Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of acute and elective healthcare services across its hospitals, including emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver safe, high-quality care and improve patient outcomes through compassionate and efficient service. Their purpose is to enhance the health and well-being of the local community by offering excellent medical care and support tailored to individual patient needs.

Science & Healthcare

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

You must coordinate IQIP compliance, provide expert knowledge, manage audits, support projects, track progress, communicate effectively, propose procedural changes, maintain records, and ensure data governance.

You will coordinate compliance with IQIP standards, support audits, track project progress, manage documentation, and ensure adherence to UKAS requirements and Information Governance.

Healthcare

Support the new post - Audiology Quality and compliance Manager to deliver: - IQIPS Accreditation To coordinate compliance with IQIP standards within appropriate and / or specified timeframes. To provide expert knowledge of IQIP requirements. To collate required performance and quality information in a timely manner. To collate defined audit reports in collaboration with Head of Audiology.
 
Provide administrative support to Audiology Leads for IQIPS-associated tasks, as well as administrative support related to any other improvement projects. Develop and maintain a system to record, monitor and track project progress and the related activities and actions within the department. Communicates project information to others which may involve providing complex information and persuasion skills. Proposes changes to procedures and practices within Audiology as a result of UKAS requirements.
 
Maintain and update required information as per UKAS accreditation Collate all project documentation including audits, results of patient feedback and training records and produce operational reports as required. Undertakes audits to check compliance against UKAS standards on a monthly basis. Collate all UKAS audits in conjunction with clinical and managerial teams either monthly, quarterly or annual as required Ensure that electronic information is maintained and stored in accordance with Information Governance policy and procedure. Upload all required evidence to the UKAS website Undertake the investigation of any breaches of standards, and work with the Audiology Leads to seek a resolution or mitigating action.

Support the new post - Audiology Quality and compliance Manager to deliver: - IQIPS Accreditation To coordinate compliance with IQIP standards within appropriate and / or specified timeframes. To provide expert knowledge of IQIP requirements. To collate required performance and quality information in a timely manner. To collate defined audit reports in collaboration with Head of Audiology.

Provide administrative support to Audiology Leads for IQIPS-associated tasks, as well as administrative support related to any other improvement projects. Develop and maintain a system to record, monitor and track project progress and the related activities and actions within the department. Communicates project information to others which may involve providing complex information and persuasion skills. Proposes changes to procedures and practices within Audiology as a result of UKAS requirements.

Maintain and update required information as per UKAS accreditation Collate all project documentation including audits, results of patient feedback and training records and produce operational reports as required. Undertakes audits to check compliance against UKAS standards on a monthly basis. Collate all UKAS audits in conjunction with clinical and managerial teams either monthly, quarterly or annual as required Ensure that electronic information is maintained and stored in accordance with Information Governance policy and procedure. Upload all required evidence to the UKAS website Undertake the investigation of any breaches of standards, and work with the Audiology Leads to seek a resolution or mitigating action.

Bank Audiology Quality and Compliance Manager Mentor - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Support the new post - Audiology Quality and compliance Manager to deliver: - IQIPS Accreditation To coordinate compliance with IQIP standards within appropriate and / or specified timeframes. To provide expert knowledge of IQIP requirements. To collate required performance and quality information in a timely manner. To collate defined audit reports in collaboration with Head of Audiology. Provide administrative support to Audiology Leads for IQIPS-associated tasks, as well as administrative support related to any other improvement projects. Develop and maintain a system to record, monitor and track project progress and the related activities and actions within the department. Communicates project information to others which may involve providing complex information and persuasion skills. Proposes changes to procedures and practices within Audiology as a result of UKAS requirements. Maintain and update required information as per UKAS accreditation Collate all project documentation including audits, results of patient feedback and training records and produce operational reports as required. Undertakes audits to check compliance against UKAS standards on a monthly basis. Collate all UKAS audits in conjunction with clinical and managerial teams either monthly, quarterly or annual as required Ensure that electronic information is maintained and stored in accordance with Information Governance policy and procedure. Upload all required evidence to the UKAS website Undertake the investigation of any breaches of standards, and work with the Audiology Leads to seek a resolution or mitigating action.

