Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services, including hospital care, outpatient services, and community health programs in the Gateshead area. Their mission is to deliver outstanding, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes through high-quality services. They are committed to enhancing the well-being of their community by offering accessible, effective healthcare solutions and ensuring a positive experience for every patient.

Science & Healthcare

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Quality and Excellence in Healthcare. We are an acute and community NHS hospital trust in the North East of England’.

You should have knowledge and experience in Cellular Pathology and a commitment to further developing your diagnostic skills in the department.

You will provide accurate diagnostic results, advise clinical users, and enhance your skills in Cellular Pathology while collaborating to meet RCPath turnaround times.

Science

Healthcare

Newcastle

The clinical laboratory team provides a High Quality Specialist Diagnostic Service to improve the Health Care of the people of South of Tyne and Wear. An opportunity has arisen for a Cellular Pathology Trainee Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist position. The post holder will be based within the Cellular Pathology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead The post holder will have a developed knowledge and experience in Cellular Pathology . It is a primary role of the post to provide accurate diagnostic results to service users, advice to clinical users of the service whilst working as a team to achieve RCPath expected turnaround times. The post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills of the diagnostic techniques of the Cellular Pathology department. This vacancy is part of our ‘refer a friend’ scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role. Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Janet Rodgers Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address: janet.rodgers@nhs.net Telephone number: 01914456572

The clinical laboratory team provides a High Quality Specialist Diagnostic Service to improve the Health Care of the people of South of Tyne and Wear. An opportunity has arisen for a Cellular Pathology Trainee Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist position. The post holder will be based within the Cellular Pathology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital GatesheadThe post holder will have a developed knowledge and experience in Cellular Pathology .It is a primary role of the post to provide accurate diagnostic results to service users, advice to clinical users of the service whilst working as a team to achieve RCPath expected turnaround times. The post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills of the diagnostic techniques of the Cellular Pathology department.This vacancy is part of our ‘refer a friend’ scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Janet Rodgers Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address: janet.rodgers@nhs.net Telephone number: 01914456572

Trainee Biomedical Scientist  /  Biomedical Scientist - Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Biomedical Scientist  /  Biomedical Scientist

You should provide specialist dietetic services for frail adults, coordinate community nutrition support, and educate healthcare professionals in various settings across Gateshead.

You will provide specialist dietetic services to frail adults, coordinate community nutrition support, and educate healthcare professionals across various settings.

Research & Development

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Dietitian to join our friendly and pro-active Nutrition and Dietetics Service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. This permanent post offers an enthusiastic Dietitian with passion and experience working in nutrition support an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge and provide a high quality dietetic service. We will also consider applications from graduate or experienced Dietitians with a passion for community nutrition support who are interested in the opportunity to develop their skills further in this area. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with members of the frailty multidisciplinary team including consultants, specialist nurses and allied health professionals to provide care across acute community sites. The successful candidate will be passionate and motivated to develop the service and care for the most vulnerable people. **Previous applicants need not apply** * To be responsible for providing a specialist dietetic service across Gateshead, to frail adult service users at risk or suffering from malnutrition, within a range of settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients own homes and where appropriate in reach within the acute setting. * To act as a clinical specialist within the area of community nutrition support; working within a multiagency team including specialist nurses, consultants, Frailty team, Care homes, GP’s and other Allied Health Professions (AHP’s). * To be responsible for co-ordinating and developing the community nutrition support service for older adults within Gateshead. * To provide clinical education to health care professionals and other appropriate agencies across Gateshead, in many settings. Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nairne Litster Job title: Nutrition and Dietetic Service Lead Email address: nairne.litster@nhs.net Telephone number: 0191 445 2074 If you would like more information or to arrange an informal visit to the department, we would be happy for you to get in touch

