Total 8 Junior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9EA

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adult Registered Nurse to join our friendly and expanding team on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Bedford Hospital as a Band 6. We are a 30 bedded Acute Assessment Unit specialising in a variety of acutely unwell patients.

Bedford’s Acute Assessment Unit is looking for a highly motivated nurse who wishes to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate, safe and effective Nursing care. We are seeking to recruit nurses who can make a difference with their dedication, expertise, compassion and aspiring leadership skills. You will need to be an excellent communicator and organizer, be willing to deal with complex and difficult situations and competing demands. The role will involve the assessment, co-ordination, and effective management of patient care. The Acute Assessment Unit is a busy but rewarding area, with friendly and supportive colleagues, in an environment that encourages new ideas, innovation and personal development will surround you.

We are inviting applications who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills within the Acute Medicine Specialty. As a member of one of our teams, you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams and be continually supported in your professional development.

Why not come and visit the ward for an informal visit we would like to meet you and introduce you to the team.

On AAU we have a high standard of care and aim to achieve excellence.

Being a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse on AAU involves taking charge of the shift and being able to effectively co-ordinate the team of RN's, CSW's, TNA's etc. to maintain a safe working environment for both staff and patients whilst for filling your duties and responsibilities as a Sister/ Charge Nurse (details in Detailed job description and main responsibilities)

Patient safety and quality of care is our top priority and this will need to be in the forefront of the successful applicants working mind. Examples of this would look like: continuous risk assessments of the patients and overall view of the ward and problem solve where issues arise. This could be for our patients with Mental health issues, cognitive impairment/ dementia or our vulnerable patients. Mitigating risks and having full oversite of the ward is imperative to the safety and high standard of care that we deliver for our patients.

In addition, the Sister/ Charge Nurse is also to deputise for the manager in their absence. This will involve communicating to different departments such as: Site team, Matron, Deputy Head of Nursing, Medical team, PLS and much more.

Further more, Brainstorming, service improvement and regular team meetings with the manager to continually develop, improve and excel our service is something that will be encouraged and desired!

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.

Professional Responsibilities
• To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to
the patient both effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients
and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.

Education, Training & Development
• Has a well development clinical understanding and practice with effective assessment skills.
• Provides clinical advice as required to staff, carers and junior colleagues which promotes
clinical practice and reduces risk to patients.

Management Responsibilities
• Responsible for leading and co-ordinating the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager.
• To assist with the management of the nursing team, under the direction of the ward Manager/ Matron.

Professional and Legal Responsibilities
• To be conversant with policies and procedures relating to Fire and Health and Safety.
• To report all accidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in investigations of complaints and accidents as required.

Care and Compassion

The post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care, which is safe for the patients, in a calm and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all planning which actively involves the patient and where
appropriate, their relatives /carers. With the ability to escalate areas of interprofessional and multiagency care concerns to the ward manager, Matron or Deputy/Chief Nurse in a timely manner.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

The Lead AMSA performs a variety of administrative functions associated with the scheduling of patient care for the clinical programs at VA Medical Center. Some duties include, but are not limited too:

• Provides educational sessions to train new employees in clerical process in an efficient and effective manner to ensure that clerical processes, functions and goals are understood and met.
• Utilizes knowledge of VA policies, regulations, guidelines and process as they relate to the scheduling of patient appointments, consults, NEAR, Electronic Wait Lists, and pre-appointment clinical requirements(i.e. labs, EKGs, x-rays) to ensure readiness for the patient visit.
• Monitors clinic's Access to care.
• Monitors ICB usage ensuring insurance is collected at time of appointments and captured appropriately by the incumbent and other scheduling staff. Must keep abreast of rapidly changing regulations, directives, software patches, programs, and processes involved in the delivery of the healthcare benefits package.
• Assists with the clean-up of the EARR (Encounter Action Required Report) and delinquent recall report; supports clinics regarding utilization and clinic profile management i.e. set-up of clinic grids, cancel and restore clinics.
• Screens/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of request and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Prepares correspondence and memos as needed.
• Promotes Veteran registration for and utilization of HealtheVet (MHV)
• Stocks basic office supplies for the executive suite.
• Enters Veterans seeking emergent/urgent care, scheduling appointments accurately.
• Utilizes call lists and telephones Veterans to pre-register them before their scheduled visits.
• Incumbent updates all patient demographics.
• Communicates and interacts with patients in a manner which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.
• Assures that all appropriate VA forms are used correctly, and regulations followed.
• Provide educational sessions to train new employees in AMSA positions to ensure they possess the skills and knowledge to utilize scheduling package and follow scheduling directives.
• Additional duties or tasks may be assigned by the supervisor to ensure efficient daily operations

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
Telework: Ad-hoc available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F01612
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

Starting at $61,144 Per Year (GS 7)

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills and work with Consultant Surgeons with an interest in advanced laparoscopic procedures, Upper GI Surgery, Vascular and Colo-Rectal Surgery. The post is not recognised for training and therefore does not have educational and training approval from the Postgraduate Dean or Royal College. In all other respects the postholders have identical terms and conditions of service to the departments other House Officers. Clinical experience and research opportunities will be available for individuals wishing to progress in their career. All candidates are required to have excellent communication skills. The duties are allocated to you by your supervising consultant and include the following, all of which you are responsible for. This is not, however, to be regarded as excusive or exhaustive. Responsibility for the care of in-patients admitted under your supervising consultant. Detailed clerking and initiation of all necessary investigations for the patient, keeping full notes and ensuring the medical records information is constantly updated. Attendance at ward rounds. Discharge Notes Attendance at education and training programme meetings. Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances. The appointee will undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties as are essential for patient care. Work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective consultant, or the on call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Directors within General Surgery. The below is standard text across both sites please do not amend

It is an exciting time to be joining the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which has resulted from the merger of The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital NHS Trusts. The merger took place on 1 April 2020 and under the umbrella of the single NHS Trust both hospitals will retain their identity and individual hospital names.



All qualifying members of staff will automatically become Foundation Trust Staff Members which gives staff the opportunity to play an active role in developing quality services for both patients and staff.



Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow level post based at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, commencing October 2024 until October 2025.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills and work with Consultant Surgeons with an interest in advanced laparoscopic procedures, Upper GI Surgery, Vascular and Colo-Rectal Surgery.



The post is not recognised for training and therefore does not have educational and training approval from the Postgraduate Dean or Royal College. In all other respects the postholders have identical terms and conditions of service to the departments other House Officer’s. Clinical experience and research opportunities will be available for individuals wishing to progress in their career.



All candidates are required to have excellent communication skills.



The duties are allocated to you by your supervising consultant and include the following, all of which you are responsible for. This is not, however, to be regarded as excusive or exhaustive.



Responsibility for the care of in-patients admitted under your supervising consultant.



Detailed clerking and initiation of all necessary investigations for the patient, keeping full notes and ensuring the medical records information is constantly updated.



Attendance at ward rounds.



Discharge Notes



Attendance at education and training programme meetings.



Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances.

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.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills and work with Consultant Surgeons with an interest in advanced laparoscopic procedures, Upper GI Surgery, Vascular and Colo-Rectal Surgery.



The post is not recognised for training and therefore does not have educational and training approval from the Postgraduate Dean or Royal College. In all other respects the postholders have identical terms and conditions of service to the departments other House Officer’s. Clinical experience and research opportunities will be available for individuals wishing to progress in their career.



All candidates are required to have excellent communication skills.



The duties are allocated to you by your supervising consultant and include the following, all of which you are responsible for. This is not, however, to be regarded as excusive or exhaustive.



Responsibility for the care of in-patients admitted under your supervising consultant.