Bank Audiology Quality and Compliance Manager Mentor

You must maintain medical devices, manage databases, assist with procurement, understand customer needs, conduct preventive maintenance, oversee calibration, and travel between hospital sites as needed.

You will maintain and repair medical devices, manage technical records, assist clinical staff, ensure equipment safety, oversee training, and support procurement and documentation processes.

Engineering

Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of medical devices in the hospital, as recommended by device manufacturers. This includes performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repairs on a variety of clinical equipment to meet functional and safety specifications. Update and manage the Medical Equipment Database to ensure accurate and complete technical records of all work performed. Provide day-to-day support to the department, including assisting clinical staff with technical issues related to medical devices, liaising with device manufacturers, and helping maintain stock levels. Participate in regular in-house and OEM training courses to stay informed of the latest clinical and technical developments in Clinical Engineering. Provide clinical technical support through planned preventative maintenance, repair, calibration, safety, and acceptance testing on a range of medical equipment. Offer administrative support to the team by updating job and device records in the medical equipment management database, assisting with procurement, managing the acceptance of medical devices, maintaining the medical user training record database, overseeing documentation, managing calibration records of test equipment, and supporting the medical equipment library. Foster a customer-focused culture by understanding and addressing customer needs, ensuring timely and effective communication at all levels. For full details, please refer to the attached job description. This position centers on providing technical services for preventive maintenance, specifically conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on clinical equipment to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards. Key responsibilities include diagnosing equipment faults, performing safety tests, and overseeing the commissioning and decommissioning of devices. The role also entails maintaining accurate records, conducting equipment library rounds, updating the equipment database, managing stock levels, and collaborating with clinical staff. Furthermore, the postholder is tasked with supervising calibration processes, adhering to quality standards, participating in audits, and engaging in continuous professional development while providing coverage for colleagues as needed. Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anurag Anurag Job title: Clinical Engineering Manager Email address: anurag.anurag@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01234355122

Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of medical devices in the hospital, as recommended by device manufacturers. This includes performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repairs on a variety of clinical equipment to meet functional and safety specifications.Update and manage the Medical Equipment Database to ensure accurate and complete technical records of all work performed. Provide day-to-day support to the department, including assisting clinical staff with technical issues related to medical devices, liaising with device manufacturers, and helping maintain stock levels.Participate in regular in-house and OEM training courses to stay informed of the latest clinical and technical developments in Clinical Engineering. Provide clinical technical support through planned preventative maintenance, repair, calibration, safety, and acceptance testing on a range of medical equipment.Offer administrative support to the team by updating job and device records in the medical equipment management database, assisting with procurement, managing the acceptance of medical devices, maintaining the medical user training record database, overseeing documentation, managing calibration records of test equipment, and supporting the medical equipment library.Foster a customer-focused culture by understanding and addressing customer needs, ensuring timely and effective communication at all levels.For full details, please refer to the attached job description. This position centers on providing technical services for preventive maintenance, specifically conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on clinical equipment to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.Key responsibilities include diagnosing equipment faults, performing safety tests, and overseeing the commissioning and decommissioning of devices. The role also entails maintaining accurate records, conducting equipment library rounds, updating the equipment database, managing stock levels, and collaborating with clinical staff.Furthermore, the postholder is tasked with supervising calibration processes, adhering to quality standards, participating in audits, and engaging in continuous professional development while providing coverage for colleagues as needed.Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anurag Anurag Job title: Clinical Engineering Manager Email address: anurag.anurag@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01234355122

