Lancashire Jobs

Job title: Rheumatologist (Locum) Grade: Consultant Location: Blackpool, Lancashire Working Hours: 40 hours Rate: £110 We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Consultant Rheumatologist to join our client's esteemed medical team in Blackpool, Lancashire. In this role, you will provide expert care in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure the highest standards of patient care. If you are passionate about rheumatology and looking for a rewarding locum opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for providing expert care in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. You will conduct patient consultations, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Your role includes managing both outpatient and inpatient care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in clinical governance and audit activities. You will also be involved in teaching and training junior staff, staying updated on the latest advancements in rheumatology, and contributing to research and quality improvement initiatives. Your expertise and dedication will be crucial in delivering exceptional patient outcomes and advancing the field of rheumatology. Requirements: GMC registered CCT Extensive experience in rheumatology, including a high level of competence in diagnosing and managing rheumatic diseases How to apply? If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £500 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recrui

Job Title: Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Grade : Consultant Location : Blackpool, Lancashire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate : Competitive, to be discussed upon application We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry for our NHS client based in Blackpool, Lancashire. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract. What will your responsibilities be? As a Psychiatrist in the UK, your responsibilities are both broad and specialised. You are primarily responsible for providing expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for the elderly experiencing complex mental health issues. This involves leading and overseeing the development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. You are expected to manage and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between various healthcare professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and nurses. The successful candidate will cover the OA male inpatient wards. Qualifications and Experiences: You must have a full GMC licence to practice Previous experience in similar role Approved Clinician status is essential How to apply? If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you will quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many cli

Job Title: Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Prescot. Lancashire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Child and Adolescent CAMHS Psychiatry (CMHT) to work full time hours for our NHS client based in Prescot. Lancashire. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract. What will your responsibilities be? As a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the UK, your responsibilities are both broad and specialised. You are primarily responsible for providing expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for children and adolescents experiencing complex mental health issues. This involves leading and overseeing the development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. You are expected to manage and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between various healthcare professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and nurses. In addition, you play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior staff and trainees, contributing to their professional development. You also engage in regular MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) meetings to discuss patient progress, share insights, and adjust treatment strategies as necessary. Furthermore, you may be involved in service development and quality improvement initiatives, aiming to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of CAMHS services. Qualifications and Experiences: You must have a full GMC licence to practice Previous experience in CAMHS Section 12/RC approval is essential Approved clinician status is desired but not essential How to apply? If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in mor

Job Title: Locum Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant – Preston, Lancashire Banding: Band 4 Location: Ribbleton Clinic, Langden Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6HT Start Date: ASAP Salary: £15.00–£17.00 per hour Working Hours: Part-time or full-time Duration: 3 months Job Overview We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join the Neuro Rehabilitation Team based at Ribbleton Clinic in Preston. This is an exciting opportunity to support qualified therapists in delivering specialised communication and swallowing rehabilitation to patients within their own homes and community clinic settings. The successful candidate will work closely with registered therapists and other healthcare professionals to support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. You will play an important role in helping patients improve their communication and swallowing abilities by carrying out delegated therapy activities, monitoring progress, and providing feedback to the supervising therapist. This locum opportunity is ideal for someone with relevant experience in speech and language therapy support who is confident working independently in community settings and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Support qualified Speech and Language Therapists in delivering specialised communication and swallowing rehabilitation to patients in their homes and community clinics. Carry out delegated communication and swallowing (dysphagia) exercises in accordance with therapy plans developed by registered therapists. Travel independently to visit patients in community settings while maintaining regular communication with supervising clinicians. Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support effective community rehabilitation. Accurately record patient progress, maintain up-