Detailed clerking and initiation of all necessary investigations for the patient, keeping full notes and ensuring the medical records information is constantly updated.



Attendance at ward rounds.



Discharge Notes



Attendance at education and training programme meetings.



Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances.



The appointee will undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties as are essential for patient care.



Work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective consultant, or the on call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Directors within General Surgery.

The below is standard text across both sites – please do not amend




This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

Professional Responsibilities To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered tothe patient both effectively and efficiently. Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patientsand ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff. Education, Training & Development Has a well development clinical understanding and practice with effective assessment skills. Provides clinical advice as required to staff, carers and junior colleagues which promotesclinical practice and reduces risk to patients. Management Responsibilities Responsible for leading and co-ordinating the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager. To assist with the management of the nursing team, under the direction of the ward Manager/ Matron. Professional and Legal Responsibilities To be conversant with policies and procedures relating to Fire and Health and Safety. To report all accidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in investigations of complaints and accidents as required. Care and Compassion The post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care, which is safe for the patients, in a calm and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all planning which actively involves the patient and whereappropriate, their relatives /carers. With the ability to escalate areas of interprofessional and multiagency care concerns to the ward manager, Matron or Deputy/Chief Nurse in a timely manner.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adult Registered Nurse to join our friendly and expanding team on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Bedford Hospital as a Band 6. We are a 30 bedded Acute Assessment Unit specialising in a variety of acutely unwell patients.

Bedford’s Acute Assessment Unit is looking for a highly motivated nurse who wishes to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate, safe and effective Nursing care. We are seeking to recruit nurses who can make a difference with their dedication, expertise, compassion and aspiring leadership skills. You will need to be an excellent communicator and organizer, be willing to deal with complex and difficult situations and competing demands. The role will involve the assessment, co-ordination, and effective management of patient care. The Acute Assessment Unit is a busy but rewarding area, with friendly and supportive colleagues, in an environment that encourages new ideas, innovation and personal development will surround you.

We are inviting applications who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills within the Acute Medicine Specialty. As a member of one of our teams, you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams and be continually supported in your professional development.

Why not come and visit the ward for an informal visit we would like to meet you and introduce you to the team.

On AAU we have a high standard of care and aim to achieve excellence.

Being a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse on AAU involves taking charge of the shift and being able to effectively co-ordinate the team of RN's, CSW's, TNA's etc. to maintain a safe working environment for both staff and patients whilst for filling your duties and responsibilities as a Sister/ Charge Nurse (details in Detailed job description and main responsibilities)

Patient safety and quality of care is our top priority and this will need to be in the forefront of the successful applicants working mind. Examples of this would look like: continuous risk assessments of the patients and overall view of the ward and problem solve where issues arise. This could be for our patients with Mental health issues, cognitive impairment/ dementia or our vulnerable patients. Mitigating risks and having full oversite of the ward is imperative to the safety and high standard of care that we deliver for our patients.

In addition, the Sister/ Charge Nurse is also to deputise for the manager in their absence. This will involve communicating to different departments such as: Site team, Matron, Deputy Head of Nursing, Medical team, PLS and much more.

Further more, Brainstorming, service improvement and regular team meetings with the manager to continually develop, improve and excel our service is something that will be encouraged and desired!

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.

Professional Responsibilities
• To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to
the patient both effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients
and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.

Education, Training & Development
• Has a well development clinical understanding and practice with effective assessment skills.
• Provides clinical advice as required to staff, carers and junior colleagues which promotes
clinical practice and reduces risk to patients.

Management Responsibilities
• Responsible for leading and co-ordinating the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager.
• To assist with the management of the nursing team, under the direction of the ward Manager/ Matron.

Professional and Legal Responsibilities
• To be conversant with policies and procedures relating to Fire and Health and Safety.
• To report all accidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in investigations of complaints and accidents as required.

