Total 30 Manager level Customer Service job vacancies in Tameside, OL6 6BH

District Nurse Team Leader - Band 7 - 37.5 hours - Permanent

We are currently looking to recruit a Band 7 Community Specialist Practitioner Team Leader within our District Nursing service. You will be allocated to work in one of the 5 neighbourhoods however the role may require you to work across any of the localities as a service need requirement.

You will have day to day responsibility for managing the provision of clinical services within a defined area, in response to identified need and strategic priority.

You will hold continuing responsibility for the patients within a defined caseload, assessing the health needs and organising resources to meet these needs.

You will be required to effectively deploy and manage human and financial resources to ensure safe and responsive clinical service delivery within the team’s sphere of work.

You must provide clinical leadership and be the first point of contact to front line staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders to enable prompt management response to operational issues.

You will be required to manage the processes for assessing and performance managing clinical activity within their sphere of responsibility.

You must be able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply evidenced based practice. You must be able to display effective communication skills with patients, family, carers as well as the wider Multi professional workforce.

To have day to day responsibility for managing the provision of clinical services within a defined area, in response to identified need and strategic priority.

Has continuing responsibility for the patients within a defined caseload, assessing the health needs and organising resources to meet these needs.

To effectively deploy and manage human and financial resources to ensure safe and responsive clinical service delivery within the team’s sphere of work.

To provide clinical leadership and be the first point of contact to front line staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders to enable prompt management response to operational issues.

To manage the processes for assessing and performance managing clinical activity within their sphere of responsibility.



Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.


The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.



This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade J. Scale 40 - £49,764 to Scale 43 - £52,805 with a professional bar at Scale 41 £50,788**

Hours Per Week: 36

Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BH

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The role

Children's Services in Tameside are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Team Manager to join us in one of our Safeguarding and Support Neighbourhood teams.

As Team Manager you will be responsible for a team providing assessment, planning, and intervention services to children in need of a statutory assessment at the threshold of Child in Need and Child Protection.

You will offer a high level of support and challenge to your social workers and inspire your teams to do their very best for Tameside children.

We firmly believe that all children in Tameside deserve the best start in life, and we are looking for the right people to help make this happen.

About you

You will have considerable experience working with children and their families in a statutory social care environment, specifically managing and supporting social workers and ASYEs, and a wealth of experience supervising cases that are in the PLO/ Court arena.

With fantastic leadership skills and attributes, you will ensure your team members are well-supported and equipped to succeed. We expect you to have extensive frontline experience as well as a solid track record of managing and developing a team. Building positive relationships is important not just with the children, young people, and families we work with but also with colleagues and external partner agencies.

Why work for us?

• Supportive teams and a great, friendly working environment
• Flexible working opportunities
• Social work teams centrally located together
• A high standard of professional supervision and a focus on supporting professional development
• Manageable caseloads to enable reflective practice

This is an exciting time to join Tameside and you will be part of a service that is highly committed, welcoming, and supportive. We are continuing to transform our approach to how we deliver services to support children and families having adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship based approach as our practice framework.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 4118 or jenna.hughes@tameside.gov.uk

Reference Number: DPT436

Job Description and Person Specification Profile

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Position: Unit Manager (RMN) - DAYS
Care home: Acer Mews
Location: Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9JF
Contract type: Full time, 42 hours per week on days
Rate: £22.81 per hour



This is an exciting opportunity to use your nursing leadership skills to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Unit Manager at Acer Mews care home in Ashton-under-Lyne.

In this role, you’ll work at a senior level, under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Manager, to manage a team of nursing and care colleagues, drive quality and maintain high standards of care on your unit.

As a Registered Nurse with us, you’ll be empowered to really make a difference.

Our high staffing levels give you the time to provide truly person-centred nursing care, with a supportive team around you.

And our excellent training and career development pathways support you to be the best Nurse you can be.



About Exemplar Health Care
Acer Mews is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

When open, Acer Mews will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.