Clinical Engineer - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of medical devices in the hospital, as recommended by device manufacturers. This includes performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repairs on a variety of clinical equipment to meet functional and safety specifications.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Update and manage the Medical Equipment Database to ensure accurate and complete technical records of all work performed. Provide day-to-day support to the department, including assisting clinical staff with technical issues related to medical devices, liaising with device manufacturers, and helping maintain stock levels.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Participate in regular in-house and OEM training courses to stay informed of the latest clinical and technical developments in Clinical Engineering. Provide clinical technical support through planned preventative maintenance, repair, calibration, safety, and acceptance testing on a range of medical equipment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Offer administrative support to the team by updating job and device records in the medical equipment management database, assisting with procurement, managing the acceptance of medical devices, maintaining the medical user training record database, overseeing documentation, managing calibration records of test equipment, and supporting the medical equipment library.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Foster a customer-focused culture by understanding and addressing customer needs, ensuring timely and effective communication at all levels.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For full details, please refer to the attached job description. This position centers on providing technical services for preventive maintenance, specifically conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on clinical equipment to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Key responsibilities include diagnosing equipment faults, performing safety tests, and overseeing the commissioning and decommissioning of devices. The role also entails maintaining accurate records, conducting equipment library rounds, updating the equipment database, managing stock levels, and collaborating with clinical staff.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Furthermore, the postholder is tasked with supervising calibration processes, adhering to quality standards, participating in audits, and engaging in continuous professional development while providing coverage for colleagues as needed.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&amp;amp;E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anurag Anurag Job title: Clinical Engineering Manager Email address: anurag.anurag@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01234355122

Clinical Engineer

You must provide expert clinical care, lead the team, ensure patient discharge, support documentation, promote teamwork, and assist in recruitment and policy implementation.

You will provide clinical leadership, ensure quality care, support staff documentation, facilitate patient discharges, promote teamwork, and assist in staff recruitment and development.

Education & Teaching

Howard ward provides surgical care. The post holder, in the absence of the Ward Manager, has continuing responsibility for the management of the unit, including the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to a high standard. The post holder is required to supervise and teach both qualified and unqualified staff. Key Responsibilities * Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the unit/ward/dept. * Collaborate with the Ward Manager to develop and promote nursing practice and competence. * Act as a professional role model and provide facilitative and effective clinical leadership. * Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with research-based evidence, for individuals and groups of patients. * To ensure accurate documentation and record keeping, teaching and supporting all members of the ward team in this area. * In the absence of the Ward Manager, to be responsible for the ongoing facilitation of timely discharge of patients to primary care settings, ensuring suitable ongoing care arrangements, and effective use of inpatient beds. To promote effective communication between the ward team, bed management team and discharge coordinators. * To provide information to patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, and to support them when distressed or bereaved. * To promote effective multidisciplinary teamwork, through good communication with all staff. * To actively assist the ward manager in implementation of Trust objectives/initiatives, taking a lead in the clinical area as required. * Actively assist the ward manager in implementing ongoing national policy. * To participate in the recruitment, selection, development and retention of staff. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sujatha Harindranath Job title: Ward Manager Telephone number: 01234 355122 Howard ward main reception Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust Kempston Bedford MK42 9DJ

Howard ward provides surgical care.The post holder, in the absence of the Ward Manager, has continuing responsibility for the management of the unit, including the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to a high standard.The post holder is required to supervise and teach both qualified and unqualified staff.Key Responsibilities * Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the unit/ward/dept. * Collaborate with the Ward Manager to develop and promote nursing practice and competence. * Act as a professional role model and provide facilitative and effective clinical leadership. * Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with research-based evidence, for individuals and groups of patients. * To ensure accurate documentation and record keeping, teaching and supporting all members of the ward team in this area. * In the absence of the Ward Manager, to be responsible for the ongoing facilitation of timely discharge of patients to primary care settings, ensuring suitable ongoing care arrangements, and effective use of inpatient beds. To promote effective communication between the ward team, bed management team and discharge coordinators. * To provide information to patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, and to support them when distressed or bereaved. * To promote effective multidisciplinary teamwork, through good communication with all staff. * To actively assist the ward manager in implementation of Trust objectives/initiatives, taking a lead in the clinical area as required. * Actively assist the ward manager in implementing ongoing national policy. * To participate in the recruitment, selection, development and retention of staff.      Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sujatha Harindranath Job title: Ward Manager Telephone number: 01234 355122Howard ward main receptionBedfordshire NHS Foundation TrustKempstonBedfordMK42 9DJ

