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Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application.  You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.  We’ll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly. 

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.  All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.  Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available here.

To support you in your application process we’ve created an interactive applicant guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals.  The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits.  To help you get the best from your application we’ve also put together a short e-learning guide to help you make your application the best it can be.  Just click here to go through it, or have it open as you complete your application.

We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process.  Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.  

We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.

If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting askworkforce@lthtr.nhs.uk

If the role you’ve applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Standard DBS check £30.20 and Enhanced DBS check £48.20.  You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.  DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.

In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working.  This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites. 

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For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk   You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!