinical with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease state Previous experience of teamworking Skills Essential Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Good organisation and time management skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Problem solving skills. Pro-active and innovative. Computer literate Knowledge of audit methodology Desirable Good presentation skills Influencing skills. Other Essential Demonstrable commitment to professional development Willingness to contribute to the general working of the department Qualifications and attainments Essential Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy Registered with the GPhC Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Pharmacy Technician - Band 4Fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months | Pharmacy, Blackpool Teaching HospitalsJoin our teamWe are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to provide maternity leave cover. This varied role offers the opportunity to support dispensary and ward-based services while contributing to safe, effective and patient-focused care.

Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.

Main duties of the job

Working within a busy hospital pharmacy, you will use your technical knowledge, analytical skills and professional judgement to deliver high standards of service quality, medicines optimisation and patient safety. You will work closely with pharmacy colleagues, clinical teams, wards, patients and external Homecare providers to help ensure medicines are supplied accurately and without unnecessary delay.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Pharmacy Technician, or an experienced technician who is new to hospital pharmacy, to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in a supportive environment. You will be supported by our well-established Education and Training team, with access to structured learning, guidance and development opportunities throughout the placement.

About us

You must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the knowledge and skills required to work safely and accurately in a hospital pharmacy environment. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. A commitment to patient-centred care, teamwork, continuous improvement and compliance with legal, professional and organisational standards is essential.Contract: Fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leaveBand: 4Base: Pharmacy, Blackpool Teaching HospitalsDBS: This post is subject to the appropriate DBS check

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-NBC174-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties Assess, validate, dispense and, where appropriately qualified, accuracy check prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients and specialist services. Maintain accurate electronic medication, dispensing and prescribing records. Dispense, check and audit controlled drugs in accordance with legislation and standard operating procedures. Support ward-based services by identifying upcoming discharges, promoting the use of patients own medicines and helping to reduce medicines waste. Provide clear medicines information and counselling to patients, escalating clinical or complex queries appropriately. Prioritise workload effectively and support the daily coordination of team activity. Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and late-evening rotas as required.

Job description Job responsibilities Main duties Assess, validate, dispense and, where appropriately qualified, accuracy check prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients and specialist services. Maintain accurate electronic medication, dispensing and prescribing records. Dispense, check and audit controlled drugs in accordance with legislation and standard operating procedures. Support ward-based services by identifying upcoming discharges, promoting the use of patients own medicines and helping to reduce medicines waste. Provide clear medicines information and counselling to patients, escalating clinical or complex queries appropriately. Prioritise workload effectively and support the daily coordination of team activity. Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and late-evening rotas as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification

Desirable

• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience working in a hospital Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare setting.
• Experience of dispensing and checking processes in accordance with local procedures.
• Experience communicating effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of training or supervising junior staff, students or apprentices
• Experience participating in audit, service improvement or quality improvement projects
• Experience supporting Homecare services

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate professionalism and act in accordance with GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
• Reliable, organised and able to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Ability to confidently counsel patients on medicines.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification Desirable Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Experience working in a hospital Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare setting. Experience of dispensing and checking processes in accordance with local procedures. Experience communicating effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Experience of training or supervising junior staff, students or apprentices Experience participating in audit, service improvement or quality improvement projects Experience supporting Homecare services Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrate professionalism and act in accordance with GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. Reliable, organised and able to meet deadlines. Desirable Ability to confidently counsel patients on medicines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be a visible personality on the ward who is able to take control of situations and manage the general day to day running of the ward, in the ward manager's absence. You will need to be approachable and supportive to all staff and be able to offer advice and guidance when needed. You will lead by example and support junior staff to maintain the ward's high standards.

Main duties of the job

We currently have a vacancy for a fixed term maternity cover band 6 position on ward 34, trauma orthopaedics.

We are seeking an innovative, highly motivated forward thinking nurse who has the ability to manage a busy trauma orthopaedic ward on a daily basis using expert clinical knowledge and judgement whilst providing support to staff. You will be expected to have both a 'hands on' approach in providing high quality care and have a visible and approachable presence on the ward in order to support junior staff with their role. You will also be expected to support the ward manager with general management duties and have an understanding of the varying factors that affect patient care and experience, staff development and must comply with Trust Policies at all times.

This is a permanent position.

The successful candidate will be supported by the ward manager and matron.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job summary

Due to the advancement and progression of our existing staff, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Nursing Team at the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC)

The ARC is a multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation facility delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to support recovery, maximise independence and facilitate timely discharge from hospital services. Working within a collaborative and integrated model of care, the successful post holder will work closely alongside colleagues from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Council, therapy services, social care teams and other community partners to deliver the Better Care Model, ensuring patients receive seamless, coordinated care across health and social care systems.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Registered Nurse who demonstrates a positive approach to change, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to delivering holistic care.

Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.

Main duties of the job

Please note the ARC is a 24 hour 7 day a week service and there will be an expectation of internal rotation.

As a community nurse you will gain a unique set of skills. As a team we will support you to gain these skills by providing the appropriate training.

We will also provide the following to ensure your transition to a new area / team is as smooth as possible by:

• Robust induction period
• Buddy/Mentor
• Preceptorship programme
• Protected supernumerary time
• Clinical 1 to 1 and supervision sessions with Clinical Supervisor
• In House and external training provision
• Professional Nurse Advocate Support as required

The main duties of the role are to provide holistic, patient centred, evidence based care to individuals in their own home setting. T

This will include:

• Administration of medications
• PEG care
• Wound care
• Drain management
• Venous & arterial leg ulcer care including doppler and compression
• Catheter & nephrostomy care
• Holistic assessments and risk bundles
• Observations
• Venepuncture

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.

We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.