Total 26 job vacancies by Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Full time and part time available
Band 2 - Emergency Orthopaedic Unit

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join the team within the Surgical, Women's and Children's Division as a Clinical Support Worker.

Under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse you will help us to ensure that we provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients.

You will need to possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives will be essential for this role, together with your ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.

Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.

If this exciting challenge interests you please direct informal enquiries to Christina Topham Unit Manager 0161 922 4798

CLINICAL:
• Work within the ward/department setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carers
• Work under the direction of the Registered Healthcare Professionals and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of the multi- disciplinary team.
• Under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional ensure a high standard of service provision within ward/department, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvements
• Participate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice
• Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
• Always exhibit a professional attitude behaviour and demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
• Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating towards achieving own and others full potential.
• Develop positive relationships with patients, families, and carers.



Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality 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 & these are:
• 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.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses 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 personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.



This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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

Staff Nurse Acute Medical Unit
Band 5
Permanent contract


The post holder will assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model. They will assist in the effective management of the clinical area,acting in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder will lead, support, supervise and teach staff where appropriate.

To assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model.

To assist in the effective management of the clinical area.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.

Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.





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 must demonstrate competence in a wide range of expanded roles including: Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording & basic interpretation, requesting and obtaining pathology samples, utilising PGDs.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.

Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.

To complete Trust documentation/liaise with all agencies if any suspicions arise regarding the possibility of any Safeguarding Adult/Children issues.

Maintain effective communication within the team by ensuring that information is transmitted at handover and is documented either in the notes, appropriate folders or on the computer system as deemed necessary.

All documentation relating to a patients episode within the department is to be recorded accurately in the patient’s notes/computer system for future referencing as required.

Assist in maintaining a calm, efficient and cost effective service.

Assist in Co-ordinate/facilitate new staff’s orientation into the department.

Undertake individual responsibilities as delegated to the post holder.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.


The Infection Prevention and Control Team are excited to be recruiting to the team with a band 4 vacancy, suited to a Registered Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner


The role of theRegistered NurseAssociate is to work with the multi-professional team and theRegistered Nurse contributingto the delivery of an integrated Infection Prevention and Control service.They willmonitortherisks of infection within acute and community settings and work closely with teams to support control measures to reduce the risk in the spread of infection.


TheRegistered NurseAssociate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic andperson centredcare and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.RegisteredNurseAssociates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills,attitudesand behaviours relevant to employment; and will actin accordance withthe NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses,midwivesand nursing associates.


MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL




• Under the supervision and workingin partnership with the Infection prevention teamprovide and deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to thereduction in the risk of infection and supporting patients where infection has beenidentified.

• Provide compassionate,safeand effective care and support to patients in a range of care settings.

• Participates in Clinical auditactivities tosupport quality improvements

• Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely bedelegated to other colleagues.

• Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient’s medical condition.

• Supports a range of settings in adhering to key measures in place to reduce the risk of infection

• Work with theinfection prevention teamto support the delivery of training

• Maintainaccurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy and the NMC Code.






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 Monday 11 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.


Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 Specialist Pharmacist Progression Post- Permanent- 37.5hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, Registered Pharmacist with demonstrable post qualification experience, who wants to make a real difference to patient care, to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services.

You will work with the Pharmacy Team in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for patients. To support advanced pharmacists in the implementation of medicines management plans. To be professionally accountable for any pharmacy function for which they assume responsibility.

The initial banding of the postholder will depend on past experience and/or completion of a conversion competency document.



Band 6 Pharmacistsparticipate in our training rotation providing a wide variety of experience including surgical, acute admissions and emergency medicine, orthopaedics, paediatrics. Whatever your ambitions, our personalised clinical training programme will develop your medicine optimisation skills.

Band 7 Pharmacists have sufficient experience not to require direct professional support and will participate in a range of routine professional and clinical services provided by the department, but will also be allocated to a specific service(s) as part of their duties for example Aseptics, Anticoagulation Clinics, Intermediate Care Services, Medicines Infomation, Palliative Care, Clinical Trials, iQemo, Trainee Pharmacist tutor and Immunoglobulins.