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Dietitian to join our friendly and pro-active Nutrition and Dietetics Service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.This permanent post offers an enthusiastic Dietitian with passion and experience working in nutrition support an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge and provide a high quality dietetic service. We will also consider applications from graduate or experienced Dietitians with a passion for community nutrition support who are interested in the opportunity to develop their skills further in this area.This is an exciting opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with members of the frailty multidisciplinary team including consultants, specialist nurses and allied health professionals to provide care across acute community sites. The successful candidate will be passionate and motivated to develop the service and care for the most vulnerable people.**Previous applicants need not apply** * To be responsible for providing a specialist dietetic service across Gateshead, to frail adult service users at risk or suffering from malnutrition, within a range of settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients own homes and where appropriate in reach within the acute setting. * To act as a clinical specialist within the area of community nutrition support; working within a multiagency team including specialist nurses, consultants, Frailty team, Care homes, GP’s and other Allied Health Professions (AHP’s). * To be responsible for co-ordinating and developing the community nutrition support service for older adults within Gateshead. * To provide clinical education to health care professionals and other appropriate agencies across Gateshead, in many settings.      Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nairne Litster Job title: Nutrition and Dietetic Service Lead Email address: nairne.litster@nhs.net Telephone number: 0191 445 2074If you would like more information or to arrange an informal visit to the department, we would be happy for you to get in touch

Community Nutrition Support Dietitian - Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Dietitian to join our friendly and pro-active Nutrition and Dietetics Service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This permanent post offers an enthusiastic Dietitian with passion and experience working in nutrition support an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge and provide a high quality dietetic service. We will also consider applications from graduate or experienced Dietitians with a passion for community nutrition support who are interested in the opportunity to develop their skills further in this area.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This is an exciting opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with members of the frailty multidisciplinary team including consultants, specialist nurses and allied health professionals to provide care across acute community sites. The successful candidate will be passionate and motivated to develop the service and care for the most vulnerable people.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;**Previous applicants need not apply**&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; To be responsible for providing a specialist dietetic service across Gateshead, to frail adult service users at risk or suffering from malnutrition, within a range of settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients own homes and where appropriate in reach within the acute setting.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; To act as a clinical specialist within the area of community nutrition support; working within a multiagency team including specialist nurses, consultants, Frailty team, Care homes, GP’s and other Allied Health Professions (AHP’s).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; To be responsible for co-ordinating and developing the community nutrition support service for older adults within Gateshead.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; To provide clinical education to health care professionals and other appropriate agencies across Gateshead, in many settings.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym &lt;strong&gt;ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nairne Litster Job title: Nutrition and Dietetic Service Lead Email address: nairne.litster@nhs.net Telephone number: 0191 445 2074&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you would like more information or to arrange an informal visit to the department, we would be happy for you to get in touch

Community Nutrition Support Dietitian

You should possess strong clinical skills, sound NHS finance knowledge, and ideally have Board-level experience, while being passionate about high-quality, compassionate care.

You will shape strategies, ensure resource allocation, challenge and support leadership, foster relationships with Governors, and advocate for patient voice while embodying Trust values.

