Total 14 job vacancies by Pennine Care NHS FT

To work within the Learning Disability Directorate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will provide specialist health and behaviour and other assessments to individuals referred to the learning disability team.

Interventions will be delivered across different settings including the person’s home.

There will be a requirement to liaise with partners and stakeholders to ensure responsive, effective, safe and person centered services are delivered.
• At all times to work in accordance with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust operating standards, pathways, policies and procedures.
• To work within the remit of NMC code of conduct and scope of practice.
• To provide a safe, effective, responsive, efficient, timely, community nursing service to people with learning disabilities, their families/carers.
• To undertake a range of comprehensive assessments for individuals with LD.
• The post holder may be required to become a physical intervention trainer, this task requires the trainer to have highly developed and coordinated physical skills.
• To develop a range of interventions and specialised care plans.
• To embrace the public health role, promoting health and well-being and where possible, prevent ill health.
• To work collaboratively with primary care and secondary care services to ensure the health needs of people with learning disabilities are met.
• The post holder will undertake an active role in identifying and managing risk, and demonstrating professional curiosity at all times.
• The post holder may be required to participate in Safeguarding Adult investigations.
• The post holder will be required to work in partnership with Social Services and Child Safeguarding.
• To represent individuals as unique and valid citizens in the goal of inclusion.
• To maintain continuous professional development standards and engage with regular clinical and operational supervision.

We are an MDT who deliver specialist assessments to people with learning disabilities across Tameside and Glossop. We are determined to improve the health and well being of the people we support, by reducing health inequalities in line with local and national standards. We are a kind and welcoming team ready to support your journey with us in being ingenious in our service delivery.

To work within the Learning Disability Directorate as part of a multi-disciplinary integrated team.

The post holder will provide specialist health and behaviour and other assessments using current evidence based practice to support individuals referred to the learning disability team.

Interventions will be delivered across different settings including the person’s home.

You will be part of and supported by a multi disciplinary team in providing safe and effective care.

There will be a requirement to liaise with partners and stakeholders to ensure responsive, effective, safe and person centered services are delivered.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

We are looking for a compassionate and experiencedPrincipal Clinical Psychologistto join our Pennine CareLearning Disability Care Hub.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join us. We are passionate about staff well-being and compassionate leadership in the Learning Disability Care Hub. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We believe that a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture is vital; that everyone’s value should be recognised and respected. We proactively challenge injustices, and publicly recognise our commitment to becoming anti-racist and supporting our transgender and non-binary colleagues. We also have thriving staff networks to make sure everyone has a voice.

The Learning Disabilities Care Hub includes five Community Learning Disability Teams across the footprint of Pennine Care. Clinical Psychology is valued locally within our community teams and within the wider Trust. Working base will be discussed at interview.

We offer a robust supervision and development structure. You will be part of an expanding, energetic, innovative Learning Disability Care Hub team that values coproduction and working alongside people with lived experience and promotes trauma informed care.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-agency team, working alongside clinical psychologists, community learning disability nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and other multidisciplinary mental health practitioners. The Learning Disability Care Hub consists of community learning disability teams delivering services to adults aged 18+ years and with some provision to children and young people.

The postholder will collaborate with other Clinical Psychologists from across the Learning Disability Care Hub to take an active role in coordinating service development and engagement by supporting:
• Service delivery including development and delivery of psychological pathways
• Development and delivery of training
• Conducting research, audit, and evaluation

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

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

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

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

We are looking for a compassionate and experiencedPrincipal Clinical Psychologistto join our Pennine CareLearning Disability Care Hub.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join us. We are passionate about staff well-being and compassionate leadership in the Learning Disability Care Hub. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We believe that a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture is vital; that everyone’s value should be recognised and respected. We proactively challenge injustices, and publicly recognise our commitment to becoming anti-racist and supporting our transgender and non-binary colleagues. We also have thriving staff networks to make sure everyone has a voice.

