Total 82 job vacancies by Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge Co-Ordinator
Band 4 - 37.5 hours

The post will support wards to safely plan and discharge patients with the support required.

Discussions with patients and family members and the ability to use and refer to specialists teams in the community as required

Attend daily board rounds- to be aware of all the patients on your allocated ward area.

To liaise with the Band 6 supporting your team

We will support with any development staff member needs

We provide in house training relevant to our area .

We can access training from community teams

Regular supervision

Yearly appraisal

The role of the discharge Co-ordinator is to provide support to wards, attend board rounds as discharge starts on admission . Ensure that all patients are discharged safely with the care they require. To be able to escalate any delays in care or discharge planning
To liaise with other team members for patients from care homes and patients that are approaching end of life

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 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 Dec 2024

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

Theatre Equipment Coordinator
Band 4 - 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, dynamic individual to be a part of a new innovative role within the Theatre Department, working along side a Multidisciplinary Team including the Theatre Team, Procurement, MESD and external agencies to deliver a cohesive approach to equipment management

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary pre, peri and post-operative team, practicing a high standard of clinical care to provide a high quality, safe and supportive environment to care for patients identified care needs. The Theatre Department has a requirement for 24/7 cover, the post holder will work flexibly alongside team members to meet the needs of the service and will be expected to participate fully in the r
• To assist Registered Practitioners in the delivery of patient care in Theatres and provide skilled assistance to the multi-disciplinary team.
• To support Registered Practitioners across the broad range of duties in the pre, peri and post-operative phases in Theatres.
• To circulate for a Trust defined scope of operative procedures (disciplines offered by the Trust).
• Once assessed as clinically competent perform sole circulating duties in Emergency Theatres out of hours (lates, nights, weekends, and bank holidays).
• To maintain own personal development with support from the departmental manager.

· In order to undertake day-to-day routine duties, the post holder is required to use various items of equipment and have the knowledge and skills to store and maintain simple and highly complex / expensive pieces of equipment. In addition, the post holder will have the ability to set up / test and use the equipment in line with local policies 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 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 Monday 2 Dec 2024

Advanced Clinical Practitioner / Frailty / Acute & Community role,
Band 8a - 37.5 hours per week

Previous applicants need not apply

NMC & AHP professional registrants can apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of Intermediate Tier Services, rated OUTSTANDING by the CQC, we are seeking an advanced clinical Practitioners to join the Extensive Care service, predominately to work within our Acute frailty service this is a blend of Community and Acute hospital work, within our new acute frailty unit.

Extensive Care is an Umbrella term as the service has a number of sub services within it.

These are, an intermediate bed base within the Stamford Unit, this is a 96 bedded Unit over 3 floors. This is a blended approach to care with Therapy GP and an ACP workforce. We are also very proud to have are new Urgent Crisis response team that work across our Neighbourhoods and support our Award-winning Digital Health Service, Virtual wards, along with having very strong ties to our intermediate urgent care team, this is a truly integrated team consisting of Nursing, Therapy and Adult social care. The Extensivist service is well established over 5 years, and sees patient in the community who have multiple hospital attendances, along with long term conditions and complex health needs. We are really excited to be developing our acute frailty service and Community frailty service


The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work in partnership with the Extensive Care Service, Crisis Response Team, and Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (FSDEC), across Tameside and Glossop locality. In addition to maintaining a professional portfolio, the post holder will demonstrate
the four pillars of advanced practice, enhanced levels of judgement, discretion and autonomous decision-making whilst working alongside the multi-professional framework for advanced practice in England. The post holder will offer clinical expertise, guidance, and management plans to complex frail patients in the community and secondary care setting. The post holder will supervise and drive improvements in treatment quality, motivating colleagues through change process and clinical audits,
evidence-based practice, mentorship, development of protocols and pathways and professional clinical management and leadership.


The post holder will work within a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) of Advanced/Enhanced Clinical Practitioners and support from specialist consultants and General Practitioners to ensure consistency in care plans, delivery of care and management to complex patients, diagnostic and treatment interventions within evidence-based practice. This role will advocate collaborative working with both primary and secondary care providers.

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, 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

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

Clinical Fellow - General Medicine - Full Time.

We are looking for the very best calibre of medical staff that the NHS has to offer in order to deliver safe, effective and personalised care that our patients can trust. In return, we will offer a full programme of support and the opportunity to rotate via different specialities and support the innovative development of integrated services as part of our journey to become the first fully integrated health care system in the country.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, is a Trust where” Everyone Matters” staff are valued and supported. Some of the benefits of developing your career as a substantive NHS Doctor include:
• Individually allocated personal development budget
• Non Training grade junior doctors matched with a consultant mentor
• Junior Doctors in training matched with an Educational Supervisor/Clinical Supervisor
• Secondment opportunities in other specialties within the Trust
• Opportunities to be involved in transformation and research projects
• Support to apply for Certificate of Eligibility of Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Focus on your career aspiration and development
• Guardian for safe working hours for Junior Doctors in Training, who will support with educational training needs and safe working hours.