Job Title: Senior Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic) Banding: Equivalent to Band 8a–8b Location: Preston, Lancashire Working Hours: 4 days, Term-Time Only Salary: £62,192 - £65,790 per annum Join our client's service as a Senior Psychologist and become part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary clinical team supporting children and young people with complex needs including developmental trauma, neurodiversity, and special educational needs. Based in Preston, Lancashire, this role offers the opportunity to work across both education and residential settings, delivering high-quality assessments, interventions, and therapeutic support. You’ll be working in partnership with local authorities, CAMHS teams, and social care services, promoting positive outcomes for young people. Responsibilities As a Senior Psychologist, you will: Lead on clinical assessments and therapeutic formulations for children and young people. Develop and evaluate evidence-based intervention programmes. Provide line management and supervision to regional psychologists. Collaborate with education and care teams to embed therapeutic practices. Deliver training, consultation, and reflective practice sessions. Work closely with families, external agencies, and internal MDTs. Promote safeguarding and contribute to child protection procedures. Maintain accurate clinical records Benefits 35 days holiday including bank holidays (term-time only roles available) Comprehensive clinical induction and ongoing CPD Flexible benefits including life insurance and medical cover Employee wellbeing support and assistance programme Beautiful working environments with purpose-built facilities Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000 Career development opportunities across the group Qualifications and Experience Essential: HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Experience in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention Understanding

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Banding: Band 5 Location: Preston Start Date: ASAP Duration: 2 months initially (option to extend) Hourly Rate: £20 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (37.5 hours per week) Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join a community mental health pharmacy team in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care across community mental health services and inpatient settings. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting medicines optimisation, medicines management initiatives, and the safe and effective use of medicines, contributing to improved outcomes for service users across Central Lancashire. Key Responsibilities Undertake medication and compliance reviews within community mental health services to improve patient care and support rational prescribing Provide counselling and advice to patients on medicines-related issues, promoting medicines optimisation and adherence Support the monitoring of service users’ physical health within established processes Manage, order, and supply medicines required for hospital inpatients at ward level Undertake medicines reconciliation for patients on admission and discharge Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and standards Contribute to the development and implementation of medicines management initiatives at ward level Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures Qualifications and Experience Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Previous experience working within an NHS pharmacy setting Strong knowledge of medicines management and medicines optimisation princi

Job Title: Paediatrics RCN Banding: Band 5 Location: Preston Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time Rate: £17.00 - £32.00 per hour Pulse Nursing is seeking compassionate and experienced Paediatric Nurses to join our team and work within a prestigious Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated nurses who are passionate about delivering outstanding care to children and young people in a supportive clinical environment. Pay rates range from £17 to £28 per hour on PAYE Days £17, Nights/Saturdays £22, Sundays/Bank Holidays £28 and £20 to £32 per hour under Umbrella (Days £20, Nights/Saturdays £25, Sundays/Bank Holidays £32) Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality nursing care to infants, children, and young people. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in line with individual patient needs. Monitor patients’ conditions and respond appropriately to changes. Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with Trust policies. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, therapists, and support staff. Communicate effectively with children and their families, offering reassurance, education, and emotional support. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. Adhere to all safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control policies. Benefits: Competitive pay rates paid weekly. Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and advice. Opportunities for professional growth and development. £500 Refer a Friend Bonus – earn £500 when your referral works with Pulse Nursing. Flexibility: Full-time, part-time, and flexible shifts available to suit your lifestyle and commitments. Requirements: Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC pin. Paediatric nursing qualification (RN Child). Previous experience working within a paediatric setting. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child-focused care. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Job Title : Accident & Emergency Nurse Banding : Band 5 & Band 6 Location : Preston Hourly Pay Rate : £17.00 – £32.00 per hour Pulse Nursing is seeking skilled and experienced Accident & Emergency nurses to join our team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. As an A&E nurse, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care. This highly rewarding role offers the opportunity to continuously develop your clinical skills while making a meaningful difference to patients at some of their most critical moments. PAYE rates are £17.00 per hour for days, £22.00 for nights and Saturdays, and £28.00 for Sundays and bank holidays, or Umbrella rates are £20.00 per hour for days, £25.00 for nights and Saturdays, and £32.00 for Sundays and bank holidays. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within a busy Accident & Emergency department Assess, monitor, and manage patients presenting with acute and emergency conditions Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and safe patient care Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation Adhere to NMC guidelines, trust policies, and clinical governance standards Respond calmly and effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations Benefits Weekly Pay: Receive your salary weekly for added financial flexibility Holiday Pay: Available for PAYE workers Payment Options: PAYE, PSC/LTD, or Umbrella payment methods available Shift Management App: Book and manage shifts online 24/7 Training and Development: Access to additional voluntary, high-quality training Free Uniforms: Provided for all staff Recommend a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £500 per successful referral Dedicated Consultant Support: Ongoing guidance from a Pulse Nursing consultant who understands your career goals Skills & Qualifications Valid NMC regist