The Learning Disabilities Care Hub includes five Community Learning Disability Teams across the footprint of Pennine Care. Clinical Psychology is valued locally within our community teams and within the wider Trust. Working base will be discussed at interview.

We offer a robust supervision and development structure. You will be part of an expanding, energetic, innovative Learning Disability Care Hub team that values coproduction and working alongside people with lived experience and promotes trauma informed care.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-agency team, working alongside clinical psychologists, community learning disability nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and other multidisciplinary mental health practitioners. The Learning Disability Care Hub consists of community learning disability teams delivering services to adults aged 18+ years and with some provision to children and young people.

The postholder will collaborate with other Clinical Psychologists from across the Learning Disability Care Hub to take an active role in coordinating service development and engagement by supporting:
• Service delivery including development and delivery of psychological pathways
• Development and delivery of training
• Conducting research, audit, and evaluation

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

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

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

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.


This advert closes on Friday 13 Sep 2024

Come and join our fabulous team at Beckett Place.

Do you enjoy working in a compassionate environment, want to learn and develop new skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users, all with very different needs and work with people in crisis to help them with their recovery, then this job is for you!

An opportunity has arisen for aTechnical Instructorto join ourFemale RehabilitationTeam

Beckett Place is a Stepdown Rehabilitation Unit, providing mental health rehabilitation for female patients with complex needs. We are an 10 bedded unit which is part of the Rehabilitation and High Support Hub, based at Tameside general hospital site, in Buxton building.

We are an innovative service provider committed to working with a variety of partners to provide high quality care.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor, full time at 37.5 hrs per week, working in an In-patient stepdown rehabilitation setting. This role will involve working with individuals who have serious mental health conditions. You will work closely with the Occupational Therapists to meet patient orientated goals and support progression through a recovery pathway.
• We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor who is person-centered in their approach and enthusiastic about working within a recovery focused environment that offers empowerment for our patients. We support patients to build on their strengths, remain positive about their lives and provide support.
• Successful applicants should demonstrate the ability to maintain high standards of patient care and be responsible for the promotion and application of Occupational Therapy with support from a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will need a specific interest in working in a busy, challenging and complex setting.
• To work with appropriate service/clinical/professional guidelines in the development and delivery of both group and individual clinical interventions which engage clients in therapeutic activity

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

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

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

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role.

When completing your supporting information section of your application, use this section to give examples of how you meet each of the criteria listed on the persons specification; as this is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.






This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024

We are looking for a compassionate and experiencedPrincipal Clinical Psychologistto join our Pennine CareLearning Disability Care Hub.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join us. We are passionate about staff well-being and compassionate leadership in the Learning Disability Care Hub. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We believe that a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture is vital; that everyone’s value should be recognised and respected. We proactively challenge injustices, and publicly recognise our commitment to becoming anti-racist and supporting our transgender and non-binary colleagues. We also have thriving staff networks to make sure everyone has a voice.

The Learning Disabilities Care Hub includes five Community Learning Disability Teams across the footprint of Pennine Care. Clinical Psychology is valued locally within our community teams and within the wider Trust. Working base will be discussed at interview.

We offer a robust supervision and development structure. You will be part of an expanding, energetic, innovative Learning Disability Care Hub team that values coproduction and working alongside people with lived experience and promotes trauma informed care.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-agency team, working alongside clinical psychologists, community learning disability nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and other multidisciplinary mental health practitioners. The Learning Disability Care Hub consists of community learning disability teams delivering services to adults aged 18+ years and with some provision to children and young people.

The postholder will collaborate with other Clinical Psychologists from across the Learning Disability Care Hub to take an active role in coordinating service development and engagement by supporting:
• Service delivery including development and delivery of psychological pathways
• Development and delivery of training
• Conducting research, audit, and evaluation

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

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

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

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Sep 2024

We are looking for a compassionate and experiencedPrincipal Clinical Psychologistto join our Pennine CareLearning Disability Care Hub.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join us. We are passionate about staff well-being and compassionate leadership in the Learning Disability Care Hub. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We believe that a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture is vital; that everyone’s value should be recognised and respected. We proactively challenge injustices, and publicly recognise our commitment to becoming anti-racist and supporting our transgender and non-binary colleagues. We also have thriving staff networks to make sure everyone has a voice.