The pharmacist may accompany a Consultant on his / her regular ward rounds; attend Pharmacist-led clinics. The Pharmacist will be required to take an active part in new service development. The Pharmacist will spend part of their time allocated to one or more specific and specialist areas of pharmaceutical activity supporting the work of the Advanced Clinical Pharmacist(s) who have day-to-day responsibility for these activities

Participation in the extended hours, weekend, Bank Holiday and on-call service will be required

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 focusses 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 10 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse
Various hours available
Permanent contracts


The £20m refurbishment of our Urgent and Emergency Care is soon to be completed, so there has never been a more exciting time to join the Urgent and Emergency Care team, influencing and shaping the both the Emergency Care our patients receive and the environment our staff work in.

The new state of the art Emergency Department includes:
• 10 bedded resuscitation area
• 29 majors’ cubicles
• 2 mental health assessment rooms
• Rapid assessment and treatment area
• 8 cubicles within the Children and Young Peoples Emergency Department
• To provide clinical expertise to the departmental team, acting as a role model in the delivery
of patient care.
• To support the Team leader in the effective management of the clinical area
• To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• To lead, support, supervise and teach staff.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality 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 which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate & these are:
• 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 focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.


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


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

Speciality Doctor - Gastroenterology
10PA's - Permanent contract

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology to work within our Adult Medicine department.

The post holder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the Gastroenterology Department and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests and ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.



To participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attending outpatient clinics and participation in Endoscopy sessions.

Ensuring the effective organisation of the ward including diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted.

The appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.

The direct clinical supervision and training of the Ward Junior Medical Staff as well as the organisation and delegation of clinical work.





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 focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.


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



This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.


Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 Specialist Pharmacist Progression Post- Permanent- 37.5hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, Registered Pharmacist with demonstrable post qualification experience, who wants to make a real difference to patient care, to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services.

You will work with the Pharmacy Team in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for patients. To support advanced pharmacists in the implementation of medicines management plans. To be professionally accountable for any pharmacy function for which they assume responsibility.

The initial banding of the postholder will depend on past experience and/or completion of a conversion competency document.



Band 6 Pharmacistsparticipate in our training rotation providing a wide variety of experience including surgical, acute admissions and emergency medicine, orthopaedics, paediatrics. Whatever your ambitions, our personalised clinical training programme will develop your medicine optimisation skills.

Band 7 Pharmacists have sufficient experience not to require direct professional support and will participate in a range of routine professional and clinical services provided by the department, but will also be allocated to a specific service(s) as part of their duties for example Aseptics, Anticoagulation Clinics, Intermediate Care Services, Medicines Infomation, Palliative Care, Clinical Trials, iQemo, Trainee Pharmacist tutor and Immunoglobulins.

The pharmacist may accompany a Consultant on his / her regular ward rounds; attend Pharmacist-led clinics. The Pharmacist will be required to take an active part in new service development. The Pharmacist will spend part of their time allocated to one or more specific and specialist areas of pharmaceutical activity supporting the work of the Advanced Clinical Pharmacist(s) who have day-to-day responsibility for these activities

Participation in the extended hours, weekend, Bank Holiday and on-call service will be required

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 focusses 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 Monday 30 Sep 2024

Leg ulcer/ Lymphodema specialist nurse
Band 6
Full Time, Permanent



An exciting opportunity has arisen in the recently amalgamated Tissue Viability/Lymphoedema and Leg ulcer service. The post holder will assist and work independently within the Leg ulcer/Lymphoedema team as part of the Tissue Viability service. The candidate will be working within community and hospital settings, providing specialist wound care advice, organising workload, promoting clinical excellence with a specific focus on the assessment and management of Leg ulcer, Lymphoedema and lower limb wounds, including multilayer bandaging as appropriate. 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

The post holder has continuing daily responsibility and accountability with and without direct supervision from the Tissue Viability lead nurse.