About the role
As a Unit Manager with Exemplar Health Care, you’ll be at the forefront of clinical care delivery for the people living on your designated unit.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

leading your unit’s care and nursing teams to ensure we meet the medical, physical and emotional needs of the people we support
providing strong leadership to maintain and continuously develop high standards of care and drive continuous improvement
overseeing and managing all your unit’s clinical elements and risks
ensuring care plans and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in a timely manner and reflect care interventions appropriately
acting as the Named Nurse for residents allocated to you, with responsibility for the oversight, review and update of their care profiles
the supervision and management of your unit’s ordering, handling, storage, administration, recording and disposal of medication.
Download our job description to read more:

https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029955197/



About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’ll be a natural role model with the ability to manage your unit’s team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assistants.

You’ll also have:

a thorough understanding of best practice in nursing care
an excellent range of clinical and communication skills that you’re able to demonstrate
an enthusiastic approach to encouraging and motivating people
the ability to work confidently on your own initiative
a good standard of digital skills.
To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

As this is a management role, you should also have post-registration and management or supervisory experience and/or training or qualifications. This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse who wants to progress into management.



What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:

excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
retail and lifestyle reward discounts
free DBS check
electric car salary sacrifice scheme
paid NMC membership
paid access to the RCNi Learning platform
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.


How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Lisandra Ferreira on 07951 794 598 or alternatively email: lferreira@exemplarhc.com

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade K. Scale 44 - £53,964 to Scale 47- £58,174

Hours Per Week: 36

Base Location: Ashton Old Library, Old Street, Ashton Under Lyne

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity available for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

We are recruiting to the position of Service Manager for our Fostering and Placements Teams providing management oversight and support to the Adoption Team which is seconded to the Regional Adoption Agency. This represents a real opportunity for the right person to help us achieve our ambitions, through inspirational leadership, effective partnership working and a determined focus on placing children, families and young people at the heart of what we do.

This is a key role and will provide day to day leadership and strategic support whilst taking overall day to day operational managerial oversight for the three service areas.

About you

You will be motivated, committed and passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families. Amongst other things you will be an effective leader with a determination to raise standards and achieve improved outcomes.

We are looking for candidates with a successful track record of managing social work teams in a public service organisation for a substantial period of time in the same organisation. The successful candidate will have experience of managing a fostering service, preferably within a local authority, a placement service and a strong knowledge of adoption and fostering legislation.

You will uphold high standards of practice, and through quality assurance and effective performance management, you will ensure we are working at our best. You will establish and maintain strong partnerships with our partners to deliver effective support for children, young people and families. You will collaborate with others to create the best results in service provision for children and their families.

About us

Tameside is a forward-looking borough, committed to safeguarding our community and maximising the wellbeing of our residents, protecting the most vulnerable and putting people at the forefront of services to ensure that every decision supports our boroughs economic growth and self-sufficiency.

The provision of Children’s Services in Tameside is a key priority for the Council and we are committed to achieving the best outcomes for Children and Young People. We have invested heavily in Tameside Children’s Services to support capacity whilst at the same time continuing to have great ambition for the services that support its most vulnerable children and families in providing care and protection.

We are committed to a multidisciplinary approach to help shape our joint arrangements in a consistent and collaborative culture. We have adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship-based approach as our practice framework, to also help transform our approach to how we deliver services across all our services and partnerships.

You will be working with a highly committed workforce, partners and colleagues striving to deliver even better outcomes for children and young people in the borough and to be the best they can be.

We recognise that our staff are our most important resource and asset. In Tameside, our values underpin our practice and behaviours and they are at the heart of everything that we do:

• Support
• Trust
• Respect
• Integrity
• Value Difference
• Engage

You will receive regular supervision and work in a supportive culture where we are ambitious about delivering an effective service. We listen to our staff and act on feedback in a variety ways through having regular team meetings, employee engagement sessions and staff surveys.

Our comprehensive workforce development programme provides lots of opportunities to help you grow and develop your career. The peer support you will also receive is second to none.

In Tameside we like to look after our employees and also offer a fantastic range of employee rewards and benefits, including:

• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Up to 31 days leave each year, with the option to buy additional leave
• Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much more.