The Learning Disabilities Care Hub includes five Community Learning Disability Teams across the footprint of Pennine Care. Clinical Psychology is valued locally within our community teams and within the wider Trust. Working base will be discussed at interview.

We offer a robust supervision and development structure. You will be part of an expanding, energetic, innovative Learning Disability Care Hub team that values coproduction and working alongside people with lived experience and promotes trauma informed care.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-agency team, working alongside clinical psychologists, community learning disability nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and other multidisciplinary mental health practitioners. The Learning Disability Care Hub consists of community learning disability teams delivering services to adults aged 18+ years and with some provision to children and young people.

The postholder will collaborate with other Clinical Psychologists from across the Learning Disability Care Hub to take an active role in coordinating service development and engagement by supporting:
• Service delivery including development and delivery of psychological pathways
• Development and delivery of training
• Conducting research, audit, and evaluation

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

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

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

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Sep 2024

Bury Mental Health Support Team (MHST)started mobilising in September 2022, we are currently operational in 25 of our 31 identified MHST schools/colleges and we are looking forward to fully mobilising in all our education settings in line with recruitment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner's (EMHP) or Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP’s) to join our lovely team. Please note potential candidates must have already successfully completed the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course or the equivalent 'Children's Wellbeing Practitioner' course.

What’s it like working for Bury MHST?

The below statements have been provided by bury MHST staffs:

‘At Bury MHST, we are a close-knit group of hard working people with a big focus on staff wellbeing. As a relatively new service, we have built our lovely team together over the last year and are constantly developing our offer, so there is ample opportunity to be innovative and have a voice in shaping the service. As a member of the Bury team, you also have the flexibility of hybrid working to help you manage your workload in a way that suits you. We are very excited to be welcoming a new member to our special team and look forward to hearing from you!’ (Sophie, EMHP)

“Bury MHST is a great team to work for, everyone is kind and supportive and friendly” (Abbie, EMHP)

Deliveringoutcome focused, Evidence-BasedInterventionsinEducational Settingsfor children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Developing skills insupportingchildren and young people experiencingmild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Developing and practicingEvidence-Basedskills and working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of treatment plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.

Work incollaborationwith children and young people and where appropriate parents/carers to formulate and develop agreed treatment plan.



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

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

Our ambition is to maximise people’s potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.

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

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values

We are currently a hybrid team, staffs therefore work flexibly across their allocated schools, pennine care sites and there is some flexibility to complete admin work at home if preferred.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification and ensure you relate your supporting information section to the criteria below as this is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.

For further information, please contact:

Faye Kirk, Operational Manager Bury MHST

fayekirk@nhs.net




This advert closes on Monday 19 Aug 2024

Bury Mental Health Support Team (MHST)started mobilising in September 2022, we are currently operational in 25 of our 31 identified MHST schools/colleges and we are looking forward to fully mobilising in all our education settings in line with recruitment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner's (EMHP) or Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP’s) to join our lovely team. Please note potential candidates must have already successfully completed the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course or the equivalent 'Children's Wellbeing Practitioner' course.

What’s it like working for Bury MHST?

The below statements have been provided by bury MHST staffs:

‘At Bury MHST, we are a close-knit group of hard working people with a big focus on staff wellbeing. As a relatively new service, we have built our lovely team together over the last year and are constantly developing our offer, so there is ample opportunity to be innovative and have a voice in shaping the service. As a member of the Bury team, you also have the flexibility of hybrid working to help you manage your workload in a way that suits you. We are very excited to be welcoming a new member to our special team and look forward to hearing from you!’ (Sophie, EMHP)

“Bury MHST is a great team to work for, everyone is kind and supportive and friendly” (Abbie, EMHP)

Deliveringoutcome focused, Evidence-BasedInterventionsinEducational Settingsfor children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Developing skills insupportingchildren and young people experiencingmild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Developing and practicingEvidence-Basedskills and working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of treatment plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.

