Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

🩸 National Blood shortage Amber alert 🩸 The recent London hospital cyber attack, combined with unfilled appointments at Donor Centres in town and city centres, has caused stocks of O type blood to drop to unprecedented low levels. The NHS urgently needs O type blood donors. O negative blood can be given to anyone. There are over 12,000 appointments available over the next two weeks, and we really need to get them filled. We know how amazing our donors are, and we need your help to make this possible. If you are an O type blood donor, please call 0300 123 23 23 to make an appointment or go to ➡️ https://orlo.uk/X2IQv

The third series of Channel 5's extraordinary documentary Cause of Death starts tonight at 9pm, again featuring Lancashire Teaching Hospitals - Ep 1 highlights the numbers of young men who commit suicide – the leading cause of death amongst males under 35 years of age in the UK. Thanks go to all teams and colleagues who have been involved. Some colleagues may find some aspects of the series upsetting. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, there are support services available at https://lnkd.in/emt7jN7c

Proud to announce that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust again feature in the third series of Channel 5's remarkable Cause of Death documentary. 🏥🎬 Stay tuned for this insightful exploration of coronial investigations, airing from 24 July at 9pm. 👩⚕️👨⚕️ #CauseOfDeath #Channel5 Thanks go to all teams and colleagues who have been involved. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in the series, there are support services available at https://lnkd.in/emt7jN7c

Job Vacancy: Senior Financial Advisor – Service Improvement & Reporting Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where excellence, innovation, and development thrive. With a robust turnover of £750 million and a dedicated team of 10,000 staff, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a Foundation Trust known for its commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Are you a motivated finance professional ready to take on a challenging and fast-paced role? We're looking for a Senior Financial Advisor to join our prestigious finance division. This is your chance to shine and make a real impact on a Trust that values continuous improvement and strives for excellence. Our finance division proudly holds the North West Finance Skills Development Towards Excellence accreditation at level 3, the highest achievable. Additionally, we boast the FFF level 3 accreditation, a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch service to the Trust. You need to be CCAB or CIMA qualified with a strong background in Financial Management. We're seeking a forward-thinking, proactive individual who can lead their team in supporting the strategic direction of the Finance Directorate and the Trust. ⏰Closes: 11/08/2024 Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eSmHSrYP #NHS #NHSjobs #Lancashire #lancashireJobs #FinancialAdvisor #Preston #Finance

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals' Neurosurgery team has successfully performed its first complex spinal surgery using cutting-edge intraoperative 3D CT and navigation technology. This advanced technique allows surgeons to visualise the spine in real-time, significantly improving patient outcomes. Learn more about this innovative procedure and its impact on patient care on our website. https://lnkd.in/et7UXp_S

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has successfully performed the region’s first-ever ZIP flap procedure, giving 81-year-old John Farnworth from Chorley a new lease on life. This groundbreaking surgery, which reconstructed 80% of John’s jaw, was led by our expert team, ensuring he can enjoy a better quality of life post-cancer treatment. Read the full story on our website and discover how this innovative procedure is transforming lives. https://lnkd.in/eV-Q_qYs

Exciting Opportunity Alert! We are thrilled to announce Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant Recruitment! If you're passionate about patient care and ready to take your career to the next level, we want YOU! 👩⚕️ Position: Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant 📍 Location: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 📅 Application Deadline: 15/07/2024 🌐 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/diCgnsak You will be Looking after our patients and we will be looking after you :-) * Minimum of 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations * Access to training courses for all staff * Employee Discount Schemes

🆕Job Vacancy: Senior Medical Engineer Do you have what it takes to be a Senior Medical Engineer within the NHS? 🔧🏥🩺 Are you looking for a new career within the Medical Engineering sector? If yes, please read below, as we may have the perfect job opportunity for you! As a team, we cover all the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) sites, as well as some Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR) sites. Our patch is from Skelmersdale to Barrow in Furness and Colne to the West Coast so you will certainly have the opportunity to get out there and see different things and visit different places every day 🚗🏞️ 💷Band 6 - £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata ⏳Full time - 37.5 hours a week 💰NHS Pension 🏖Paid Holidays 💳NHS Discount Schemes 🚲NHS Employee benefits (eg Cycle to work) ⏰Closes: 31/07/2024 Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/egNKirKK #NHS #NHSjobs #Lancashire #Preston #Engineer #Engineering #MedicalEngineer #Band6 #SeniorMedicalEngineer #SouthCumbria

It's not long until our Cross Bay Walk, and our online registration closes on Thursday. Places are going quickly, so don't delay if you want to walk with us - it's your last chance! 😎 🏖 This iconic trek across Morecambe Bay takes place this weekend, on Sunday 14th. We're starting at Arnside Pier at 11am, and we’ll be following King's Guide Michael Wilson of the Guide over Sands Trust on the scenic sands of the bay all the way to Grange. The walk is approx. 6-8 miles long and takes around 3-4 hours to complete, depending on the conditions on the day - so don't worry, we'll be done and dusted well in time for the Euros final! 🏆 ⚽ Entries cost £15 for adults, or £10 for those aged 8-15, and you can even bring the dog for a £1 donation on the day. Will you join us, in support of local cancer care? Find out more, or register now: https://lnkd.in/diFRcKGX 🤗

🚑 Thanks to Stephen Groves, Director of Resilience (NHS England) & Phil Storr, NW Regional Director of EPRR for visiting Lancashire Teaching Hospitals to help officially open the new fixed decontamination unit, with Trust CEO Silas Nicholls.