To participate in the Consultant led ward round.

Ensure that medical care is provided to the patients in line with the agreed Medical Plan.

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

Under direct clinical supervision from the Specially Doctors and Consultants ensure that F1 doctors have a high standard of training and to participate in the Grand Rounds.

With the Short stay Specialty Doctor and Consultants be responsible for patients in Short Stay Unit including their care and dignity.

To participate in and perform audits as outlined by the Educational Supervisor.

Complying with data protection.

Complying with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

Undertake to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant / Specialty Doctor. Additional duties arising under this sub section will not persist for prolonged periods or be on a regular basis.

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+ & 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 Thursday 14 Nov 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

Quality Governance Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Corporate Nursing and Integrated Governance Unit for an innovative and skilled Quality Governance Lead.

You will require commitment, passion and motivation in order to fulfil the requirements of this role, in enabling corporate and divisional compliance
with the national requirements and standards set by commissioners, Care quality commission, NHS England and other regulators. The post holder
will provide Quality Governance support across the organisation, with a quality improvement, safety, compliance and assurance focus.

You will need excellent organisational skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work with varying levels of managers, clinicians and administrative colleagues. If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team, we would love to
hear from you.

Interviews 26th November 2024

The post holder will be one of the team of senior staff and leaders in the Nursing and Integrated Governance Team who will collectively have the
responsibility for enabling corporate and divisional compliance with the national requirements and standards set by the Commissioners, Care
Quality Commission, NHS England/Improvement and other regulators. The post holder will provide Quality Governance support across the
organisation. The role has a quality improvement, safety, compliance and assurance focus. The post holder will:

• Provide leadership and professional advice to managers and staff within the Trust on governance and assurance processes.
• Support the delivery of the Trust and Divisional assurance, quality, safety, and governance strategies and agendas which underpin the delivery of the corporate objectives and Trust response to the NHS Long Term Plan.
• Be responsible for leading the development, and maintenance of the Divisional Quality Assurance Framework with the senior management team and ensure alignment and compliance with the Trust’s overarching policies relating to Integrated Governance Quality Assurance Framework.
• With Divisional Directors and Directorate Managers, Senior Nurses and Clinical Leads and the Associate Director of Governance and Assurance ensure that systems are in place to provide assurances, insight foresight and oversight in respect of quality and safety for staff, patients and service users across spheres 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+ & 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 10 Nov 2024

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

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

Community Gateway Clerical Officer

Band 2 - 37.5 hours - Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Community Gateway Service. The Gateway receives referrals to the District Nursing Neighbourhood, the Integrated Urgent Care Team and the Adult Social Care Neighbourhood teams.

What is a Community Gateway Clerical Officer?
This is the person at the end of the phone when a member of the public requires access to urgent and non-urgent health and social care interventions. They will gather as much information as possible, assess situations and provide clear, correct advice. This is a pressurised environment where you may be in contact with people in stressful situations; our callers can be upset, angry, anxious or hysterical. You would need to be confident in dealing with people in a variety of situations.

This post will be based at Crickets Lane Clinic, Ashton. The contracted hours will be 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with the occasional Saturday. The service runs from 8.00am to 6.00pm therefore the role involves working a shift pattern, on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

To be the first point of contact for service users making an initial contact to the Community Gateway regarding health and/or social care matters.

Based on set eligibility criteria and using agreed algorithms, decide whether a referral should be forwarded to Social Care or Health services, or another appropriate agency.

To provide a service that offers re-direction (to other services), information, advice and simple provision to members of the public and other agencies at point of contact.

Working for your 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+ 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 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

Physiotherapy Assistant - Band 2
Permanent 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for motivated, caring individuals with excellent communication skills to work within our dynamic in-patient Physiotherapy team to deliver a high quality service to patients.


• To undertake specific support work to aid with the rehabilitation and mobility of patients.
• To treat patients (often unsupervised) according to set treatment protocols and individual treatment programmes as identified by a physiotherapist.
• Work with direct and indirect supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing physiotherapist of any problems.
• To assist in the general administration and equipment needs of the physiotherapy department, as directed

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.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the physiotherapist in the rehabilitation of patients using a range of delegated skills.

To manage the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by the physiotherapist. To be responsible for recognising patient progress or deterioration ( in particular taking and interpreting basic observations) and reporting back to physiotherapist.

Treat patients individually or in a group in a variety of settings with or without the direct supervision or presence of a physiotherapist, e.g. clinics or on the ward.

Encourage patients and their carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.

Use effective communication tools, verbal and non verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who may have barriers to understanding or communicating, e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic or who do not have English as a first language.

Make accurate records of work undertaken and keep monthly statistics as required, including documenting patient contacts in line with professional and service standards.

To liaise with the physiotherapist as necessary regarding patient care. In particular highlighting any variations to expected outcomes from treatment programmes you deliver.