Team Leader-  Howard ward - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Howard ward provides surgical care.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder, in the absence of the Ward Manager, has continuing responsibility for the management of the unit, including the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to a high standard.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder is required to supervise and teach both qualified and unqualified staff.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the unit/ward/dept.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with the Ward Manager to develop and promote nursing practice and competence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act as a professional role model and provide facilitative and effective clinical leadership.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in line with research-based evidence, for individuals and groups of patients.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To ensure accurate documentation and record keeping, teaching and supporting all members of the ward team in this area.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;In the absence of the Ward Manager, to be responsible for the ongoing facilitation of timely discharge of patients to primary care settings, ensuring suitable ongoing care arrangements, and effective use of inpatient beds. To promote effective communication between the ward team, bed management team and discharge coordinators.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To provide information to patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, and to support them when distressed or bereaved.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To promote effective multidisciplinary teamwork, through good communication with all staff.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To actively assist the ward manager in implementation of Trust objectives/initiatives, taking a lead in the clinical area as required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Actively assist the ward manager in implementing ongoing national policy.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To participate in the recruitment, selection, development and retention of staff.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&amp;amp;E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sujatha Harindranath Job title: Ward Manager Telephone number: 01234 355122&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Howard ward main reception&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kempston&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bedford&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;MK42 9DJ

Team Leader-  Howard ward

You should be a motivated and dynamic nurse from various specialties, willing to work under a six-month probation and travel between hospital sites as needed.

You’ll assess patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support the operation of a 7-day urgent care service, ensuring safety and efficiency in care delivery.

The same day emergency care is a fast-growing service at Bedford hospital. We see acutely unwell patients from a number of specialities from both medical and surgical services. We have an exciting clinic area equipped with a team of high experience. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust that is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programmer of high-quality training and development that will support the progression of your career. The urgent and emergency care directorate is in the process of developing a robust standard operating policy which will underpin the Same Day Emergency Care unit operation policy. All patients attending the unit will be assessed utilizing pathways to ensure patient safety, effectiveness and efficiency. Bedford Hospital opened its' Same Day Emergency Care during the pandemic. We are looking for high motivated, dynamic hard working nurses from across a number of specialities. You will work alongside a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team comprising of consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapist, discharge co-ordinators, advanced clinical practitioners, pharmacists, social services and community services. This service will run 7 days per week, 12 -24 hours per day depending on service need. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jamie Townsend Job title: Unit Manager Email address: jamie.townsend@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01234 355122 Extension no: 6552

The same day emergency care is a fast-growing service at Bedford hospital.We see acutely unwell patients from a number of specialities from both medical and surgical services. We have an exciting clinic area equipped with a team of high experience.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust that is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programmer of high-quality training and development that will support the progression of your career. The urgent and emergency care directorate is in the process of developing a robust standard operating policy which will underpin the Same Day Emergency Care unit operation policy. All patients attending the unit will be assessed utilizing pathways to ensure patient safety, effectiveness and efficiency.Bedford Hospital opened its' Same Day Emergency Care during the pandemic. We are looking for high motivated, dynamic hard working nurses from across a number of specialities.You will work alongside a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team comprising of consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapist, discharge co-ordinators, advanced clinical practitioners, pharmacists, social services and community services.This service will run 7 days per week, 12 -24 hours per day depending on service need.Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jamie Townsend Job title: Unit Manager Email address: jamie.townsend@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01234 355122Extension no: 6552

Staff Nurse - SDEC - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The same day emergency care is a fast-growing service at Bedford hospital.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We see acutely unwell patients from a number of specialities from both medical and surgical services. We have an exciting clinic area equipped with a team of high experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust that is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programmer of high-quality training and development that will support the progression of your career. The urgent and emergency care directorate is in the process of developing a robust standard operating policy which will underpin the Same Day Emergency Care unit operation policy. All patients attending the unit will be assessed utilizing pathways to ensure patient safety, effectiveness and efficiency.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bedford Hospital opened its' Same Day Emergency Care during the pandemic. We are looking for high motivated, dynamic hard working nurses from across a number of specialities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will work alongside a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team comprising of consultants, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapist, discharge co-ordinators, advanced clinical practitioners, pharmacists, social services and community services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This service will run 7 days per week, 12 -24 hours per day depending on service need.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&amp;amp;E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jamie Townsend Job title: Unit Manager Email address: jamie.townsend@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01234 355122&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Extension no: 6552

Staff Nurse - SDEC

You need governance experience, leadership in women’s clinical quality, risk management skills, strong communication, team management, and a commitment to equality. Travel and a 6-month probation are required.