If you have the drive and ambition to be our new Service Manager and are ready to take that next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 4497 4366 or becky.pearson@tameside.gov.uk

Reference No: DPT425

Job Description and Person Specification Profile

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Team leader Leg ulcer & Lymphodema
Band 7
Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week



An exciting opportunity has arisen to take the lead of the leg ulcer and lymphodema team at Tameside. This will involve acute and community working.

The post holder will take the leading role in the team management of a specialist nurse team to support case load oversight, assessment, planning and implementation of programs of care with all areas of Leg ulcer and Lymphedema.

The post holder will work independently within the Tissue Viability/Lymphoedema team/leg ulcer service working within community and hospital settings, providing specialist wound care advice, organising workload, team management, delegation of tasks, promoting clinical excellence with a specific focus on the assessment and management of all aspects of the Leg ulcer and Lymphoedema team. Exercising leadership and judgement to ensure safe clinical practice and high standards of care are maintained to meet service demand within the leg ulcer and lymphoedema team.

You will be working within an integrated department and be involved with the current changes and developments within the organisation.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
• The post holder has continuing daily Leg ulcer and Lymphedema team responsibility and accountability without direct supervision from the Tissue Viability lead nurse.
• Overall case load accountability oversight and in-depth knowledge of the complex patients on the leg ulcer and lymphedema caseload.
• The post holder will act as a point of contact to guide and mentor junior members of the leg ulcer and lymphoedema, contributing to clinical practice both directly and indirectly.
• The post holder will take the lead in Quality improvement projects, including teaching programmes.
• The post holder will be expert knowledge in leg ulcer and lymphedema to assess, plan, implement and review routine through to complex issues using research and evidence-based knowledge to underpin practice in the field of tissue viability, lower limb issues including lymphoedema, including compression therapy strategies, manual lymphatic drainage (desirable) and multi-layer bandaging where appropriate.
• To supervise, lead, inform and delegate to staff as appropriate to the needs of theservice by utilising nursing skills and resources effectively as directed by the lead nurse. This will include: specialist lymphedema treatment, chronic oedema management, complex wound assessment, doppler assessment, leg ulcer management and pressure ulcer prevention and management.
• Apply Specialist, analytical and judgemental skills to assess and interpret acute,chronic and palliative related skin conditions, taking appropriate actions to prioritise patient’sneeds.
• Demonstrates a high level of intuitive and creative problem-solving skills to facilitatepatient centred care: rationalising information to create patient concordance by usinga high level of communication/negotiation skills.
• Oversees the performance and development appraisal process within the team andundertakes review of junior staff under supervision of the lead nurse.
• Prescribe efficiently and effectively from the Greater Manchester wound careFormulary.
• Takes the lead in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerns in accordance with the level of experience and encourage comments and suggestions on improving the quality of the service.
• Takes the lead to ensure that accidents, complaints and unusual incidents are reported inaccordance with the policy.
• Takes the lead in coronial inquests.
• Analyses caseloads and constantly reviews work patterns as required.
• Takes the lead in systems of clinical governance to achieve quality improvements i.e.clinical audit and evidence based practice.
• To support and develop staff using CPD and to identify future leaders.
• Takes the lead in systems of clinical governance to achieve quality improvements i.e. clinical audit and evidence based practice.
• This role will be clinically based across acute and community settings. Acting as role model for Lymphedema and leg ulcer specialist services.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade N. Scale 56 - £76,901 to Scale 59 - £85,369

Hours Per Week: 36

Base Location: Ashton Old Library, Old Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7SG

Assessment Date: Tuesday, 12th November 2024

The Role

We are looking for a Head of Cared for Children and Care Leavers to join our senior leadership team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services that strategically support the safeguarding of children and young people across all services.

The role holder will lead in building a team around children to ensure their happiness and safety when the Council is acting in its role as a corporate parent - working restoratively and using tools and ideas and drive the development of a team culture where good practice can flourish to the benefit of all.

The successful candidate will have the energy, confidence and passion to drive high expectations and an ability to bring partners and colleagues on our improvement journey.