Work incollaborationwith children and young people and where appropriate parents/carers to formulate and develop agreed treatment plan.



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

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

Our ambition is to maximise people’s potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.

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

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values

We are currently a hybrid team, staffs therefore work flexibly across their allocated schools, pennine care sites and there is some flexibility to complete admin work at home if preferred.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification and ensure you relate your supporting information section to the criteria below as this is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.

For further information, please contact:

Faye Kirk, Operational Manager Bury MHST

fayekirk@nhs.net




This advert closes on Monday 19 Aug 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Nurse to join a highly experienced multi-professional health care team working in the Learning Disabilities Directorate within the Specialist Services Division of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

The post-holder will be based within the Learning Disability Team in Bury.

Service/Ward/Department Summary: The post-holder will be based within the Learning Disability Team in Bury which is a truly multidisciplinary team that works with individuals with a mild, moderate or severe learning disability from age 18. We deliver high quality health assessments and interventions to people with complex and challenging needs. The team comprises of community nurses, speech and language therapists, OT, psychologists, care coordinators, psychiatry input.



Main duties of the job Role Summary: Delivery of evidence based health and behavioural assessments and interventions to adults with learning disabilities who have complex and challenging needs. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary context with the expectation to be person centred, creative and innovative in meeting the health needs of individuals whilst offering support to families and carers. There will be the opportunity to work across a range of settings and with a range of provider services. There are regular opportunities for continuing professional development and peer supervision with other Community Nurses working in the Directorate. We are eager to support continual professional development and access to additional training opportunities.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of

Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the

people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage

and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of

mental illness, either individually or as a carer

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






This advert closes on Monday 19 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.


PCFT learning disability care hub have established a consultant led specialist learning disability clinical psychology pathway that works as an essential element of a multidisciplinary model of care. Working alongside principal psychologists and our consultant lead the post holder will benefit from a broad range of opportunities to embed learning and develop specialist skills across community, residential and inpatient settings. We are committed to developing our staff and supporting career progression. Successful applicants will have numerous opportunities to engage in CPD related activities. In addition to this the post holder will have the opportunity to engage with our learning disability research hub alongside our research partners across Greater Manchester.

PCFT learning disability hub welcome applications from people seeking preceptorship into an 8a role. Newly qualified psychologists are welcome to apply.

PCFT learning disability care hub has multiple opportunities available across 5 localities of Greater Manchester. We are seeking to recruit three 7/8a Psychologists into our care hub. The area that the psychologist would work into is negotiable. Successful applicants will have opportunity to work with adults and young people.

To practice as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary learning disability team providing a highly specialist direct and indirect clinical psychology services to people with learning disabilities with highly complex psychological needs.

PCFT learning disability care hub provide specialist community learning disability services which include adults community teams, children's community team, health inequality team and our newly established admission avoidance service for young people aged 16-25.

PCFT are committed to working in partnership with stakeholders across Greater Manchester to improve outcome for people with a learning disability. Our teams work closely with local system partners in response to local plans and objective while also offering opportunity to share learning and improvement across Greater Manchester and our own footprint.

The post holder will be a member of the Community Learning Disabilities Team and will provide clinical psychology services in this context. The post holder will be expected to work withpeople with learning disabilities, their families, support staff, and other professionals around highly complex, psychological, emotional or behavioural issues. This includes working with complex challenging behaviour, abuse, family breakdown, personality disorders and severe and enduring mental health problems, risk of harm to self or others.


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

Qualified EMHP Post in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale MHST .
#joinUsBeYou

Delivering CBT Evidence-Based Interventionsforchildrenandyoung people, withmild to moderate mental health problems, in Education Settings.
Applicants must have successfully completed the 1year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner(EMHP)' course or the CY-PWP course in order to be considered for shortlisting.


Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
Supporting and facilitating staff in Education Settings to identify, and where appropriate, manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.


Working with and within educational environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.


Working with low level risk and recognise higher level risk, escalating this
appropriately to relevant services

Deliveringoutcome focused, Evidence-BasedInterventionsinEducational Settingsfor children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Developing skills insupportingchildren and young people experiencingmild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Developing and practicingEvidence-Basedskills and working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of treatment plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.

Work incollaborationwith children and young people and where appropriate parents/carers to formulate and develop agreed treatment plan.

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

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

Our ambition is to maximise people’s potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.

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

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification and ensure you relate your supporting information section to the criteria below as this is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.






This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Jul 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children's Learning Disability Nurse to join a highly experienced health care teams working in the Learning Disabilities Directorate within the Specialist Services Division of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

There are two full time B5 posts available: one post is based within the Oldham Learning Disability Team and one post is based within the Tameside Learning Disability Team. We will accept applications from students in the final year of Learning Disability Nurse training.

Service/Ward/Department Summary: The post-holder will be based within either the the Learning Disability Team in Oldham or the Learning Disability Team in Tameside. Both teams provide specialist support and interventions to children and young people up to the age of 18. We deliver high quality health assessments and interventions to children and young people with complex needs.



Main duties of the job Role Summary: Delivery of evidence based health and behavioural assessments and interventions to children and young people with learning disabilities who have complex and challenging needs. You will be working within a supportive team with the expectation to be person centred, creative and innovative in meeting the health needs of individuals whilst offering support to families and carers. There will be the opportunity to work across a range of settings and with a range of other services. The Care Hub has a supervision framework in place and there are regular opportunities for continuing professional development and clinical supervision with other Community Nurses working in the Pennine Care Learning Disability Care Hub. We are eager to support continual professional development and access to additional training opportunities. All newly qualified nurses will be enrolled on a Preceptorship Programme.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of

Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the

people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage

and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of

mental illness, either individually or as a carer

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






This advert closes on Friday 12 Jul 2024

To work within the Learning Disability Directorate as part of a multi-disciplinary integrated team.

The post holder will provide specialist health and behaviour and other assessments to individuals referred to the learning disability team.

Interventions will be delivered across different settings including the person’s home.

There will be a requirement to liaise with partners and stakeholders to ensure responsive, effective, safe and person centred services are delivered.
• At all times to work in accordance with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust standards, policies and procedures.
• To provide a safe, effective, responsive, efficient, timely, community nursing service to people with learning disabilities, their families/carers.
• To undertake a range of comprehensive assessments for individuals with LD.
• The post holder may be required to become a physical intervention trainer, this task requires the trainer to have highly developed and coordinated physical skills.
• The post holder will be expected to offer behaviour support training to identified others including teams around the adult
• To develop a range of interventions and specialised care plans.
• To embrace the public health role, promoting health and wellbeing and where possible, prevent ill health.
• To work collaboratively with primary care and secondary care services to ensure the health needs of people with learning disabilities are met.
• The post holder will undertake an active role in identifying and managing risk.
• The post holder may be required to participate in Safeguarding Adult investigations.
• The post holder will be required to work in partnership with Social Services and Child Safeguarding.
• To represent individuals as unique and valid citizens in the goal of inclusion.
• To plan and organise individual packages of support, with the ability to respond timely, creatively and flexibly to unpredictable situations.

We are an MDT who deliver specialist assessments to people with learning disabilities across Tameside and Glossop determined to improve the health and well being of the people we support and to reduce health inequalities in line with local and national standards. We are a kind and welcoming team ready to support your journey with us in being ingenious in our service delivery.

To work within the Learning Disability Directorate as part of a multi-disciplinary integrated team.

The post holder will provide specialist health and behaviour and other assessments using current evidence based practice to support individuals referred to the learning disability team.

Interventions will be delivered across different settings including the person’s home.

You will be part of and supported by a multi disciplinary team in providing safe and effective care.