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 staff as appropriate to the needs of the service by utilising nursing skills and resources effectively as directed by the lead nurse. This will include: chronic odema management, complex wound assessment, dopler assessment, leg ulcer management.

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.

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.

Participates in 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.

To participate 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.

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

Contribute to coronial inquests.

To analyse caseloads and constantly review work patterns as required.

To participate 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

To participate in systems of clinical governance to achieve quality improvements i.e. clinical audit and evidence based practice.




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

Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7 - 37.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen to join our Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist team to deliver care and support to patients diagnosed with Urological cancers.

Key areas of the job will encompass research, clinical teaching, leadership and personal development.

The post holder will provide specialist, autonomous care, support and advice to all patients and disciplines through evidence-based practice including: General Practitioners, Community Teams and Inpatient ward areas. The post holder will also work alongside senior and junior medical staff within urology ensuring a quality driven service. The post holder will assist with the triaging of Urology referrals. They will audit all aspects of patient care they provide within the Urology department, in adherence to recognised Trust and National guidelines/protocols. The post holder will remain clinically based undertaking Nurse led clinics including Flexible Cystoscopies, Assessment of Lower Urinary Tract infections, Self-catheterization, Urodynamics and administration of Intravesical therapies

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 specifications focusses 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 personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.



This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024

Registered Nurse Associate
37.5 hours

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment,providingandmonitoringcare in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s).They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.



The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and personcentredcare and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate will help tobridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by workingindependently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working withinthe sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.


Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills,attitudesandbehavioursrelevant to employment;and will actin accordance withthe NMC Code: Professional standards of practice andbehaviorfor nurses,midwivesand nursing associates.





JOB SUMMARY
• To utilise and further enhance existing skills which enable the post holder to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
• To ensure all patients receive high quality patient care.
• Demonstrate an extensive knowledge base of practice in relation to Day Surgery.
• To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
• To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide the delivery of evidence-based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code.
• Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, legible and in accordance with the NMC.
• Actively assess and manage risk within the clinical area.
• Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and the NMC Standards for medicines management.
• Participate in the teaching and supervision of other members of staff under the direction of the Team Leader.
• Support the Clinical Governance systems to delivering high quality of care.

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 specifications focusses 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, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.



This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024

Endoscopy Staff Nurse - Band 5

Maternity cover

25 hours - Fixed term until 5/6/25 (Estimated)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Endoscopy Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated care organisation for a Staff Nurse to join our existing team for a Fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

The Endoscopy Unit within the NHS Foundation Trust is JAG accredited. The service incorporates a 3 room Endoscopy unit delivering both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention to all patients.

The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high quality service in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder will need to be motivated and able to work as part of a well-established team and be an excellent communicator with the ability to support the team in the day to day operation of the services they provide.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We want to recruit highly motivated individuals who can provide high quality standards of care and work towards completing a portfolio of evidence in Endoscopy. Training will be ongoing.



To assist the consultants to deliver direct/indirect quality clinical care to patients undergoing procedures within the specialty of Endoscopy.

Assessment, delivery and recording of direct and indirect care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopyprocedures and to delegated to registered nurse/and other team members when fit to do so.

Contribute to care of patients in transition from one care setting to another. Work within defined limits and competence whilst using own initiative with remote supervision by the Unit manager or matron.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality 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 & these are:
• 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.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses 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 Monday 2 Sep 2024

We are looking to a recruit Specialty doctors to join our comprehensive Care of Elderly service at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post will enable the successful applicant to gain valuable experience in a number of clinical areas including:
• Acute inpatient work
• Ward support and referral
• Outpatient clinics support

The successful candidate will work on the middle grade rota with a 1:13 shift-working pattern.

The COTE department has an outstanding record in supporting and training specialty doctors, We are committed to supporting our middle grade doctors in reaching their desired career goals by developing their clinical, medical, educational and managerial skills.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a specialty doctor in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric to work within our Adult Medicine department. The post holder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the Care of the Elderly Department and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests and ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.