Banking & Finance

We are seeking to recruit two Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to join our Board of Directors and utilise their skills, knowledge and experience to help us to achieve our strategic ambitions and deliver great care for our patients. We are looking for one Non-Executive Director with significant clinical skills and experience, who will be a member of our Quality Governance Committee and also undertake the important role of Board Maternity Safety Champion. We are also seeking one Non-Executive Director with a sound knowledge of NHS finance who can support us to be as efficient and effective as possible, delivering value for money whilst striving to continue to enhance the quality of our services. This Non-Executive Director will be a member of the Finance and Performance Committee and will take over as chair of this committee once the current chair leaves in June 2025. Please specify which role you are applying for in your supporting information on your application. The Trust values the diversity of all staff and is committed to equality. Our Board of Directors should be representative of the people that we serve. We positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, racial origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability including people who have experienced mental ill health. We are looking for candidates who share our values and are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate and joined-up care to communities. Previous Board-level experience is desirable but not essential. * Contribute to the development of core strategies, setting the strategic direction for the Trust. * Seek assurance over the delivery of strategies, including the appropriate prioritisation of the Trust’s resource allocation. * Providing constructive challenge and support as appropriate to hold the Chief Executive and Executive Directors to account and support effective decision-making as part of a unitary Board. * Seek assurance over the performance of the Trust. * Developing positive and productive relationships with the Council of Governors, supporting Governor colleagues to hold Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board. * Seek assurance that the patient voice informs the work of the Board. * Be a visible leader, embodying the values of the Trust and its clinically-led and management supported philosophy. At Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust we provide a wide range of acute, community and older peoples’ mental health services to our local community and beyond. We also provide a range of specialist services including bowel screening for a population of around 7 million people and specialist gynaecological cancer treatments from the Scottish Borders through to Cumbria and Whitby. We employ over 5,100 people and have over 400 hospital beds across the Gateshead area. We have an annual turnover of around £400 million and our wholly-owned subsidiary, QE Facilities, provides a wide range of high-quality services to the Trust and other NHS organisations. Our philosophy is that to achieve the best patient care and outcomes we must be clinically-led and management supported – this is an integral part of our approach to everything we do. We have three main strategic ambitions: to be a Northern Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health; to be a leading provider of diagnostic services; and to be an outstanding district general hospital. We believe that by achieving these ambitions we will be able to make a valuable contribution to the healthcare of the people of Gateshead, but also to the wider North East and North Cumbria. We are proud to be rated as ‘good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at our last full inspection. Our maternity services were inspected in 2023 and we were delighted to be rated as ‘good’ with a number of areas of outstanding practice highlighted. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alison Marshall Job title: Chair Email address: kirsty.forster@nhs.net Telephone number: 0191 445 6044

We are seeking to recruit two Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to join our Board of Directors and utilise their skills, knowledge and experience to help us to achieve our strategic ambitions and deliver great care for our patients.We are looking for one Non-Executive Director with significant clinical skills and experience, who will be a member of our Quality Governance Committee and also undertake the important role of Board Maternity Safety Champion.We are also seeking one Non-Executive Director with a sound knowledge of NHS finance who can support us to be as efficient and effective as possible, delivering value for money whilst striving to continue to enhance the quality of our services. This Non-Executive Director will be a member of the Finance and Performance Committee and will take over as chair of this committee once the current chair leaves in June 2025.Please specify which role you are applying for in your supporting information on your application.The Trust values the diversity of all staff and is committed to equality. Our Board of Directors should be representative of the people that we serve. We positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, racial origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability including people who have experienced mental ill health.We are looking for candidates who share our values and are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate and joined-up care to communities. Previous Board-level experience is desirable but not essential. * Contribute to the development of core strategies, setting the strategic direction for the Trust. * Seek assurance over the delivery of strategies, including the appropriate prioritisation of the Trust’s resource allocation. * Providing constructive challenge and support as appropriate to hold the Chief Executive and Executive Directors to account and support effective decision-making as part of a unitary Board. * Seek assurance over the performance of the Trust. * Developing positive and productive relationships with the Council of Governors, supporting Governor colleagues to hold Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board. * Seek assurance that the patient voice informs the work of the Board. * Be a visible leader, embodying the values of the Trust and its clinically-led and management supported philosophy.      At Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust we provide a wide range of acute, community and older peoples’ mental health services to our local community and beyond. We also provide a range of specialist services including bowel screening for a population of around 7 million people and specialist gynaecological cancer treatments from the Scottish Borders through to Cumbria and Whitby.We employ over 5,100 people and have over 400 hospital beds across the Gateshead area. We have an annual turnover of around £400 million and our wholly-owned subsidiary, QE Facilities, provides a wide range of high-quality services to the Trust and other NHS organisations.Our philosophy is that to achieve the best patient care and outcomes we must be clinically-led and management supported – this is an integral part of our approach to everything we do.We have three main strategic ambitions: to be a Northern Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health; to be a leading provider of diagnostic services; and to be an outstanding district general hospital. We believe that by achieving these ambitions we will be able to make a valuable contribution to the healthcare of the people of Gateshead, but also to the wider North East and North Cumbria.We are proud to be rated as ‘good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at our last full inspection. Our maternity services were inspected in 2023 and we were delighted to be rated as ‘good’ with a number of areas of outstanding practice highlighted.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alison Marshall Job title: Chair Email address: kirsty.forster@nhs.net Telephone number: 0191 445 6044