About You

We are looking for a strong, credible leader who has passion and determination to empower, enable, motivate and develop the workforce, fostering a positive organisational culture to achieve our ambitious improvement plan to achieve better outcomes for children and families.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Openness to possibilities
• Ability to collaborate
• Belief in your team and people
• Personal resilience and tenacity
• Ability to create and sustain commitment
• Results and outcomes focused solutions
• Ability to learn continuously
• Evidence based decision making

You will join a newly formed permanent Children’s senior leadership team, bringing stability to the committed social care workforce. Through your leadership, you will drive forward the improvement plan setting out a bright future for children and young people.

Why work for us

Now is the time to join Team Tameside and be the difference for children and young people as part of a newly established children’s leadership team.

Making the substantial and sustainable improvements needed to our Children’s Services is our absolute priority. We are committed as a whole organisation - to taking swift and positive action to provide the quality of care and support that our children and families deserve.

We have started to put in place the key building blocks needed and we have an ambitious improvement plan in place which will be supported by the ongoing involvement of a Children’s Commissioner as a strategic partner.

It’s a unique opportunity to be part of our improvement journey to make a real lasting difference to Tameside’s children and families.

In return for your drive, ambition, commitment, knowledge and ability to deliver outcomes you will receive a comprehensive and competitive salary with access to a diverse rewards and benefits package.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

This is a politically restricted post.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

For further information about this role please contact Emma Brennand on 0161 342 2656 or the recruiting manager Alison.Montgomery@tameside.gov.uk

Reference Number: DPT362

Job Description and Person Specification Profile

Creative Support are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to manage our team of support staff at our Supported Accommodation service in Tameside. We require someone with a good understanding and experience in the field of mental health.

As a Team Leader you will received guidance and support from the registered service manager to help maintain high quality support to oversee the supported accommodation service. You will also join a cohort of experienced regional managers who, alongside the registered manager, will provide peer support to you in your role.

The successful applicant will be supporting active and independent service users with mental health needs with a wide range of interests and goals. No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: meals out, cooking/baking, board games, movie nights, arts and crafts and many more. If you think you would like to be a great addition to this energetic service, we welcome you to apply.

The Role:

• To directly lead the team and be responsible for the line management of team members
• To operate as a Team Leader across different streams of support and ensure effective running of services with the support of other senior staff.
• To undertake within your duties direct support to service users.
• To provide person-centred care and support to enable people with mental health needs to live as independently as possible and be part of their community.
• To engage with service users and build trusting therapeutic relationships.
• To undertake assessments of new referrals and ensure robust review processes for those who use the services
• To work closely with other professionals and agencies to provide a coordinated personalised service, which meets the identified needs of individuals, promotes their recovery and maintains their quality of life.
• To deputise for the Mental Health Manager in relevant work areas when required. To provide staff supervision and management, undertaking initial assessments and liaising with other professionals and agencies.

Vacancy Reference Number: 75689
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization- Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK- this post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade J. Scale 40 - £48,474 to Scale 43 - £51,515 with a professional bar at Scale 41 - £49,498**

Hours Per Week: 36

Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BH

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The role

Children’s Services in Tameside are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Team Manager to join us in one of our Safeguarding and Support Neighbourhood teams.

As Team Manager you will be responsible for a team providing assessment, planning, and intervention services to children in need of a statutory assessment at the threshold of Child in Need and Child Protection.

You will offer a high level of support and challenge to your social workers and inspire your teams to do their very best for Tameside children.

We firmly believe that all children in Tameside deserve the best start in life, and we are looking for the right people to help make this happen.

About you

You will have considerable experience working with children and their families in a statutory social care environment, specifically managing and supporting social workers and ASYEs, and a wealth of experience supervising cases that are in the PLO/ Court arena.

With fantastic leadership skills and attributes, you will ensure your team members are well-supported and equipped to succeed. We expect you to have extensive frontline experience as well as a solid track record of managing and developing a team. Building positive relationships is important not just with the children, young people, and families we work with but also with colleagues and external partner agencies.

Why work for us?