These posts represent an exciting opportunity to join one of the pioneering integrated care organisations in the country which is transforming the way care is delivered to support improving the health of the population it serves. Not only do these posts provide exposure to a variety of clinical settings but also the opportunity to be at the core of transforming our services to provide a truly integrated model of health care to our population.

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.

Adult Medicine Department
The COTE department is part of Adult Medicine, which is within the Medicine and Clinical Support
Services Division. The Division also includes Urgent Care including Accident and Emergency department.
The Division of Adult Medicine admits and provides care for routine and emergency medicine and outpatients.
The successful candidate is anticipated to take part of the general medical on call rota which is currently with appropriate remuneration.

Key duties of the post
The post holder will be clinically and educationally responsible to the Consultants working across the
Respiratory Department.
The post holder will support the Respiratory department:
a) To participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attending
outpatient clinics.
b) Ensuring the effective organisation of the ward including diagnosis and treatment of all patients
admitted.
c) The appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General
Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.
d) The direct clinical supervision and training of the Ward Junior Medical Staff as well as the organisation
and delegation of clinical work.
e) The monitoring of the quality of service given by the Respiratory which will include clinical audits.
f) Active participation at various committees and working groups.
g) Participation in development of medical treatment protocols.
h) Professional supervision under consultant guidance aiming to encourage the development of all
doctors within the division.
i) Contributing to the provision of reports for the Coroner, police statements and for complaints
management adhering to time frames.
j) Demonstrating an involvement in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit.
k) Contributing to collaborating with clinical colleagues.
l) Ensuring own practice is up to date. This will include taking responsibility for own clinical professional development and participation in the Trust wide appraisal system.
m) Complying with data protection.
n) Complying with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
o) To undertake regular on call duties for general medical on call rota.


This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Aug 2024

Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
Band 6
37.5 hours


As a Sister/Charge we commit to you having a personal development plan and access to mentorship. This is your chance to work in an inclusive forward thinking organisation focused on population health, patient and service user safety and experience.

We offer excellent development including clinical skills, resuscitation skills, link nurse roles and leadership and management opportunities.

To provide clinical expertise to the departmental team, acting as a role model in the delivery of patient care.

To support the Team leader in the effective management of the clinical area.

The post holder must demonstrate competence in a wide range of expanded roles including: Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording & interpretation, plastering, requesting and obtaining pathology samples, suturing, utilising PGDs, requesting and interpreting x-rays and Advanced Life Support.
• To assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model.
• To assist in the effective management of the clinical area
• To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• To lead, support, supervise and teach staff where appropriate

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality 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 which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate & these are:
• 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.

SECTION 1- MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The post holder must demonstrate competence in a wide range of expanded roles including: Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording & basic interpretation, plastering, requesting and obtaining pathology samples, utilising PGDs, requesting xrays.
• The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.
• Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.
• To complete Trust documentation/liaise with all agencies if any suspicions arise regarding the possibility of any Safeguarding Adult/Children issues.
• Maintain effective communication within the team by ensuring that information is transmitted at handover and is documented either in the notes, appropriate folders or on the computer system as deemed necessary.
• All documentation relating to a patients episode within the department is to be recorded accurately in the patient’s notes/computer system for future referencing as required.
• Assist in maintaining a calm, efficient and cost effective service.
• Assist in Co-ordinate/facilitate new staff’s orientation into the department.
• Undertake individual responsibilities as delegated to the post holder.



PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care by providing evidenced based clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance withNMC Code of Professional Conduct
• To keep up-to-date with NHD developments, in particular NICE guidelines and NSF’s ensuring that nursing practice within the department develops accordingly.
• To participate in the clinical governance agenda, audits of areas within the Urgent Care
• To maintain clinical practice standards and knowledge, and act as a professional role model for all nursing staff.
• Use own clinical judgement to initiate appropriate nursing interventions prior to medical
• Maintain accurate, current and contemporaneous records and ensure that all records relating to patient care are clear, concise and legible in accordance with theNMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.
• Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy andtheNMC Standardsfor the Administration of Medicines.
• Assist in the leadership of specific areas of practice developments in accordance with local and national policies and strategies to improve patient care.
• Actively assess and manage risk within the clinical area in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and risk management policy.
• Work within Data Protection and Caldecott requirements for information sharing.
• To maintain continuous professional registration with the NMC throughout the duration of employment with the Trust

TEACHING & DEVELOPMENT:


• Act as a clinical supervisor to junior clinical staff – completing appraisals and agreeing personal development plans ensuring systems are in place for staff to be able to reach their objectives.
• Promote clinical innovations and encourage evidence-based practices within the unit.
• Assist in the developments of components for a teaching program for use within the

ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL:
• Assist with duty rotas as required by the Senior Sisters/Charge Nurse.
• Be responsible for the authorisation of timesheets/overtime as and when required
• Work within clinical governance systems and ensure that care is delivered within an appropriate model within the Acute Medical Unit.
• Team Leader Nurse as required.
• Implement and ensure adherence to all Trust policies.
• Develop and implement protocols and or policies within own specialist area.
• Effectively contribute to the achievement of Trust targets.
• Support the Ward Manager and Matron for Urgent Care and Cardiology in effective resource management.
• Participate in the identification of cost improvement initiatives with Ward Managers and Matron.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:
• Support effective intra and inter departmental communication.
• Provide competent and consistent leadership to the ward/department team.
• Undertake PDRs for junior colleagues and ensure PDPs are in place.
• Participate in training and development for all staff, ensuring that accurate records are maintained.
• Be actively involved in the induction and mentorship for newly deployed and newly qualified staff.
• Ensure that educational objectives of student nurses and other learners are met and the progress of each student/learner is monitored.
• Participate in the management of sickness/absence.
• Participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.

SECTION 2 - KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Possess evidenced based clinical knowledge appropriate to the Acute Medical Unit area.
• Utilise own clinical expertise and knowledge to create and promote an environment conducive to meeting the educational and developmental needs of all clinical staff.
• Possess courses appropriate to the Acute Medical Unit.

SECTION 3 - EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
• Partake frequently in tasks requiring physical effort for long periods
• Regularly deal with bodily fluids and soiled linen within a span of duty.
• Manage and participate in distressing unpredictable situations frequently within a span of duty
• Maintain contemporaneous patient records at all times
• Concentrate for long periods and respond to unpredictable patient and staff demands.
• Provide and receive complex information that will require empathy, tact, reassurance and communicate in situations where there maybe barriers to understanding.
• Subject to verbal assault and aggression from relatives/carers within a span of duty.
• Defusing of aggressive situations using complex communication skills, experience and information.
• Work with patients with mental health needs and liaise with relevant speciality in relation to clinical management.


This advert closes on Monday 12 Aug 2024

Integrated Urgent Crisis Team Staff Nurse
Band 5
37.5hrs
Permanent

The Integrated Urgent Crisis team are currently looking to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse. Our service works across Tameside and Glossop. You will have the support of colleagues within the team to provide a thorough induction. The role may require you to work across the Acute site as a service need requirement.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a developing integrated organisation. If you are a self-motivated, dynamic individual with a passion for community care, this could be the position for you.

As a member of the Integrated Urgent Crisis Team (IUCT) you will be expected to work within your scope of practice and limitations of the role, undertaking a broad range of competencies and able to adapt to a wide variety of clinical circumstances. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to complete skilled assessments for individuals referred into the Integrated Urgent Crisis Team either from discharge from the hospital under the HomeFirst pathway or via the community for a rapid visit referred by family, public or other health / social care professionals including North West Ambulance Service, GP’s. You will work alongside senior clinicians who will provide clinical supervision to enable development within your role.

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities.



To conduct holistic assessments utilising your nursing knowledge to ascertain health and social care needs as well as equipment and therapy to promote independence and avoid hospital admission. You will be part of a community team where your ability to make clinical decisions will aid patient recovery. This will include liaising with patient’s hospital discharging teams for advice support where necessary and with the patients GP or other health care professional to prevent hospital admission.