Care and Compassion

The post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care, which is safe for the patients, in a calm and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all planning which actively involves the patient and where
appropriate, their relatives /carers. With the ability to escalate areas of interprofessional and multiagency care concerns to the ward manager, Matron or Deputy/Chief Nurse in a timely manner.


This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

Professionalism 1. Maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, undertaking and completing further training and academic qualifications as appropriate to the role and service requirements. 2. Adhere to all trust policies, guidelines and standards ensuring a high standard of personal and professional behaviour and dress is maintained at all times whilst acting as an ambassador for the trust and a role model to others. 3. Manage own time effectively, ensure good time keeping in relation to shift commencement and breaks. 4. Maintain professional boundaries and working relations with patients and colleagues, appropriately declaring any conflict of interest. 5. The post holder may be deployed/expected to work in any part of the organisation should the need arise to ensure patient safety is maintained. Communication 1. Communicate clearly and appropriately with patients, their relatives/friends, colleagues and all other members of the multidisciplinary team, including responding to queries, answering the phone, taking messages, and passing on written and verbal information. 2. Identify patients individual communication needs and assure correct communication support is provided to those who need using available translating services. 3. To comply with the trust information governance policy and patients confidentiality. 4. Provide patients with information and advice ensuring that the information provided is in a format which meets their needs e.g. large, Braille or other languages, complying with AIS standards. 5. Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and ensure effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives, mindful of own and others body language and barriers which may affect communication. 6. Participate in discussions about patients care and ward/clinic/departmental issues at safety huddle /handover meetings.

Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated experienced neonatal nurse and looking to join a friendly team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and caring neonatal nurse qualified in speciality to join our well established and friendly neonatal multidisciplinary team.

We are a friendly Level 1 Special Care Baby Unit with 12 cots; 1 Intensive Care stabilising cot, 2 High Dependency and 9 Special care cots. We are part of the East of England Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN) and work closely with our tertiary centre and our team at the Luton and Dunstable site who are a level 3 Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU). We provide excellent care for preterm babies from 30 weeks' gestation and for sick new-born babies. We provide stabilisation for babies born at lower gestations prior to transfer to NICU.

We are passionate about working in partnership with parents ensuring family integrated care and are working towards our silver accreditation with Bliss.

You will be joining a team who work a variety of shifts including internal rotation to night duty, weekends and bank holidays. In return for your commitment, we will support your personal development and career progression.

Our Neonatal Unit is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and well established Neonatal team as a Band 6 Junior Sister.

Within this role you will provide clinical and professional leadership for the unit, with a responsibility for the delivery of high standards of care for all babies and their families accessing our service.

You will be responsible for the safe day to day running of the unit and facilitate effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

As an experienced neonatal nurse you will be a role model providing support, sharing your knowledge and facilitating teaching and supervision to more junior members of staff and students.



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.

To provide high quality holistic care to babies who need special/high dependency and prioritise workload according to changing clinical need throughout the shift.

To work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to assess and plan the care for the infant providing individual patient care.

Use clinical specialised skills, evidence based practice and current theoretical knowledge within all aspects of neonatal care

Stabilise babies requiring intensive care along with the multidisciplinary team in preparation for transfer to tertiary centre.

To take charge of the shift as required and make appropriate staff allocation that demonstrates the understanding of workload/activities and skill mix of the team.

In co-ordinating the day-to-day management of the clinical area, delegates duties and care appropriately, whilst maintaining overall responsibility

Provide effective leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring junior staff in a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the ward /department

Work as a team player with the ability to motivate staff

Takes the lead in setting and maintaining optimum standards of nursing care, ensuring that nursing guidelines and policies are adhered to

Co-ordinates and actively maintains a safe environment for babies and families, visitors and other staff

Maintains and develops own professional practice, keeping up-to-date with new developments and concepts, both clinical and professional

Ensures learning environment and learning experience for junior staff, student nurses and other learners on the neonatal unit.




This advert closes on Friday 12 Jul 2024