• Supportive teams and a great, friendly working environment
• Flexible working opportunities
• Social work teams centrally located together
• A high standard of professional supervision and a focus on supporting professional development
• Manageable caseloads to enable reflective practice

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

This is an exciting time to join Tameside and you will be part of a service that is highly committed, welcoming, and supportive. We are continuing to transform our approach to how we deliver services to support children and families having adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship based approach as our practice framework.

For further information or informal discussion please contact Patroneller Ndhlalambi, Service Unit Manager on Patroneller.Ndhlalambi@tameside.gov.uk

This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Reference Number: DP345

Job Description and Person Specification Profile

The Digital Project Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and expertise to their team in order to provide an effective, efficient and customer focused service. A key deliverable within the role will be to project manage the implement of key Digital projects across the Trust.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of assigned projects working within a programme and project management framework. They will lead the development of project plans to deliver priorities agreed within delivery plans.

The post holder will hold accountability for delivering defined Digital projects across the Trust, within the resources available.

The Digital Project Manager will coach and support their team to deliver new systems and upgrades to existing systems across the Trust and will provide a key role in the development and day to day running of the Trust’s IM&T programmes.

The post holder will lead and deliver the redesign of Digital services and care pathways and support the delivery of a range of quality and cost effective Digital services in collaboration with other stakeholders.

To view the main duties of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

To view the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

Team leader -Tissue viability
Band 7
Permanent, Full time



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse in the areas of tissue viability/ leg ulcer and lymphodema.

The post holder will work to support the current Service Lead and Band 7 Team Leader to clinically and operationally manage the Wound Care & Lymphoedema Service across the acute and community setting of Tameside & Glossop. The role requires the ability to facilitate and embrace change and be committed to team working. The post holder will also act as a specialist support for the tissue viability element of the service

The post holder will take the leading role in the team management of a specialist nurse team to support case load oversight, assessment, planning and implementation of programs of care with all areas of Tissue viability service including lower limb, Lymphoedema and Leg ulcer, Surgical site infection pressure ulcer management and prevention.

The post holder will work independently within the Tissue Viability/Lymphoedema team/leg ulcer service working within community and hospital settings, providing specialist wound care advice, organising workload, team management, delegation of tasks, promoting clinical excellence with a specific focus on the assessment and management of all aspects of the Tissue viability service. Exercising leadership and judgement to ensure good clinical practice and high standards of care are maintained in order to meet service demand.

You will be working within an integrated department and be involved with the current changes and developments within the organisation.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.


We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning


We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.


We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.


Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.


SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:


The post holder has continuing daily Tissue Viability team responsibility and accountability without direct supervision from the Tissue Viability lead nurse.
Overall case load accountability oversight and in depth knowledge of the complex patients on the TV caseload.
The post holder will act as a point of contact to guide and mentor junior members of the Tissue viability team, contributing to clinical practice both directly and indirectly.
The post holder will take the lead in Quality improvement projects, including teaching programmes.

The post holder will be expert knowledge in Tissue Viability to assess, plan, implement and review routine through to complex issues using research and evidence based knowledge to underpin practice in the field of tissue viability, lower limb issues including lymphoedema, including compression therapy strategies and multi layer bandaging where appropriate.
To supervise, lead, inform and delegate to staff as appropriate to the needs of theservice by utilising nursing skills and resources effectively as directed by the lead nurse. This will include: chronic odema management, complex wound assessment, doppler assessment, leg ulcer management and pressure ulcer prevention and management.

Apply Specialist, analytical and judgemental skills to assess and interpret acute,chronic and palliative related skin conditions, taking appropriate actions to prioritise patient’s needs.

Demonstrates a high level of intuitive and creative problem solving skills to facilitate patient centred care: rationalising information to create patient concordance by using a high level of communication/negotiation skills.

Oversees the performance and development appraisal process within the team and undertakes review of junior staff under supervision of the lead nurse.

Prescribe efficiently and effectively from the Greater Manchester wound care Formulary.

Takes the lead in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerns in accordance with the level of experience and encourage comments and suggestions on improving the quality of the service.