You will provide complex assessments and interventions and will make clinical decisions within your scope of practice. You will be expected to work autonomously whilst drawing assistance from other colleagues in primary and secondary care.

You will use evidence based principles/current best practise and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and to ensure that all members of your team do so accordingly.



Your caseload management and communication skills will enable you to prioritise patient care and manage your own caseload. You will also work closely with senior clinicians, practitioner’s social workers, and other health or social care professionals to establish and maintain a whole systems approach for our patients



Communications



• To gain consent from patients, negotiate and agree goals in conjunction with patient choice



• To address distressing and emotional needs of patients and carers in an exemplary manner. To communicate sensitively with patients and their families some of who have high levels of distress caused by pain, dementia, long-term disability and terminal illness



• To provide advice on patient care to other health, social and voluntary sector services. This may involve challenging or negotiating changes to treatment programmes or care plans set by other professionals.



• To advise and train members of other agencies, health care professionals, carers and families in aspects of care.



• To communicate effectively with all other health sector and outside agencies for information exchange/ gathering and problem solving.





Responsibility for Patient Care



• To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken. To work within the standards and guidelines of the team, the Trust, and the conduct and standards of your relevant professional bodies, NMC

• To deliver care to patients within their home that is technically excellent, expressly personal and ensures patients’ and carers’ dignity is enhanced.

• To undertake highly skilled and complex clinical activities directly related to the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care.

• To develop your skill set with advanced techniques and other skills not normally associated with your profession.

• To make clinical decisions and communicate the rationale clearly

• To document fully and clearly to a very high standard

• To ensure effective implementation of infection control policies

• Management of complex patient care ensuring that risks are adequately assessed, minimised, translated into appropriate care plans and reported across the organisation as appropriate

• Manage the effective coordination and continuity of patient care working closely with external agencies and community colleagues

• To ensure that clinical practice is contemporary to meeting the needs of patients and families

• To ensure that each patient has a comprehensive assessment of need, including risk assessment and that their care is culturally sensitive and addresses issues of diversity

• To participate in resource projects and health promotion programmes as requested

• To work closely with the Acute trust, GPs, nursing, social care and therapy colleagues and the VCSE sector to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions

• Assess for, prescribe and issue a range of equipment, mobility aids and aids to daily living.

• To undertake other duties that may be allocated

Key Liaisons



• Integrated Urgent Crisis Team colleagues.

• Social Care Assistant Team Managers

• Community nurses

• Other continuing care teams

• Hospital Doctors and GP’s in community.

• Hospital and community allied health professionals

• Specialist hospital and community practitioners.

• Digital Health

• Extensive Care Team

• NWAS

• Neighbourhood teams



Planning and Organising



Prioritise workload or activities in order to meet the demands of the Urgent Crisis team





Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources



Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times Order stock and audit stock levels



Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership



To be responsible for the safety and welfare of patients, colleagues and self during the treatment period in accordance with professional standards and health and safety regulations.

To work at other sites in the Trust, specifically across IUCT and ITS, if required



Comply with Trust Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and processes; and other related guidelines.



Attend regular team meetings to ensure local and national, health and social service initiatives are implemented within the service; contributing ideas for improvement and sharing lessons learned.



Participate in regular clinical supervision and appraisals as per trust policy



Act as a positive role model, establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with team members, encouraging innovation.



Actively participate and support in service development.



To actively participate in clinical governance processes with a particular emphasis on identifying and handling risks that affect patient care





To ensure appropriate evaluation mechanisms are in place to check that the service continues to meet the required standard and quality



Maintains best practice and own fitness to practice through continual professional development



Comply with the incident reporting process and contribute to the resolution of complaints as required.




Research, Development and Audit



To participate in audit as required by the department and Trust.



To use audit results, current research and government guidelines to recommend changes to service delivery and to demonstrate evidence- based practice.




This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Aug 2024