Jobs in Blackburn Eng Gb

Executive Assistant to CEO

From $60/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role involves managing a wide range of administrative duties, coordinating schedules, and ensuring smooth communication across departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in various office software. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career in a dynamic corporate environment. Responsibilities * Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements efficiently * Prepare and organise correspondence, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace * Handle incoming calls with professionalism, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette * Assist with data entry tasks and maintain accurate records software * Organise meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items * Support general administrative functions such as filing, photocopying, and organising documents * Liaise with internal teams and external contacts to facilitate communication and coordination * Monitor deadlines and prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion of projects * Perform clerical duties including typing, document formatting, and maintaining office supplies * Oversea meetings and stand in during meetings * Oversee and implement various projects Experience * Proven administrative experience supporting senior executives or in a similar role * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace applications * Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is desirable * Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment * Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail * Previous office experience demonstrating familiarity with clerical tasks and office procedures * Exceptional phone etiquette and professional communication skills * Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute is preferred This position offers an engaging environment where organisational excellence and proactive support are valued. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the CEO’s operations run smoothly while gaining valuable experience within a professional setting. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £24,420.00-£30,000.00 per year Benefits: * Free parking * On-site parking Work Location: In person

Occupational Therapist - Front Door/Acute Medical

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dedicated and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our highly experienced and supportive Front Door/ Acute Medical Team s . This post will provide specialist patient care and treatment within the Emergency Department, Acute Assessment Areas and Acute Medical wards . We are looking for an OT with a special interest in acute and emergency care patients, and experience in the assessment and treatment of these patients. You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering excellent patient centered care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. We are looking for an OT with a special interest in acute and emergency care patients, and experience in the assessment and treatment of these patients. You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering excellent patient centered care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Active involvement in training and development of yourself and others is a key requirement. You will participate in service improvement, new models of working, clinical audit, and continued professional development. Within Acute Therapies we will offer professional support and an individualised job plan which includes protected service development time and regular clinical supervision. There will be opportunities to contribute to wider departmental developments via working party groups and signposting and support for continuous professional development. If you are seeking the opportunity to develop in an acute therapy setting and are excited by a dynamic team and working environment then this role is definitely for you. You will be expected to contribute to the weekend working service. Provide clinical/ treatment to acute patients within the scope of Occupational Therapy. Assist in planning, monitoring and implementing clinical service policies and patient care pathways. Be actively involved in developing teaching and training programmes for therapy staff. Keep up to date with developments in acute medicine and emergency care, supporting audit to evaluate practice and participating in research as appropriate. Work with all team disciplines to develop flexible inter-disciplinary / multi-agency work practices which enhance outcomes for patients. Undertake a clinical case load, to a high professional standard, using knowledge from theoretical and practical experience. Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. We are committed to delivering the best possible healthcare services to the local population while ensuring the future viability of our services. This will be achieved by continually improving the productivity and efficiency of services. Our core focus has enabled demonstrable improvement in our key access, quality and performance indicators. Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements. MAIN DUTIES 1. Undertake comprehensive specialist assessments, set patient centred goals, create treatment plans, monitor and evaluate a designated caseload of patients, using evidence based clinical pathways. 2. Independently maintain a clinical caseload and manage clinical risk, in a variety of settings including individually or in groups. 3. Formulate treatment plans and goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning to justify your recommendations and utilising most appropriate treatment/intervention. 4. To provide specialist clinical advice, support and educate patients and carers in the management of their condition. 5. Assess capacity and gain informed consent from patients for any intervention carried out. Complete mental health capacity forms as required. 6. Contribute to reviews involving multi-disciplinary and multi- agency staff, providing evidence-based expertise within your specialist area. The post holder may be required to take the key worker role. 7. Work across agencies as required and have a working knowledge and understanding of the systems within Health, Education and Social Services to facilitate appropriate treatment/interventions, equipment, access, and adaptation issues. 8. Postholder will participate in own supervision and supervise delegated staff in line with supervision policy. 9. Support junior staff, students and assistants with decision making and management of clinical risks as required. 10. Undertake training and development of junior staff, students and assistants. 11. Provide leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff in the team, including assistants and apprenticeship staff.