Non-Executive Director - Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking to recruit two Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to join our Board of Directors and utilise their skills, knowledge and experience to help us to achieve our strategic ambitions and deliver great care for our patients.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are looking for one Non-Executive Director with significant clinical skills and experience, who will be a member of our Quality Governance Committee and also undertake the important role of Board Maternity Safety Champion.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are also seeking one Non-Executive Director with a sound knowledge of NHS finance who can support us to be as efficient and effective as possible, delivering value for money whilst striving to continue to enhance the quality of our services. This Non-Executive Director will be a member of the Finance and Performance Committee and will take over as chair of this committee once the current chair leaves in June 2025.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please specify which role you are applying for in your supporting information on your application.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Trust values the diversity of all staff and is committed to equality. Our Board of Directors should be representative of the people that we serve. We positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, racial origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability including people who have experienced mental ill health.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are looking for candidates who share our values and are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate and joined-up care to communities. Previous Board-level experience is desirable but not essential.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contribute to the development of core strategies, setting the strategic direction for the Trust.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Seek assurance over the delivery of strategies, including the appropriate prioritisation of the Trust’s resource allocation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Providing constructive challenge and support as appropriate to hold the Chief Executive and Executive Directors to account and support effective decision-making as part of a unitary Board.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Seek assurance over the performance of the Trust.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Developing positive and productive relationships with the Council of Governors, supporting Governor colleagues to hold Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Seek assurance that the patient voice informs the work of the Board.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Be a visible leader, embodying the values of the Trust and its clinically-led and management supported philosophy. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;At Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust we provide a wide range of acute, community and older peoples’ mental health services to our local community and beyond. We also provide a range of specialist services including bowel screening for a population of around 7 million people and specialist gynaecological cancer treatments from the Scottish Borders through to Cumbria and Whitby.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We employ over 5,100 people and have over 400 hospital beds across the Gateshead area. We have an annual turnover of around £400 million and our wholly-owned subsidiary, QE Facilities, provides a wide range of high-quality services to the Trust and other NHS organisations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our philosophy is that to achieve the best patient care and outcomes we must be clinically-led and management supported – this is an integral part of our approach to everything we do.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have three main strategic ambitions: to be a Northern Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health; to be a leading provider of diagnostic services; and to be an outstanding district general hospital. We believe that by achieving these ambitions we will be able to make a valuable contribution to the healthcare of the people of Gateshead, but also to the wider North East and North Cumbria.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are proud to be rated as ‘good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at our last full inspection. Our maternity services were inspected in 2023 and we were delighted to be rated as ‘good’ with a number of areas of outstanding practice highlighted.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alison Marshall Job title: Chair Email address: kirsty.forster@nhs.net Telephone number: 0191 445 6044

Non-Executive Director

You must greet patients professionally, efficiently register them, manage appointments, provide clerical support, and work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

You will greet patients, manage registrations, handle inquiries, maintain records, book appointments, and ensure smooth operations in the Emergency Care Centre, including weekend and holiday shifts.

To greet all patients and relatives attending the Emergency Care Centre / Blaydon UTC in a professional manner. To ensure all patients coming into the A&amp;E / Blaydon UTC departments are registered efficiently and accurately on to the Trusts electronic computer systems. To provide front line reception / ward clerk duties, answering telephone enquiries from GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other organisations Answering face to face enquiries from patients and clinical staff within the department Work as a team and autonomously delivering a comprehensive administration / clerical service to all areas within the Emergency Care Centre. To manage appointment systems, patients registration systems and all other service software. 
 