There will be a requirement to liaise with partners and stakeholders to ensure responsive, effective, safe and person centered services are delivered.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Apr 2024

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Disability Nurse to join the Oldham Adult Learning Disability Team.

Job Summary


To work within the Learning Disability Directorate as part of a multi-disciplinary integrated team.
The post holder will provide specialist health and behaviour assessments to individuals referred to the learning disability team.
Interventions will be delivered across different settings including the person’s home.

There will be a requirement to liaise with partners and stakeholders to ensure responsive, effective, safe and person centred services are delivered.



The post holder will work in partnership with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team to achieve the ‘Good Health’ objectives of ‘Valuing People’
• To provide a safe, effective, responsive, efficient, timely, community nursing service to people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.
• To undertake a range of comprehensive assessments for individuals with a learning disability and complex and challenging needs. This assessment work requires a specialist knowledge base on which to practice.
• The post holder will be expected to offer positive behavioural support training to identified others including teams around the adult
• To develop a range of interventions and specialised care plans.
• To be responsible for co-ordinating the provision of clinical care, within a defined caseload accessing supervision from a designated nurse as appropriate.
• The post holder will undertake an active role in identifying and managing risk.

• The post holder may be required to participate in Safeguarding Adult investigations.
• The post holder will be required to work in partnership with Social Services and Child Safeguarding.
• To represent individuals as unique and valid citizens in the goal of inclusion.
• The post holder will receive appropriate support to manage their own caseload and will be expected to prioritise competing demands.

About the Trust



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



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



Our ambition is to maximise people’s potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.



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



If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

Responsibility for Staffing
• To support and mentor students, whilst on placement with the learning disability team.
• To contribute and participate in multidisciplinary peer supervision.
• To plan and deliver training and education to a wide range of audiences.
• To provide management supervision to junior members of staff.
Responsibility for Financial Resources
• The post holder does not carry any responsibility for the allocation of resources although there is an expectation of the post holder providing information to commissioners purchasing appropriate care packages.
Policy and Service Development
• The post holder, through the appraisal process will agree to contribute to team / directorate development objectives and will work in partnership with relevant others to achieve these objectives. This task will involve developing specialist knowledge and skills.
• The post holder will contribute to the development of a wide range of policies and procedures.
Information Resources
• To maintain accurate and up to date performance data.
• The post holder will be responsible for the collection and interpretation of assessment data. This work will involve gaining collaboration and commitment of carers and family members.
• The post holder will be required to analyse and formulate complex data about individual service users. This data will be utilised to plan and deliver effective support.
Research, Development and Audit
• To utilise evidence based practice when care planning for people with complex needs.
• To participate in local and regional specialist networks when required.
• To participate in Trust wide audits
• To complete outcome measures
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.
Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
General Duties of all post holders
• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.
Standards of Business Conduct
• The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers.
• The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities.
• The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers.
• The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public.
• The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manager.
• All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders’ responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body.
Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities
• The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders.
• The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times.
Safeguarding
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS
disclosure.
• All staff have a responsibility to promote the welfare of any child, young person or vulnerable adult they come into contact with and in cases where there are safeguarding concerns, to act upon them and protect the individual from harm.
• All staff should refer any safeguarding issues to their manager and escalate accordingly in line wiih the Trust Child and Adult Safeguarding Policies.
• All staff should familiarise themselves with the NICE Guidelines “when to suspect child maltreatment 2009.”
Professional and Personal Development
• The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities by attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme.
• The post holder will be involved in a formal IPDR/KSF review with their manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training objectives have been set, the staff member’s progress will be reviewed on a regular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain progress in the service delivery.
• The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Trust to achieve development opportunities as appropriate.
Confidentiality and Information Governance
• Confidentiality is of prime importance. In the normal course of duties, the post holder will have access to confidential documents and information relating to patients, service users, staff and contractors, as well as information of a commercially sensitive nature. Such information should not be communicated to anyone outside or inside the NHS unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post.
Disciplinary action will be considered where a breach of confidence has been established.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Mar 2024