You will lead a team to foster a safety culture, support strategic governance, implement quality frameworks, manage risks, enhance patient experience, and oversee governance team performance.

Government & Politics

Are you a dynamic maternity leader who is experienced in all pillars of governance looking to develop and gain an increasing depth and breadth of experience across the strategic governance platform? We are looking to recruit an inspiring and influential Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement of to work with our Director of Midwifery, multidisciplinary teams, local and corporate governance teams and strategic partners on all governance duties. The role will lead a cross site team to deliver a robust, clear and supportive approach to develop a positive safety culture across the services that are aligned to our strategic aims as a merged trust. In collaboration with the leadership team, the Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement will support the Director of Midwifery and the leadership teams on the strategic quality governance development. They will act as the lead for the development, co-ordination and implementation of effective Quality Governance framework within the Service to ensure an integrated approach to patient safety and embedding a safety culture and early escalation of risks and issues. This will include an approach to: Quality and Safety, Risk Management, Patient Experience and Education and will include a specific remit to ensure robust processes are in place to meet the service’s requirements for providing excellence in the delivery of care. To have a responsibility for the line management and performance of identified members of the Women’s governance team. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Hardwick Job title: Director of Midwifery Email address: emma.hardwick@bedsft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07387056518

Are you a dynamic maternity leader who is experienced in all pillars of governance looking to develop and gain an increasing depth and breadth of experience across the strategic governance platform?We are looking to recruit an inspiring and influential Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement of to work with our Director of Midwifery, multidisciplinary teams, local and corporate governance teams and strategic partners on all governance duties. The role will lead a cross site team to deliver a robust, clear and supportive approach to develop a positive safety culture across the services that are aligned to our strategic aims as a merged trust.In collaboration with the leadership team, the Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement will support the Director of Midwifery and the leadership teams on the strategic quality governance development. They will act as the lead for the development, co-ordination and implementation of effective Quality Governance framework within the Service to ensure an integrated approach to patient safety and embedding a safety culture and early escalation of risks and issues. This will include an approach to: Quality and Safety, Risk Management, Patient Experience and Education and will include a specific remit to ensure robust processes are in place to meet the service’s requirements for providing excellence in the delivery of care. To have a responsibility for the line management and performance of identified members of the Women’s governance team.Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.Our ValuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Hardwick Job title: Director of Midwifery Email address: emma.hardwick@bedsft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07387056518

Head of Women's Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a dynamic maternity leader who is experienced in all pillars of governance looking to develop and gain an increasing depth and breadth of experience across the strategic governance platform?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are looking to recruit an inspiring and influential Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement of to work with our Director of Midwifery, multidisciplinary teams, local and corporate governance teams and strategic partners on all governance duties. The role will lead a cross site team to deliver a robust, clear and supportive approach to develop a positive safety culture across the services that are aligned to our strategic aims as a merged trust.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In collaboration with the leadership team, the Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement will support the Director of Midwifery and the leadership teams on the strategic quality governance development. They will act as the lead for the development, co-ordination and implementation of effective Quality Governance framework within the Service to ensure an integrated approach to patient safety and embedding a safety culture and early escalation of risks and issues. This will include an approach to: Quality and Safety, Risk Management, Patient Experience and Education and will include a specific remit to ensure robust processes are in place to meet the service’s requirements for providing excellence in the delivery of care. To have a responsibility for the line management and performance of identified members of the Women’s governance team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&amp;amp;E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our Values&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Hardwick Job title: Director of Midwifery Email address: emma.hardwick@bedsft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07387056518

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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