 In addition, booking, rescheduling and cancelling patient clinic appointments Maintaining patient computer and paper records To offer flexibility around the working patterns to ensure adequate staffing levels during all service hours. As an Emergency Department post holders will be expected to work on a 24hr rota including weekends and Bank Holidays including Christmas and New Year. Liaising with internal and external agencies Ensuring Discharge Summaries are raised and sent out in a timely manner. Maintain the high standards of the Emergency Care Centre and all departments associated within it. 
 
 Provide excellent customer services to all our patients and visitors to the service. Assist in the training and development of new staff. This role with require you to: Use own initiative/decision making out of hours and at weekends without supervision. In the event of a Major Incident you would be expected to attend the ED and assist in the smooth running of the incident Out of hours Emergency Department clerical staff is the first point of call for all visitors when the information desk is closed. 
 
 This role will require cross site working between Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Blaydon UTC

To greet all patients and relatives attending the Emergency Care Centre / Blaydon UTC in a professional manner. To ensure all patients coming into the A&E / Blaydon UTC departments are registered efficiently and accurately on to the Trusts electronic computer systems. To provide front line reception / ward clerk duties, answering telephone enquiries from GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other organisations Answering face to face enquiries from patients and clinical staff within the department Work as a team and autonomously delivering a comprehensive administration / clerical service to all areas within the Emergency Care Centre. To manage appointment systems, patients registration systems and all other service software. 

 In addition, booking, rescheduling and cancelling patient clinic appointments Maintaining patient computer and paper records To offer flexibility around the working patterns to ensure adequate staffing levels during all service hours. As an Emergency Department post holders will be expected to work on a 24hr rota including weekends and Bank Holidays including Christmas and New Year. Liaising with internal and external agencies Ensuring Discharge Summaries are raised and sent out in a timely manner. Maintain the high standards of the Emergency Care Centre and all departments associated within it. 

 Provide excellent customer services to all our patients and visitors to the service. Assist in the training and development of new staff. This role with require you to: Use own initiative/decision making out of hours and at weekends without supervision. In the event of a Major Incident you would be expected to attend the ED and assist in the smooth running of the incident Out of hours Emergency Department clerical staff is the first point of call for all visitors when the information desk is closed. 

 This role will require cross site working between Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Blaydon UTC

Emergency Care Centre Administration Officer - Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Care Centre Administration Officer

You will lead financial planning and reporting, coordinate financial information, ensure accuracy in accounts, provide finance support, and collaborate to enhance the Strategic Finance function.

You will lead financial planning and reporting, coordinate information for decision-making, support divisions, and enhance financial processes and advice for improved Trust performance.

Are you looking for a senior leadership role in NHS Finance, working as part of a fast paced, compassionate, and innovative team? An exciting opportunity has arisen at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust to lead the Financial Management and Reporting team. Leading a highly enthusiastic and committed team this role will support the organisation in the delivery of its financial plan by providing first class financial management information to support decision making. Candidates who have strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills and are passionate about the delivery of patient care would be ideally suited to join our Finance Team. There will be opportunity to bring innovative ideas to develop and enhance the use of digital solutions to improve financial reporting as we explore new ways of working. This along with access to a generous annual leave and pension scheme, agile and flexible working and continued learning and development opportunities makes this a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. The Post Holder Is Required To * Lead, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Finance – Strategic Finance, the financial planning, management and reporting support function, ensuring and maintaining high professional standards particularly in the provision of good quality financial advice and information to Trust managers and clinicians. * Coordinate the provision of all financial information, including income and expenditure, as well as forecasting, providing timely and accurate information and advice to facilitate the effective monitoring and management of the Trust’s financial position and to support the decision making process. * Be the lead link between the divisions and Corporate Finance in the preparation and completion of statutory/NHS Foundation Trust accounts, costing and financial returns ensuring their accuracy, consistency and timeliness. * Provide professional finance support and advice to divisions, with particular reference to the Trust’s Financial Accountability Framework, and Trust’s Transformation and Sustainability programme * Engage with the Assistant Director of Finance and other senior members of the finance team to refine the financial reporting process and products used both internal and external to the Trust. * Engage with other senior finance colleagues to ensure the continued improvement and development of a first-class Strategic Finance function. The team operate an agile working model of working from home and the hospital site. Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Wendy Griffiths Job title: Assistant Director of Finance - Strategic Finance Email address: wendy.griffiths1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01914455231

