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.
Our Strategic Vision For 2020 Is
“ As a high performing Trust, operating as part of an integrated care system, we will provide high quality, safe and effective care. This will be achieved in a financially sustainable way, through our skilled and motivated workforce” .
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as; part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are looking for highly motivated and committed Band 5 Staff Nurses to work on an Acute Oncology Ward. This is a 10 bedded ward composed of single bedded side rooms. We have strong links with the acute oncology team ensuring our patients receive high quality care and treatment in the designated area by fully competent and confident staff.
We require enthusiastic individuals who can demonstrate a passion for Nursing and the ability to work within our friendly ward teams. You must be enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to learn, with a desire to develop within the role. Commitment to undertake ongoing training and development is essential.
Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen and ensure that you are part of our defined preceptorship programme.
If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics as outlined in our Vision and Values then this could be the post for you.
Opportunities and career progression are excellent.
These positions are available to Student Nurses, we would also welcome applicants who are interested in a Secondment Opportunity.
Flexible Working Patterns may also be available upon discussion, such as Night Shifts or Part-time hours, please discuss at Interview stage.
A Bit More About Us And The Surrounding Area
Although Blackpool is, of course, a famous seaside destination that attracts millions of visitors every year, you might be surprised at the breadth and variety of scenery on offer in this particular part of North-West England. They go way beyond the town itself and are part of what makes us such an attractive place to work.
It’s not just the area that’s a great draw – as a member of our team, you’ll have access to one of the most generous and comprehensive pension schemes in the UK, a minimum of 27 days annual leave (on top of Bank Holidays) and an award-winning package of staff benefits.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTS is a universally recognised and long-standing international test of English language proficiency. IELTS measures language ability of people who wish to study and/or work where English is the main language of communication
Regulated healthcare professionals who are recruited from overseas need to pass a level of language competency as part of the requirements for professional regulation before they can practice in the UK. This then allows them to communicate effectively with their colleagues and patients.
Applicants need to have passed their IELTS and have at least a level one in their Computer Based Test (CBT) before applying for roles at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Guidance can be found here Criminal Records Checks For Overseas Applicants