Takes the lead to ensure that accidents, complaints and unusual incidents are reported in accordance with the policy.

Takes the lead in coronial inquests.

Analyses caseloads and constantly reviews work patterns as required.

Takes the lead in systems of clinical governance to achieve quality improvements i.e.clinical audit and evidence based practice.

To support and develop staff using CPD and to identify future leaders.

Takes the lead in systems of clinical governance to achieve quality improvements i.e. clinical audit and evidence based practice.

This role will be clinically based across acute and community settings.




The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.



This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024

Financial Services Manager- Band 6
Permanent- 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Financial Services Manager to join our Financial Services Team.

The successful candidate will assist in the provision of the Financial Services and to ensure stakeholders including service users receive relevant, accurate and timely financial advice and information.

Interviews - TBC - on site at Tameside Hospital

To assist in the provision of the Financial Services and to ensure stakeholders including service users receive relevant, accurate and timely financial advice and information.

Responsibility for the following functions:
1. Accounts Payable
2. Accounts Receivable
3. Charitable Funds
4. Treasury Management
5. Technical Accounts
6. Capital

To assist in ensuring the Financial Services section works to robust documented financial procedures, in order to process all relevant financial transactions with completeness, accuracy and timeliness.

To act on issues of non-compliance with financial procedures in order to remove weaknesses and improve control systems.

Responsibility for the preparation of appropriate Annual Accounts notes and FTC submissions.

Responsibility for the preparation appropriate data for inclusion in the Trust’s NHSE returns.

To be an active member of the FSD/FFF steering group.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.


The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.



This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024

Before applying please seek agreement from your current line manager that you can be released immediately for the secondment.

**An exciting 6 month secondment opportunity has become availablefor the Ward Manager Role on Saxon Suite**

The role is for a full time position (37.5hours)

Saxon Suite is a 22 bedded all male, adult of working age acute ward based at the Etherow Building of Tameside General Hospital.

• To deliver a high standard of care to adult inpatient services users.
• To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources.
• To ensure the ward complies with all aspects of the Care Act 2014 and ensure the wards meet all the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff.
• To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as the senior point of contact on the ward.
• To lead on the formulation of staff rotas to ensure the most effective use of manpower and resources in relation to service user need and ward activity.
• To lead on the monitoring of all staff sickness, in accordance with Trust policies.
• To ensure that all staff follow the guidelines identified in the Trust and National policies.
• To participate in the investigation of patient complaints, as per Trust Complaints procedure, aiming to settle complaints with local resolutions at ward level. When unable to do so, to communicate without delay to the Service Manager.



We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

 The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff.
 To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as the senior point of contact on the ward.
 To lead on the formulation of staff rotas to ensure the most effective use of manpower and resources in relation to service user need and ward activity.
 To lead on the monitoring of all staff sickness, in accordance with Trust policies.
 To ensure that all staff follow the guidelines identified in the Trust and National policies.
 To participate in the investigation of patient complaints, as per Trust Complaints procedure, aiming to settle complaints with local resolutions at ward level. When unable to do so, to communicate without delay to the Service Manager.

 The post holder will be responsible for maintaining their own personal development and will take a lead on achieving the training and educational objectives of junior staff, including learners, in an environment which is conducive to learning.
 To take responsibility for own clinical and managerial development in support of the Service Manager.
 To participate in the annual individual performance review of all ward staff and to assist in the formulation of personal development plans which reflect the individuals potential in meeting the ward aims.
 To ensure that all staff receive education and training in accordance to the requirements of PREP and Scope of Professional Practice.
 To ensure that all newly qualified staff receive ongoing support, through preceptorship, for at least six months.
 To ensure that all learner nurses have access to their identified assessor.
 To act as a mentor for learner nurses
Recruitment and Selection Responsibilities
 The post holder will coordinate and participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as required.
 To participate in employment interviews for staff vacancies, Bands 1 to 6.
 To ensure that all newly appointed staff are introduced to the ward environment and receive a period of orientation and support to meet their individual needs.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
General Duties of all post holders
 To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
 To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
 To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.