To attend in-service training as required.

To actively participate in the delivery of in-service training.

Assist in the induction of newly appointed therapy assistants in basic elements of patient care and safety.

To assess, measure and instruct use of walking aids and mobility aids. To effectively administer and record provision of any aids provided to patients.

Contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service provision.

Collate and enter statistical data onto the departmental data base.

Partake in departmental audit as required.

To take part in weekend working.

Organisational

Keep the department/treatment area tidy, clean the physiotherapy equipment regularly and ensure that no damaged or problem equipment is used.

Be responsible for the safe use of physiotherapy equipment and aids by patients in your care.

Manage and prioritise a patient case load as delegated by the physiotherapist on a daily basis.

To take part in the individual trust appraisal and performance review programme.

Actively participate in own staff development and review in order to identify personal development plans and training needs.

Monitor and develop own performance, aiming to achieve and maintain a high standard.

Assist physiotherapist in administrative duties and tasks as required, e.g. photocopying etc, equipment loan stores, booking rooms, organising equipment etc.

To attend mandatory training on manual handling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, care certificate and fire management as required by Trust policy.

General

To undertake any related duties as directed by Team Leader physiotherapist or relevant senior staff.

Ensure daily communication with the physiotherapist regarding treatment of individual patients.

Be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the health and safety of the work area.

Comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Physical effort:

The post holder will be expected to kneel, sit on heels, move inert adult limbs, support patients while walking, move and handle patients, push wheelchairs, use hoists on a daily basis.

Mental effort

The post holder will be expected to concentrate during treatment sessions and ensure good communication with patients, including those who have impaired understanding or communication difficulties, e.g. slurred speech.

Emotional effort

Care of terminally ill or patients with chronic degenerative illness.

Dealing with patients who may be depressed, withdrawn or aggressive.

Working conditions

Cramped space in ward areas, contact with infestations, soiled linen, other bodily fluids such as those related to the respiratory care of patients.


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

Digital Clinical Systems Trainer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated person who is willing to play an integral role in supporting and training Trust staff on Trust applications as part of the Clinical Systems Training Team.

If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

The post holder will be responsible for creating digital learning content (Adobe Captivate) and training clinical and non-clinical staff in their own workplace, in a classroom setting and via MS Teams.

Working as a member of the Clinical Informatics Training Team, the post holder will be responsible for creating digital learning content (Adobe Captivate) and training clinical and non-clinical staff in their own workplace, in a classroom setting and via MS Teams.

This will include the planning and organisation of courses, creation and development of training packages and resources. The delivery of training will take place in various environments such as classroom and clinical areas along with other ways as appropriate. Documentation and evaluation of the training provided is a key task. The postholder will receive full training before they are expected to deliver training sessions and will be supported at all times where required.

You will need to have the ability to work as a keen team member and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Having an understanding of clinicians and other health care providers’ roles would be an advantage.

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,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 3 Nov 2024

Consultant in Dermatology
10 PA Permanent vacancy (other options will be considered)

The Dermatology service has evolved to provide a full range of secondary care services at Tameside Hospital plus nurse-led primary care clinics. The two consultant dermatologists all run adult and Paediatric clinics and have minor operation lists. Paediatric clinics run in children’s outpatients, in a purpose-built modern unit and we have excellent working relationships with Paediatric colleagues including Paediatric phlebotomy on site.

Dermatology surgery takes place in a dedicated fully equipped and staffed minor operation room. All current consultants perform ward referrals as required.

This multi-disciplinary team consultants of consultants, senior nursing roles and cancer nurse specialists, all with dedicated and well-established clinics.

The trust has a well-established Local Skin MDT which is led by the dermatology department with active involvement of the maxillofacial team. The consultants run a monthly complex case clinical meeting outpatient session which allows discussion of more difficult cases.

There is a monthly departmental meeting where business includes service development, clinical governance and audit and to which the appointee will be expected to contribute.

The post holder will participate in the day to day running of the dermatology service and will also have every opportunity to participate in the management of the dermatology service.

This will involve the post holder in:-
• Provision of out-patient services for dermatology patients as per agreed job plan
• Further develop existing clinical protocols and pathways to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment minimising hospital attendance where appropriate
• Provision of a consultant-led inpatient referral service, providing advice for patients within general medical services in conjunction with the existing post holders, working with the junior medical staff to ensure optimum effective management of patients
• Take part in professional supervision and development of all the junior and middle grade doctors within the team including appraisal and personal development planning with his/her team
• Demonstrate commitment to, and participation in, clinical governance, risk management, clinical audit, appraisal and annual job planning process
• Promote effective communication within the department and with the wider hospital by regular liaison with specialist medical and service departments within the hospital
• The post holder will provide additional clinical administrative, supervisory, educational and training support for the day today functioning of the department. Active participation in the future development of the department and the hospital is essential.

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 Thursday 14 Nov 2024