Are you looking for a senior leadership role in NHS Finance, working as part of a fast paced, compassionate, and innovative team? An exciting opportunity has arisen at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust to lead the Financial Management and Reporting team.Leading a highly enthusiastic and committed team this role will support the organisation in the delivery of its financial plan by providing first class financial management information to support decision making.Candidates who have strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills and are passionate about the delivery of patient care would be ideally suited to join our Finance Team. There will be opportunity to bring innovative ideas to develop and enhance the use of digital solutions to improve financial reporting as we explore new ways of working. This along with access to a generous annual leave and pension scheme, agile and flexible working and continued learning and development opportunities makes this a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.The Post Holder Is Required To * Lead, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Finance – Strategic Finance, the financial planning, management and reporting support function, ensuring and maintaining high professional standards particularly in the provision of good quality financial advice and information to Trust managers and clinicians. * Coordinate the provision of all financial information, including income and expenditure, as well as forecasting, providing timely and accurate information and advice to facilitate the effective monitoring and management of the Trust’s financial position and to support the decision making process. * Be the lead link between the divisions and Corporate Finance in the preparation and completion of statutory/NHS Foundation Trust accounts, costing and financial returns ensuring their accuracy, consistency and timeliness. * Provide professional finance support and advice to divisions, with particular reference to the Trust’s Financial Accountability Framework, and Trust’s Transformation and Sustainability programme * Engage with the Assistant Director of Finance and other senior members of the finance team to refine the financial reporting process and products used both internal and external to the Trust. * Engage with other senior finance colleagues to ensure the continued improvement and development of a first-class Strategic Finance function.      The team operate an agile working model of working from home and the hospital site.Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Wendy Griffiths Job title: Assistant Director of Finance - Strategic Finance Email address: wendy.griffiths1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01914455231

Head of Financial Reporting - Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking for a senior leadership role in NHS Finance, working as part of a fast paced, compassionate, and innovative team? An exciting opportunity has arisen at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust to lead the Financial Management and Reporting team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Leading a highly enthusiastic and committed team this role will support the organisation in the delivery of its financial plan by providing first class financial management information to support decision making.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Candidates who have strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills and are passionate about the delivery of patient care would be ideally suited to join our Finance Team. There will be opportunity to bring innovative ideas to develop and enhance the use of digital solutions to improve financial reporting as we explore new ways of working. This along with access to a generous annual leave and pension scheme, agile and flexible working and continued learning and development opportunities makes this a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Post Holder Is Required To&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lead, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Finance – Strategic Finance, the financial planning, management and reporting support function, ensuring and maintaining high professional standards particularly in the provision of good quality financial advice and information to Trust managers and clinicians.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coordinate the provision of all financial information, including income and expenditure, as well as forecasting, providing timely and accurate information and advice to facilitate the effective monitoring and management of the Trust’s financial position and to support the decision making process.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Be the lead link between the divisions and Corporate Finance in the preparation and completion of statutory/NHS Foundation Trust accounts, costing and financial returns ensuring their accuracy, consistency and timeliness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide professional finance support and advice to divisions, with particular reference to the Trust’s Financial Accountability Framework, and Trust’s Transformation and Sustainability programme&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Engage with the Assistant Director of Finance and other senior members of the finance team to refine the financial reporting process and products used both internal and external to the Trust.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Engage with other senior finance colleagues to ensure the continued improvement and development of a first-class Strategic Finance function.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The team operate an agile working model of working from home and the hospital site.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym &lt;strong&gt;ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Wendy Griffiths Job title: Assistant Director of Finance - Strategic Finance Email address: wendy.griffiths1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01914455231

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