This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Sep 2024

This is a fabulous opportunity to step into a Operational management role for Oldham mental health support team (MHST). You will work in partnership with other service leads/ Manager and other Operational Leads, and will further develop the partnership working that is currently taking place between education, the local authority and the Integrated care board (ICB).

The post holder will work closely with other team members from a variety of clinical and service backgrounds to provide a psychological perspective to cases as well as ensuring the effective delivery of the Mental Health in Schools project.



The post holder will oversee the delivery and evaluation of the MHST primary/ secondary schools and colleges across the footprint of Oldham or Tameside . The post holder will work as a specialist member of the clinical multi-disciplinary team in providing the highest quality clinical care and treatment for young people, their families and/or carers within the schools project in Oldham



‘Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.




This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

Creative Support are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to manage our team of support staff at our Supported Accommodation service in Tameside. We require someone with a good understanding and experience in the field of learning disabilities and mental health needs.

As a Team Leader you will received guidance and support from the registered service manager to help maintain high quality support to oversee the supported accommodation service. You will also join a cohort of experienced regional managers who, alongside the registered manager, will provide peer support to you in your role.

The successful applicant will be supporting a variety of people with all different needs and abilities with a wide range of interests and goals. No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: meals out, cooking/baking, board games, movie nights, arts and crafts and many more. If you think you would like to be a great addition to this energetic service, we welcome you to apply.

The Role:

• To directly lead the team and be responsible for the line management of team members
• To operate as a Team Leader across different streams of support and ensure effective running of services with the support of other senior staff.
• To undertake within your duties direct support to service users.
• To provide person-centred care and support to enable people with learning disability needs to live as independently as possible and be part of their community.
• To engage with service users and build trusting therapeutic relationships.
• To undertake assessments of new referrals and ensure robust review processes for those who use the services
• To work closely with other professionals and agencies to provide a coordinated personalised service, which meets the identified needs of individuals, promotes their recovery and maintains their quality of life.
• To deputise for the service manager in relevant work areas when required. To provide staff supervision and management, undertaking initial assessments and liaising with other professionals and agencies.

Vacancy Reference Number: 71841
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization- Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK- this post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

Do you want a better work life balance? This post allows hybrid working between home and office.

Are you a Cognitive behavioural therapist who wants to improve the mental health and services offered to CYP in education settings?

Are you a qualified supervisor or willing and able to complete your training to become a supervisor?

Then this is the post for you!

You will need the ability to work autonomously within the context of a multi-disciplinary team approach and undertake supervision of staff working within Mental health support teams

To provide overall leadership to the practitioners through supervision as well as developing the supervision model within the MHST as well as some aspects of the role working as a team leader

You will work alongside the practitioners within the MHST, as well as working the Operational managers to develop and introduce a supervision pathway.

This is a new post and so you can develop the role alongside the management team within the MHST’s

Lead on the strategic approach and development of the offer within schools across the Pennine Care footprint. Support the MHSTs to provide appropriate mental health assessments of children and young people referred to the service and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need. You will strive to achieve the best for every young person, show commitment to delivering evidence based practice and have the capability of making clinical decisions around complex and emotive issues, supported by knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding in relation to the client group. 

 You must be an excellent communicator, be flexible, self motivated and have a willingness to build links with colleagues across team and agencies. 

You will provide support, advice and consultation to professionals involved in the life of the child/young person and families/carers as appropriate. This post holder will supervise the MHST as appropriate and provide managerial and clinical supervision as appropriate.

You will work in partnership with the Operational Managers across the Pennine Care footprint and other Operational Leads and will further develop the partnership working that is currently taking place between education, the local authority and GM ICB.

You will lead on the development of the supervision pathway within the MHST overseeing and reviewing the processes.



We are proud to be the most improved mental health and learning disability trust to work for and the best in the north west (NHS staff survey 2022).

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

When making your application, please ensure you give examples of how you demonstrate each of the criteria listed on the person specification. Please use your supporting information section and roles and responsibilities section of your application to demonstrate your examples. This is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024